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To our supportive, encouraging, and driven principals here at JEFCOED — we celebrate you and thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and educators each day! 📚

We deeply admire your passion for education and are extremely grateful you're here at Jefferson County Schools! 💙 Happy National Principals Month!
about 5 hours ago, JEFCOED
Graphic celebrates National Principals Month.
Support the Cougars & Experience the Royal Gala!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening! Tickets are officially available for the Royal Gala, happening on Thursday, October 8th, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Clay-Chalkville Middle School.
Limited Tickets Available: Only 250 tickets are up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis—so don’t wait! Come out, show your Cougar pride, and support our amazing students.

See you there!
about 22 hours ago, Kina Phillips
Blue and silver castle. Banner that says All Eyes On Us Royal Gala Dance. Tickets on sale for $10 on gofan.co.
Supporting student voices, encouraging creative solutions, and instilling confidence in our young leaders — these are just a few reasons why the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council helps us redefine the standard here at JEFCOED!

Thank you to each student who offered their valuable insight during Friday’s SSAC meeting at McAdory Middle School! Collaboration between our students and leaders ensures a bright future for our district, and we are grateful to have students dedicated to the success of fellow and future scholars!
3 days ago, JEFCOED
Children sit at a table inside a school library. One of the children is talking.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaks to a library of students.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stands up in a school library and speaks to students as they sit at a table.
Students sit at a table in a library and speak to each other.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaks to students as they sit at a table in a library.
Students sit at a table inside a library.
Sept 21-25 CCMS Shout Out

Faculty

A huge shout-out to Mr. Calvert, the phenomenal Band Director at Clay-Chalkville Middle School!

As one of the hardest-working educators around, Mr. Calvert’s dedication to his students is unmatched. Not only does he lead the largest middle school band program in all of Jefferson County Schools, but he also generously gives his time and energy to support the high school band program as well. Whether it’s spending countless hours refining a performance or stepping in with a helping hand whenever anyone needs it, his passion and selflessness set the standard.

Thank you, Mr. Calvert, for your incredible work ethic, leadership, and unwavering commitment to inspiring the next generation of musicians!

Student

A huge shout-out to 8th grader David Turner for consistently demonstrating outstanding character at CCMS! David brings positive energy to our halls every single day with his bright smile and welcoming attitude. You can always count on him to greet you with a polite hello whenever he passes by.

Beyond his great manners, David is a true team player who is always ready to lend a helping hand to his classmates, teachers, and school administrators alike. Thank you, David, for making CCMS a brighter, more supportive place for everyone! Keep up the amazing work!
6 days ago, Kina Phillips
Sept 21-25 CCMS Shout Out   Faculty  A huge shout-out to Mr. Calvert, the phenomenal Band Director at Clay-Chalkville Middle School!   As one of the hardest-working educators around, Mr. Calvert’s dedication to his students is unmatched. Not only does he lead the largest middle school band program in all of Jefferson County Schools, but he also generously gives his time and energy to support the high school band program as well. Whether it’s spending countless hours refining a performance or stepping in with a helping hand whenever anyone needs it, his passion and selflessness set the standard.  Thank you, Mr. Calvert, for your incredible work ethic, leadership, and unwavering commitment to inspiring the next generation of musicians!   Student  A huge shout-out to 8th grader David Turner for consistently demonstrating outstanding character at CCMS! David brings positive energy to our halls every single day with his bright smile and welcoming attitude. You can always count on him to greet you with a polite hello whenever he passes by.  Beyond his great manners, David is a true team player who is always ready to lend a helping hand to his classmates, teachers, and school administrators alike. Thank you, David, for making CCMS a brighter, more supportive place for everyone! Keep up the amazing work! With a picture Mr. Calvert and Mr Wilson on the bottom right. There is a pictue of David Turner and Mr Wilson top right. The picture background is navy blue with white clouds.
Today our schools were decked out in a sea of yellow and gold to advocate for Childhood Cancer awareness!🎗️

