
We see a few familiar faces strumming their way through the National Mariachi Education Workshop in Las Vegas, NV! 🎻🎶 — Our educators are thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with the very best in Mariachi education. We can't wait for them to share all they have learned with our students as they build and expand JEFCOED Mariachi programs!
📸 Tariq Sabree, Assistant Band Director at Fultondale High School, Greg Gumina, JEFCOED Arts Supervisor, and Keith Brandenburg, Band Director at Pinson Valley High School.


Please help us congratulate Reginald McGary, the new head coach of Fultondale High School’s Boys Varsity Basketball Team!🏀👏
Mr. McGary previously served as assistant varsity coach and head junior varsity coach before he was named head coach. Congratulations on this next move, Coach McGary!🎉


Superstars at school and on the court!🎾🥇
Two members of our JEFCOED family won first place in women's 3.0 doubles tennis at the Alabama State Games in Gardendale!
Lacy Whitaker Rice is a PE Coach at Brookville Elementary School and West Jefferson Elementary School and Angela Cochis is a Spanish teacher at Fultondale High School! We’re so proud of you both! Congratulations!


Black History Program 🤎✌🏾🖤- Fultondale High School
Students, teachers, administration, and Dr. Tre Finklea presented an outstanding Black History Program for the Fultondale community. Throughout February, students have immersed themselves in learning about and honoring the contributions of African Americans. They invite the community to stop by and visit their displays and join them in this important celebration!
#BlackHistoryMonth #Community #Gratitude











🎉💙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


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




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.











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!





🎉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


🎗️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!


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
