McAdory High School

From detailed self-portraits to creative photography, our students’ talent and skill never cease to amaze us! You’re taking a look at the works of art that were chosen to represent our district in the Secondary Division of the State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Exhibit!👏🎨

You’ll be able to see these creations on display in the Old Supreme Court Library of the Alabama State Capitol from March 2-27. Please help us congratulate the following students on their recognition! We are thrilled to see their creativity highlighted at the state level!🎉

-Juno Garcia, Photograph of a Drawing, JCIB High School
-Mariah Thomas, Self-Portrait, JCIB High School
-Jakhalan Gowdy, Ghost Chill, Clay-Chalkville High School (Shades Valley High School Visual Arts Academy)
-Emma Nelson, Time, McAdory High School
-Mya Barker, Curvature of Time, Mortimer Jordan High School
-Samantha Hurst, Soul’s Joyful Journey, Mortimer Jordan High School
-Franklin Pineda Corado, Pensive Pug, Mortimer Jordan High School
-Liliana Carmichael, My Guardian Angel, Gardendale High School
-Taylor Crocker, Broken, JCIB High School
-Cameron Lawrence, Reflections, McAdory High School

9 days ago, JEFCOED

Photograph shows a drawing of a colorful eye on a notebook. The notebook is sitting on a table with colored pencils around it.

A self-portrait of a girl with glasses holding an object in her hand. The portrait was made using graphite.

Drawing of an icecream cone made using colored pencils.

Image is a photograph of a blurry clock surrounded by green and orange with drops of water in focus over the image.

Drawing of the interior of a castle-like building created using India Ink and quill and nib.

Image is of a painting made using watercolor. The painting shows a red bird and a white bird flying in front of trees and a blue sky.

Image is of a hand-drawn pug made using chalk pastel.

Image is of a hand-drawn angel made using Charcoal and Graphite on paper.

Image is an abstract drawing of a person's face made using pencil.

Photo of a person looking at their reflection in a mirror with water on it.

As we wrap up National School Counseling Week, we're grateful for the counselors across our district who show up every day for our students! They support, encourage, and advocate with passion, bringing tremendous heart to our schools. We're so thankful for you🫶!

14 days ago, JEFCOED

A school counselor stands in front of the Jefferson County school district background. She is celebrating and holding her arms up. The sign in her hands says school counseling programs amplify student success by celebrating them!

A group of people huddle together while smiling at the camera. The group includes a principal, school, counselor, and students. They are all celebrating national school counselor week at Clay elementary school.

A school counselor stands with two young elementary school students. They are all wearing unique hats. The school counselor in the back has on a black cowboy style hat, the girl in the front left is on a red, cowboy hat, and the boy on the right has on a blue beanie style hat.

A school counselor is being celebrated during national school counselor appreciation week. She is holding a vase full of pink and red flowers. In the background are several cut out red hearts with custom messages.

A school counselor is standing in front of a colorful bulletin board. She is smiling and holding a book that says the coffee bean for kids.

Two people are bringing a school, counselor a pot of flowers, a gift, and some yellow and purple balloons. They are celebrating her for national school counseling week.

A school counselor is standing in an elementary school classroom. She is holding a vase full of red roses. She is being celebrated for national school counseling week.

School counselor is standing in front of a banner that says, "I know this is a little cheesy, but you're our favorite school counselor. Happy school, counselor appreciation week."

On NationalSigningDay, we're proud to celebrate these McAdory High School student-athletes, their coaches, and families as they sign on to play football in their next big chapter!🖊️🏈 Congratulations, Yellow Jackets!!💛🖤 Derrion Davis - Point University, Jacorey Gaines - Graceland University, Braylon Glover - Ottawa University, Justin Patton - Tennessee State University, Jaylon Turner - Brevard College, Brendon Walker - Mars Hill University

17 days ago, JEFCOED

Six student-athletes from McAdory High School sit behind a table on National Signing Day. The table and banner behind them display McAdory Yellow Jackets.

A crowd shouts and claps happily during National Signing Day at McAdory High School.

Six young men lean over as they sign a paper on National Signing Day at McAdory High School.

A football coach stands behind one of his student-athletes as the student makes a speech into a microphone on National Signing Day.

A large family poses for a picture on National Signing Day at McAdory High School.

A football coach and a student-athlete pose for a picture on National Signing Day at McAdory High School. They are smiling and pointing at each other.