We appreciate each student, educator, administrator, and employee who supported Hope for Autumn Foundation's Give Hope Day! It was incredibly moving to see our JEFCOED Family stand behind such a meaningful cause. 💛
7 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman smiles while holding a child. They stand in front of a sign for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
A woman wearing a Childhood Cancer awareness shirt smiles for a photo.
A student and a teacher smile for a photo while standing in a school hallway. They both wear yellow.
Educators wearing yellow smile for a photo inside a classroom.
A man, woman, and child smile for a photo while standing inside a school.
A child smiles outdoors for a photo while wearing a Childhood Cancer Awareness shirt.
A man and a woman smile for a photo in a school hallway. They both wear yellow.
Children wearing yellow shirts smile for a photo in a school gym.
Students and a teacher smile for a photo in a school hallway. They all wear yellow shirts.
Campuses throughout our district are already decked out in gold ahead of Give Hope Day tomorrow!🎗️

Be sure to wear gold or yellow on Thursday, September 24, 2026, as we team up with the Hope for Autumn Foundation to raise awareness of childhood cancer and advocate for resources to support patient families.

Give Hope Day hits close to home for many families in our district, and our hearts are with each of you who have a child who has battled cancer or is currently fighting. We stand with you during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and beyond. 💛
8 days ago, JEFCOED
Sign advertising Give Hope Day is displayed outside a school. In the background, wreaths with yellow ribbons on them hang on the school building.
Wreaths with yellow ribbons hang outside a school.
Close-up image of a wreath with a yellow ribbon hangs outside a school.

On Sept 24, 2026, we are giving hope by wearing gold! #weargold #givehope #jefcoed #ccms

8 days ago, Kina Phillips
Yellow and white background with a yellow ribbon. Go Gold on give Hope Day Sept 24 2026
If you are intrested in being part of Cougar Royalty 2026-2027, turn in your application to Coach Hart!
11 days ago, Kina Phillips
Mr and Miss Cougar Pride.

Sept 14-18 CCMS Shout Out

Teacher - Hannah Smith (7th & 8th ELA)
Despite being pulled between two hallways, Mrs. Smith, has jumped right in and has done an amazing job building and forging relationships with her students. She has done anything asked of her by school administration without complaining in order to ensure that students are receiving everything they need academically, socially, and emotionally.

Student- Leila Marshall (8th)
Leila is a selfless student who is a member of the Jr. Honor Society. She is always trying to find ways to give back to others and help in any way she can. Most recently, she and a few of her friends have started "Campus Cleanups" during their downtime.
11 days ago, Kina Phillips
Cougar shout outs for a student Leila and a teacher, Hannah Smith, ELA teacher.
CCMS Fall 2026 Family Survey
Your voice matters!

Clay-Chalkville Middle School wants to hear from our families. Please take a few minutes to complete the Fall 2026 Family Survey and share your thoughts, experiences, and feedback about our school.

Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can continue to grow.

Please click the link below or scan the QR code to complete the survey.

[Complete the Fall 2026 Family Survey]

Thank you for partnering with CCMS and helping us make our school community stronger!
14 days ago, Kina Phillips
Graphic promoting the CCMS Fall 2026 Family Survey. The design features a purple and beige background, a smartphone displaying a survey checklist, and speech bubbles reading “We want to hear from you!” and “Your voice matters!” Text instructs families to “Click on the link or scan the QR code.” The CCMS cougar logo appears at the bottom.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, JEFCOED Family! 💙

We are thrilled to embark on the month ahead, filled with celebrations of Hispanic culture, history and traditions! From engaging lessons inside the classroom to joyous festivals that bring the community together, we can’t wait to share with you the many ways our district will commemorate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month!
16 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has text celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and a collage of photos from past JEFCOED Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
This week, we celebrate a new era for our 2025 State Champions! 🏈 🐾

JEFCOED TV is excited to bring you all the action THIS FRIDAY, as the Clay-Chalkville High School Cougars play their first game in their brand-new stadium! Our Game of the Week pre-game show gets underway at 6:20 p.m. and will feature exciting looks inside the stadium, student interviews, and much more! Our live coverage of the game will follow, as the Cougars host Oxford High School. We'll see you Friday, Cougar fans! 🎉

How to view live stream:
📺 JEFCOED TV App | Download on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
💻 Online | Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or jefcoed.com/tv
17 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the Oxford @ Clay-Chalkville game on September 18. JEFCOED TV's coverage will begin at 6:20 p.m.
Never forget 💙

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, as well as the brave men and women who risked their own lives to save others. Let us unite on this day of reflection and remembrance.
20 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic honors the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Monday September 7, 2026, for Labor Day, and that Tuesday, September 8, 2026, is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, September 9, 2026!
27 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED schools and offices are closed for Labor Day and that September 9 is an e learning day
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students? 🚌💙 Join our dedicated and talented team of bus drivers today!

