If you are concerned about something happening on the CCHS campus, please complete this anonymous reporting form. We strive to create a safe environment for our students and it is not possible without your help. https://forms.gle/ESAex1H6Gpw5Wyr18
about 1 year ago, Jordan Toves
The impressive routines featured during this year’s Magic City Dance Off were full of energy, spirit, and creativity! Our Exceptional Education students and peer helpers pulled out all the stops for the competition, with some wearing elaborate costumes or even performing multi-part routines! 🕺👏


🥇Hueytown Middle School took home first place in the middle school division with their vibrant performance to “I Got That Rhythm!"


🥇Clay-Chalkville High School took home first place in the high school division for the 5th consecutive year!! They performed an elaborate routine (complete with several costume changes) to a mashup of cartoon theme songs!


We were beyond impressed by the show these students put on! Please join us in congratulating the participants and winners, as well as each individual who made this spectacular event possible!
8 days ago, JEFCOED
Two students dance on a stage. One is dressed like an investigator and the other is dressed like the Pink Panther. Two other students dance behind them in the background.
A group of students dance on a stage. Some of the students wear matching blue jerseys. One of the girls in a jersey pushes a girl in a wheelchair down the stage. A student dressed like Spongebob dances behind them.
Four students perform a dance routine on a stage in an auditorium.
Students wearing black t-shirts and zombie face paint perform a dance on a stage.
A student dances at a school dance.
A student dances at a school dance while other students dance around him in the background.
Students perform a dance routine on stage. One of the students wears a Pinson Valley High School cheer uniform. Three students behind her wear t-shirts and matching red and white cheer skirts. Another student wears jeans and a red and gray shirt. All of the students hold pom poms.
An adult and a student hold hands and smile while at a school dance.
A group of students dance while attending a Valentine's Day themed dance. Adults stand in the background and smile.
From detailed self-portraits to creative photography, our students’ talent and skill never cease to amaze us! You’re taking a look at the works of art that were chosen to represent our district in the Secondary Division of the State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Exhibit!👏🎨

You’ll be able to see these creations on display in the Old Supreme Court Library of the Alabama State Capitol from March 2-27. Please help us congratulate the following students on their recognition! We are thrilled to see their creativity highlighted at the state level!🎉

-Juno Garcia, Photograph of a Drawing, JCIB High School
-Mariah Thomas, Self-Portrait, JCIB High School
-Jakhalan Gowdy, Ghost Chill, Clay-Chalkville High School (Shades Valley High School Visual Arts Academy)
-Emma Nelson, Time, McAdory High School
-Mya Barker, Curvature of Time, Mortimer Jordan High School
-Samantha Hurst, Soul’s Joyful Journey, Mortimer Jordan High School
-Franklin Pineda Corado, Pensive Pug, Mortimer Jordan High School
-Liliana Carmichael, My Guardian Angel, Gardendale High School
-Taylor Crocker, Broken, JCIB High School
-Cameron Lawrence, Reflections, McAdory High School
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Photograph shows a drawing of a colorful eye on a notebook. The notebook is sitting on a table with colored pencils around it.
A self-portrait of a girl with glasses holding an object in her hand. The portrait was made using graphite.
Drawing of an icecream cone made using colored pencils.
Image is a photograph of a blurry clock surrounded by green and orange with drops of water in focus over the image.
Drawing of the interior of a castle-like building created using India Ink and quill and nib.
Image is of a painting made using watercolor. The painting shows a red bird and a white bird flying in front of trees and a blue sky.
Image is of a hand-drawn pug made using chalk pastel.
Image is of a hand-drawn angel made using Charcoal and Graphite on paper.
Image is an abstract drawing of a person's face made using pencil.
Photo of a person looking at their reflection in a mirror with water on it.
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🫶!
15 days 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."
Congratulations, Cougars!🎉🐾 Three Clay-Chalkville High School students put pen to paper on National Signing Day, committing to their schools of choice! We are thrilled these students will continue pursuing their passions at the collegiate level, and wish them the best as they prepare for their next chapters.👏

