Reaching new heights in the world of STEM!🪂

Students in Rudd Middle School’s STEM program recently took a trip to the iFLY Indoor Skydiving facility in Atlanta, Georgia! After learning all about speed, velocity, and acceleration in the classroom, students got to experience these concepts firsthand during a truly unforgettable lesson!
3 months ago, JEFCOED
An instructor holds a participant during an indoor skydiving lesson.
An instructor holds a participant during an indoor skydiving lesson. Both are floating in the air.
An instructor and participant soar through the air during an indoor skydiving lesson.
Rudd Middle School STEM students stand together for a photo. They pose at an indoor skydiving facility. Behind them, instructors soar through the air while inside the wind tunnel.
Leading with purpose!💜 Last month our incredible Hueytown High School cosmetology and barbering students made a meaningful visit to the Lovelady Center! They created hundreds of Valentine’s Day cards and delivered personal hygiene products to the women at the center. Actions like these are so impactful, and we applaud these students for wanting to help others!
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Hueytown High School cosmetology students stand together for a photo with their instructors outside the Lovelady Center.
What a wonderful Read Across America Week! All week long, our schools were filled with phenomenal guest readers, amazing activities, and too many creative costumes to count, all to grow our students’ love of reading!📚💙


Seeing our students hang on to every word, ask thoughtful questions, and express endless excitement during this week’s storytimes brought us so much joy. Thank you to each guest reader, educator, and administrator who made this week possible!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Students and educators pose for a photo inside a classroom. The educators wear costumes to celebrate Read Across America Week.
A student wearing a Dorothy costume smiles for a photo while standing in a school gym.
A man reads a book to students while they sit in the floor of a school library.
High School football players hold books and stand for a photo with young students inside a school.
Three women stand together for a photo inside a school. Two of the women hold certificates saying they served as guest readers. One of them also holds a baby. The third woman wears a costume inspired by a book character in honor of Read Across America Week. The costume is a cheata print outfit with a crown and a sign.
A class of students stand and sit in the room and smile for a photo. The students wear outfits inspired by what they want to be when they grow up. The costumes include health care workers, athletes, a police officers, an Army member, veterinarians , and athletes.
Two Hueytown High School students read to children in a classroom. The high schoolers sit in chairs and the children sit on a colorful rug.
A person reads to a classroom full of students. The person sits in a chair while the students sit on a colorful rug or in a desk.
A group of high school students stand and sit together for a photo. They hold books and puppets.
Today we celebrate our incredible maintenance workers here at JEFCOED!🛠️

They are always quick to respond and work hard to ensure each job is completed with care. We sincerely appreciate the heart they put into each task and thank them for their contributions to our district!

🎉Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day!🎉
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic that celebrates maintenance workers on Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day.
We’re wishing Gardendale High School students Brooklyn Cheek and Harmony Shepherd the best of luck as they compete in Miss Alabama’s Teen this weekend!👑👏

Brooklyn and Harmony are both 9th graders at Gardendale High School, where they're on the Rockettes Dance Team.💃🏻✨ And, fun fact: Brooklyn’s Rising Stars, Aubree Cheek and Hadleigh Anderson, are also members of the JEFCOED family! Aubree attends Bragg Middle School and Hadleigh is a student at Mount Olive Elementary School!

You can cheer on these amazing students this weekend at Thompson High School. Preliminary competitions are Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and the finals are set for 2 p.m. Sunday!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has headshots of Brooklyn Cheek and Harmony Shepherd in front of an image of a stage. The text wishes the two Gardendale High School students good luck as they compete in Miss Alabama's Teen.
Harmony Shepherd and Brooklyn Cheek stand together for a photo. They're wearing Gardendale High School Rockette uniforms and are standing outside the school.
Hadleigh Anderson, Brooklyn Cheek, and Aubree Cheek stand together in dance costumes and pose for a photo in front of a gray backdrop.
Our students were zooming through the Birmingham CrossPlex today!🏃💨 We had a blast seeing our middle and high school Exceptional Education students show off their athleticism and grit on the track! From competitive races to impressive javelin throws, these athletes showed up and showed out! Great job, everyone!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
A McAdory student uses a walker to race down the track at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Another McAdory student walks next to him. On the other side of the student, a teacher walks and cheers him on.
Students race down the track at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
A child smiles as an adult hugs her. They stand on the track at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
A student using a wheelchair races down an indoor track alongside an adult.
A student wheels her wheelchair down the track at the Birmingham Crossplex during a race.
Two students run next to each other as they race down the track at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
A student jumps into a sand pit while at the track at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
Students race down the track at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
A student using a wheelchair races down the track at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
Who's ready to catch the Wildcats and Spartans in action?! I know we are!⚾️🎉

Join JEFCOED TV tonight as we bring you live coverage from the Diamond. Fultondale High School and Pleasant Grove High School hit the field at 5:00 p.m., and our cameras will be there to capture all the excitement! Find out how to watch below!⬇️

📺JEFCOED TV App: Download on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
📲Social Media: Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic announcing JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the baseball game between Pleasant Grove and Fultondale High Schools on March 5, 2026. The game will begin at 5 p.m.
👋Hi JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that Friday, March 6, 2026, is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the classroom on Monday, March 9, 2026.
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Friday, March 6, 2026 is an E-Learning Day for Jefferson County Schools students.
This is what it's all about!💙👏

Shoutout to the student council and JAG members at Hueytown High School for volunteering with Grace Klein Community! These students preserved tomatoes, filled jars of molasses, organized clothing and more.

