McCalla Elementary School

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!

Submit your photos here: https://forms.gle/8QV2HraYsJpvrfWy9

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!

The 2025-26 school has officially ended and McCalla says good bye to all of our students and wishes them them a safe and fantastic summer!

Alabama students entering grades K–8 for the 2026–2027 school year are invited to participate in the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge. As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, students are encouraged to explore books that highlight the nation’s history, culture, people, and spirit. Here is a video message from Governor Ivey and here are participation instructions. To participate, students will: Read six books Track their reading using the provided log Complete a reflection through writing or drawing, sharing what they learned about the United States Completed reading logs and reflections should be mailed to: Governor Kay Ivey Attn: Summer Reading Challenge 600 Dexter Avenue Montgomery, AL 36130 https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2026/05/governor-ivey-launches-annual-summer-reading-challenge-for-alabama-students-ahead-of-americas-250th-birthday/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jNpQRx5oVz0TXzotxQaqlIO8A0PznR3-/view?usp=drivesdk

The PebbleGo Summer Reading Road Trip is a free, self-guided program designed to prevent the dreaded Summer Slide and keep kids learning, curious, and engaged during summer break.

Each week, students will:
- Visit a new national park
- Explore related PebbleGo articles & eBooks
- Complete fun activities and worksheets
- Earn badges for finishing challenges

It’s the perfect mix of learning + adventure, helping students build knowledge while having fun.

How it works?

Have parents register their kids to receive everything they need to get started at https://pebblego.com/summer-reading-road-trip.
Kids read or listen to PebbleGo articles and Capstone eBooks, then complete weekly activities and challenges to reinforce learning.
As kids make their way across our national park system, they’ll earn digital badges to celebrate their progress.
Find out more about this fun, self-led exploration of America's National Parks at https://pebblego.com/summer-reading-road-trip.

Students from across our district recently joined together to showcase the power of music, friendship, and service at America Sings! 🎶 💙

We had an incredible 14 schools participate in this choir festival, and they truly represented their communities and our district with pride! Please help us congratulate these students on their wonderful performances! 👏

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!

Congratulations to our April Students of the Month. These students were examples of how to Respect Time and make the most of every day. Way to SWARM, Yellowjackets! #theMcCallaWay

A big thank you to the McAdory seniors who walked our halls and started our day off with a celebration. Congratulations and best of luck Class of '26!

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!

Teacher Appreciation Week is THIS WEEK! Check out the list of ideas your child can surprise their teacher with this week or create your own. Show our McCalla teachers how much you love and appreciate all that they do for your student!

A huge shout out to our fearless leader, Dr. Hayes for all that she does to keep our school running. Thank you! Happy Principal's Day!

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!

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! 🚌 👏

McCalla Empowerment Summit

Sign up dates for parents, community, and McCalla Employees
Thursday- April 30
Monday- May 4
Tuesday- May 5
Wednesday- May 6
Thursday- May 7

We are looking for parent and community volunteers to share with our family great things regarding Leadership Development, Making Good Choices, Career Exploration, Keys to Success, Conflict Resolution, Share Inspirational Speeches, Impactful Mentoring Moments, and Building Self Confidence.

Sign up for available times to share with our scholars.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48A8AC2FA0FA7-63772808-mccalla

If you have questions:
Email amcmanus@jefcoed.com or cherittahayes@jefcoed.com
Call 205-379-3750

This summer McAdory High School will be hosting a basketball shooting clinic on June 1st-2nd from 9am-12pm. The cost is $60 and is open to boys and girls in 4th-9th grade. Scan the QR code to register.
@Mcadorybball34 @Mcadoryhoops @Mcadoryhighschool