A group of student-athletes pose for a picture during National Signing Day at McAdory High School.

A group of high school students are being served foot by a smiling parent during a National Signing Day event at McAdory High School.

The AHSAA 2026 Wrestling Duals Championship is in the books, and our teams have so much to be proud of!🤼🎉

We want to give a huge congratulations to Oak Grove High School for finishing as the Class 1A/4A Duals Championship Runner-up, and another big shoutout to McAdory High School for taking home 3rd place!

Countless hours of practice and a whole lot of determination made these achievements possible, and we could not be more excited for these teams! Way to go!👏

24 days ago, JEFCOED

Oak Grove High School's varsity wrestling team and coaches pose for a photo with their trophy after coming in second at the 2026 AHSAA Wrestling Duals.

McAdory High School's wrestling team poses for a photo after coming in 3rd at the 2026 AHSAA Duals Wrestling championship.

Join JEFCOED TV for live coverage of tonight's matchups between the McAdory Yellowjackets and Clay-Chalkville Cougars!🏀🤩

⏰ Girls: 6 p.m. | Boys: 7:30 p.m.

How to watch:
📺Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
📲 Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or www.jefcoed.com/tv

25 days ago, JEFCOED

Image is a graphic announcing JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the basketball games between McAdory and Clay-Chalkville High School on Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

#GoodThingsHappening!💙 We are thrilled to share that more than two dozen JEFCOED schools earned the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Certification! To earn this honor, these schools had to have an ENERGY STAR score of at least 75, meaning they run at least 75% more efficiently than similar buildings across the country.

In recognition of their commitment to energy conservation and sustainability, Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic presented 27 of our schools with awards and certificates at this week’s board meeting! Please help us congratulate the following schools:

Bagley Elementary, Bragg Middle, Brookville Elementary, Bryant Park Elementary, Burkett Center, Center Point Elementary, Chalkville Elementary, Clay Elementary, Corner Middle, Erwin
Intermediate, Erwin Middle, Gardendale Elementary, Gardendale High, Hueytown Primary, McAdory High, McCalla Elementary, Minor High, Minor Middle, North Jefferson Middle, Pinson Elementary, Pinson Valley High, Pleasant Grove Elementary, JCIB MYP, Rudd
Middle, Shades Valley High, U.W. Clemon Elementary, and Warrior Elementary.

29 days ago, JEFCOED

JEFCOED principals with schools that received the Energy Star award stand together for a photo with Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic in the JEFCOED board room.

Gardendale High School's principal holds an Energy Star award and smiles for a photo.

Two JEFCOED principals pose for a photo with Energy Star awards in their hands while standing in the hallway of the board of education.

McAdory High School's principal poses for a photo in the JEFCOED board room while holding an Energy Star award.

It's School Board Recognition Month! 🍎 Please join us in honoring our board members for their commitment to students, service to our community, and championship-level leadership. We simply could not achieve what we do without your support!

about 2 months ago, JEFCOED

Graphic thanking the Jefferson County Schools' School Board. Pictured are Ronnie Dixion, Board President, Stephanie Floyd, Board Vice President, Carita Venable, Board Member, Walter Curry, Board Member, and Glenn Durough, Board Member. The text in the middle says, "Thank You JEFCOED School Board"

Celebrating hard work on the gridiron!🏈👏

Please help us congratulate Coach Jason Doss (Corner High School) and Coach Jeremie Marshall (McAdory High School) on being named 2025 Assistant Coaches of the Year by the Alabama Football Coaches Association!

These coaches put in long days and nights to help our young athletes succeed, and we are thrilled to see them receive these well-deserved awards!🎉

2 months ago, JEFCOED

🗓️🏀TONIGHT: Join JEFCOED TV as we bring you live coverage of this evening's matchups between McAdory and Shades Valley! The girls teams hit the court at 6 p.m. and the boys game will follow. Our live coverage begins at 5:50 p.m. See you then!

How to watch⬇️
📲Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV.
💻 Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or website, jefcoed.com/tv

2 months ago, JEFCOED

Amazing things happen when our students work together!💙 McAdory High School’s Culinary Arts 2 class recently hosted MHS faculty and guests from the board for a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving luncheon! These students are incredibly talented, and we thank them for sharing their skills! Following the luncheon, the floral arrangements you see on the tables, created by FCCLA and HOSA students, were delivered to a local retirement community!💐 The creativity and kindness shown through this project inspire us greatly. Great job, McAdory!

