Happy World Autism Awareness day!🌎❤️ Today and everyday, let’s recognize and celebrate the talents, skills, and strength of our JEFCOED Family members with Autism!
about 17 hours ago, JEFCOED
Graphic says “Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day"
Happy National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 💫🎉

We have some of the BEST paraprofessionals here at JEFCOED! From their positive attitudes to their constant support, these individuals truly help our district shine!💙
1 day ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has photos of JEFCOED Paraprofessionals posing with students. Text on the graphic says "Thank you for helping our district shine! Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!"

Happy National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 💫🎉

We have some of the BEST paraprofessionals here at JEFCOED! From their positive attitudes to their constant support, these individuals truly help our district shine!💙

1 day ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has photos of JEFCOED Paraprofessionals posing with students. Text on the graphic says "Thank you for helping our district shine! Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!"
👋Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed March 23-27, 2026 for Spring Break.☀️😎 We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on March 30!

We hope you and your families have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!
14 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic is a reminder of JEFCOED's Spring Break. It is scheduled for March 23-27, 2026. Students return on Monday, March 30, 2026.
👋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.
30 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Friday, March 6, 2026 is an E-Learning Day for Jefferson County Schools students.
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 2 months 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!
3 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"
Holiday memories at Minor Community School!🎶❄️

Before the break, Minor Middle School’s Advanced Band and Minor High School’s Jazz Band put on a wonderful show for MCS students! The sounds of the season get us all into the holiday spirit, and we greatly appreciate these bands for sharing their impressive talents!👏
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is of a band performing for students inside a school gym.
A young student plays a drum in a school gym while a band student holds it.
A band member holds out bells for a young student to see while they stand inside a school gym.
Mentorship matters💜

This week, Minor High School's Big Brothers/Big Sisters spent quality time with their littles, creating gingerbread houses and making special holiday memories!

We love seeing these students connect with each other, and we appreciate the impact Minor High's Big Brothers and Sisters are having at Minor Community School!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Students from Minor High School and Minor Community School sit at tables and make gingerbread houses.
A Minor High School and Minor Community School student smile for a photo while making a gingerbread house.
A woman and students smile for a photo while making gingerbread houses inside a school classroom.
Minor Community School and Minor High School students pose for a photo while sitting at a table and making a gingerbread house.
Minor Community School and Minor High School students sit together at a table and make gingerbread houses.
Students at Minor Community School and Minor High School sit together at a table in a classroom and make gingerbread houses.
Students at Minor Community School and Minor High School sit together at a table in a classroom and make gingerbread houses.
Please join us in congratulating Minor Community School’s Dr. Kimberly Hudson Smith on receiving CBS 42’s ‘One Class at a Time’ grant!🎉🤩

As media specialist, Dr. Smith provides students with engaging projects, encouraging them to learn and problem-solve using unique methods. This kind of creativity promotes student success, and we appreciate Dr. Smith for creating an environment where students can thrive!

To see Dr. Smith receive her grant, click here: https://bit.ly/4ofYyI9
5 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of students and two adults pose for a photo inside a library. The adult in the middle, Dr. Kimberly Hudson Smith holds an award. A child next to her holds a check for a grant.
Please help us congratulate Minor Community School Principal Dr. Mark Nixon on his retirement!🎉👏

Dr. Nixon dedicated an incredible 27 years to education, 16 of which were spent at JEFCOED. As an educator and administrator, Dr. Nixon led with passion and a kind heart, helping promote the success of students and employees alike.

Dr. Nixon, we will miss you dearly, but we wish you the best in this next chapter! Thank you for all you have done to help our district and Minor Community School flourish! Enjoy your retirement!
5 months ago, JEFCOED
Retired Minor Community School Principal Dr. Mark Nixon stands for a photo with JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin. They hold a certificate congratulating Dr. Nixon on his retirement.
Rocking poodle skirts and cat eye glasses, students at Minor Community School celebrated the 50th day of school in style!🐩😎 They even enjoyed a classic car show courtesy of the American Legion Graysville Post! What a fun and memorable way to celebrate day 50!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Two girls wearing 50s inspired outfits stand in front of a vintage car and smile.
A girl wearing a 50s inspired outfit stands in front of a vintage car.
A man wearing a 50s inspired outfit stands next to a vintage car.
Two women wearing 50s inspired outfits scoop ice cream while standing inside a school.
A little boy stands in front of a vintage car and smiles.
Students stand in front of a vintage car and smile.
Four little girls wear 50s inspired outfits and pose together for a photo while standing inside a school hallway.
A group of students pose for a photo outside a school while standing in front of a vintage car.
🎭Students took center stage at Minor Community School today!🎭
Kennedy Center-trained teaching artists visited each grade level, sharing a variety of theatre techniques with our scholars! In these photos, students are creating tableaus—still, silent scenes that tell a story.

These engaging lessons allowed students to use their imaginations and explore the many different ways we can deliver a message.

Thank you to each artist who came out today! We appreciate you for sharing your skills with our students!👏
6 months ago, JEFCOED
A student stands in a classroom and holds his arms up.
A student stands in a classroom, acting out an assignment to create a tableau of a bicycle. The student is in a squated position, holding his arms out.
A student stands in a classroom, holding her arms out.
A student stands in a classroom, holding one of her hands up and smiling.
Students sit in a classroom, holding their arms up in a flexed position and smiling.
Students and an adult are in a classroom, practicing theatre techniques. They all hold their hands up and make scary faces.
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!
6 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!
6 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.
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!
7 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"
Royalty at its finest!👑 Minor Community School rolled out the purple carpet, welcoming students back to school! Students were able to take pictures with their principal, teachers, and staff.
Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin also stopped by and gave a little pep talk and some high-fives, wishing them a safe and successful school year.🌟🏫🎒
8 months ago, JEFCOED
An adult stands in a school hallway and gives a high-five to a student.
A man and two children hug and pose for a photo in a school hallway.
A man wearing a suit stands in a school gym and gives a student a high-five
Two adults and three children pose for a picture while standing in a school hallway.
A man and two children smile and pose in front of a photo backdrop set up in a school hallway.
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!
8 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.
Take a look at our SOAR Program students reciting ORIGINAL poems at Minor Community School!✍️👏Thank you to Flourish for teaching our students how to express themselves through the art of poetry!
10 months ago, JEFCOED
Teacher sits at desk while students stand around her.
Students smile at camera while sitting on risers.
Girl recites poetry from notebook while standing in room
Student stands in room while reciting poetry from a notebook
Elementary school-aged boy smiles at camera while holding a notebook.
Two elementary school aged girls smile at camera.