Mortimer Jordan's hospitality class was hard at
work this week, and the menu did NOT disappoint!🤩
Students made garlic cheese biscuits that look
AMAZING! If they ever need volunteer taste-testers,
we'll be the first in line!
10 days ago, JEFCOED
A student brushes butter onto garlic cheese biscuits while standing inside a school's culinary class kitchen.
A student scoops biscuit dough onto a pan while standing inside a culinary class kitchen.
A student scoops biscuit dough onto a pan while standing inside a culinary class kitchen.
Three students stand together inside a classroom and smile while holding a plate of garlic cheese biscuits
Moments like these!🥹💙
Last week, Mortimer Jordan High School hosted kindergartners from Warrior Elementary and Bryan Elementary for a pep rally! One of our favorite interactions from the day happened during a new tradition, where seniors and kindergartners exchanged letters. The 12th graders gave words of encouragement and advice in their letters, and the kindergartners shared precious notes filled with drawings! This was such a touching moment. Thank you, MJHS for creating unforgettable memories for these students!
13 days ago, JEFCOED
Kindergartners and high school seniors stand together on a football field, holding letters. A group of kindergartners stand in the center of the photo, hugging.
Kindergartners walk along an outdoor track, high-fiving football players.
Kindergarten students stand on a football field, watching high school cheerleaders perform.
A group of little boys sit on an outdoor track as football players walk past them.
Students sit on an outdoor track, watching high schoolers perform at a pep rally on the football field.
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!
25 days 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"
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!
about 2 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!
2 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.
Way to go, Madyson! 👏🎉
Please help us congratulate Mortimer Jordan High School student Madyson Burney on making it to the Junior Olympics! Madyson is competing in two events against other elite athletes from across the country!
Prior to the Junior Olympics, Madyson was the middle school 100m Hurdles champion this past outdoor season, representing North Jefferson Middle School. We’re so proud of you, Madyson! Best wishes as you compete!
2 months ago, JEFCOED
A girl jumps over a hurdle on an outdoor track. People in the background sit on bleachers.
A girl wearing running clothes stands in red room and smiles at camera
Congratulations are in order for these FCCLA members!🤩🏆
Students from Mortimer Jordan High School and North Jefferson Middle School walked away from the FCCLA National Leadership Conference with several awards!

From MJHS:
👏Laylyn, Taelyn, and Kalin placed 2nd in the nation in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation!
🎉Dawson received a silver medal in Public Policy Advocacy!

From NJMS:
👏Lola, Caroline, Willow and Ellison finished in the top ten in the nation and received gold for their Nutrition and Wellness presentation!
🎉Harper and Brynnen received gold for their presentation on Sports Nutrition!

