Happy World Autism Awareness day!🌎❤️ Today and everyday, let’s recognize and celebrate the talents, skills, and strength of our JEFCOED Family members with Autism!
about 18 hours ago, JEFCOED
Graphic says “Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day"
Happy National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 💫🎉

We have some of the BEST paraprofessionals here at JEFCOED! From their positive attitudes to their constant support, these individuals truly help our district shine!💙
1 day ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has photos of JEFCOED Paraprofessionals posing with students. Text on the graphic says "Thank you for helping our district shine! Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!"

Happy National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 💫🎉

We have some of the BEST paraprofessionals here at JEFCOED! From their positive attitudes to their constant support, these individuals truly help our district shine!💙

1 day ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has photos of JEFCOED Paraprofessionals posing with students. Text on the graphic says "Thank you for helping our district shine! Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!"
👋Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed March 23-27, 2026 for Spring Break.☀️😎 We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on March 30!

We hope you and your families have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!
14 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic is a reminder of JEFCOED's Spring Break. It is scheduled for March 23-27, 2026. Students return on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Going green for National Kidney Month! 💚

Today, Center Point High School employees were decked out in green to show support for Ms. Anderson and Mr. Pope. As they navigate kidney disease, these incredible individuals give 110% each day and inspire us greatly. We loved seeing the sea of green in their honor!
21 days ago, JEFCOED
Center Point High School teachers Ms. Anderson and Mr. Pope stand together for a photo in front of a mural of an eagle.
Center Point Assistant Principal Ms. Reid stands with teachers Ms. Anderson and Mr. Pope for a photo. They stand in front of an eagle background.
A group of Center Point High School employees stand together for a photo in the school lobby. They all wear green articles of clothing in support of National Kidney Month.
👋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.
30 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Friday, March 6, 2026 is an E-Learning Day for Jefferson County Schools students.
Serving up life skills and career preparedness!🍽️🧑‍🍳

Today we celebrated Career and Technical Education Month by holding our board meeting at Mortimer Jordan High School. During the meeting, Bobby Jackson, our Director of Career and Technical Education, did a phenomenal job sharing the achievements and growth happening within our CTE programs. Our district leaders also had the privilege of enjoying delicious meals prepared and served by Culinary Arts students from Center Point High School, Pinson Valley High School, and Mortimer Jordan High School!

It was a true honor to see our students showcase the valuable skills they’re learning through our CTE Pathways. They are thriving in these programs and will continue to accomplish big things!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
A JEFCOED Culinary Arts student sets bread on a table. The table also has glasses of water, salad, and flowers on it.
JEFCOED Culinary Arts students put food on plates while working inside a kitchen.
A folded napkin with a menu sits on top of a gold plate. Forks, a spoon, a knife, a salad bowl and glasses of water sit nearby. All of these items are on a table with a blue table cloth on it.
JEFCOED's CTE Director speaks into a microphone while standing at a podium on stage.
JEFCOED Culinary Arts students smile for a photo while standing in a kitchen.
JEFCOED Culinary Arts students smile for a photo while standing inside a kitchen.
A JEFCOED Culinary Arts student works inside a kitchen. An educator stands next to her and holds a plate.
JEFCOED Culinary Arts students serve appetizers to JEFCOED employees.
JEFCOED Culinary Arts students work inside a kitchen.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter and board members sit at a table inside Mortimer Jordan's library and smile for a photo.
As we wrap up National School Counseling Week, we're grateful for the counselors across our district who show up every day for our students! They support, encourage, and advocate with passion, bringing tremendous heart to our schools. We're so thankful for you🫶!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A school counselor stands in front of the Jefferson County school district background. She is celebrating and holding her arms up. The sign in her hands says school counseling programs amplify student success by celebrating them!
A group of people huddle together while smiling at the camera. The group includes a principal, school, counselor, and students. They are all celebrating national school counselor week at Clay elementary school.
A school counselor stands with two young elementary school students. They are all wearing unique hats. The school counselor in the back has on a black cowboy style hat, the girl in the front left is on a red, cowboy hat, and the boy on the right has on a blue beanie style hat.
A school counselor is being celebrated during national school counselor appreciation week. She is holding a vase full of pink and red flowers. In the background are several cut out red hearts with custom messages.
A school counselor is standing in front of a colorful bulletin board. She is smiling and holding a book that says the coffee bean for kids.
Two people are bringing a school, counselor a pot of flowers, a gift, and some yellow and purple balloons. They are celebrating her for national school counseling week.
A school counselor is standing in an elementary school classroom. She is holding a vase full of red roses. She is being celebrated for national school counseling week.
School counselor is standing in front of a banner that says, "I know this is a little cheesy, but you're our favorite school counselor. Happy school, counselor appreciation week."
🤩🐻Soon to be suiting up for the Golden Bears: Jaylyn Rainey and Kaziah Spates🎉