🏈Joshua Woods, Alabama State University
🏈Brayden Butler, Kentucky Wesleyan College
📣Ky’Morah Bagley, Miles College
17 days ago, JEFCOED
Clay-Chalkville High School students Joshua Woods and Brayden butler sit at a table and smile for a photo with their football coach, Stuart Floyd on National Signing Day.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Ky’Morah Bagley smiles while sitting at a table on stage at Clay-Chalkville High School's National Signing Day ceremony.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Joshua Woods signs a piece of paper while sitting at a table with two other students during Clay-Chalkville High School's National Signing Day ceremony.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Brayden Butler speaks into a microphone while sitting at a table with two other students on National Signing Day.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Ky’Morah Bagley speaks into a microphone while sitting at a table with other athletes on National Signing Day.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Ky’Morah Bagley smiles while standing next to two adult women. All three of them wear Miles College Sweatshirts and stand in front of a photo backdrop with balloons and Clay-Chalkville's logo on it.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Brayden Butler poses for a photo with two women, a man and a child. They all stand in front of a photo backdrop with Clay-Chalkville High School's logo on it.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Joshua Woods poses for a photo with another student following Clay-Chalkville High School's National Signing Day Ceremony.
Clay-Chalkville High School cheerleaders pose for a photo following the school's National Signing Day Ceremony. They stand in front of a photo backdrop that has balloons and Clay-Chalkville High School's logo on it.
Amazing things happen when the culinary and fine arts worlds collide!🧑‍🍳🎨

Last week, FCCLA members at Clay-Chalkville High School had the exciting opportunity to cook, prepare, and serve food at a private event held at the Birmingham Museum of Art! These students did a phenomenal job showcasing their skills, and we are incredibly proud of their hard work!
18 days ago, JEFCOED
Clay-Chalkville FCCLA students and adults stand together for a photo at the Monet to Matisse exhibit at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Clay-Chalkville FCCLA students wear chef uniforms and prepare food inside a kitchen.
Finger foods and treats prepared by FCCLA students at Clay-Chalkville High School sit on a table at a private event at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
FCCLA students from Clay-Chalkville High School prepare food in a kitchen for a private event at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
A cart with a black and white striped cover on it holds hand-made sweets.
Clay-Chalkville FCCLA students served the food they created during a private event at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Clay-Chalkville FCCLA students stand together for a photo and smile.
Join JEFCOED TV for live coverage of tonight's matchups between the McAdory Yellowjackets and Clay-Chalkville Cougars!🏀🤩

⏰ Girls: 6 p.m. | Boys: 7:30 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 www.jefcoed.com/tv
25 days ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic announcing JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the basketball games between McAdory and Clay-Chalkville High School on Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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!
about 2 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"
These photos warm our hearts!💙 After writing to each other all semester, Ms. Watson’s 2nd grade class at Clay Elementary and Ms. Lopresti’s class at CCHS were able to meet in person, and even exchange heartfelt gifts!

Mentorship and meaningful connections are so powerful, and we are incredibly grateful these students were able to bond in this special way.

We sincerely thank everyone who made this partnership possible! What a beautiful way to end the first semester!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Clay-Chalkville High School students and Clay Elementary students walk together outside a school building. One pair of students hug and another student carries a younger student on their back.
Clay-Chalkville High School students stand together for a photo inside a school hallway.
Clay-Chalkville High School and Clay Elementary School students stand and sit together for a photo inside a school classroom.
A student writes a letter inside a classroom.
Celebrating our 6A State Champions!🏈👏

During today's board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin honored Clay-Chalkville High School's football players for their incredible state championship win!🎉 Countless hours of work went into bringing the state title back home to #BigClay, and we couldn't be prouder of this team's dedication and teamwork!

Congratulations, Cougars!🤩🏆
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Clay-Chalkville High School Football Coach, Stuart Floyd, CCHS Principal Dr. Eugene Dallas, and JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stand together for a photo inside the Jefferson County Schools board room. Dr. Dallas holds Clay-Chalkville Football's 2025 State Championship trophy.
Clay-Chalkville High School Football Coach, Stuart Floyd, CCHS Principal Dr. Eugene Dallas, and JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stand together inside the Jefferson County Schools board room. Dr. Dallas speaks from behind a podium, and to the right of the photo, Clay-Chalkville's football players can be seen on a tv screen as they watch the meeting live.
CCHS Principal Dr. Eugene Dallas points at a tv screen showing a video call with CCHS football players. He addresses the players from behind a podium in the Jefferson County Schools board room.
Let’s hear it for the Clay-Chalkville Cougars!👏🐾 Tonight they hit the field against Muscle Shoals in the AHSAA State Semifinals! We’re so proud of these players and are cheering them on as they prepare for tonight’s game!🎉 ⏰ 7 p.m. 📍 Muscle Shoals High School
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic with a picture of a football player and text over a football field background. The text reads “AHSAA State Semifinals Clay-Chalkville” Above “Clay-Chalkville” is the CCHS logo. At the bottom of the image is the JEFCOED logo.
Let’s hear it for our JEFCOED football teams as they hit the field for ROUND 3 of the AHSAA Football Playoffs tonight!🏈🎉