3 months ago, JEFCOED

McAdort High School culinary students put butter on rolls while inside a kitchen.

A McAdory High School culinary student prepares a meal.

McAdory High School faculty sit at a table and smile.

JEFCOED employees and deputy superintendents sit at a table and eat a meal.

McAdory High School students and an adult stand outside a retirement community.

McAdory High School students hand flowers out to residents in a retirement community.

McAdory High School students hand out flowers out to residents in a retirement community.

Please help us congratulate Mrs. Fravel and McAdory High School's Culinary Arts classes on receiving a grant from Alabama Power!🎉
We are so excited to see how the culinary program continues to grow at McAdory and sincerely appreciate Alabama Power for supporting our students!

3 months ago, JEFCOED

Two women stand together in a school hallway and smile while holding a check.

Two adults and three culinary students wearing white coats stand togther for a photo and smile.

We have an exciting weekend ahead!🎶👏 You’re invited to our All County Band Festival this Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Gardendale High School!

This free performance begins at 11 a.m. and will feature the talents of middle and high school band members from throughout our district. They’ve been hard at work rehearsing for the big show and are ready to put on an outstanding performance! We hope to see you there!

4 months ago, JEFCOED

Image is a graphic with text over a cream colored background. The text says "Jefferson County School District Presents All County Band Festival Celebrating Our County's Finest Young Musicians! Saturday Nov. 8, 2025"

JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse on a stage.

JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse in a band room.

There was no short supply of stellar dance moves and cool costumes at this year’s Monster Mash!👻🎃 The annual event brings together middle and high school Exceptional Education students for a day filled with Halloween fun! We appreciate all of our student volunteers and educators who make this awesome event possible year after year!

4 months ago, JEFCOED

Two women in bumble bee costumes pose with a child in a Super Grover costume in a school gym.

A man in a fencing costume poses with a boy in a Spider-Man costume

A group of students stand together and pose for a photo in a school gym.

Two students dressed in costumes stand for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a football jersey and the other student is wearing a police officer costume

Two students dance together in a school gym. One is wearing a pumpkin costume

Two students pose together for a photo in a school gym

Two students stand together for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a scary Halloween mask. The other student is dressed like a can of Coca-Cola

An adult wearing a referee costume poses for a photo with students wearing sports uniforms. One student is dressed like a basketball player, one is dressed like a baseball player and another student is dressed as a football player.

We appreciate each student who attended our first Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council meeting of the year! During these meetings, student representatives from throughout our district participate in thought-provoking conversations with Dr. Gonsoulin. These discussions are invaluable and allow us to continue growing as a district. Thank you again to everyone who participated!

5 months ago, JEFCOED

JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a library and talks to children. The students sit at tables in the library. Some have their hands raised.

JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a library and talks to students. The students are sitting at tables.

JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a room and talks to students who are sitting at tables.

JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands next to a student. Both are smiling at the camera.

Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating our outstanding custodians here at JEFCOED!🎉
These heroes not only ensure students and teachers spend their days in clean, safe environments, but also spread positivity throughout their schools. We appreciate all they do to help our district thrive! When you see your school custodian today, be sure to tell them thank you!

5 months ago, JEFCOED

The image is a graphic with text that reads "JEFCOED Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Cleanliness and Order thank you for all you do! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day" The background of the graphic has bubbles, a mop and cleaning supplies on it.

Then and now! 💛 Thank you to McAdory High School graduate, Janice Rogers for serving as grand marshal at McAdory's homecoming parade! The jackets were buzzing with pride to have such a beloved alum take on this role! The first photo is of Janice attending homecoming as a student, and the second is her leading the parade on Thursday!

5 months ago, JEFCOED

A woman wearing a tiara on her head smiles while holding flowers.

Two women and a man sit in a car outside and smile at the camera.

We are SO excited to share that the Jefferson County School District has been awarded the Blue Cross Blue Shield Be Healthy Grant for the VERY first time!🎉👏 Mr. Christopher Reeves, Physical Education Supervisor for Jefferson County Schools, says, “This is a meaningful moment for our district, as it reflects the dedication of so many who believe in the power of physical education to shape healthier lives for our students.” Mr. Reeves adds that this grant will provide everything from exercise bikes to agility ladders, benefiting and inspiring students and educators. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!

6 months ago, JEFCOED