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!
27 days 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!
about 2 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!
2 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.
Behind the scenes of Birmingham High School Football Media Days!📸🎥
As the season quickly approaches, our teams are speaking with news outlets about what we can expect once they hit the field!
In total, there are more than 40 schools from the Birmingham metro area participating in Media Days!
We’re getting fired up for football season and can't wait to see our talented teams in action!🏈🎉
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Two men sit, facing toward each other. One man holds two microphones in the direction of the other man.
Four students wearing matching polo shirts and khaki pants walk onto a stage.
Two men sit in a room, facing each other. A camera on a tripod sits next to the two men.

🎉JEFCOED was well-represented during AHSAA’s North-South All-Star week!🎉

Congratulations to our talented athletes and coach for being selected for this elite group!

🥎Softball - Anna Kate Smith, Corner High School
⚽Boys Soccer - Wyatt Chandler, Gardendale High School
🏀Boys Basketball - Jeremy Chatman, Shades Valley High School
🏀Girls Basketball - Zoey Little, Shades Valley High School
⚾Baseball Coach - Ryan Keedy, Gardendale High School

📷Photos courtesy of AHSAA, Shades Valley High School, Gardendale High School Athletics, and Gardendale High School Soccer 📷

2 months ago, JEFCOED
Photo of girl wearing a softball glove, holding a softball. Text around the photo reads "North-South All-Star Game Anna Kate Smith Corner High School"
Photo of a boy wearing a soccer jersey, standing on a soccer field.
Graphic has photos of two basketball players. Text around players reads "2025 AHSAA North-South All-Star Game AHSAA 2025 North All Stars SVLM Alabama All-Star Sports Week AHSAA SV"
Two men wearing athletic clothes stand in a dugout, smiling at camera.
🏆🎳 Huge congratulations to the Corner High School Boys Bowling Team!! They knocked down the competition to finish as the state runner-up in the 2025 AHSAA State Bowling Tournament in Mobile! 🎉 A special shoutout to James Cannon, a senior who finished 5th overall out of 64 bowers! Way to bring the heat, Jackets!! 🐝 🔥
8 months ago, JEFCOED
Corner High School Bowling Team holds up their 2025 State Runner Up AHSAA Bowling Trophy.
🎉💙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
8 months ago, JEFCOED
School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive National School Counseling Week, February 3-7, 2025, Thank You, School Counselors, American School Counselor Association
Congratulations to everyone who competed in the 2025 Jefferson County Wrestling Tournament! We were impressed by the level of competition and teamwork on display! Please join us in celebrating our top teams: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS 🏆 McAdory High School 🥈 Corner High School 🥉 Mortimer Jordan High School HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 🏆 Fultondale High School 🥈 Gardendale High School 🥉 Corner High School MIDDLE SCHOOL 🏆 Bragg Middle School 🥈 Fultondale High School 🥉 North Jefferson Middle School
8 months ago, JEFCOED
McAdory High School Wrestling Team with awards they earned in the 2025 Jefferson County Wrestling Tournament
Fultondale High School Girls Wrestling Team
Bragg Middle School Wrestling Team showing off medals they won in the 2025 Jefferson County Wrestling Tournament
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.
9 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.
🎄✨ Holiday joy fills the air as Corner High School students deliver gifts for the “Adopt A Grandparent” program, sponsored by the counseling department! Students spread holiday cheer by mingling with their adopted residents and handing out festive stockings. 🎁❤️ The residents look forward to opening these gifts during their annual Christmas party! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this initiative! And a special shoutout to Mrs. Anders for driving the bus! 🚍👏 #AdoptAGrandparent #CornerCommunity #HolidayJoy
10 months ago, JEFCOED
Corner High School students unload a bus filled with presents for the "Adopt-A-Grandparent" program.
Students load gifts on a Jefferson County School bus.
Group of Corner High School students participating in the "Adopt-A-Grandparent" program.
Wrapped gifts for the "Adopt-A-Grandparent" program.
Corner High School students unload gifts for the "Adopt-A-Grandparent" program.
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!
10 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.
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Mr. Charles M. Burkett, a beloved principal of Corner High School from 1974-1991. His legacy of leadership extended beyond the classroom, as he also proudly served our nation for 25 years in the United States Navy and United States Air Force. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Burkett’s family, friends, and all those whose lives he impacted. Read Obituary Here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gardendale-al/charles-burkett-12058984
11 months ago, JEFCOED
Charles M. Burkett Photo
Corner Middle School's Veterans Day Program Will Be Live Streamed on JEFCOED TV! Today @ 8:30AM Watch Here - https://bit.ly/3ZRiYi3 or Download the JEFCOED TV App on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
11 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Corner Middle School Veterans Day Program
🎉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
12 months ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin is standing at a podium after being names 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year
Corner High School has been selected as WVTM 13's Game of the Week for October 11th. Tune in during the morning show to see our Band and Cheerleaders.
12 months ago, Corner High School
WVTM Game of the week
Come walk down the Red Carpet at this year's Homecoming Dance! October 1st from 7:00-9:00 PM.
about 1 year ago, Corner High School
Homecoming
🎗️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!
about 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
about 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.