Good things happening!💙🎨 Students in Pinson Valley’s Special Effects Academy were recently interviewed for a special that will air on Alabama Public Television next month! These students work incredibly hard on their craft, and it makes us so happy to see their talents in the spotlight!✨

3 days ago, JEFCOED
A student sits on stage in an auditorium and answers questions while doing an interview with the news.
A student sits in a chair on a stage and answers interview questions in front of a camera.
A student smiles while doing an interview in front of a camera. The student sits on a stage in a school auditorium.
Students watch from the curtains as a man does a news interview on stage in a school auditorium.
👋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.
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Friday, March 6, 2026 is an E-Learning Day for Jefferson County Schools students.
👋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.
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Friday, March 6, 2026 is an E-Learning Day for Jefferson County Schools students.
GET HYPE, JEFCOED FAMILY!🥎🎉 Tonight, JEFCOED TV is bringing you live coverage as Pinson Valley High School takes on Clay-Chalkville High School in softball! It all gets underway at 5:00 p.m. See you tonight!

⬇️How to watch:
📺Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV.
▶️Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv.
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the softball game between Pinson Valley High School and Clay-Chalkville High School. The game begins at 5:00 p.m. on March 4th.
Pinson Valley High School proudly hosted an engaging, all-day Black History Program, celebrating the richness and diversity of Black culture through arts, history, and tradition. Students experienced rotating stations highlighting the powerful beginnings of African heritage, the evolution of Black hair and fashion, the influence of music and visual arts, and the lasting impact of Black Greek-letter organizations.

From interactive displays to live performances and cultural showcases, the day was designed to educate, empower, and inspire!
11 days ago, JEFCOED
A young man cuts another young man's hair while he sits in a chair with a cape on.
Four African American women wearing matching black shirts and pants as well as a black hat. They are arranged in a horizontal line, each woman sporting a wide smile. The women are making a hand gesture of a triangle shape with their thumbs and pointer fingers connecting.
A student is standing in front of a presentation on a tv screen that reads, "Basquiat's Life."
A picture of a work of student art. The artwork depicts an African American woman in an orange dress in front of a background of yellow butterflies.
Three men perform a step routine during a school assembly.
An African-American female student braids another student's hair.
A student is standing on a small stage while making a presentation on Maya Angelou.
A work of student art. The art depicts an African American man. The quote on the art reads, "It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not." Basquiat
A Special Effects/Art class is listening to a presentation.
Two women dressed up for a Black History Program. One is holding up a peace sign.
Serving up life skills and career preparedness!🍽️🧑‍🍳

Today we celebrated Career and Technical Education Month by holding our board meeting at Mortimer Jordan High School. During the meeting, Bobby Jackson, our Director of Career and Technical Education, did a phenomenal job sharing the achievements and growth happening within our CTE programs. Our district leaders also had the privilege of enjoying delicious meals prepared and served by Culinary Arts students from Center Point High School, Pinson Valley High School, and Mortimer Jordan High School!

It was a true honor to see our students showcase the valuable skills they’re learning through our CTE Pathways. They are thriving in these programs and will continue to accomplish big things!
15 days ago, JEFCOED
A JEFCOED Culinary Arts student sets bread on a table. The table also has glasses of water, salad, and flowers on it.
JEFCOED Culinary Arts students put food on plates while working inside a kitchen.
A folded napkin with a menu sits on top of a gold plate. Forks, a spoon, a knife, a salad bowl and glasses of water sit nearby. All of these items are on a table with a blue table cloth on it.
JEFCOED's CTE Director speaks into a microphone while standing at a podium on stage.
JEFCOED Culinary Arts students smile for a photo while standing in a kitchen.
JEFCOED Culinary Arts students smile for a photo while standing inside a kitchen.
A JEFCOED Culinary Arts student works inside a kitchen. An educator stands next to her and holds a plate.
JEFCOED Culinary Arts students serve appetizers to JEFCOED employees.
JEFCOED Culinary Arts students work inside a kitchen.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter and board members sit at a table inside Mortimer Jordan's library and smile for a photo.
Meet JEFCOED’s HOSA Officer Candidates!🩺👏

We are happy to share that two of our students have been selected as finalists for the opportunity to serve as Alabama HOSA Officers!

