Creativity is SOARing over at Clay Elementary! Thanks to Eri Taguchi and Samford University, our SOAR Program students were able to learn the art of origami! Their creations were😸PAWSitively😸incredible!
3 days ago, JEFCOED
Large group of students sitting in room at tables, making origami
Large group of students making origami
Two students sitting at table, making origami
Woman giving a presentation in front of a group of young students
Students attending SOAR at Clay Elementary School had the coolest visitors stop by this week🐫🐐! Hank the Camel and his four-legged friends taught our students so much, and also provided plenty of entertainment! We love when learning is fun and memorable, and we’re so happy Hank and his pals came by!
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Young children feeding camel
Children and adult standing, petting goat
Two children standing, petting camel with adults standing in the background
Three children standing together with adults and children in the background. Two of the children at the front of the photo are staring at a camel while another feeds it. The people in the background are standing near animals.
Three children smiling, standing next to camel
Please help us wish a very happy retirement to these JEFCOED counselors! We appreciate all you’ve done to support our students, and will miss you dearly! Best wishes as you start this next chapter! 🎉Scott Mohon, Director of Assessment, Accountability, and Student Support 🎉Ellen Irvine, Bragg Middle School Counselor 🎉Julie Ammons, Pleasant Grove High School Counselor 🎉Mandi Evans, Clay Elementary School, Clay, Alabama Counselor 🎉Penny Ford, Career Technical Education Counselor 🎉Sabrina Porrill, Bragg Middle School Counselor
8 days ago, JEFCOED
Tina Evans, Dr. Jeffrey Moore and Dr. Scott Mohon standing together
Ellen Irvine, Bragg Middle School Counselor holding sign that says "LAST first day!"
Julie Ammons, Pleasant Grove High School Counselor standing with Scott Mohon
Mandi Evans standing next to Scott Mohon
Penny Ford standing next to Scott Mohon
Sabrina Porill standing next man, smiling at camera
The SOAR🚀 (Strengthening Our Academic Reasoning) summer learning program is off to a fantastic start this week, combining academic learning with a side of summer fun!😎🥤 We dropped by the Clay Elementary School location to check out the students and staff in action — and wow, they were busy! We're so proud of the hard work that's already underway and can't wait to see all the growth this summer brings. Keep it up, SOAR stars! 🌟
15 days ago, JEFCOED
A young student smiling while working in a math notebook.
A teacher is working with a group of students. She is holding up a card with the letter "y" on it.
Students sit outside a school and enjoy icees.
A student smiles while showing off his math work.
A teacher and student taking a break outdoors. The student is waving.
A teacher write on a white board while students watch.
Two students swing on a swing set.
A teacher works with a group of students during math time. They are each using orange cups.
Three students smile while playing outdoors.
Students are lined up at the Kona Ice truck waiting to get a cool treat.
🏰📜Hear ye, hear ye! Clay Elementary School 5th-graders stepped back in time for their annual Renaissance Faire. They researched famous figures from the era and delivered amazing presentations filled with knowledge and creativity! We declare it a royal success! 👑⚔️ #HistoryComesToLife
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Clay Elementary School students dressed in period clothes for the Renaissance Faire. They are presenting a project on Architecture in the Renaissance.
Clay Elementary School students present their project on The Medici Family during the Renaissance Faire.
Clay Elementary School students present a project on Daily Life in the Renaissance to fellow classmates.
Clay Elementary School teachers dressed in period clothes for the Renaissance Faire.
Clay Elementary School students present their project on Leonardo Da Vinci during the Renaissance Faire.
Students at Clay Elementary School present their project during the Renaissance Faire.
Clay Elementary School Renaissance Faire - Students are dressed in clothing from the era and are presenting their project on Religion and Reformation.
Clay Elementary School - Students present their project on Galileo, Science, and Astronomy.
Clay Elementary School - Students are dressed for the Renaissance Faire.
Clay Elementary School - Students present their project Daily life in the Renaissance.
🎉💙Happy National School Counseling Week 2025!💙 We're celebrating our amazing school counselors and their vital role in helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for all you do! #NSCW25 #ThankYouCounselors
5 months ago, JEFCOED
School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive National School Counseling Week, February 3-7, 2025, Thank You, School Counselors, American School Counselor Association
Many of us went to sleep on Thursday night, thinking it wouldn't happen after all. And then it did!! The JEFCOED family enjoyed a beautiful snow day on Friday.❄️☃️ Thank you to all of those who sent in pictures. Your smiles and joy warmed our hearts. Here are just a few of the many fantastic pictures we received.