On National Signing Day, Center Point High School students Jaylyn and Kaziah both signed football scholarships to play at Miles College! Please join us in congratulating these student-athletes as they prepare for their exciting futures! Way to!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Two Center Point football players and their relatives sit and stand on stage during Center Point High School's National Signing Day Ceremony. The families stand in front of a backdrop that says Center Point Eagles.
Families from across the Center Point feeder pattern gathered last night at Center Point High School for a fun and engaging Parent and Family University event. ❤️💙
From free food, entertainment, and student haircuts to powerful information panels and amazing student performances, the night was all about connection, support, and working together to help every child succeed.
Huge thanks to our vendors, volunteers, performers, panelists, and community leaders for making this such a meaningful evening for our families.
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Three students pose for a picture. They are smiling and wearing Eagle Choir shirts.
A pair of women who appear to be mother and daughter walk down a school hallway during a community event.
Three high school students wearing red and black for FBLA participate in a community event. The student in the middle is smiling at the camera.
A young man receives a haircut. Close view of clippers.
A man and a woman sit behind a table as part of a panel. The woman is holding a microphone.
Three people sit on a panel. A bright red Center Point High School banner is behind them. The man in the middle holds a microphone and is speaking.
Students play clarinet while performing on stage. They are wearing grey jumpsuits and blue hats.
.Three young girls perform on stage as part of the Eaglettes dance team. They are wearing red, white, and blue "Eagles" uniforms.
Members of the Center Point High School choir perform on stage. Their director is playing a grand piano.
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We are proud to share that several of our students and community members came together on Monday to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service!💙

Check out these photos of Minor High School and Center Point High School students participating in community cleanup events! These students are making our world a better place, and we applaud their efforts!👏
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Three young men hold up anti-litter shirts while they stand in the lobby of Center Point High School, preparing for a community cleanup event.
A young man holds a box of yellow work vests while standing in the lobby of Center Point High School.
Young people sit in a school bus and wear yellow work vests.
A group of people wearing yellow work vests pick up trash off the side of the road.
A group of community cleanup volunteers stand together for a photo inside Minor High School.
It's School Board Recognition Month! 🍎 Please join us in honoring our board members for their commitment to students, service to our community, and championship-level leadership. We simply could not achieve what we do without your support!
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic thanking the Jefferson County Schools' School Board. Pictured are Ronnie Dixion, Board President, Stephanie Floyd, Board Vice President, Carita Venable, Board Member, Walter Curry, Board Member, and Glenn Durough, Board Member. The text in the middle says, "Thank You JEFCOED School Board"
From beautiful music to creative dance routines, our students have brought so much joy to the board through their Holiday Cheer performances!❄️👏 We sincerely thank each group that has performed so far, and we applaud them for sharing their talents!

Please join us in celebrating our first round of holiday cheer performers!🎉
-Concord Singers led by Ms. Georgecia Cowan
-Minor High School Concert Choir led by Ms. Ingrid Brown
-Pinson Valley High School Advanced Mariachi Band led by Mr. Keith Brandenburg
-Gardendale High School Concert and Chamber Choirs led by Ms. Melissa Talley
-McAdory Elementary School Interpretive Dance Team led by Ms. Monica Finley
-Lipscomb Singers led by Ms. Georgecia Cowan
-Shades Valley High School Valley Singers led by Dr. Jillian Johnson
-Center Point High School Chorale led by Mr. Vedric Shelby

We have more performances on Tuesday! Head to this link to see which groups are performing and how to watch live: https://www.jefcoed.com/article/2587424
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Concord Singers perform inside JEFCOED board room.
Minor High School concert choir performs inside JEFCOED board room.
Pinson Valley High School Advanced Mariachi Band performs inside JEFCOED board room.
Gardendale High School choir performs inside JEFCOED board room.
McAdory Elementary School Interpretive Dance Team performs inside JEFCOED board room.
Lipscomb singers perform inside JEFCOED board room.
Shades Valley High School Valley Singers perform inside JEFCOED board room.
Center Point High School Chorale performs inside JEFCOED board room.
Getting into the holiday spirit with special visitors!❤️🦅

This week, students from Center Point High School filled Center Point Elementary with cheer by reading festive stories and singing joyful songs!📚🎶

Experiences like these bring happiness to everyone involved, and we sincerely thank Center Point's high schoolers for volunteering their time!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Center Point High School students read to Center Point Elementary students while sitting inside a classroom.
A Center Point High School student reads a book to a Center Point Elementary student.
A Center Point High School student reads to Center Point Elementary students.
Center Point High School students sing on a stage inside a school.
Adults and Center Point High School students stand and sit together for a photo and smile.
We have an exciting weekend ahead!🎶👏 You’re invited to our All County Band Festival this Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Gardendale High School!

