McCalla Elementary School

Rolling through the summer! 🛼☀️ Students attending our Community Education Summer Camp at McCalla Elementary School were all smiles during today’s field trip! Nothing quite like making fun memories at Roller Motion!

4 days ago, JEFCOED

Three girls smile for a photo at a skating rink. One of them holds onto a walker

A boy smiles while skating with a walker at a skating rink

A girl smiles while skating with a walker at a skating rink

A group of children sit on a bench at a skating rink and smile for a photo

A girl skates backwards at a skating rink

A boy skates across the floor at a skating rink

A girl smiles while skating at a skating rink

A girl holds a walker and skates across the floor at a skating rink

Two girls smile while standing in the arcade area of a skating rink

A girl skates across the floor at a skating rink. She wears bright pink and yellow skates

Laying the groundwork for a successful school year! 📚💫 This week, members of JEFCOED’s Continuous Improvement Leadership Team are all under one roof, collaborating and reviewing data as we prepare for the upcoming school year! We appreciate their dedication to our students and celebrate all the hard work they’re putting in. 👏

6 days ago, JEFCOED

Educators and administrators sit at desks in a classroom and listen to speakers

A man stands at a smart board and speaks to a group of educators and administrators as they sit at desks and listen

A woman stands at the front of a classroom and speaks to a group of educators and administrators as they sit at desks

A woman stands at the front of a classroom and speaks to educators and administrators as they sit at desks

A man takes notes on paper while sitting at a desk in a classroom.

A woman addresses a room of administrators

Administrators sit at desks in a classroom and listen to a speaker

Educators and administrators sit at desks inside a classroom

Educators smile while sitting at desks in a classroom during professional development

Women sit in chairs in an auditorium and take notes as a speaker talks

Happy 4th of July, JEFCOED Family! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend! 🎉🌟

9 days ago, JEFCOED

Graphic wishes students, families, and employees of Jefferson County Schools a happy Independence Day.

👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, 2026, for Independence Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, July 6, 2026. Enjoy your holiday weekend! 🎉

11 days ago, JEFCOED

Graphic announces that Jefferson County Schools will be closed July 2nd and 3rd, 2026 for Independence Day.

📌🗓️ JEFCOED Family, this is a reminder that the Signature Academy Late Application Window closes NEXT WEEK on Wednesday, July 1, 2026!

⁉️ Why apply? Signature Academies offer students hands-on, career-focused learning experiences in the fields they’re interested in. Participating in this coursework prepares them for a successful future in the workforce, at college, and other postsecondary pathways.

🔗 For more information and to access the application, click here: https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/signature-academies

20 days ago, JEFCOED

Graphic announces the JEFCOED Signature Academy late application window closes on July 1, 2026.

Today we celebrate freedom and the strength of those who came before us. ❤️ Happy Juneteenth, JEFCOED Family!

24 days ago, JEFCOED

Graphic celebrates the Juneteenth holiday.

👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19, 2026, in commemoration of Juneteenth. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus Monday, June 22, 2026. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

25 days ago, JEFCOED

Graphic announces all JEFCOED schools and offices will be closed on June 18 and 19 for Juneteenth.

Seeded, Planted, and Rooted! 🌱☀️

Students at McCalla Elementary School's SOAR program are dedicated to growing and making progress this summer. We are proud to see these scholars deeply rooted in advancing in STEAM, reading, and so much more!

26 days ago, JEFCOED

A student sits at a desk in a classroom and smiles. The student wears a Spiderman shirt and has pieces of paper and supplies on his desk.

A child sits at a table inside a classroom and smiles. In front of him is a cup with soil and a seed inside.

A teacher helps a student plant a seed inside a classroom.

A student sits at a desk and cuts out a piece of paper.

A child sits at a table inside a classroom and colors on a piece of paper.

A room in a school decorated with art, books and plants.

A child sits on a carpet and picks up pieces of paper that are sitting on the ground. The papers have letters on them.

Two girls sit at a table and smile. They color on pieces of paper.

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

about 1 month ago, JEFCOED

Graphic encourages JEFCOED students and families to send in photos of their summer events to be shared on JEFCOED's social media pages.

Today, we honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving our country. May we never forget their dedication and sacrifice.

about 2 months ago, JEFCOED

Graphic says "Memorial Day Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate 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.

about 2 months ago, JEFCOED

Graphic announces that all Jefferson County Schools and offices will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day.

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!

about 2 months ago, JEFCOED

Graphic wishes JEFCOED students and educators a great summer break and reminds them that students return on August 12.

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!

about 2 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

group of teachers waving goodbye to students as the buses roll out on the last day of school

group of teachers waving goodbye to students as the bus rolls out on the last day of school

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

about 2 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

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.

2 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Cartoon drawing of a SUV driving through a field with trees toward a national park sign

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! 👏

2 months ago, JEFCOED

A choir director leads a large choir of students. They perform at an outdoor amphitheater.

A group of students stand together for a photo outdoors. Each of the students wear shirts that say "America Sings" on them. One of the students holds a plaque in his hand.

A student stands outside and smiles as she holds an America Sings plaque in her hands.

Students wearing matching "America Sings" shirts hold their arms up as they perform a song outdoors.

A group of students stand together outdoors for a photo with their choir teacher. They smile. Two of the students hold plaques in their hands.

A student stands outside and smiles for a photo. She holds an America Sings plaque in her hands.

A student stands outdoors and smiles for a photo. She holds a plaque that says "America Sings".

A girl smiles while standing outside. She holds a plaque that says "America Sings".

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

2 months ago, JEFCOED

Graphic announces JEFCOED tv's live coverage of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

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!

2 months ago, JEFCOED

Graphic says "Happy National School Nurse Day." Followed by, "Thank you for changing the world through kindness and care." The graphic also has digital illustrations of nurses.

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

2 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Snapshots of students who were named student of the month for April

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!

2 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

High school seniors in the caps and gowns walking the halls of McCalla Elementary