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🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟

From September 15–October 15, our school is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the people, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Each school day, we will highlight one famous Hispanic person who has made an impact in history, science, the arts, sports, and more!

🧬 Today’s Spotlight: Severo Ochoa
Born: September 24, 1905
Died: November 1, 1993

Severo Ochoa was a Spanish-American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1959 for research that helped scientists better understand how RNA is made.

His story reminds our students that curiosity, persistence, and scientific discovery can help us better understand how life works.

❤️💛💚 Join us each day as we celebrate another inspiring Hispanic figure during Hispanic Heritage Month!
19 days ago, Jack Vest
Severo Ochoa was a Spanish-American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1959.
🎉 Congratulations to our Fifth Grade Students of the Month! 🎉

We are so proud of these students for being great examples of kindness, responsibility, hard work, and leadership. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
19 days ago, Jack Vest
Group photo of the Fifth Grade Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
Group photo of the Fifth Grade Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
🎉 Congratulations to our Fourth Grade Students of the Month! 🎉

We are so proud of these students for being great examples of kindness, responsibility, hard work, and leadership. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
19 days ago, Jack Vest
Group photo of the Fourth Grade Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
Group photo of the Fourth Grade Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
🎉 Congratulations to our Third Grade Students of the Month! 🎉

We are so proud of these students for being great examples of kindness, responsibility, hard work, and leadership. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
19 days ago, Jack Vest
Group photo of the Third Grade Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
Group photo of the Third Grade Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
🎉 Congratulations to our Second Grade Students of the Month! 🎉

We are so proud of these students for being great examples of kindness, responsibility, hard work, and leadership. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
19 days ago, Jack Vest
Group photo of the Second Grade Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
🎉 Congratulations to our First Grade Students of the Month! 🎉

We are so proud of these students for being great examples of kindness, responsibility, hard work, and leadership. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
19 days ago, Jack Vest
Group photo of the First Grade Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
🎉 Congratulations to our Kindergarten Students of the Month! 🎉

We are so proud of these students for being great examples of kindness, responsibility, hard work, and leadership. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
19 days ago, Jack Vest
Group photo of the Kindergarten Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
Group photo of the Kindergarten Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
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🎉 Congratulations to our Pre-K Students of the Month! 🎉

We are so proud of these students for being great examples of kindness, responsibility, hard work, and leadership. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
19 days ago, Jack Vest
Group photo of the Pre-K Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
Group photo of the Pre-K Students of the Month smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.

🎉 Congratulations to our Students of the Month from Mrs. Hill's Kindergarten Class, as well as our Students of the Month from Mrs. Clark's First and Second Grade Class! 🎉

We are so proud of these students for being great examples of kindness, responsibility, hard work, and leadership. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟

19 days ago, Jack Vest
Group photo of Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Clark's classes smiling together and being recognized for their positive behavior, leadership, and hard work at school.
Happy National Custodian Day to our AMAZING custodians here at JEFCOED! 🎉💙

You truly make a profound difference in our schools each day, and we sincerely appreciate the work you put in! Thank you for ensuring our campuses are clean, safe, and healthy. You do tremendous work!

JEFCOED Family — be sure to show your custodians some major appreciation today and everyday! 👏✨
22 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic celebrates National Custodian Day.
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟

From September 15–October 15, our school is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the people, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Each school day, we will highlight one famous Hispanic person who has made an impact in history, science, the arts, sports, and more!

🔬 Today’s Spotlight: Luis Walter Alvarez
Born: June 13, 1911
Died: September 1, 1988

Luis Walter Alvarez was an American experimental physicist of Spanish heritage who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968. He is also well known for helping develop the asteroid-impact hypothesis explaining the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs.

His story reminds our students that curiosity, scientific thinking, and asking big questions can lead to discoveries that change how we understand the world.

❤️💛💚 Join us each day as we celebrate another inspiring Hispanic figure during Hispanic Heritage Month!

22 days ago, Jack Vest
Luis Walter Alvarez was an American experimental physicist of Spanish heritage who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968.
To our supportive, encouraging, and driven principals here at JEFCOED — we celebrate you and thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and educators each day! 📚

We deeply admire your passion for education and are extremely grateful you're here at Jefferson County Schools! 💙 Happy National Principals Month!
23 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic celebrates National Principals Month.
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟

From September 15–October 15, our school is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the people, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Each school day, we will highlight one famous Hispanic person who has made an impact in history, science, the arts, sports, and more!

🎨 Today’s Spotlight: Diego Rivera
Born: December 8, 1886
Died: November 24, 1957

Diego Rivera was a famous Mexican painter and muralist who helped shape the Mexican Muralism movement. His large, colorful murals often told stories about Mexican history, culture, workers, and everyday life.

His story reminds our students that art can tell powerful stories and help people learn about history and culture.

❤️💛💚 Join us each day as we celebrate another inspiring Hispanic figure during Hispanic Heritage Month!
23 days ago, Jack Vest
Diego Rivera was a famous Mexican painter and muralist who helped shape the Mexican Muralism movement.
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟

From September 15–October 15, our school is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the people, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Each school day, we will highlight one famous Hispanic person who has made an impact in history, science, the arts, sports, and more!

🕊️ Today’s Spotlight: Rigoberta Menchú
Born: January 9, 1959
Died: Not applicable — Rigoberta Menchú is still living.

