We have an exciting weekend ahead!🎶👏 You’re invited to our All County Band Festival this Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Gardendale High School!

This free performance begins at 11 a.m. and will feature the talents of middle and high school band members from throughout our district. They’ve been hard at work rehearsing for the big show and are ready to put on an outstanding performance! We hope to see you there!
1 day ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic with text over a cream colored background. The text says "Jefferson County School District Presents All County Band Festival Celebrating Our County's Finest Young Musicians! Saturday Nov. 8, 2025"
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse on a stage.
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse in a band room.
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse in a band room.
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!
5 days ago, JEFCOED
Little Eaglettes cheerleaders hold up letters that spell out EHERO while performing in a parking lot.
Two little girls hug an eagle mascot.
A child climbs up a rock wall.
An adult and two children pose for a photo in a park. The children are wearing halloween costumes and holding up balloons shaped like swords.
Four children pose for a photo while standing in a parking lot. The children are wearing Halloween costumes and holding buckets of candy,
Center Point High School's marching band performs in a parking lot. In this photo, students are playing symbols and drums. They're wearing matching gray sweatsuits and red hats.
Members of the Diamond Dolls dance team perform in a parking lot.
A child sits on a motorcycle while weaing a plastic firefighter hat.
A little girl smiles while holding a balloon animal shaped like a dog on a leash while standing in a school parking lot.
There was no short supply of stellar dance moves and cool costumes at this year’s Monster Mash!👻🎃 The annual event brings together middle and high school Exceptional Education students for a day filled with Halloween fun! We appreciate all of our student volunteers and educators who make this awesome event possible year after year!
10 days ago, JEFCOED
Two women in bumble bee costumes pose with a child in a Super Grover costume in a school gym.
A man in a fencing costume poses with a boy in a Spider-Man costume
A group of students stand together and pose for a photo in a school gym.
Two students dressed in costumes stand for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a football jersey and the other student is wearing a police officer costume
Two students dance together in a school gym. One is wearing a pumpkin costume
Students dance together in a school gym
Two students pose together for a photo in a school gym
Two students stand together for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a scary Halloween mask. The other student is dressed like a can of Coca-Cola
A student dances in a school gym
An adult wearing a referee costume poses for a photo with students wearing sports uniforms. One student is dressed like a basketball player, one is dressed like a baseball player and another student is dressed as a football player.
❤️🏆 We’re JEFCOED STRONG at Erwin Middle! A huge congratulations to Mr. Cook, this week’s JEFCOED Strong Award recipient! 🎉 Mr. Cook was recognized for his incredible relationship-building with students — always going above and beyond to connect, encourage, and support every Eagle who walks through his door. 🦅 Thank you, Mr. Cook, for making Erwin Middle an even better place to learn and grow! 💙#JEFCOEDStrong #ErwinEagles #EaglePride
22 days ago, KanJalla Dancer
Jefcoed strong awarded to Mr cook of erwin middle school
Homecoming Week at Erwin Middle has been WILD! 🪄 Mon: Wicked/Wizard of Oz 🎯 Tues: Family Feud (Steve Harvey vs. Squid Games) 🎤 Wed: Motown vs. Hip Hop Witches, game shows & dance battles—just a normal week here 😎❤️🤍💙#ErwinEagles #HomecomingWeek
about 1 month ago, KanJalla Dancer
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
Homecoming Week at Erwin Middle has been WILD! 🪄 Mon: Wicked/Wizard of Oz 🎯 Tues: Family Feud (Steve Harvey vs. Squid Games) 🎤 Wed: Motown vs. Hip Hop Witches, game shows & dance battles—just a normal week here 😎❤️🤍💙#ErwinEagles #HomecomingWeek
about 1 month ago, KanJalla Dancer
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
people dressed up for homecoming
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!
about 1 month 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.
💙❤️🏈 It’s Homecoming Week at Erwin Middle School! 🏈❤️💙 We’re ready to show our Eagle pride all week long! From dress-up days to spirit challenges, our students and staff are celebrating together as we build excitement for Homecoming. Let’s make this week full of fun, school spirit, and positive energy! Tag us in your Homecoming looks and let’s see that Eagle pride soar! 🦅 #ErwinMiddle #HomecomingWeek #EaglePride #SchoolSpirit
about 1 month ago, KanJalla Dancer
how can we poster describing each day of homecoming week with dress up days
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!
about 1 month 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.
Erwin Middle School Celebrates RESPECT Week This week, Erwin Middle School is proud to host RESPECT Week, a school-wide initiative focused on promoting kindness, empathy, and positive relationships. Throughout the week, students will participate in activities and discussions that highlight the importance of treating others with respect—both in and out of the classroom. RESPECT Week reminds us that every action, no matter how small, has the power to uplift others and strengthen our school community. Together, we are building a culture of kindness, positivity, and respect that extends far beyond our campus. We encourage families and community members to join us in supporting our students as they model respect in their daily lives. #ErwinMiddle #RESPECTWeek #KindnessMatters
about 1 month ago, KanJalla Dancer
A graphic about Erwin middle school’s respect week
🔎📚 Today’s Instructional Round focused on strengthening teaching & learning through DOK levels! 💡💬 Collaboration + reflection = growth for our Eagles! 🦅✨ #EagleExcellence #DOK #CollaborativeLearning
about 2 months ago, KanJalla Dancer
teacher sitting in a room at desks during a meeting
teacher sitting in a room at desks during a meeting
Erwin Middle School Celebrates ACAP Success! Erwin Middle recently held a special ACAP Celebration to recognize the hard work and achievement of our students. Top-performing students were honored with exciting prizes, and our highest-achieving student received a brand-new PlayStation 5! This event highlighted the dedication, resilience, and excellence of our Eagles. Major thanks to your guest speaker David Miller. Thank you for your fantastic motivational speech! We are incredibly proud of each and every student for their efforts and accomplishments. Congratulations to all of our top achievers—keep soaring, Eagles! 💙💛
about 2 months ago, KanJalla Dancer
dr. Jones standing in behind of a podium
ACAP achieving student standing on the bleachers
Mr. LeBlanc standing in behind of a podium
dr. Jones standing in front of a balloon arch and a table waiting to give students their awards
dr. Jones handing a student an award
dr. Jones handing a student an award
Guest speaker David Miller, giving a speech to students
top achieving students with their awards
top achieving students with their prizes
top achieving student with the PS5 that he won posing with Dr. Jones
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!
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
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!
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!💯
6 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! 💙
7 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
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.
10 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!
11 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.