The Clay-Chalkville Cougars are at home, taking on Homewood, and the Hueytown Golden Gophers are on the road against Benjamin Russell. Both games kick off at 7 p.m.

We congratulate these teams on advancing to round 3, and wish them the best as they play this evening!
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Photo is a graphic with text and an image of a football player holding a football. The background behind the text and image is a football field. The text says "AHSAA PLAYOFFS ROUNDTHREE FRIDAY, NOV. 21, 2025" School athletic logos for Clay-Chalkville and Hueytown are below the text. Under the logos, text says "Clay-Chalkville" and "Hueytown" The JEFCOED logo is at the very bottom of the graphic.
Please help us congratulate Clay-Chalkville High School senior Jordan Rush on being named a WBRC Rising Star!🌟🎉

Jordan was recently recognized for his 3.84 GPA and participation in many extracurricular activities, including National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, Key Club, and the CCHS Football Film Crew!

Jordan’s future is bright, and we can’t wait to see everything he continues to accomplish! Congratulations!
Click here to see Jordan’s feature: https://bit.ly/3X3zvN6
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic with a headshot of Jordan Rush and text below his photo. The image and text are over a light and dark blue background. The text says "Congratulations! Jordan Rush Senior, Clay-Chalkville WBRC Rising Star" The JEFCOED logo is below the text.
Let’s hear it for our JEFCOED football teams as they head into the second round of the AHSAA State Football Playoffs!🏈🎉

Congratulations to Clay-Chalkville, Hueytown, and Pleasant Grove High School’s football teams for advancing to round two! We can’t wait to cheer these teams on as they hit the field Friday!

📣All teams are playing at home, with their games kicking off at 7 p.m.
3 months ago, JEFCOED
The image is a graphic with text, an image of a football player, and school logos over a football field background. Text around the football player says "AHSAA Playoffs Round Two Friday, Nov. 14, 2025" Below that text are school logos for Clay-Chalkville High School, Hueytown High School, and Pleasant Grove High School. Text under the logos list the schools' names. Below those is the JEFCOED school district logo.
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!
4 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.
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!
4 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.
State bound!!👏📣 We want to congratulate several of our JEFCOED middle and high school cheer teams for receiving bids to state during last week’s Central North Super Regionals!

Not only did these teams secure their spot in the state competition, but just days later, some also competed in UCA Regionals, earning bids to UCA Nationals!
We're so proud of each of you! Congratulations!🎉

State qualifiers:
Corner Middle School
North Jefferson Middle School
Clay-Chalkville High School
Corner High School
Hueytown High School
Oak Grove High School
Mortimer Jordan High School
Pinson Valley High School
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Corner Middle School cheerleaders pose together for a photo on a green cheer mat inside an arena.
North Jefferson Middle School cheerleaders and three adults pose togehter for a picture. Cheerleaders in the middle hold a piece of paper and a trophy.
Clay-Chalkville High School cheerleaders stand together for a photo in front of a sign that says "AHSAA"
Corner High School cheerleaders stand and sit together for a photo.
Hueytown High School cheerleaders stand together for a photo.
Oak Grove High School cheerleaders stand together for a photo.
Mortimer Jordan High School cheerleaders stand and sit together for a photo. They're on a green mat.
Pinson Valley cheerleaders pose together for a photo. One cheerleader in the middle holds a piece of paper in her hands.
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!
5 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!
5 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.
All course fees should be paid through MySchoolBucks, directions on how to create an account in the graphic. Please contact Mrs. Douglas in the office to verify previous years fees!
6 months ago, Clay-Chalkville High School
Flyer about School Bucks Account
Flyer about School Bucks Account in Spanish