Please be sure to read the entire newsletter for info about the upcoming week at: secure.smore.com/n/86cft
1 day ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A picture of the September 7 PGES parent newsletter cover.
A flyer telling how Grandparent's Breakfast is from 7:15-7:45 on Tuesday for Pre-K and Kindergarten, Wednesday for 1st and 2nd grade, and Thursday for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.
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!
4 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"
The faculty of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is looking forward to meeting the parents at Open House tomorrow at 5:30.
5 days ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
This is a flyer that allows parents to know that Pleasant Grove Elementary School is having Open House on September 4 from 5:30-6:30. A quick Title I meeting is first and then the Open House will happen.
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 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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.
The school year is almost here and these future kindergartners are set up for success!🤩🎉
Students at Pleasant Grove Elementary's Kindergarten Camp learned all about what they can expect in the classroom this fall, while also having some fun! (The Good Morning Song was a hit🕺🎶)
Thank you to all of our parents, guardians, teachers, school administrators and PTA members who made today's camp a wonderful experience!
2 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of students sit on the ground while teachers speak to them from the front of a classroom.
Two women pictured in front of a sign that says "Watch Out Kindergarten Here I come"
A group of students sit on the floor of a classroom.
Students 11 years old or older may have a vaccine administered on 4/7/25. The consent form for this vaccine is due by 4/4/25.
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
The picture is a poster telling about the student ages 11 and up can have their parent complete a vaccine consent form. The form has to be completed and turned in by 4/4/25 and the vaccine will be given on 4/7/25.
The stage at Pleasant Grove High School shone brightly during the Miss Pleasant Grove Pageant hosted by the PGHS Theater Department! The event brought together students for an evening of confidence, poise, and community celebration. It was a special honor to have Jefferson County School Board Vice President, Ms. Stephanie Floyd, in attendance to help celebrate these impressive young women. CONGRATULATIONS🎉 👑 Miss PGES: Ta’Kayla Bowers 👑 Miss PGMS: Mercedes McClain 👑 Miss PGHS: Myla James
7 months ago, JEFCOED
Winners of the 2025 Miss Pleasant Grove Pageant. They are wearing dresses and crowns.
Picture of the 2024 and 2025 winners of the Miss Pleasant Grove Pageant.
Contestants in the 2025 Miss Pleasant Grove Pageant.
Jefferson County School Board VP, Ms. Stephanie Floyd stands with winners of the Miss Pleasant Grove pageant.
Winners of the 2025 Miss Pleasant Grove Pageant pose with pageant sponsor Taylor Chatman.
🎉💙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
7 months ago, JEFCOED
School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive National School Counseling Week, February 3-7, 2025, Thank You, School Counselors, American School Counselor Association
Calling all artists! ✨ The Pleasant Grove Elementary PTA is excited to announce our Safer Internet Day Poster Contest! ✨ Theme: 1. Be Kind Online: Let's spread kindness and positivity in the digital world. 2. Protect Your Privacy: Keep your personal information safe online. All grades are encouraged to participate! 🎨Drop off your creative masterpieces by Thursday, Feb 6th at the main office. Prizes will be awarded to the winners! 🏆 Let's make the internet a safer place for everyone. ConnectSafely #SaferInternetDay
8 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Flyer explaining the poster contest is from Jan. 21-Feb. 6. It explains how a student should make a poster about being kind online and keeping their information private.
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.
8 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.
✨Our Spartans were full of festive fun all week, and we loved seeing our students' excitement as they celebrated, learned, and grew together during the most wonderful time of the year! There was so much joy in the air! 🎄 Check out the video here: gopro.com/v/Wl3Bnl8gdJnMZ
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A student facing the group of parents during the talent show.
A student dressing up with a Santa hat for hat day.
A teacher dressing as Ralphie from "The Christmas Story" for the dressing as your favorite Christmas character day.
The Grinch standing with two of our teachers.
Santa Claus greeting students in the hallway.
This week, we had a fantastic display of talent at “A Night Under the Stars Talent Show.” Thank you to all our students and staff who took part. It was truly phenomenal. Congratulations to the participants for winning tickets to the “That Girl Lay Lay Christmas Show!”🎄🎁🎫
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students that participated in “A Night Under the Stars Talent Show.” are posing in a picture with Mrs. Dillon.
🎄We are proud of Ms. Williams and her students for wrapping up the semester with their Holiday Service Project! 🌟They were focused on community and kindness by assembling care packages for dialysis patients. 🎁
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Two nurses standing with the gifts for the dialysis patients.
Students posing around the gifts collected for the dialysis patients.
Spartans were recently sent to the office for doing something positive at PGES! Congratulations on your positive referrals! 🎉
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Student holding the Caught Being Good certificate for the picture.
Student holding the Caught Being Good certificate for the picture.
Student holding the Caught Being Good certificate for the picture.
Student holding the Caught Being Good certificate for the picture.
Every Friday at PGES, Counselor Wilson kicks off the day with our Song of the Week. Congratulations to Coach William’s class for being our winners!
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students that won the Song of the Week are posing for the picture.
>Please be sure to read the entire newsletter for info about the week at: secure.smore.com/n/fmycn >Thanks for all your support!
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A poster of this weeks Smore cover.
A poster telling how the students and faculty should dress up to celebrate the upcoming holidays.
We had a great night of Christmas Bowling with a few of the BEST staff around! 🎳
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Teachers posing at the bowling alley. This was the teachers Christmas outing.
With extreme diligence by our faculty, staff, dedicated parents, stakeholders, and students, our school is continuously growing in a positive direction. We look forward to continuous growth as a school. Thanks to our fearless leaders for your vision and unwavering dedication.
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Poster showing PGES's Alabama State Department grade of 77%.
🎉 Huge congratulations to our amazing 2nd-grade teacher, Mrs. Hadden, for being named Pleasant Grove Elementary School’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year! ✨ Your hard work, passion, and dedication inspire us all. We are so proud of you!
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Ms. Hadden holding flowers in the picture honoring her for the Teacher of the Year at PGES.