What an inspiring two days we've had at the 2026 Leadership Summit!👏 It is truly a gift to have our school and district leaders all under one roof, sharing ideas and setting the standard for the incredible school year ahead. Thank you to Hueytown High School for hosting!
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we want to provide an opportunity for some new GHS gear! Get your official Gardendale Rockets gear through our BSN Team Shop linked below!
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JEFCOED Journeys — Endless fun in Florida! ☀️🎉 Several members of our JEFCOED family made special memories in the Sunshine State this summer!
🎢 The Perdue Family took on Universal Studios! They made memories, shared laughs, and enjoyed every moment together in Orlando! Ms. Perdue works in Child Nutrition at Bryant Park Elementary School, and the Perdue kiddos attend Center Point High School and Erwin Middle School!
🩰 The Morgan Family spent a week in Orlando, where Kinley competed with her dance studio (The Pointe Dance Arts) and took classes at West Coast Dance Explosion’s national dance competition and convention! Kinley attends Gardendale High School, and her mom, Angey, teaches English and coaches the dance team at Gardendale High!
✨ And two JEFCOED students took an AMAZING trip to Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World! You can see Donovan and London were all smiles as they posed with Mickey and Minnie Mouse! Donovan attends Hueytown Primary School and London attends Hueytown Middle School!
🎢 The Perdue Family took on Universal Studios! They made memories, shared laughs, and enjoyed every moment together in Orlando! Ms. Perdue works in Child Nutrition at Bryant Park Elementary School, and the Perdue kiddos attend Center Point High School and Erwin Middle School!
🩰 The Morgan Family spent a week in Orlando, where Kinley competed with her dance studio (The Pointe Dance Arts) and took classes at West Coast Dance Explosion’s national dance competition and convention! Kinley attends Gardendale High School, and her mom, Angey, teaches English and coaches the dance team at Gardendale High!
✨ And two JEFCOED students took an AMAZING trip to Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World! You can see Donovan and London were all smiles as they posed with Mickey and Minnie Mouse! Donovan attends Hueytown Primary School and London attends Hueytown Middle School!
All those new to GHS are welcome to join us for our orientation on Wednesday, July 29th at 1:00pm in the GHS Auditorium. Mr. James and Mrs. Nichols will share important information about the new school year and allow the students to tour the school and find their classes. We encourage all of our 9th graders and transfer students to attend, so you can become familiar with GHS!
Good evening Rocket family! Tomorrow, we welcome our new students on campus to register.
Complete all of the online portion of registration before coming to the on-campus portion.
- Set up your MySchoolBucks account prior to your on-campus date (see attached flyer for more information).
- Ensure you have access to your students PowerSchool account and ParentSquare.
- Students that have completed their online portion will be given their schedule (changes can be requested during their on-campus registration date).
- Parents, you can pay for parking, yearbook, all-season student passes and old debt during your on-campus registration date. However, school fees will be paid via MySchoolBucks. We anticipate those invoices to be posted by July 27th.
- Have all necessary residency and student paperwork on hand.
Complete all of the online portion of registration before coming to the on-campus portion.
- Set up your MySchoolBucks account prior to your on-campus date (see attached flyer for more information).
- Ensure you have access to your students PowerSchool account and ParentSquare.
- Students that have completed their online portion will be given their schedule (changes can be requested during their on-campus registration date).
- Parents, you can pay for parking, yearbook, all-season student passes and old debt during your on-campus registration date. However, school fees will be paid via MySchoolBucks. We anticipate those invoices to be posted by July 27th.
- Have all necessary residency and student paperwork on hand.
English as a Second Language educators from across our state are equipped and energized for the school year following this year’s ESL Summer Summit at McAdory Middle School! 👏
More than 100 teachers met for powerful sessions ranging from how to empower students, engage with their families, and collaborate with fellow educators. We are proud of this group of leaders and can’t wait to see the difference they’ll make this school year!
More than 100 teachers met for powerful sessions ranging from how to empower students, engage with their families, and collaborate with fellow educators. We are proud of this group of leaders and can’t wait to see the difference they’ll make this school year!
9th-11th grade, N-Z is up tomorrow. If you are having a hard time finding the link for registration on the Jefferson County Schools website, then just use the link below:
https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/register-your-student
Attached is the updated vacation planner to help you all plan for upcoming events this year (without the "help" of AI this time). Homecoming is not on the calendar, but it will be October 16th against Huffman.
https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/register-your-student
Attached is the updated vacation planner to help you all plan for upcoming events this year (without the "help" of AI this time). Homecoming is not on the calendar, but it will be October 16th against Huffman.
🗓️ This Week ‼️ | Substitute Teacher Hiring Event 📚🎉
JEFCOED Family, don’t forget that this week, Kelly Education is hosting a substitute teacher hiring event for Jefferson County Schools! Head out to Bryant Park Elementary School on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to learn more about how you can make a difference as a substitute teacher! The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. See you there!
JEFCOED Family, don’t forget that this week, Kelly Education is hosting a substitute teacher hiring event for Jefferson County Schools! Head out to Bryant Park Elementary School on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to learn more about how you can make a difference as a substitute teacher! The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. See you there!
