Today we celebrate our outstanding school lunch heroes! 🦸✨
Each day, our child nutrition employees ensure thousands of students across our district are properly fueled for their day of learning. Being the superheroes they are, these individuals serve with kindness and passion, making each child feel seen and appreciated. To our child nutrition workers — your leadership and authenticity make our district a special place. Thank you for all you do! 👏
Each day, our child nutrition employees ensure thousands of students across our district are properly fueled for their day of learning. Being the superheroes they are, these individuals serve with kindness and passion, making each child feel seen and appreciated. To our child nutrition workers — your leadership and authenticity make our district a special place. Thank you for all you do! 👏
📌 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a reminder that tomorrow (Friday, May 1, 2026) is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom on Monday, May 4, 2026!
Our school bus drivers are always going the extra mile for our district! 💙
From the early mornings they put in, to the meaningful interactions they have with our students, these individuals are truly making a difference every single day.
Please join us in thanking our bus drivers for all they do for our JEFCOED Family! 🚌 👏
From the early mornings they put in, to the meaningful interactions they have with our students, these individuals are truly making a difference every single day.
Please join us in thanking our bus drivers for all they do for our JEFCOED Family! 🚌 👏
To the ones who hold us together, ensuring our schools and offices run smoothly — thank you, today and every day! ✨
Our administrative professionals are the best of the best, handling tasks with efficiency, helping solve problems, and constantly spreading kindness to our students and employees. We are beyond grateful for all our administrative professionals do to help our district succeed!
If you see one of these incredible individuals today, be sure to give them a big thank you!
Our administrative professionals are the best of the best, handling tasks with efficiency, helping solve problems, and constantly spreading kindness to our students and employees. We are beyond grateful for all our administrative professionals do to help our district succeed!
If you see one of these incredible individuals today, be sure to give them a big thank you!
Shining the spotlight on our amazing assistant principals!🌟💙
During National Assistant Principals Week and beyond, please join us in thanking our APs for all they do for our district! These outstanding leaders are dedicated to helping their students and school staff members succeed, and we applaud their endless commitment!
We hope you feel loved and celebrated all week long!🎉
Today we celebrate our incredible library media specialists! 💙📚
These individuals not only help our students grow their love of reading and technology, but also provide vital encouragement and support throughout their schools! Thank you for all you do to help our district thrive!
To celebrate this special day, we caught up with Ms. Jessica Musso, library media specialist at Adamsville Elementary School! Click this link to hear Ms. Musso share what makes her role so special! https://youtu.be/C82qtJ_fkvE?si=QWySbDuN32RzVD4q
Happy World Autism Awareness day!🌎❤️
Today and everyday, let’s recognize and celebrate the talents, skills, and strength of our JEFCOED Family members with Autism!
Happy National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 💫🎉
We have some of the BEST paraprofessionals here at JEFCOED! From their positive attitudes to their constant support, these individuals truly help our district shine!💙
👋Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed March 23-27, 2026 for Spring Break.☀️😎 We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on March 30!
We hope you and your families have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!
We hope you and your families have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!
👋Hi JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that Friday, March 6, 2026, is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the classroom on Monday, March 9, 2026.
As we wrap up National School Counseling Week, we're grateful for the counselors across our district who show up every day for our students! They support, encourage, and advocate with passion, bringing tremendous heart to our schools. We're so thankful for you🫶!
Families from across the Center Point feeder pattern gathered last night at Center Point High School for a fun and engaging Parent and Family University event. ❤️💙
From free food, entertainment, and student haircuts to powerful information panels and amazing student performances, the night was all about connection, support, and working together to help every child succeed.
Huge thanks to our vendors, volunteers, performers, panelists, and community leaders for making this such a meaningful evening for our families.
From free food, entertainment, and student haircuts to powerful information panels and amazing student performances, the night was all about connection, support, and working together to help every child succeed.
Huge thanks to our vendors, volunteers, performers, panelists, and community leaders for making this such a meaningful evening for our families.
#GoodThingsHappening!💙 We are thrilled to share that more than two dozen JEFCOED schools earned the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Certification! To earn this honor, these schools had to have an ENERGY STAR score of at least 75, meaning they run at least 75% more efficiently than similar buildings across the country.
In recognition of their commitment to energy conservation and sustainability, Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic presented 27 of our schools with awards and certificates at this week’s board meeting! Please help us congratulate the following schools:
Bagley Elementary, Bragg Middle, Brookville Elementary, Bryant Park Elementary, Burkett Center, Center Point Elementary, Chalkville Elementary, Clay Elementary, Corner Middle, Erwin
Intermediate, Erwin Middle, Gardendale Elementary, Gardendale High, Hueytown Primary, McAdory High, McCalla Elementary, Minor High, Minor Middle, North Jefferson Middle, Pinson Elementary, Pinson Valley High, Pleasant Grove Elementary, JCIB MYP, Rudd
Middle, Shades Valley High, U.W. Clemon Elementary, and Warrior Elementary.
In recognition of their commitment to energy conservation and sustainability, Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic presented 27 of our schools with awards and certificates at this week’s board meeting! Please help us congratulate the following schools:
Bagley Elementary, Bragg Middle, Brookville Elementary, Bryant Park Elementary, Burkett Center, Center Point Elementary, Chalkville Elementary, Clay Elementary, Corner Middle, Erwin
Intermediate, Erwin Middle, Gardendale Elementary, Gardendale High, Hueytown Primary, McAdory High, McCalla Elementary, Minor High, Minor Middle, North Jefferson Middle, Pinson Elementary, Pinson Valley High, Pleasant Grove Elementary, JCIB MYP, Rudd
Middle, Shades Valley High, U.W. Clemon Elementary, and Warrior Elementary.
It's School Board Recognition Month! 🍎 Please join us in honoring our board members for their commitment to students, service to our community, and championship-level leadership. We simply could not achieve what we do without your support!
Nonstop excitement at Center Point’s inaugural E.H.E.R.O. Fun Festival!🦅🎉
Community members enjoyed zumba, line dancing, special performances, and visits with first responders! This was such a lively event and we appreciate everyone who made it possible!
Community members enjoyed zumba, line dancing, special performances, and visits with first responders! This was such a lively event and we appreciate everyone who made it possible!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!