We have an exciting weekend ahead!🎶👏 You’re invited to our All County Band Festival this Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Gardendale High School!

This free performance begins at 11 a.m. and will feature the talents of middle and high school band members from throughout our district. They’ve been hard at work rehearsing for the big show and are ready to put on an outstanding performance! We hope to see you there!
4 days ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic with text over a cream colored background. The text says "Jefferson County School District Presents All County Band Festival Celebrating Our County's Finest Young Musicians! Saturday Nov. 8, 2025"
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse on a stage.
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse in a band room.
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse in a band room.
There was no short supply of stellar dance moves and cool costumes at this year’s Monster Mash!👻🎃 The annual event brings together middle and high school Exceptional Education students for a day filled with Halloween fun! We appreciate all of our student volunteers and educators who make this awesome event possible year after year!
13 days ago, JEFCOED
Two women in bumble bee costumes pose with a child in a Super Grover costume in a school gym.
A man in a fencing costume poses with a boy in a Spider-Man costume
A group of students stand together and pose for a photo in a school gym.
Two students dressed in costumes stand for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a football jersey and the other student is wearing a police officer costume
Two students dance together in a school gym. One is wearing a pumpkin costume
Students dance together in a school gym
Two students pose together for a photo in a school gym
Two students stand together for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a scary Halloween mask. The other student is dressed like a can of Coca-Cola
A student dances in a school gym
An adult wearing a referee costume poses for a photo with students wearing sports uniforms. One student is dressed like a basketball player, one is dressed like a baseball player and another student is dressed as a football player.
State bound!!👏📣 We want to congratulate several of our JEFCOED middle and high school cheer teams for receiving bids to state during last week’s Central North Super Regionals!

Not only did these teams secure their spot in the state competition, but just days later, some also competed in UCA Regionals, earning bids to UCA Nationals!
We're so proud of each of you! Congratulations!🎉

State qualifiers:
Corner Middle School
North Jefferson Middle School
Clay-Chalkville High School
Corner High School
Hueytown High School
Oak Grove High School
Mortimer Jordan High School
Pinson Valley High School
21 days ago, JEFCOED
Corner Middle School cheerleaders pose together for a photo on a green cheer mat inside an arena.
North Jefferson Middle School cheerleaders and three adults pose togehter for a picture. Cheerleaders in the middle hold a piece of paper and a trophy.
Clay-Chalkville High School cheerleaders stand together for a photo in front of a sign that says "AHSAA"
Corner High School cheerleaders stand and sit together for a photo.
Hueytown High School cheerleaders stand together for a photo.
Oak Grove High School cheerleaders stand together for a photo.
Mortimer Jordan High School cheerleaders stand and sit together for a photo. They're on a green mat.
Pinson Valley cheerleaders pose together for a photo. One cheerleader in the middle holds a piece of paper in her hands.
From start to finish, yesterday was filled with lively Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in Pinson!🎶👑 The festivities began with La Srta. Quinceañera pageant, where contestants graced the stage in beautiful gowns and spoke from the heart during the onstage interview portion. We want to congratulate Arlete Granados Zamora, the newly crowned Srta. Quinceañera, as well as all of the finalists and contestants—each of you did an amazing job! The excitement continued into the evening with Pinson’s Hispanic Heritage Festival, where families from every school in the Pinson feeder pattern came together to enjoy entertaining performances, delicious meals, fun crafts, and more! We truly appreciate everyone who made these special events possible!
26 days ago, JEFCOED
A girl and a woman stand together for a photo at a festival held in a school parking lot
A student wearing a Quinceañera dress with a crown and sashes stands on a stage and holds flowers.
An employee from the McWane Science Center shows a family a fossil during a Hispanic Heritage Month festival.
A family stands together at a Hispanic Heritage Festival and smiles.
A girl wearing a green Quinceañera dress holds a trophy and smiles.
A girl wearing a purple Quinceañera dress holds a trophy and smiles.
A student and a teacher stand together and smile while at a Hispanic Heritage Month festival.
A family sits and stands together and smiles while eating at a food truck at a Hispanic Heritage Festival.
Two children with face paint smile and sit on a sidewalk.
A family stands together and smiles while attending a Hispanic Heritage Festival.
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!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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!
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
Please read the flyer for more information concerning The Focus Act and student personal device usage at PVHS!
3 months ago, Pinson Valley High
the Focus Act informational flyer
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.
Mark your calendars for July 29 at 5:30 pm in the PV auditorium to meet the Pinson feeder pattern principals! We look forward to seeing you there!
4 months ago, Pinson Valley High
meet the principals flyer
PVHS registration is next week! Please be sure to complete pre-registration documents BEFORE your student's registration day!
4 months ago, Pinson Valley High
back to school registration flyer
🏈👏"It's a blessing": Pinson Valley High School graduate and New Orleans Saints cornerback, Kool-Aid McKinstry, returned to PVHS to host a free youth football camp! Athletes spent Saturday on the turf, learning from one of JEFCOED's own!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
A man runs as two young boys chase after him during a drill on a football field.
Many people stand on a football field in an outdoor stadium. At the center of the photo, a man helps a young boy while he does football drills.
Many people stand in football stadium. In the center of the photo, a young boy looks up at a man who is talking to him.
We see a few familiar faces strumming their way through the National Mariachi Education Workshop in Las Vegas, NV! 🎻🎶 — Our educators are thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with the very best in Mariachi education. We can't wait for them to share all they have learned with our students as they build and expand JEFCOED Mariachi programs! 📸 Tariq Sabree, Assistant Band Director at Fultondale High School, Greg Gumina, JEFCOED Arts Supervisor, and Keith Brandenburg, Band Director at Pinson Valley High School.
5 months ago, JEFCOED
Three men standing together, smiling at camera while holding instruments.
Check out all the info for PVHS student registration!
5 months ago, Pinson Valley High
summer registration flyer
Do you need help with student registration? Check out these help session offered by JEFCOED.
5 months ago, Pinson Valley High
registration help flyer
Congratulations are in order for cheerleaders at Pinson Valley High School! This squad walked away with several awards from NCA Cheer Camp at Great Wolf Lodge in Georgia! Their achievements include NCA 1st Place - Top Team Cheer 2025, the Herkie Team Award, and the Technical Excellence Award for Motions. Additionally, LeMarcus Presley and Rhakari Colquitt were named NCA All-American winners! Way to go, PVHS cheer!
5 months ago, JEFCOED
Two cheerleaders stand together, holding awards
A group of high school cheerleaders stand together, holding awards in front of entrance to Great Wolf Lodge
Congratulations Mr. Prater! A well deserved award for highly effective use of technology in the classroom!
6 months ago, Pinson Valley High
Technology Torchbearer Award flyer
Senior Breakfast 2025 is in the books! Students gathered together one last time in the Arrowhead Cafe to celebrate with a Cracker Barrel breakfast before graduation practice!
6 months ago, Pinson Valley High
students at Senior Breakfast
students at Senior Breakfast
students at Senior Breakfast
students at Senior Breakfast
students at Senior Breakfast
students at Senior Breakfast
students at Senior Breakfast
students at Senior Breakfast
students at Senior Breakfast
students at senior breakfast
Congratulations Class of 2025! Are you interested in purchasing flowers ready to pick up at the BJCC for your graduate? Click the link for info and purchase: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/pinsonhs/
6 months ago, Pinson Valley High
a dozen red roses