✨Alyssa Russell, Pinson Valley High School
✨Mallori Thompson, Oak Grove High School

Please join us in wishing these candidates the best of luck as they give their final speeches tomorrow!
16 days ago, JEFCOED
Image announces Alyssa Russell and Mallori Thompson as two finalists to become Alabama HOSA Officer Candidates. Both attend schools in the Jefferson County School District.
Get excited, JEFCOED family!🎉⚽️ Soccer season is here and we are pumped up to bring you LIVE COVERAGE of tonight’s matchups between Hueytown High School and Pinson Valley High School! Join us at 5 and 6:30 p.m. for all the action!

📺How to watch:
📲Get the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
▶️Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or www.jefcoed.com/tv
23 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the soccer games between Hueytown and Pinson Valley High School on Thursday, February 19. It says the girls game will be at 5 p.m. and the boys game will be at 6:30 p.m.
The impressive routines featured during this year’s Magic City Dance Off were full of energy, spirit, and creativity! Our Exceptional Education students and peer helpers pulled out all the stops for the competition, with some wearing elaborate costumes or even performing multi-part routines! 🕺👏


🥇Hueytown Middle School took home first place in the middle school division with their vibrant performance to “I Got That Rhythm!"


🥇Clay-Chalkville High School took home first place in the high school division for the 5th consecutive year!! They performed an elaborate routine (complete with several costume changes) to a mashup of cartoon theme songs!


We were beyond impressed by the show these students put on! Please join us in congratulating the participants and winners, as well as each individual who made this spectacular event possible!
28 days ago, JEFCOED
Two students dance on a stage. One is dressed like an investigator and the other is dressed like the Pink Panther. Two other students dance behind them in the background.
A group of students dance on a stage. Some of the students wear matching blue jerseys. One of the girls in a jersey pushes a girl in a wheelchair down the stage. A student dressed like Spongebob dances behind them.
Four students perform a dance routine on a stage in an auditorium.
Students wearing black t-shirts and zombie face paint perform a dance on a stage.
A student dances at a school dance.
A student dances at a school dance while other students dance around him in the background.
Students perform a dance routine on stage. One of the students wears a Pinson Valley High School cheer uniform. Three students behind her wear t-shirts and matching red and white cheer skirts. Another student wears jeans and a red and gray shirt. All of the students hold pom poms.
An adult and a student hold hands and smile while at a school dance.
A group of students dance while attending a Valentine's Day themed dance. Adults stand in the background and smile.
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 1 month 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."
National Signing Day celebrations continue! 🎉 We’re thrilled to recognize more student-athletes taking their talents to the next level. Yesterday, Christian Thomas and Maurice Allen from Pinson Valley High School officially committed to Tuskegee University to continue their academic and athletic careers!

Congratulations also to Kaden Edwards, who signed with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football program during the December early signing period!

These students have shown dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence on and off the field during their time at PVHS.💛♥️ We’re so proud of them as they begin this exciting new chapter!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Two high school athletes stand behind a table during national signing day. They are holding up celebratory hand signals. The table and background are decorated with Pinson Valley High School logos and the colors of crimson and gold. The two students are wearing Tuskegee University jackets.
A family sitting behind a decorated table on national signing day at Pinson Valley High School. jerseys, pictures, balloons, etc. are on display. The students coach is looking on the side and holding a microphone. The scene is decorated in colors of crimson and gold.
A Pinson Valley high school student stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone during national signing day. There is a bright red curtain behind him.
A Pinson Valley high school student stands with his parents behind a decorated table. They are celebrating on signing day. The student is signing with university of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The background is heavily decorated with Pinson Valley high school, logos and colors of crimson and gold.
Two high school athletes, their coaches, and their family members sit behind a table during national signing day. The table and background are decorated with the Pinson Valley high school logo. The colors are primarily crimson and gold.
A table and background are highly decorated for national signing day with jerseys, balloons, photos, etc. The student athlete has his number nine displayed prominently along with pictures of his accomplishments. The scene is decorated with the Pinson Valley High School logo and colors of crimson and gold.
A Pinson Valley high school student stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone during national signing day. There is a bright red curtain behind him.
A family of three is sitting behind a decorated table at Pinson Valley High School on national signing day. The student's coach is sitting on the far left-hand side, clapping his hands.
#GoodThingsHappening!💙 We are thrilled to share that more than two dozen JEFCOED schools earned the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Certification! To earn this honor, these schools had to have an ENERGY STAR score of at least 75, meaning they run at least 75% more efficiently than similar buildings across the country.

