An inspiring way to end our school year! While our big kids were enjoying a Barons baseball game, our younger students had a "paws-itively" amazing experience with a special visit from Nancy Benz, author of Jane Found on Jane Lane - the heartwarming story of a stray dog who finds a new purpose as a service animal. Thank you, Nancy, for sharing your story - and Jane's - with us! #JeffersonCountySchools #OGELibrary #JaneFoundOnJaneLane
5 months ago, Oak Grove Elementary
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Exciting News Oak Grove Elementary! This Wednesday, May 14, Pre-K through 2nd grades will have an author’s visit from Nancy Benz, author of the children's book "Jane, Found on Jane Lane". Students have the opportunity to prepurchase an autographed copy for their very own. Please see the flyer below for more information.
5 months ago, Oak Grove Elementary
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Big day at Oak Grove Elementary - Let's Roll, Oliver! author Mary Anne Freeman rolled into our library to celebrate her big win in our March Madness Book Tournament! She spent the day chatting with students about her writing journey and the real star of the book - her little dog, Oliver! We loved every minute and are feeling extra inspired to become authors. Thank you, Mrs. Mary Anne, for your encouraging visit. #JeffersonCountySchools #OGELibrary #LetsRollOliver

6 months ago, Oak Grove Elementary
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OGES will be celebrating our veterans on November 10, 2025 @9:00. Notes were sent home today.
1 day ago, Melinda Fox
OGES is having a Veterans Day program on November 10 @9:00.
OGES will be honoring our veterans on November 10, 2025 @ 9:00am in the lunchroom.
1 day ago, Melinda Fox
Congratulations to Ginger Kelley! She is the winner of our JEFCOED strong award. She goes above and beyond to make our students smile. She is always cheerful and a positive light for our school.
6 days ago, Melinda Fox
Ginger Kelley is the winner for our JEFCOED strong award.
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!
15 days 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!
19 days 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.
Celebrate Gold Day with OGES! Wear Gold on September 25th!
28 days ago, Melinda Fox
Celebrate Go Gold on Give Hope Day! September 25th. Wear gold!
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!
about 2 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"
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!
3 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!
3 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.
OGES Kindergarten Camp is Thursday, May 22, 2025. Please use the QR Code to register your child for Kindergarten Camp!
6 months ago, Maci Martin
OGES Kindergarten Camp
The winner of Oak Grove Elementary's March Madness Book Tournament is Let's Roll Oliver! We're thrilled to announce that the author, Mary Ann Freeman, will be visiting our school on Friday, April 25th! Be sure to read the flyer for details on how to order an autographed copy of her book. #JeffersonCountySchools #BookTournament #OGEMarchMadness #OGELibrary
6 months ago, Oak Grove Elementary
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It all comes down to this! After weeks of fierce competion, our March Madness Book Tournament at Oak Grove Elementary has reached the Championship Round! Two amazing books, The Day The Crayons Quit and Let's Roll Oliver have captured our hearts, but only ONE will be crowned the ultimate favorite and champion! Which book will it be? Stay tuned for the big results - and may the best book win! #JeffersonCountySchools #BookTournament #OGEMarchMadness #FinalRound #OGELibrary
7 months ago, Oak Grove Elementary
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We are beyond grateful to Dollar General and Reading Is Fundamental for their generous donation of over 2,000 books to Oak Grove Elementary students during Read Across America Week! These new books, that our students will keep for their very own, will help expand their knowledge and foster a love of reading. Thank you @Dollar General and @ReadingIsFundamental for making a difference in our school and community - our students couldn't wait to dive into their new books! #JeffersonCountySchools #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsFundamental #DollarGeneralLiteracyFoundation #TheYellowGlassesProject
8 months ago, Oak Grove Elementary
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We ended our Read Across America Week on a high note thanks to the seniors of the Oak Grove High School Band. They helped with car line and then spent time reading books to our students. Band director, Mr. Meyer, even got in on the action and everyone reported that he is an AMAZING reader! Thank you, OGHS Band, for being such wonderful role models and helping us love reading. #JeffersonCountySchools #OakGroveHighSchool #OakGroveHighSchoolBand #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsFundamental
8 months ago, Oak Grove Elementary
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We hit a home run with the OakGrove High School baseball and softball seniors stepping up to the plate by reading to our students for Read Across America Week. They even greeted our bus riders and helped with carline. Thank you to these athletes for being role models both on and off the field! #JeffersonCountySchools #OakGroveHighSchool #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsFundamental
8 months ago, Oak Grove Elementary
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This morning we kicked off the day in our silly socks with a special visit from the Oak Grove High School Chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America! FCCLA greeted our students with big smiles and shared their love of reading for Read Across America Week. #JeffersonCountySchools #OakGroveHighSchool #ReadAcrossAmerica #FCCLA #ReadingIsFundamental
8 months ago, Oak Grove Elementary
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R-E-A-D Read! Read! Read! We are Cheering for our guest readers! Thank you Oak Grove High School Varsity Cheerleaders and Grover for making reading even more exciting! #JeffersonCountySchools #OakGroveHighSchool #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsFundamental
8 months ago, Oak Grove Elementary
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