The Grinch may have stolen Christmas, but these pictures have captured our hearts!!💚🎄

This month, several of our schools celebrated Grinch Day, with students showing off Who-inspired hairstyles and Grinch-themed outfits! Some schools even enjoyed visits from the green guy himself! These smiles say it all. What a fun way to end the first semester!
3 days ago, JEFCOED
A person in a Grinch costume holds a smiling student while standing in a school hallway.
Teachers stand in a school and smile while posing next to someone in a Grinch costume. In front of the people, two ceramic geese sit on the floor wearing Christmas-themed outfits.
Children wearing Grinch-themed outfits pose next to someone in a Grinch costume while standing inside a school.
A woman dressed like a "Who" poses next to someone wearing a Grinch costume.
A child and an adult, both dressed like the Grinch point at eachother while standing inside a school hallway.
Students and a teacher dressed in Grinch-themed outfits smile for a photo while standing and sitting in a school hallway.
A student wearing a holiday outfit stands in a school hallway and poses next to an adult wearing a Grinch costume.
Students wearing Grinch-themed outfits stand and sit in a school hallway and pose with a teacher and an adult wearing a grinch costume.
Students wearing Grinch-themed outfits pose for a photo inside a school library.
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
10 days 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.

🎃Life is gourd at JEFCOED!🎃

From trips to the pumpkin patch, to decorating pumpkins and even dissecting them, students across our district are getting into the fall spirit!

🔎At Gardendale Elementary School, Pre-K students analyzed the inside of pumpkins and learned how they grow!

📚At Concord Elementary School, storybook pumpkins line the bookshelves! We love seeing students’ creativity and passion for reading on display!

🚜And Brookville Elementary students had a whole lot of fun at 4D Farm! They explored the pumpkin patch, visited the corn barn, and enjoyed fun rides!

2 months ago, JEFCOED
Students look at a pumpkin through a magnifying glass inside a classroom.
A student sits on the flood of a classroom and looks at a pumpkin through a magnifying glass.
Students sit on the floor of a classroom. In front of them are several large pieces of black paper with pumpkin seeds sitting on them.
Pumpkins decorated like book characters sit on the shelves of a library.
Pumpkins decorated like book characters sit on the shelves of a library.
A student holds a pumpkin decorated in the theme of Alice In Wonderland.
Students sit in a pit of corn.
A student sits in a pit of corn.
A student stands in a pumpkin patch and holds a pumpkin.
Two students stand in a pumpkin patch and hold pumpkins.
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!
3 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!
3 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!
4 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"
Our Back to School Conference is in the books!📚 We want to give a huge thank you to our educators and administrators for making today such a success! You are laying the foundation for a wonderful school year, and it’s clear that “Alabama has something to say!” We can’t wait to see our classrooms filled up again in just a few short days!
5 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of people stand in a room and talk to each other.
A man and a woman stand together and smile
A large group of people sit in an auditorium
A man stands on a stage and talks
New Teacher Orientation ✏️📘👏 We're so excited to greet our new educators and officially bring them into the JEFCOED family! You're joining a district committed to Inspiring Change and Creating Impact, one student at a time. We're so glad you're here!

Special thanks to Leslie Chatta and Shernell Lewis, our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year, for sharing powerful words of encouragement and inspiration. We're also grateful to Gardendale High School, along with our many staff and volunteers who helped make the day such a success!
5 months ago, JEFCOED
School employees greeting educators at a registration desk.
Jefferson County School District drawstring bag on a registration table
Teachers signing in at a registration table for New Teacher Orientation.
Two school leaders smiling for the camera.
Two educators giving each other a hug across the shoulders.
Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaking on stage during New Teacher Orientation.
Teachers walking and visiting in a hallway.
Shernell Lewis holding a microphone and presenting onstage.
Leslie Chatta holding a microphone and presenting on stage.
Leslie Chatta and Shernell Lewis posing for a picture with greenery behind them.
🫧FOAMTASTIC CELEBRATION!🫧 Concord Elementary School celebrates the incredible academic growth of their students in reading and math!! Keep up the great work!👏💯
7 months ago, JEFCOED
Young girl plays in foam.
Students run around in foam.
Students participate in a foam party.
Young boy covered in foam.
Students play in foam during a foam party.
Little boy blows foam off of his hands.
Students wears sunglasses and is covered in foam.
Kids play in foam.
Girl holds up handfuls of foam during a foam party.
Kids play in foam during foam party.
🎉💙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
11 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.
12 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.
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12 months ago, Amy Palmer
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!
about 1 year 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.
🎉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
about 1 year ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin is standing at a podium after being names 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year
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about 1 year ago, Amy Palmer
The students and staff participated in Childhood Awareness Day on September 26th by wearing gold!
about 1 year ago, Amy Palmer
2nd grade gold
go for gold 2
go for gold 3
go for gold 4
Congratulations to our Child Nutrition Staff! Way to go ladies!
about 1 year ago, Amy Palmer
CNP health score 100
Join us from September 15th - October 15th for Hispanic Heritage Month
about 1 year ago, Amy Palmer
hispanic heritage month
🎗️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!
over 1 year 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
over 1 year 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.