In recognition of their commitment to energy conservation and sustainability, Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic presented 27 of our schools with awards and certificates at this week’s board meeting! Please help us congratulate the following schools:

Bagley Elementary, Bragg Middle, Brookville Elementary, Bryant Park Elementary, Burkett Center, Center Point Elementary, Chalkville Elementary, Clay Elementary, Corner Middle, Erwin
Intermediate, Erwin Middle, Gardendale Elementary, Gardendale High, Hueytown Primary, McAdory High, McCalla Elementary, Minor High, Minor Middle, North Jefferson Middle, Pinson Elementary, Pinson Valley High, Pleasant Grove Elementary, JCIB MYP, Rudd
Middle, Shades Valley High, U.W. Clemon Elementary, and Warrior Elementary.
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
JEFCOED principals with schools that received the Energy Star award stand together for a photo with Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic in the JEFCOED board room.
Gardendale High School's principal holds an Energy Star award and smiles for a photo.
Two JEFCOED principals pose for a photo with Energy Star awards in their hands while standing in the hallway of the board of education.
McAdory High School's principal poses for a photo in the JEFCOED board room while holding an Energy Star award.
JEFCOED TV is excited to bring you LIVE coverage of tonight's showdown between Pinson Valley and Gardendale!🏀🎥

⏰ Girls: 5:30 p.m. | Boys: 7:00 p.m. (Immediately following the girls)

Watch live:
📺Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
📲 Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or www.jefcoed.com/tv
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that JEFCOED TV will be providing live coverage of the girls and boys basketball games between Pinson Valley and Gardendale on January 21, 2026. The graphic says you can tune in on AppleTV, FireTV, Roku and jefcoed.com/tv
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!
2 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"
From beautiful music to creative dance routines, our students have brought so much joy to the board through their Holiday Cheer performances!❄️👏 We sincerely thank each group that has performed so far, and we applaud them for sharing their talents!

Please join us in celebrating our first round of holiday cheer performers!🎉
-Concord Singers led by Ms. Georgecia Cowan
-Minor High School Concert Choir led by Ms. Ingrid Brown
-Pinson Valley High School Advanced Mariachi Band led by Mr. Keith Brandenburg
-Gardendale High School Concert and Chamber Choirs led by Ms. Melissa Talley
-McAdory Elementary School Interpretive Dance Team led by Ms. Monica Finley
-Lipscomb Singers led by Ms. Georgecia Cowan
-Shades Valley High School Valley Singers led by Dr. Jillian Johnson
-Center Point High School Chorale led by Mr. Vedric Shelby

We have more performances on Tuesday! Head to this link to see which groups are performing and how to watch live: https://www.jefcoed.com/article/2587424
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Concord Singers perform inside JEFCOED board room.
Minor High School concert choir performs inside JEFCOED board room.
Pinson Valley High School Advanced Mariachi Band performs inside JEFCOED board room.
Gardendale High School choir performs inside JEFCOED board room.
McAdory Elementary School Interpretive Dance Team performs inside JEFCOED board room.
Lipscomb singers perform inside JEFCOED board room.
Shades Valley High School Valley Singers perform inside JEFCOED board room.
Center Point High School Chorale performs inside JEFCOED board room.
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 months 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!
5 months 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
5 months 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!
5 months 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!
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.