Why apply?
✨ Insurance and retirement benefits, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to serve your community!

Who we're looking for:
✨ Full-time and substitute drivers available to work five days a week, between 2-8 hours a day.

Interested in joining our team as a bus driver? Click here for more information: https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/bus-driver
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic encourages people to apply for bus driving positions at Jefferson County Schools.
What a wonderful first day back in the classroom! 🤩📚

To our families, students, educators, staff members, and administrators — thank you for making the first day one to remember. Your spirit and positive mindsets will drive us toward a remarkable year, and we truly could not be more excited!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Children wearing backpacks smile and pose for a photo outdoors.
Two children wearing matching first day of school shirts stand outdoors and smile for a photo.
Two girls smile for a photo while standing outdoors in a driveway.
A woman and two children pose for a photo on a balcony outside a house.
Two boys wearing matching outfits stand outdoors and smile for a photo.
Two children stand outside a home and smile for a photo.
A boy and a girl smile for a photo outdoors in a driveway.
A child stands outside a building and poses for a first day of school photo.
A child stands outside a home and poses for a photo. He holds up a first day of school flag.
A woman and two children smile for a photo inside a room.
We are thrilled to see our students tomorrow (Wednesday, August 12, 2026) for the first day of school! 💙🎉 We hope everyone has a wonderful start to the year!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED’s 26-27 school year begins on August 12, 2026
We are feeling energized and ready for the academic year ahead following today’s Back to School Conference! 💙📚

The theme for this school year, "Realizing our Potential, Redefining the Standard,” is all about acknowledging and appreciating our progress, while setting even bigger goals and raising the bar. Today, our faculty and staff gathered in one place to do exactly this. Together, we celebrated past wins and set the stage for a successful school year ahead.

We sincerely appreciate our educators and administrators for participating today, as well as each of our presenters for their time. We are beyond excited for the 2026-2027 school year, and can’t wait to see everyone in the classroom next week! 🎉
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A woman walks through a parking lot. She smiles and waves.
Three women stand together for a photo and smile. They stand in front of a Jefferson County Schools themed photo backdrop and hold a sign that says "Better Together."
Two women high-five while standing outside a building.
A women sits in an auditorium seat and listens to a speaker.
Three people stand in a room in a building and speak to each other.
A woman and a man stand together and smile for a photo inside a room.
Two women stand together for a photo outside a building.
Two women sit in auditorium chairs and smile for a photo.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stands on a stage and smiles while giving a speech.
A group of adults stand together and smile for a photo. They hold education themed signs and stand in front of a Jefferson County Schools photo backdrop.
Inaugural Campus Communicator Summit: Complete! ✅📢

Yesterday was full of excitement as Campus Communicators from across our district met at the Central Office for training. These educators will serve as the voice of their school, showcasing the amazing things happening on campus, as well as keeping students and families informed. 👏📚

We are so excited for this new journey and want to thank everyone who made yesterday's summit a success!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Educators sit at tables in a room and smile. One of the educators holds up a small bag.
A woman smiles while standing at a podium inside a room. Educators sit at tables around her and take notes.
Educators sit at tables inside a room.
Two women smile while sitting at a table inside a room.
A woman stands at a podium in a room and speaks into a microphone. People sit in chairs around her and listen.
A man stands in a room and smiles. He holds a coffee cup in his hand that says "Good News is Strategic."
A woman stands in a room and smiles.
Adults sit at tables inside a room. One of the adults raises their hand.
Adults sit at tables inside a room. Two women in the center of the photo smile.
Our 2026 New Teacher Orientation is in the books, and WOW do we have an incredible group of educators joining the JEFCOED Family! 👏📚 Thank you to our presenters and attendees for making today’s orientation such a success. We are ecstatic for the upcoming year and can’t wait to see the difference each of our teachers will make!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Three women sit in an auditorium and smile for a photo
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaks into a microphone in an auditorium
A woman speaks to adults while they sit in a classroom and listen
Three adults stand together in an auditorium and smile for a photo.
Two women sit in an auditorium and smile for a photo
A mariachi band performs for adults as they sit in seats in an auditorium