
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!





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!
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!











Behind the scenes of Birmingham High School Football Media Days!📸🎥
As the season quickly approaches, our teams are speaking with news outlets about what we can expect once they hit the field!
In total, there are more than 40 schools from the Birmingham metro area participating in Media Days!
We’re getting fired up for football season and can't wait to see our talented teams in action!🏈🎉
As the season quickly approaches, our teams are speaking with news outlets about what we can expect once they hit the field!
In total, there are more than 40 schools from the Birmingham metro area participating in Media Days!
We’re getting fired up for football season and can't wait to see our talented teams in action!🏈🎉




JEFCOED is excited to launch NAF Academies of Finance at Center Point High School and McAdory High School!🎉 The launch year requirements are complete and active academy status has been reached!
📚NAF’s Academy of Finance teaches students about financial services through a curriculum that includes entrepreneurship, banking and credit, financial planning and more! We’re so excited our students will have the opportunity to explore this field!
📚NAF’s Academy of Finance teaches students about financial services through a curriculum that includes entrepreneurship, banking and credit, financial planning and more! We’re so excited our students will have the opportunity to explore this field!




Jefferson County Health Department Back to School Immunization Clinics



Alabama College Application Campaign - February 24-28, 2025
The ALCAC will be held February 24-28, 2025. A list of participating colleges and universities is included along with the waiver codes. Codes will not be active until Monday, February 24th.
Participating Colleges and Universities-https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UL6qcbcesnfh05EmtxDhd3zGZKoeDKFkjfMN2XENKL4/edit?usp=sharing
ALCAC Waiver Codes - February 24-28, 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upYvJ2EpmqnTf03rpD8F55CIiihx0QqOjd9iMDeU8Zk/edit?usp=sharing


It is the time of year we need your input and review! Please click on the parent or student link to share your input of this school year so we can better prepare for next school year.
Parents- https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/275142/p114
Students- https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/275238/p114


Perfect Attendance was celebrated from quarter one and quarter two. Students received certificates, praise, words of encouragement, cupcakes, candy, and door prizes. Way to go JACKETS!










McAdory High School SkillsUSA Organization collected $116..00 to be donated to the American Red Cross for the California Wildfires
Thanks to our teachers and parents who helped make this possible !


Thank you to our wonderful school counselors at McAdory High School for helping all students succeed!


🎉💙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




POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. NEW DATE MONDAY, JANUARY 27
Join us for a Open House Tuesday, January 21st. We will begin in the auditorium with a brief overview of the course selection process with our counselors at 5:30-6:00. Feel free to tour the school and visit your student's classroom from 6:00-7:00. There will also be raffles and food trucks!



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.











Mandatory cheer informational meeting for 2025-26 in the McAdory High School Library Media Center! Parent or guardian MUST be present with student at meeting to be eligible to try out. We are looking for energic and enthusiastic cheerleaders who will help spread the Yellow Jacket spirit!
Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Makeup: February 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM


Huge shoutout to our student-athletes and coaches for their incredible performance in the North/South All-Star game at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama! 🙌 It was an exciting matchup showcasing the best talent from around the state, and we’re thrilled to announce that our North All-Stars triumphed with a score of 45-24! 🎉🥇 Way to go, team!
Center Point High School
Deon Moore - WR, DB
Clay-Chalkville High School
Na'Karius Allen - LB
Aaron Osley - RB
Patrick Smith Jr. - DL
Minor High School
Coach Adrian Abrams - DC/DL
Jordan Slater - OL
McAdory High School
Coach Aryvia Holmes - OC/WR
Nicholas Thomas - DB
J'vion McDuffie - OL
Hueytown High School
JaQuarius Brooks - DB
Pleasant Grove High School
Kobe Hawkins - LB
Tremell Washington - WR
Ian Mitchell - DE









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!





Join us for a PTA meeting Thursday, December 12th at 6:00 in the auditorium.


Congratulations to our winners of the Exceptional Art Show. There were over 300 art works submitted across the county and 5 of our students were selected. Congratulations!

Basketball Home Game Tonight!
