Erwin Intermediate School

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!

16 days 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!

20 days 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!

about 2 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!

3 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

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!

3 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.

Finishing Strong in Center Point! Attendance Heroes hit the streets to spread the message, "Be Seen. Don't Hit 18!" School is still in session, and every day counts through May 22nd! Families in the Center Point community got personal visits from these dedicated champions, walking door to door, having real conversations, and reminding everyone how important it is to finish the year strong! We want to see every amazing face in school through to the very last day. Let's show up, finish strong, and keep making it count!💯

5 months ago, JEFCOED

Teacher holds sign that says Be Seen, Don't Hit 18! She is in front of a yellow school bus.

A woman sits in a car holding a sign that says, "Be See, Don't Hit 18!" A school employee greets her..

Jefferson County Schools employees spread the word across the Center Point zone that Attendance Matters. Holding signs about attendance.

Two school employees stand in front of a red care. They are holding signs that say Attendance Matters!

Two school employees walk door to door to talk with the community about the importance of school attendance.

A group of school employees hold up signs about attendance while standing in front of a school bus.

A school employee wears a shirt that says "Attendance Matters."

JEFCOED Families - Join us in honoring our incredible teachers by sharing your heartfelt shout-outs! 🎥❤️ Submit a video telling us what makes your teacher special, and let's show them just how much they're appreciated! The videos will be featured on our social media accounts and sent to the teacher. Click the link to submit your video: https://forms.gle/QErTkj6fxCZPGVKaA VIDEO GUIDELINES: >Short and sweet— 15 seconds or less! >Shoot vertically (portrait mode) on your phone >Make sure you clearly say the teacher's name and why you are shouting them out >Please do not share personal contact information or full names—**first names only** >No profanity or inappropriate language >Upload your video directly into the form from your phone or device.

6 months ago, Mary Durrett

Happy Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you for everything you do for our school. Your hard work, kindness, and leadership make a big difference every day. We’re lucky to have such an awesome principal!

6 months ago, Mary Durrett

🎉💙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

9 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.

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 is playing in the snow on a round pool float.

Happy Holidays from Erwin Intermediate School! Shoutout to our resident photographer Mrs. Webb for documenting our holiday fun!

10 months ago, Mary Durrett

Our perfect attendance students had a pizza party today sponsored by Center Point City Council

10 months ago, Mary Durrett

EIS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM! Merry Christmas

10 months ago, Mary Durrett

Congratulations EIS TEACHER OF THE YEAR

10 months ago, Mary Durrett

Ms. O'Tinger's class had a great time at the Jingle Bell Rock

10 months ago, Mary Durrett

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.

Congrats to all our Spelling Bee participants you all did an amazing job! Special shout out to our top spellers: Dekel Pressley, Jordan Washington, Zahir Bowie, (3rd) Courtney Whetstone, (2nd) Raven Dysart and our EIS Spelling Bee champion- Princess-Kelly Strickland!

10 months ago, Mary Durrett