Special visitors today ahead of the big game tonight!
5 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
cheerleaders visit
cheerleaders visit
cheerleaders visit
A BIG Thanks to Roo's Place for our pretty fall display!
5 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
fall display
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!
5 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!
5 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.
Congratulations the Library's winner of the "Where's Waldo" Contest! Mickey Castillo
5 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
winner of where's waldo contest
Johnny Appleseed Day!
6 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
K class on Johnny appleseed day
Mount Olive Going GOLD!
6 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
Go Gold Day
Go Gold Day
Go Gold Day
Go Gold Day
Go Gold Day
Go Gold Day
Go Gold Day
ARRGH K and PreK celebrated Talk like a Pirate Day!!
6 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
Pirate Day
Pirate Day
Pirate Day
Pirate Day
Pirate Day
Pirate Day
Pirate Day
Pirate Day
Pirate Day
Pirate Day
4th grade Coffee Shop Day
6 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
4th grade coffee shop photos
4th grade coffee shop photos
4th grade coffee shop photos
4th grade coffee shop photos
4th grade coffee shop photos
4th grade coffee shop photos
4th grade coffee shop photos
4th grade coffee shop photos
4th grade coffee shop photos
4th grade coffee shop photos
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!
6 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"
Grades 3-5 with a score of 4 on either ELA and/or Math at the Superheroes Headquarters Lunch! Congratulations!
7 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
students posing at acap luncheon
students posing at acap luncheon
students posing at acap luncheon
students posing at acap luncheon
students posing at acap luncheon
students posing at acap luncheon
students posing at acap luncheon
students posing at acap luncheon
students posing at acap luncheon
students posing at acap luncheon
MEET IT OR BEAT IT IREADY CELEBRATIONS!
7 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
iready celebration student photos
iready celebration student photos
iready celebration student photos
iready celebration student photos
iready celebration student photos
iready celebration student photos
iready celebration student photos
iready celebration student photos
iready celebration student photos
Our ACAP Superheros!
7 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
ACAP superheros
ACAP superheros
ACAP superheros
ACAP superheros
ACAP superheros
ACAP superheros
ACAP superheros
ACAP superheros
Fifth grade had a great start to school!
7 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
Ready for Monday?!
7 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
student pics
Just a few pictures of our first day!
7 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
Just a few pictures of our first day!
7 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
students first day of school
Meet the Teacher was a great way to begin the 25-26 school year!
7 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
meet the teacher graphics
meet the teacher graphics
meet the teacher graphics
meet the teacher graphics
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!
7 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.