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!

Superintendent's Student Advisory Council | Live on JEFCOED TV

Join JEFCOED TV this Thursday for live coverage of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council meeting. We are thrilled to hear directly from students as they provide meaningful input and ask thoughtful questions. The broadcast will get underway at 5 p.m. tomorrow. You can find out how to watch below. ⬇️

📲 JEFCOED TV App: Watch on your phone or download on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
💻 Online: Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv

Today we celebrate our amazing school nurses! Through their compassion and kindness, they make our schools and the world a better place. Please join us in thanking our nurses for keeping our district safe and healthy, and for always caring for our students!

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Huge shoutout to our GHS teachers for being the fuel to our Rocket. Your dedication to our students is out of this world!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we're celebrating the amazing educators who pour into our students each and every day! ☕️💙

Our teachers show endless dedication, encouragement, and support to our students as they help them reach their goals in the classroom. Throughout Teacher Appreciation Week and beyond, we hope our educators feel the same warmth and support they constantly give to others. Thank you for brewing up bright futures within our district!

Happy School Principals’ Day!

GHS would like to honor Mr. Dukes for the immense heart and hard work he pours into our school every day. His unwavering dedication and leadership are vital to our success, and he truly makes GHS a wonderful place to be.

Fueling our future, one tray at a time! A BIG shoutout to our incredible school lunch heroes for everything they do. We couldn’t do it without you!

Today we celebrate our outstanding school lunch heroes! 🦸✨

Each day, our child nutrition employees ensure thousands of students across our district are properly fueled for their day of learning. Being the superheroes they are, these individuals serve with kindness and passion, making each child feel seen and appreciated. To our child nutrition workers — your leadership and authenticity make our district a special place. Thank you for all you do! 👏

📌 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a reminder that tomorrow (Friday, May 1, 2026) is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom on Monday, May 4, 2026!

A huge shout out to the City of Gardendale for supporting our vision!

Thanks to their incredible generosity, we’ve officially furnished our new Library Lounge. This space is already becoming a hub for our GHS family, whether it’s for:

Student group collaboration
Department team meetings & talks
Quiet reading & relaxation
A fun gathering spot for our Seniors

We are so thankful to the City of Gardendale for pouring into our students!

If you are taking 12th grade AP Lit with Ms. Morgan or 11th grade AP Lang with Mrs. Tohill next year please go pick up your summer reading information in their rooms (206 & 209)

Our school bus drivers are always going the extra mile for our district! 💙

From the early mornings they put in, to the meaningful interactions they have with our students, these individuals are truly making a difference every single day.

Please join us in thanking our bus drivers for all they do for our JEFCOED Family! 🚌 👏

School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Not all heroes wear capes—some drive yellow buses! 🚌 Thank you for going the extra miles every day to keep our students safe!