👋Hi JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that Friday, March 6, 2026, is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the classroom on Monday, March 9, 2026.
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Friday, March 6, 2026 is an E-Learning Day for Jefferson County Schools students.
👋Hi JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that Friday, March 6, 2026, is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the classroom on Monday, March 9, 2026.
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Friday, March 6, 2026 is an E-Learning Day for Jefferson County Schools students.
McAdory Middle School’s Black History Month program, “It’s a Different World,” was a stunning celebration of the history, culture, and traditions of Black Americans!

Through their performances, students shared the stories of famous Black inventors, honored the lives of Civil Rights heroes, and celebrated the significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Seeing these intentional and passionate performances was a true gift. Thank you, McAdory Middle, for such an incredible program!👏
14 days ago, JEFCOED
Students dressed as sorority members put on a performance inside McAdory Middle School's gym.
A student sings into a microphone inside McAdory Middle School's gym during the school's Black History Month program.
Students perform a routine during McAdory Middle School's Black History Month program. They perform in the middle of the school gym.
McAdory Middle School students play instruments during the school's Black History Month program.
A student speaks into a microphone while performing a theatrical piece during McAdory Middle School's Black History Month program.
McAdory Middle School's dance team performs a routine during the school's Black History Month program. They dance in the middle of the school gym.
A student plays the drums while choir members sing in the background. The students are performing in a school gym.
A student speaks into a microphone during McAdory Middle School's Black History Month program.
After an exhilarating series of games, we are excited to announce the winners of JEFCOED’s 6th Grade Basketball Championship!🏀🏆

Let’s hear it for McAdory Middle School’s girls basketball team and Minor Middle School’s boys basketball team for their impressive wins on Monday! These champions gave it their all, and we are proud to see their hard work pay off!

We also want to give a big shoutout to each team that played in this tournament! These students did a great job and have so much to be proud of.👏
24 days ago, JEFCOED
Minor Middle School's boys basketball team wear uniforms and pose for a photo with their coach in a school gym. They hold a trophy with a golden basketball on top.
McAdory Middle School's girls basketball team holds a trophy in the air while standing in a school gym. The trophy is in the shape of a basketball.
A Minor Middle School boys basketball player shoots a ball toward a hoop during a game against McAdory Middle School's team.
A McAdory Middle School girls basketball player dribbles a ball down a court during a game against JCIB's middle school team.
A Minor Middle School boys basketball player shoots a ball from the free throw line during a game against McAdory Middle School's boys team.
A McAdory Middle School girls basketball player runs and dribbles a ball past a JCIB player during a game against JCIB Middle School.
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🫶!
about 1 month 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."
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!
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"
What a moving Veterans Day program at McAdory Middle School!❤️🇺🇸 Today students and educators recognized our nation’s veterans through powerful speeches and passionate performances.

We appreciate all of our special guests for attending and sincerely thank everyone who made this event possible!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
JROTC members hold up the American flag and Alabama state flag while standing in front of a crowd in a gym.
A girl speaks into a microphone while making a speech in front of a crowd of people in a school gym.
A man in a military uniform speaks to a crowd in a school gym.
A man wearing a U.S. Army shirt holds a microphone and speaks to a crowd at McAdory Middle School.
A woman holds a microphone and speaks to a crowd inside McAdory Middle School's gym.
Band students perform for a crowd inside McAdory Middle School's gym.
Dancers perform for a crowd inside McAdory Middle School's gym. The dancers kneel on the ground and hold up American flags.
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.
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!
5 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
Students dance together in a school gym
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
A student dances in a school gym
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.
McAdory Middle School brings it home! Let’s hear it for the 2025-2026 Jefferson County Metro Champions!🎉🏈

We want to congratulate the Jackets on their successful season and an exciting championship win! Their hard work truly paid off during last week's middle school championship game.

▶️ If you missed the action last week, don’t worry, you can find the full game here:
https://youtu.be/iJg7kikxnaQ?si=6Y8AYDWG18g9BxyN
5 months ago, JEFCOED
McAdory Middle School's football team and coaches sit and stand on a football field at night. The players and coaches look happy as the head coach holds a trophy up.
McAdory Middle School cheerleaders and football players pose together on a football field.
McAdory Middle School's football coach holds a trophy and smiles while standing on a football field at night.
A football scoreboard says home: 8 guest: 20 quarter:4 with 33 seconds left on the clock.
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!
6 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
Children play with yoga balls inside a gym.
Children hit pool noodles on yoga balls inside a gym.
The image is a graphic with text on it that reads "We Won Be Healthy School Grant Program"
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!
7 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of people stand in a room and talk to each other.
A man and a woman stand together and smile
A large group of people sit in an auditorium
A man stands on a stage and talks
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!
8 months ago, JEFCOED
School employees greeting educators at a registration desk.
Jefferson County School District drawstring bag on a registration table
Teachers signing in at a registration table for New Teacher Orientation.
Two school leaders smiling for the camera.
Two educators giving each other a hug across the shoulders.
Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaking on stage during New Teacher Orientation.
Teachers walking and visiting in a hallway.
Shernell Lewis holding a microphone and presenting onstage.
Leslie Chatta holding a microphone and presenting on stage.
Leslie Chatta and Shernell Lewis posing for a picture with greenery behind them.
Three of our educators 🚀launched into learning🚀 with the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville! During the week-long space academy, educators trained like astronauts, learning material that they’ll now bring back to their classrooms! So exciting! ⭐Vanita Jadhav and Geoffery Lockhart teach at McAdory Middle School ⭐Grace Gardner teaches at Mount Olive Elementary School
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Two women and a man wearing astronaut training outfits stand together, smiling at the camera.
Woman stands, smiling at camera while wearing astronaut spacesuit
Three people look at computer screen
Photo shows dark room filled with computer screens
Members of the Dell Student TechCrew are busy gaining new skills this summer!💻🏫 The Dell Technologies program partners with schools to provide students with technical skills and career training. Here, students from Irondale Middle and McAdory Middle are learning how to repair Chromebooks. It’s so cool to see our students getting hands-on experience in the world of information technology!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Students sit at tables in a school, working on computers.
What an AMAZING day at the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025, hosted by McAdory Middle School! Shoutout to all the incredible 6th-9th graders who showed up and leveled up! From learning how to be "Future Ready" to discovering their "Blueprint to Greatness," these young leaders walked away with powerful tools for success. Big thanks to the presenters, volunteers, and everyone who made it happen. The future is BRIGHT, and it was on full display this weekend!
11 months ago, JEFCOED
Panel of gentlemen presenting at the Brotherhood and Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025
Dr. Monte Abner poses for a selfie with a student at the 2025 Empowerment Summit at McAdory Middle.
The Glampover - popular session at the McAdory Middle School Empowerment Summit. Features teepees with pink balloons and pink spa items.
Male presenter speaks to students during the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025 at McAdory Middle School.
Student and presenter take part in a handshaking activity during the Male presenter speaks to students during the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025 at McAdory Middle School.
Female students learn about financial literacy during the Male presenter speaks to students during the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025 at McAdory Middle School.
Presenter discusses social-emotional skills with students at the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025
Female presenter speaks to Girl Code students at McAdory Middle School.
Male students pose for a picture during the Empowerment Summit at McAdory Middle School.
Organizers of the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025 pose for a picture.
🎉💙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
about 1 year ago, JEFCOED
School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive National School Counseling Week, February 3-7, 2025, Thank You, School Counselors, American School Counselor Association