Good evening Rocket family! Online registration is open and we are preparing to welcome everyone back for our on-campus portion of registration starting tomorrow! As our seniors prepare to come on campus tomorrow, the below information will make the process run more smoothly. 9th-11th grade returning student registration will begin on Tuesday.
- Complete all of the online portion of registration before coming to the on-campus portion.
- Set up your MySchoolBucks account prior to your on-campus date (see attached flyer for more information).
- Ensure you have access to your students PowerSchool account and ParentSquare.
- Students that have completed their online portion will be given their schedule (changes can be requested during their on-campus registration date).
- Parents, you can pay for parking, yearbook, all-season student passes and old debt during your on-campus registration date. However, school fees will be paid via MySchoolBucks. We anticipate those invoices to be posted by July 27th.
- Complete all of the online portion of registration before coming to the on-campus portion.
- Set up your MySchoolBucks account prior to your on-campus date (see attached flyer for more information).
- Ensure you have access to your students PowerSchool account and ParentSquare.
- Students that have completed their online portion will be given their schedule (changes can be requested during their on-campus registration date).
- Parents, you can pay for parking, yearbook, all-season student passes and old debt during your on-campus registration date. However, school fees will be paid via MySchoolBucks. We anticipate those invoices to be posted by July 27th.
PowerEDUp and ready to shine! 💡📚
This week, JEFCOED educators, administrators, and district leaders gathered at Fultondale High School for the 2026 PowerEDUp! Tech Conference. Attendees spent the day learning from experts and discovering innovative ways to use technology in their classrooms!
We sincerely thank our Technology Department for organizing this fantastic and informative conference, as well as our wonderful educators for attending!
This week, JEFCOED educators, administrators, and district leaders gathered at Fultondale High School for the 2026 PowerEDUp! Tech Conference. Attendees spent the day learning from experts and discovering innovative ways to use technology in their classrooms!
We sincerely thank our Technology Department for organizing this fantastic and informative conference, as well as our wonderful educators for attending!
Next Week❗️ | Substitute Teacher Hiring Event 📚🍎
Are you ready to make a difference in the field of education? Join us next Thursday (July 23, 2026) for Kelly Education's substitute teacher hiring event!
📍 The event will be held at Bryant Park Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Are you ready to make a difference in the field of education? Join us next Thursday (July 23, 2026) for Kelly Education's substitute teacher hiring event!
📍 The event will be held at Bryant Park Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Spirit level: MAXIMUM! 📣✨
This week, Gardendale High School's cheer team hosted the NJA Mini Cheer Camp for local cheerleaders! From building pyramids to leading motion and jump clinics, the Rockets did an amazing job sharing their skills. Way to go, ladies! 👏
This week, Gardendale High School's cheer team hosted the NJA Mini Cheer Camp for local cheerleaders! From building pyramids to leading motion and jump clinics, the Rockets did an amazing job sharing their skills. Way to go, ladies! 👏
Laying the groundwork for a successful school year! 📚💫
This week, members of JEFCOED’s Continuous Improvement Leadership Team are all under one roof, collaborating and reviewing data as we prepare for the upcoming school year!
We appreciate their dedication to our students and celebrate all the hard work they’re putting in. 👏
Happy 4th of July, JEFCOED Family! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend! 🎉🌟
👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, 2026, for Independence Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, July 6, 2026. Enjoy your holiday weekend! 🎉
📌🗓️ JEFCOED Family, this is a reminder that the Signature Academy Late Application Window closes NEXT WEEK on Wednesday, July 1, 2026!
⁉️ Why apply? Signature Academies offer students hands-on, career-focused learning experiences in the fields they’re interested in. Participating in this coursework prepares them for a successful future in the workforce, at college, and other postsecondary pathways.
🔗 For more information and to access the application, click here: https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/signature-academies
⁉️ Why apply? Signature Academies offer students hands-on, career-focused learning experiences in the fields they’re interested in. Participating in this coursework prepares them for a successful future in the workforce, at college, and other postsecondary pathways.
🔗 For more information and to access the application, click here: https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/signature-academies
Today we celebrate freedom and the strength of those who came before us. ❤️ Happy Juneteenth, JEFCOED Family!
👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19, 2026, in commemoration of Juneteenth. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus Monday, June 22, 2026. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
Shoutout to our cheer and dance teams for crushing it at UCA/UDA camp! 📣🏆
Our students have captured several 1st place awards, received recognition for their leadership and kindness, and many have walked away as All-American cheerleaders/dancers!
We are beyond proud of these students for not only showcasing their talents and advancing their skills, but also showing heart and passion while doing so! Way to go, everyone!
Our students have captured several 1st place awards, received recognition for their leadership and kindness, and many have walked away as All-American cheerleaders/dancers!
We are beyond proud of these students for not only showcasing their talents and advancing their skills, but also showing heart and passion while doing so! Way to go, everyone!
GHS parents and students, mark your calendars for our registration dates.
