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5 days ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A poster for the Feb. 16th PGES newsletter.
A new royal court has been crowned!👏💜 Please join us in congratulating each winner and participant of this year’s Miss Pleasant Grove pageant! Each contestant represented their school and our district beautifully on the stage, and we admire their confidence and grace!

✨Congratulations!✨
👑Miss Pleasant Grove Elementary School: Madison Watson
👑Miss Pleasant Grove Middle School: Londyn Murphy
👑Miss Pleasant Grove High School: Brooklyn Cottrell
11 days ago, JEFCOED
The winners of the Miss Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Middle School and High School pageants wear ballgowns, sashes and crowns and stand together for a photo. They stand on a stage decorated in Bridgerton theme.
Young ladies wear ballgowns and smile while standing on a stage decorated in Bridgerton theme. The girls smile and hold awards/wear sashes. The girl in the middle wears a sash, holds a trophy and wears a crown.
Girls stand together for a photo and wear ballgowns on a stage decorated in Bridgerton theme. Some of the girls hold roses, and two girls wear sashes. One of these girls also has a crown on her head and a trophy in her hand.
Three little girls stand together for a photo. They wear ballgowns and stand on a stage decorated in Bridgerton theme. One girl holds a rose and wears a sash, another girl holds a trophy, and the third girl holds a trophy, wears a sash, and has a crown on her head.
Three girls and a woman stand together for a photo. The girls hold trophies and roses and wear sashes and crowns. The woman standing with them is wearing a red dress. The four of them stand on a stage decorated in Bridgerton theme.
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12 days ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A flyer for the Feb. 9 PGES Newsletter.
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🫶!
15 days 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."
Let's dive into the exciting highlights from January at PGES! ⛄❄️ Click this link to see all the great things happening at PGES: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1UrxNy4xqp/?mibextid=wwXIfr
19 days ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
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19 days ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A flyer of the PGES Newsletter for the week of February 2, 2026.
We are so proud of our Kelsey and her earning 2nd place in the Jefferson County Schools Spelling Bee. Jefferson County Schools posted the following message about the spelling bee: Several superstar spellers have so much to be proud of!👏 Please join us in congratulating our JEFCOED District Spelling Bee winner, Gavin Cruse, from Mount Olive Elementary School!🎉🥇 This is Gavin’s second consecutive year taking home first place, and with this win, he advances to the county-wide spelling bee next month! We also want to recognize our finalists🥈Kelsey Causey, Pleasant Grove Elementary 🥉David Simpson, Hueytown Intermediate We are incredibly proud of our winners and participants for how they performed in the district-wide spelling bee! Making it to this point is no easy task, and each of our contestants gave it their all! Now, please join us in cheering Gavin on as he prepares for the county-wide spelling bee! We can’t wait to see him take the stage on Feb. 11, right here at the Jefferson County Board of Education! #Congratulations #DistrictSpellingBee #JEFCOEDProud #InspiringChangeCreatingImpact
23 days ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Kelsey posing with her Finalist certificate.
A picture of the students participating in the Spelling Bee.
Kelsey posing with her family after finishing the Jefferson County Spelling Bee.
A picture of the students competing in the Spelling Bee.
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25 days ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A picture stating it is the PGES Newsletter for January 26.
PGES Family, Thanks for reading your messages from the school board yesterday and today. The PGES information below clarifies a few PGES details. * Due to the weather, all JEFCOED Schools will open 2 hours later than usual on 01/27/26. * All Jefcoed buses will pick up 2 hours later than usual. * The car line starts at 9:15, classes begin at 9:45, and the car line ends at 9:55. * All PGES PRE-K students should arrive at 9:45. * No tutoring tomorrow. Tutoring will resume on Thursday. * All car riders must be picked up after school by 3:20 daily.
26 days ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A flyer stated PGES has updates.
🚨 JEFCOED Families, Due to the extremely cold temperatures and the possibility of black ice on roadways, all Jefferson County Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. No decision has been made for Tuesday. We will continue to evaluate the weather situation one day at a time, in an effort to make the most informed decision. Thank you for your patience and continued support.
27 days ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A picture stating the Jefferson County School system is closed on Monday, January 26.
#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.
29 days 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.
Congratulations to our hardworking Cafe Staff for their outstanding achievement of earning a perfect score of 100 from the health department! 🎉
about 1 month ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
the cafeteria workers posing for a picture.
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about 1 month ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A flyer for the January 19th PGES newsletter.
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!
about 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"
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about 2 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A flyer showing the PGES Newsletter for the week of January 5-9.
The latest JEFCOED Storybook Adventure. Join Traci Ingleright, JEFCOED Gifted Coordinator, as she reads “Extra Yarn.”🧶 This inspiring tale teaches us that wonderful things happen when we show kindness & generosity with others. Please click https://youtu.be/IpZbsoUBTfE to enjoy.
about 2 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A flyer with the words Storybook Adventure.
🎉December Club Day at PGES! From art & science to cheer, dance, and intramural sports, our Spartans are learning, creating, moving, and having FUN beyond the classroom! 🌟 Monthly Clubs continue to be a highlight for our students! 💜✨
about 2 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students drawing during Club Day.
Students learning how to make far flying airplanes during Club Day.
Students painting during Club Day.
Girls learning dance moves during Club Day.
Our KAPPA Kids Service Project brought holiday cheer to Legacy Rehabilitation through donated toiletries, snacks, and smiles.🎄 Thank you to the Birmingham Alumni Kappas, Dr. Sellers (State Rep), Mrs. Houser, and Ms. Williams for organizing and supporting this meaningful effort!
about 2 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Kappa Kids handing out toiletries to patients at Legacy Rehab rehabilitation Center.
Kappa Leaders and kids showing some of the toiletries they handed out.
The Kappa Leaders posing for a picture.
Kappa Kids handing out toiletries to patients at the Legacy Rehabilitation Center.
🎉 Congratulations PGES ladies! 🌟 Teacher of the Year – Ms. Hayes, an outstanding science teacher and team lead with school spirit. 💛JEFCOED Strong Award– Mrs. Hadden, a natural leader dedicated to our school. 💜PGES Employee of the Month – Mrs. Boone, a wonderful educator!
about 2 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Ms. Hayes holding flowers she was given for being selected the Teacher of the Year for PGES.
Mrs. Hadden holding a certificate for being chosen as the JEFCOED Strong Award teacher at PGES this quarter.
Mrs. Boone holding a certificate for being chosen the Employee of the month at PGES.
What a day! 🎉 Our 1st graders enjoyed an exciting trip to the Birmingham Children’s Theatre, then wrapped it up with lunch and fun at Chuck E. Cheese! Learning, laughter, and lots of happy faces! 🎭🍕✨
about 2 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
First grade students sitting in the theater.
Students waiting in line to go into the theater.
Students playing games at Chuck E. Cheese.
Students eating pizza at Chuck E. Cheese.