Their efforts will directly benefit our neighbors in need and it warms our hearts to know our students are passionate about helping others! Way to go!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Students wearing all black outfits and hair nets scoop salt from a large bag and put it into smaller portions. The students smile for a photo while performing this task.
Students cut tomatoes while volunteering with Grace Klein Community.
Students wearing hair nets hold jars while volunteering with Grace Klein Community.
A student holds a basket of flowers and smiles for a photo while standing outside a building.
Students cut tomatoes and put them into bags while volunteering at Grace Klein Community.
Students sit at a table inside a building and arrange flowers.
GET HYPE, JEFCOED FAMILY!🥎🎉 Tonight, JEFCOED TV is bringing you live coverage as Pinson Valley High School takes on Clay-Chalkville High School in softball! It all gets underway at 5:00 p.m. See you tonight!

⬇️How to watch:
📺Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV.
▶️Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv.
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the softball game between Pinson Valley High School and Clay-Chalkville High School. The game begins at 5:00 p.m. on March 4th.
During National School Social Work Week, we recognize and celebrate JEFCOED’s incredible Cares Team!💙

These amazing individuals are strong advocates, empathetic listeners, and quick problem-solvers. They constantly go above and beyond to ensure our students have what they need to thrive, and our district would not be the same without them.

Please join us in thanking our social workers for all they do to support our students and staff.
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic thanking JEFCOED's school social workers. The graphic lists each social worker's name and the school feeder pattern they work for.
500 WINS AND COUNTING! ⚾️🎉

Huge congratulations to Mortimer Jordan baseball Coach Shayne Carnes on securing (and surpassing) his 500th career win at MJHS! After reaching this milestone back in February, he has yet to slow down and continues leading his team to success! We are incredibly proud of his dedication to his players and impact on the game.👏

You can see Coach Carnes and the Blue Devils live on JEFCOED TV as they host McAdory tonight. Our live broadcast begins at 6:30!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is of Mortimer Jordan's Baseball coach in his uniform on a baseball field. Text added to the image congratulates him on his 500th career win.
Moritmer Jordan baseball players stand on the field and present his coach with a bat to congratulate him on his 500th career win.
A man holds a bat that says "Mortimer Jordan Baseball Coach Shayne Carnes 500 Blue Devil Wins"
Mortimer Jordan's baseball coach holds a bat and smiles as he poses for a photo with some of his players on a baseball field.
Read Across America Week is off to an exciting start at JEFCOED! Students are enjoying visits from engaging guest readers and celebrating their love of literacy with themed dress-up days. 📚✨ We can't wait to see what else this fun week has in store!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
A girl poses like a superhero while wearing a colorful mask and cape.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin reads to a classroom of children.
Two Hueytown High School baseball players read to students in a classroom.
Two Hueytown High School baseball players read to students in a classroom.
Dr. Angela Watkins reads a books to a group of students inside a classroom.
An adult wearing a Dr. Suess themed outfit poses for a photo with a little girl. The girl has a headband with a fish on it and a shirt with fish on it.
A man reads a book to a classroom of students.
Gardendale Mayor Stan Hogeland poses for a photo with a group of students inside a classroom.
A group of young students stand together for a photo. They wear super hero themed shirts and outfits.
Step up to the plate with JEFCOED TV!⚾️🎥

Tonight, we’re bringing you all the action as McAdory High School faces Mortimer Jordan High School on the diamond. Don’t miss a moment of excitement! We’re live from the game starting at 6:30 p.m.

✨How to watch:
📺Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV.
▶️Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv.
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic announcing JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the baseball game between McAdory High School and Mortimer Jordan High School on Tuesday, March 3rd. The broadcast begins at 6:30 p.m.
Pinson Valley High School proudly hosted an engaging, all-day Black History Program, celebrating the richness and diversity of Black culture through arts, history, and tradition. Students experienced rotating stations highlighting the powerful beginnings of African heritage, the evolution of Black hair and fashion, the influence of music and visual arts, and the lasting impact of Black Greek-letter organizations.