We’re so proud of each of you! Way to go!
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Three girls stand together, smiling at camera while holding an award. They stand in front of sign that says "FCCLA Finalist."
A group of students wearing red blazers stand together, smiling at camera.
A group of girls wearing red blazers stand together, smiling at camera.
Four girls stand together, smiling at camera while holding sign that says "FCCLA National Finalist"
Two girls stand together, smiling at camera while holding up medallions.
Lil’ Spikes Camp is underway at Mortimer Jordan High School and these young athletes are crushing it on the court!🏐✨We’re so proud of them AND our MJHS volleyball players for building up the younger generation!
3 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of girls hitting volleyballs against a wall
A young girl hits a volleyball against her harm.
A teen girl tosses a volleyball into the air as a young girl stands on an elevated platform, trying to hit the ball.
🎉💙Happy National School Counseling Week 2025!💙 We're celebrating our amazing school counselors and their vital role in helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for all you do! #NSCW25 #ThankYouCounselors
8 months ago, JEFCOED
School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive National School Counseling Week, February 3-7, 2025, Thank You, School Counselors, American School Counselor Association
Congratulations to everyone who competed in the 2025 Jefferson County Wrestling Tournament! We were impressed by the level of competition and teamwork on display! Please join us in celebrating our top teams: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS 🏆 McAdory High School 🥈 Corner High School 🥉 Mortimer Jordan High School HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 🏆 Fultondale High School 🥈 Gardendale High School 🥉 Corner High School MIDDLE SCHOOL 🏆 Bragg Middle School 🥈 Fultondale High School 🥉 North Jefferson Middle School
8 months ago, JEFCOED
McAdory High School Wrestling Team with awards they earned in the 2025 Jefferson County Wrestling Tournament
Fultondale High School Girls Wrestling Team
Bragg Middle School Wrestling Team showing off medals they won in the 2025 Jefferson County Wrestling Tournament
Many of us went to sleep on Thursday night, thinking it wouldn't happen after all. And then it did!! The JEFCOED family enjoyed a beautiful snow day on Friday.❄️☃️ Thank you to all of those who sent in pictures. Your smiles and joy warmed our hearts. Here are just a few of the many fantastic pictures we received.
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Two girls excitedly sled down the street in the show using a pool float shaped like a dragon.
Three boys stand in front of their home with their hands in the air, celebrating the snow.
A group of young boys pretends to play video games in the snow. They have placed a tv outside and show it hooked up to a snow mound.
Two kids have build a snowman and a an igloo. One boy is inside the igloo and the other boy is standing by the snowman.
Two boys are sledding in the snow with a red sled.
A young girl poses next to a snowman wearing a Snow Rogers Bulldogs shirt.
A boy is riding a sled down his driveway.
A family of three plays in the snow. All of the family members are wearing pink.
A young boy smiles next to a snowman.
A young boy is playing in the snow on a round pool float.
This morning, the Alabama Department of Education approved a resolution recognizing Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year!! Dr. Gonsoulin serves State School Board Districts Three, Four, and Seven with heart, vision, and determination. We couldn't be prouder of his leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Gonsoulin! You've made us all #JEFCOEDProud!
10 months ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. stands with members of the Alabama Department of Education School Board. He is holding a resolution honoring him for being named the 2025 Alabama State Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. holds a resolution for the Alabama State School Board recognizing him as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year. He is standing next to the 200 Alabama Bicentennial bell.
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stands with members of his staff and holds a resolution honoring him as the 2025 State Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Gonsouling stands with his Deputy Superintendents (Dr. Jeff Caufield, Dr. Laura Ware, Dr. Orletta Rush) while holding a resolution honoring him as the Alabama Superintendent of the Year.
🎉Congratulations, Dr. Walter Gonsoulin🎉 We are beyond thrilled to share that our very own Superintendent, Dr. Gonsoulin, has been named the 2025 Alabama/Schneider Electric Superintendent of the Year! 🏆 This incredible recognition speaks to Dr. Gonsoulin's heart for education and his constant drive to make our schools the best they can be. We're so proud to have him leading the way for JEFCOED and can't wait to see where his vision takes us next! #JEFCOEDProud #SuperintendentOfTheYear #CongratulationsDrG
12 months ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin is standing at a podium after being names 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year
From left to right: Mr. Calvin, Mr. Mashburn, Mr. Brandon, Mr. Rabon, Ms. Sandy, Mr. Brent, and Mr. Ray. We appreciate our custodians. They go above and beyond their job description to make MJHS a great place to work! Thank you !
12 months ago, Mortimer Jordan High School
MJHS Custodians
🎗️Let's Unite for Childhood Cancer Awareness!🎗️ This Thursday, September 26th, marks a special day for JEFCOED as we join forces with the Hope for Autumn Foundation for Give Hope Day! We're calling on everyone to 🌟WEAR GOLD🌟 as we stand together to honor and raise awareness for children and families affected by childhood cancer. 💛Together, we can make a difference!
about 1 year ago, JEFCOED
September 26th is Give Hope Day in JEFCOED. Hands holding the word Hope in wooden letters. Yellow ribbon for cancer awareness.
Congratulations to Dr. Walter Gonsoulin on being named the 2025 District 5 Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents of Alabama. Dr. Gonsoulin works tirelessly to expand opportunities for all students, and this recognition reflects his outstanding leadership and dedication to public education. The statewide winner will be announced in March 2025. We wish Dr. Gonsoulin the best of luck as he continues championing educational excellence! #JEFCOEDproud #SuperintendentOfTheYear
about 1 year ago, JEFCOED
Announcement that Dr. Walter Gonsoulin has been named 2025 Alabama, District 5 Superintendent of the Year. Includes images of Dr. Gonsoulin working around the district.