Rigoberta Menchú is an Indigenous Guatemalan human rights activist who has worked to defend the rights of Indigenous people and promote peace and justice. In 1992, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work.

Her story reminds our students that using your voice to stand up for others can help create positive change.

❤️💛💚 Join us each day as we celebrate another inspiring Hispanic figure during Hispanic Heritage Month!
24 days ago, Jack Vest
igoberta Menchú is an Indigenous Guatemalan human rights activist who has worked to defend the rights of Indigenous people and promote peace and justice.
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟

From September 15–October 15, our school is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the people, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Each school day, we will highlight one famous Hispanic person who has made an impact in history, science, the arts, sports, and more!

⚖️ Today’s Spotlight: Sylvia Mendez
Born: June 7, 1936
Died: Not applicable — Sylvia Mendez is still living.

Sylvia Mendez is a civil rights activist whose family helped challenge school segregation in Mendez v. Westminster. The case became an important step toward ending school segregation and helped pave the way for Brown v. Board of Education.

Her story reminds our students that courage, fairness, and standing up for what is right can help create lasting change.

❤️💛💚 Join us each day as we celebrate another inspiring Hispanic figure during Hispanic Heritage Month!
25 days ago, Jack Vest
lvia Mendez is a civil rights activist whose family helped challenge school segregation in Mendez v. Westminster.
Supporting student voices, encouraging creative solutions, and instilling confidence in our young leaders — these are just a few reasons why the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council helps us redefine the standard here at JEFCOED!

Thank you to each student who offered their valuable insight during Friday’s SSAC meeting at McAdory Middle School! Collaboration between our students and leaders ensures a bright future for our district, and we are grateful to have students dedicated to the success of fellow and future scholars!
25 days ago, JEFCOED
Children sit at a table inside a school library. One of the children is talking.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaks to a library of students.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stands up in a school library and speaks to students as they sit at a table.
Students sit at a table in a library and speak to each other.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaks to students as they sit at a table in a library.
Students sit at a table inside a library.
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟

From September 15–October 15, our school is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the people, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Each school day, we will highlight one famous Hispanic person who has made an impact in history, science, the arts, sports, and more!

✊ Today’s Spotlight: Dolores Huerta
Born: April 10, 1930
Died: Not applicable — Dolores Huerta is still living.

Dolores Huerta is a powerful labor leader and civil rights activist who worked alongside César Chávez to improve conditions for farm workers. She is also famous for the phrase “Sí, se puede!” meaning “Yes, we can!”

Her story reminds our students that using your voice and standing up for others can help create meaningful change.

❤️💛💚 Join us each day as we celebrate another inspiring Hispanic figure during Hispanic Heritage Month!
26 days ago, Jack Vest
Dolores Huerta is a powerful labor leader and civil rights activist who worked alongside César Chávez.
From September 15–October 15, our school is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the people, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Each school day, we will highlight one famous Hispanic person who has made an impact in history, science, the arts, sports, and more!

🥁 Today’s Spotlight: Tito Puente
Born: April 20, 1923
Died: May 31, 2000

Known as the “Mambo King,” Tito Puente was a legendary musician, composer, and bandleader famous for playing the timbales and bringing the exciting sounds of mambo and Latin jazz to audiences around the world.

His story reminds our students how music can bring people together and celebrate culture, creativity, and joy.

❤️💛💚 Join us each day as we celebrate another inspiring Hispanic figure during Hispanic Heritage Month!
29 days ago, Jack Vest
Known as the “Mambo King,” Tito Puente was a legendary musician, composer, and bandleader famous for playing the timbales and bringing the exciting sounds of mambo and Latin jazz to audiences around the world.
Today our schools were decked out in a sea of yellow and gold to advocate for Childhood Cancer awareness!🎗️

We appreciate each student, educator, administrator, and employee who supported Hope for Autumn Foundation's Give Hope Day! It was incredibly moving to see our JEFCOED Family stand behind such a meaningful cause. 💛
29 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman smiles while holding a child. They stand in front of a sign for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
A woman wearing a Childhood Cancer awareness shirt smiles for a photo.
A student and a teacher smile for a photo while standing in a school hallway. They both wear yellow.
Educators wearing yellow smile for a photo inside a classroom.
A man, woman, and child smile for a photo while standing inside a school.
A child smiles outdoors for a photo while wearing a Childhood Cancer Awareness shirt.
A man and a woman smile for a photo in a school hallway. They both wear yellow.
Children wearing yellow shirts smile for a photo in a school gym.
Students and a teacher smile for a photo in a school hallway. They all wear yellow shirts.
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟

From September 15–October 15, our school is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the people, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Each school day, we will highlight one famous Hispanic person who has made an impact in history, science, the arts, sports, and more!

🚀 Today’s Spotlight: Franklin Chang-Díaz
Born: April 5, 1950
Died: Franklin Chang-Díaz is still living.

Franklin Chang-Díaz is a Costa Rican-born American astronaut and scientist. He was the first Hispanic man selected as a NASA astronaut and flew on seven Space Shuttle missions.

His story reminds our students that curiosity, hard work, and big dreams can take you farther than you ever imagined.

❤️💛💚 Join us each day as we celebrate another inspiring Hispanic figure during Hispanic Heritage Month!
30 days ago, Jack Vest
Franklin Chang-Díaz is a Costa Rican-born American astronaut and scientist.