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!
3 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 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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!💯
4 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.
School employees knock on a house door.
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."
A bittersweet goodbye at Erwin Middle as Deputy Eric Poole retires after 42 years in law enforcement! Students and staff honored him with high-fives, hugs and a fantastic cake. Thank you, Deputy Poole, for your impact! You'll always be part of our family! 💙
5 months ago, JEFCOED
Deputy Eric Poole is holding up flowers and celebrating his retirement from Erwin Middle School and Law Enforcement after 42 years of service.
Happy Retirement Poster Honoring Eric Poole. Thank you for 42 years of Law Enforcement Service.
Deputy Eric Poole is hugging Principal Jeremy Jones at Erwin Middle School. They are celebrating Deputy Poole's retirement.
Cake with three layers made to look like a sheriff's deputy.
🎉💙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
7 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.
8 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!
9 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.
This morning, we took to the streets of the Center Point community with an important message: We care about every student's future and every day of learning counts! Joined by school leaders, teachers, counselors, members of the Center Point Police Department, and Mayor Bobby Scott Jr., we visited families at their homes to share resources and encouragement for getting students to school. Our goal is simple: to support our students in every way we can. Together, let's make a difference in each student's journey! #AttendanceMatters
10 months ago, JEFCOED
Principal Christi Butler and Principal Dr. Jeremy Jones walk through the Center Point community to promote school attendance. Dr. Jones holds and Attendance Matters sign.
Jefferson County Schools Employees hold up a sign that says Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
Jefferson County Schools employees go door to door in the center point community to promote regular school attendance.
Jefferson County Schools employees are on a school bus holding up pom poms as they travel to the Center Point community to promote regular school attendance.
Employees cheer as they exit a yellow school bus.
Jefferson County CARES team member, Ron Boone walks through Center Point to promote regular school attendance throughout the community.
Jefferson County Schools employees visit a home in the Center Point neighborhood to discuss school attendance.
School employee is smiling and holding up a sign that says Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow.
Jefferson County Schools employees speak to a man in the Center Point community about regular school attendance. They are holding an Attendance Matters sign.
School employees are visiting a Center Point, AL home to discuss regular school attendance.
🎉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
11 months ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin is standing at a podium after being names 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year
🎗️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!
12 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
12 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.