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!

GHS parents and students, mark your calendars for our registration dates.

Summer ball on Grove Street! 🏀☀️

We want to give a big shoutout to our JEFCOED teams that participated in the Girls Basketball Summer Play Date at Pleasant Grove High School Thursday! These athletes did an amazing job showcasing their skills on the court! 👏

The GHS Pickleball Club competed in the DUPR High School State Competition in May and placed 2nd in the High School Division. The GHS Pickleball Club members that placed 2nd were: Grayson Brown, Nolan Wilson, and Cooper Caufield. Mrs. Carney is the GHS Pickleball Club Sponsor. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. The GHS Pickleball Club is looking forward to the upcoming school year with a year round tournament series for students. Be on the lookout for how you can be a part of the GHS Pickleball Club and be a part of this growing sport.

Congratulations to Lawson Jones & Tamia Williams on their success at the FBLA state competition!

Summer break is here, which means we want to see your JEFCOED Journeys! Whether you're traveling near or far, be sure to submit photos of your scrapbook-worthy summer to be featured on our social media pages! 📸 ☀️

We can't wait to see what your summer has in store!

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Congratulations to these ladies as they start Girls State this week!

Good luck to our Rockets at Boys State this week!

Today, we honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving our country. May we never forget their dedication and sacrifice.

JEFCOED Family, this is a reminder that all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 as we commemorate memorial day and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Our buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Have a great summer, JEFCOED Family! ☀️🤩

To our amazing students and educators — thank you for an incredible school year! We'll miss you all so much and can't wait to see you back on August 12! We hope your summer break is filled with countless adventures, fun moments, and plenty of relaxation!

Tomorrow at 6pm, we will celebrate the Gardendale High School c/o 2026 in their graduation ceremony. The ceremony will be streamed on Jefcoed TV.

https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/jefcoed-tv-channel3

Congratulations to Evie Grace Holmes, an honor graduate of the Gardendale High School Class of 2026!

Evie has a 4.36 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. She's also a multi-sport athlete, lettering all four years of high school in cross country, basketball, and track. She has accepted a scholarship to run cross country at the University of Mobile and will major in Early Education. Evie is known for her sunny disposition and positive attitude towards life! ☀️

We are so proud of Evie for her hard work during high school and will be cheering her on as she steps into her next chapter!

We also had the privilege to recognize 12 incredible members of the Rocket Marching Band and auxiliaries last week!
Zion Allen - Morehouse College - Percussion
Mady Claire Arnold - University of North Alabama - Dance Line
Kaleb Cross - University of Alabama-Birmingham - Percussion
Andrew Head - Jacksonville State University - Trombone
Ava Johnson - University of Alabama-Birmingham - Golden Girls
Natalie Moore - Samford University - Dance Line
Macie Otero - University of Alabama-Birmingham - Color Guard
Jay Spencer - University of Alabama-Birmingham - French Horn
Kylie Thompson - University of Alabama - Color Guard
Olivia Thornton - University of Alabama-Birmingham - Blazerette
Jake Wilson - University of Alabama-Birmingham - Tuba
Caleb White - University of Alabama-Birmingham - Trumpet

Last week, we were honored to recognize some of our outstanding student athletes that are continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level!

Parker Banks - Jackson State Community College (Baseball)
Wyatt Chandler - Trevecca Nazarene University (Soccer)
Tripp Green - Snead State Community College (Baseball)
Taylor Henry - Lemoyne Owen College (Basketball)
Lillian Isom - Southern Virginia University (Volleyball)
Surrelle Jackson - Jacksonville State University (Cheer)
Piper Rogers - Snead State Community College (Volleyball)
Sean Thomas - Milwaukee School of Engineering (Wrestling)

Congratulations, James! We are very proud of you and your accomplishment!

The freshmen academic achievers with a 4.0 GPA enjoyed an ice cream social today! Congrats freshmen keep up the good work!

Welcome to Gardendale, Coach Robinson! We are very excited to announce Kelly Robinson as the new head coach of our girls basketball program! Go Rockets! Hail the Dale!