From interactive displays to live performances and cultural showcases, the day was designed to educate, empower, and inspire!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
A young man cuts another young man's hair while he sits in a chair with a cape on.
Four African American women wearing matching black shirts and pants as well as a black hat. They are arranged in a horizontal line, each woman sporting a wide smile. The women are making a hand gesture of a triangle shape with their thumbs and pointer fingers connecting.
A student is standing in front of a presentation on a tv screen that reads, "Basquiat's Life."
A picture of a work of student art. The artwork depicts an African American woman in an orange dress in front of a background of yellow butterflies.
Three men perform a step routine during a school assembly.
An African-American female student braids another student's hair.
A student is standing on a small stage while making a presentation on Maya Angelou.
A work of student art. The art depicts an African American man. The quote on the art reads, "It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not." Basquiat
A Special Effects/Art class is listening to a presentation.
Two women dressed up for a Black History Program. One is holding up a peace sign.
It’s a great day to be a Tree!🌳✨ We wish our JCIB Family a fantastic first day inside their new school!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
An adult holds a phone up for two students as they deliver the morning announcements.
A student sits at a desk in a classroom with other students. The student holds his arms out and smiles. The student behind him also smiles.
A student smiles while talking to his teacher inside a classroom.
Two students sit at a desks and complete work on paper and laptops.
Two students read from a textbook while sitting at desks. Other students behind them do the same.
A man sits at a desk while working on a computer and smiles.
A student smiles while sitting at her desk in a classroom and doing work. A student in front of her also sits at a desk and holds up a piece of paper.
Five students smile for a photo while standing in a school hallway.
Two students smile while sitting at a table and writing in notebooks.
Students sit at desks inside a classroom. One of the students smiles for a photo.
McAdory Middle School’s Black History Month program, “It’s a Different World,” was a stunning celebration of the history, culture, and traditions of Black Americans!

Through their performances, students shared the stories of famous Black inventors, honored the lives of Civil Rights heroes, and celebrated the significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Seeing these intentional and passionate performances was a true gift. Thank you, McAdory Middle, for such an incredible program!👏
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Students dressed as sorority members put on a performance inside McAdory Middle School's gym.
A student sings into a microphone inside McAdory Middle School's gym during the school's Black History Month program.
Students perform a routine during McAdory Middle School's Black History Month program. They perform in the middle of the school gym.
McAdory Middle School students play instruments during the school's Black History Month program.
A student speaks into a microphone while performing a theatrical piece during McAdory Middle School's Black History Month program.
McAdory Middle School's dance team performs a routine during the school's Black History Month program. They dance in the middle of the school gym.
A student plays the drums while choir members sing in the background. The students are performing in a school gym.
A student speaks into a microphone during McAdory Middle School's Black History Month program.
A new era begins for Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School!🎉 Today, Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin cut the ribbon on the new JCIB facility. As our educators put the finishing touches on their classrooms, we look forward to seeing our students thrive in this world-class environment starting Monday!💙✨
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin, board members, and the principal of Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School stand together for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Dr. Gonsoulin cuts the ribbon with large scissors while everyone else holds the ribbon.
Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin, board members, and the principal of Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School stand together for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Dr. Gonsoulin holds scissors as the ribbon falls to the ground.
A student speaks into a microphone during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new JCIB building.
JCIB students walk through the new school's library.
JCIB students walk through the new school's library.
JCIB's principal Lori Lightsey speaks into a microphone at a podium during the JCIB ribbon cutting ceremony.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaks into a microphone while doing an interview.
A man and a woman hang a poster on the wall of a classroom.
Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin smiles while standing at a podium during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new JCIB school.
Jeff Caufield speaks into a microphone at a podium during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new JCIB school.
Please join us in wishing JEFCOED’s Lugenia Bramblett a wonderful retirement!💙 We will miss Lugenia’s kind and giving spirit here at the Central Office Building, but find joy knowing she’s entering this new and exciting chapter!

As we celebrate Lugenia’s retirement, we reflect on her impactful 26-year career in child nutrition. In each position she held, Lugenia always helped others and had an incredibly strong work ethic. We sincerely thank Lugenia for being a shining light in our school district. Enjoy your retirement!🎉
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Lugenia Bramblett holds a child during her retirement party.
A group of women stand together for a photo inside a room and smile. They stand in front of a wall with a large sign displaying the Jefferson County Schools logo.
A group of women laugh and talk while standing inside a room in the Jefferson County Schools Central Office Building.
Three women and a man stand together for a photo. They stand in a room inside the Jefferson County Schools Central Office Building.
Two women stand together for a photo and smile. One woman wears a shirt with flowers on it and the other wears a navy dress with dots on it. Behind the women, a group of people sit at tables inside the room.
Two women sign cards that sit on a table. Beside the cards is a vase with flowers inside.
Tigers vs. Yellowjackets on the Diamond⚾️🎥

Be sure to tune in as JEFCOED TV brings you live coverage of this afternoon’s baseball game between Oak Grove High School and Corner High School! This exciting matchup gets underway at 4:30 p.m., and you won’t want to miss a second of the action!

How to watch:

📲App: Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV.

▶️Streaming: Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv.
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that JEFCOED TV is broadcasting the baseball game between Oak Grove and Corner High School live. The game is on February 27 and starts at 4:30 p.m.