5 months ago, JEFCOED
Two girls excitedly sled down the street in the show using a pool float shaped like a dragon.
Three boys stand in front of their home with their hands in the air, celebrating the snow.
A group of young boys pretends to play video games in the snow. They have placed a tv outside and show it hooked up to a snow mound.
Two kids have build a snowman and a an igloo. One boy is inside the igloo and the other boy is standing by the snowman.
Two boys are sledding in the snow with a red sled.
A young girl poses next to a snowman wearing a Snow Rogers Bulldogs shirt.
A boy is riding a sled down his driveway.
A family of three plays in the snow. All of the family members are wearing pink.
A young boy smiles next to a snowman.
A young boy is playing in the snow on a round pool float.
This morning, the Alabama Department of Education approved a resolution recognizing Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year!! Dr. Gonsoulin serves State School Board Districts Three, Four, and Seven with heart, vision, and determination. We couldn't be prouder of his leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Gonsoulin! You've made us all #JEFCOEDProud!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. stands with members of the Alabama Department of Education School Board. He is holding a resolution honoring him for being named the 2025 Alabama State Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. holds a resolution for the Alabama State School Board recognizing him as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year. He is standing next to the 200 Alabama Bicentennial bell.
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stands with members of his staff and holds a resolution honoring him as the 2025 State Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Gonsouling stands with his Deputy Superintendents (Dr. Jeff Caufield, Dr. Laura Ware, Dr. Orletta Rush) while holding a resolution honoring him as the Alabama Superintendent of the Year.
Giving Back🙌. Alabama football player and Clay Elementary School alum Jaylen Mbakwe stopped by Mrs. Thompson's class to surprise students with doughnuts, storytime, and Alabama-themed gifts, including action figures!🎁 The students were overjoyed to meet Jaylen. One student summed it up perfectly: "This is the best day ever!" Thank you, Jaylen, for inspiring our students! #alabamafootball #givingback #RTR
7 months ago, JEFCOED
Jaylen Mbakwe is standing with a class of students at Clay Elementary.
Jaylen Mbakwe gets ready to had out treats to students at Clay Elementary.
The Mbakwe family reads Snowmen at Night to students at Clay Elementary.
Jaylen Mbakwe gives out action figures to students.
Jaylen Mbakwe visits with students at Clay Elementary.
🎉Congratulations, Dr. Walter Gonsoulin🎉 We are beyond thrilled to share that our very own Superintendent, Dr. Gonsoulin, has been named the 2025 Alabama/Schneider Electric Superintendent of the Year! 🏆 This incredible recognition speaks to Dr. Gonsoulin's heart for education and his constant drive to make our schools the best they can be. We're so proud to have him leading the way for JEFCOED and can't wait to see where his vision takes us next! #JEFCOEDProud #SuperintendentOfTheYear #CongratulationsDrG
8 months ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin is standing at a podium after being names 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year
Scholastic Book Fair ! Thursday, October 17 Set up your student's eWallet for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set up https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/clayelementaryschool11 Purchases benefit our school! #ScholasticBookFairs
8 months ago, Kevin Langford
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🎗️Let's Unite for Childhood Cancer Awareness!🎗️ This Thursday, September 26th, marks a special day for JEFCOED as we join forces with the Hope for Autumn Foundation for Give Hope Day! We're calling on everyone to 🌟WEAR GOLD🌟 as we stand together to honor and raise awareness for children and families affected by childhood cancer. 💛Together, we can make a difference!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
September 26th is Give Hope Day in JEFCOED. Hands holding the word Hope in wooden letters. Yellow ribbon for cancer awareness.
Congratulations to Dr. Walter Gonsoulin on being named the 2025 District 5 Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents of Alabama. Dr. Gonsoulin works tirelessly to expand opportunities for all students, and this recognition reflects his outstanding leadership and dedication to public education. The statewide winner will be announced in March 2025. We wish Dr. Gonsoulin the best of luck as he continues championing educational excellence! #JEFCOEDproud #SuperintendentOfTheYear
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Announcement that Dr. Walter Gonsoulin has been named 2025 Alabama, District 5 Superintendent of the Year. Includes images of Dr. Gonsoulin working around the district.