McCalla Elementary School

Hey students! Want to go trick-or-treating at the Board of Education this Halloween?

All you have to do is help your class have the best attendance in September. Show up every day, on time, for your chance to meet Dr. G while rocking your best Halloween costume!

Attendance=Opportunity! 💯

#AttendanceChallenge #SchoolEveryDay #LetsGO

7 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Our homecoming food drive is running this week! Please send something to share with children in our community.

7 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

✅Attendance adds up! ✅Every day in September gets your class one step closer to winning the JEFCOED Trick-or-Treat Attendance Challenge.

The elementary or intermediate class with the best attendance during September will celebrate Halloween at the Board of Education with the Superintendent! Keep showing up, NAME OF SCHOOL! Your class could be the winner!🍬🎃

#AttendanceChallenge #StayInTheGame #BePresent

7 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Congratulations to our 2025-25 McCalla Drama Club members!
Nori Amerson
Charleigh Armstrong
Khloe Barham
Kali Evans
Zohha Khan
Nyla Lewis
Baylee Malone
Harmoni Maxwell
Phoenix McDuffie
Isabella Powell
Harlyn Simmons
Avery Towner
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 16 in the library.

7 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Let's support our Yellowjackets for Homecoming. Check out our dress up days for September 15-19.
Go Yellowjackets!

7 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Congratulations to our 2025-26 McCalla Choir.
Nova Allen
Ava Amerson
Reagan Brown
Ava Carpenter
Karter Craig
Katelyn Deffebach
Danna Dominguez
Camille Frezzell
Parker Godwin
Victoria Goodwin
Justyce Howard
Kinnley Huddleston
Alysa Hunter
Mariah Johnson
Anelia Nelson
Eseoghene Omonigho
Skylar Palmer
Jade Patouxas
Analy Rico
Miriam Robinson
Bria Topping
Noelle Walker
Chloe Williams

7 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

McAdory Neighborhood Bridges is doing a Homecoming food drive. Look for our donation box in the lobby/entryway next week! Students can bring items in and drop them in the box. Every little bit helps to fee our community!

7 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

It’s on, McCalla Elementary! September is Attendance Awareness Month and JEFCOED is celebrating with the 🎃Trick-or-Treat Challenge🎃! The elementary or intermediate class with the best daily average attendance this month will:

🎭Dress up in costume (within dress code)
🍬Trick-or-treat at the Board of Education on Halloween (October 31)
🌟Meet Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin!

Let’s make every day count! The competition starts NOW! 💯

#AttendanceMatters #JEFCOEDProud #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow

7 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Congratulations to our August Students of the Month! We celebrated our first SWARM Day Wednesday, September 3 and these students did and amazing job Showing Kindness this month. Way to SWARM!

7 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

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!

8 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"

Tomorrow is our first SWARM Day of the year! Be sure to show your school spirit and wear your McCalla swag. #WeSWARM

8 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Reminder that McCalla Elementary will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. Tuesday, September 2 is an eLearning Day.

8 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

The easiest way to shop the book fair is with an eWallet. You can allow a set amount for your student to spend and anything left over will turn into an electronic gift card that can be used online or added to the next book fair. No worries about loose change or losing cash! See how to set up your child's eWallet here.

8 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair begins NEXT WEDNESDAY, September 3rd. Students will shop during their regular library class. You can also shop online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mccallaelementaryschool1. The best thing you can do is to make a list for your student and set up and eWallet so you don't have to send cash to school.

8 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair is right around the corner and we need volunteers. If you have time and would like to volunteer, we would love to have you! You can sign up in 1 hour slots on our Sign-Up Genius page. We will especially need help during Grandparents brunch/lunch on September 4, 5, and 8. Thank you for your support!

8 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Thank you to @McCallaPTA for the snacks to help us make it through the first week of school. It was greatly appreciated and very tasty!

8 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Take a look at some of our 1st day of school pictures. We had a great day and can't wait to see what the 25-26 school year brings! Be sure to share your 1st day pics in the comments.

9 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

Tomorrow is the first day of school and sets the tone for the year. Start strong by showing up! Your attendance matters.

9 months ago, McCalla Elementary School

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!

9 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

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!

9 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.