This free performance begins at 11 a.m. and will feature the talents of middle and high school band members from throughout our district. They’ve been hard at work rehearsing for the big show and are ready to put on an outstanding performance! We hope to see you there!
5 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic with text over a cream colored background. The text says "Jefferson County School District Presents All County Band Festival Celebrating Our County's Finest Young Musicians! Saturday Nov. 8, 2025"
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse on a stage.
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse in a band room.
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse in a band room.
Nonstop excitement at Center Point’s inaugural E.H.E.R.O. Fun Festival!🦅🎉
Community members enjoyed zumba, line dancing, special performances, and visits with first responders! This was such a lively event and we appreciate everyone who made it possible!
5 months ago, JEFCOED
Little Eaglettes cheerleaders hold up letters that spell out EHERO while performing in a parking lot.
Two little girls hug an eagle mascot.
A child climbs up a rock wall.
An adult and two children pose for a photo in a park. The children are wearing halloween costumes and holding up balloons shaped like swords.
Four children pose for a photo while standing in a parking lot. The children are wearing Halloween costumes and holding buckets of candy,
Center Point High School's marching band performs in a parking lot. In this photo, students are playing symbols and drums. They're wearing matching gray sweatsuits and red hats.
Members of the Diamond Dolls dance team perform in a parking lot.
A child sits on a motorcycle while weaing a plastic firefighter hat.
A little girl smiles while holding a balloon animal shaped like a dog on a leash while standing in a school parking lot.
There was no short supply of stellar dance moves and cool costumes at this year’s Monster Mash!👻🎃 The annual event brings together middle and high school Exceptional Education students for a day filled with Halloween fun! We appreciate all of our student volunteers and educators who make this awesome event possible year after year!
5 months ago, JEFCOED
Two women in bumble bee costumes pose with a child in a Super Grover costume in a school gym.
A man in a fencing costume poses with a boy in a Spider-Man costume
A group of students stand together and pose for a photo in a school gym.
Two students dressed in costumes stand for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a football jersey and the other student is wearing a police officer costume
Two students dance together in a school gym. One is wearing a pumpkin costume
Students dance together in a school gym
Two students pose together for a photo in a school gym
Two students stand together for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a scary Halloween mask. The other student is dressed like a can of Coca-Cola
A student dances in a school gym
An adult wearing a referee costume poses for a photo with students wearing sports uniforms. One student is dressed like a basketball player, one is dressed like a baseball player and another student is dressed as a football player.
We appreciate each student who attended our first Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council meeting of the year! During these meetings, student representatives from throughout our district participate in thought-provoking conversations with Dr. Gonsoulin. These discussions are invaluable and allow us to continue growing as a district. Thank you again to everyone who participated!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a library and talks to children. The students sit at tables in the library. Some have their hands raised.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a library and talks to students. The students are sitting at tables.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a room and talks to students who are sitting at tables.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands next to a student. Both are smiling at the camera.
Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating our outstanding custodians here at JEFCOED!🎉
These heroes not only ensure students and teachers spend their days in clean, safe environments, but also spread positivity throughout their schools. We appreciate all they do to help our district thrive! When you see your school custodian today, be sure to tell them thank you!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
The image is a graphic with text that reads "JEFCOED Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Cleanliness and Order thank you for all you do! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day" The background of the graphic has bubbles, a mop and cleaning supplies on it.
We are SO excited to share that the Jefferson County School District has been awarded the Blue Cross Blue Shield Be Healthy Grant for the VERY first time!🎉👏 Mr. Christopher Reeves, Physical Education Supervisor for Jefferson County Schools, says, “This is a meaningful moment for our district, as it reflects the dedication of so many who believe in the power of physical education to shape healthier lives for our students.” Mr. Reeves adds that this grant will provide everything from exercise bikes to agility ladders, benefiting and inspiring students and educators. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!
7 months ago, JEFCOED
Children play with yoga balls inside a gym.
Children hit pool noodles on yoga balls inside a gym.
The image is a graphic with text on it that reads "We Won Be Healthy School Grant Program"