We're once again teaming up with the Hope for Autumn Foundation for Give Hope Day!💛 On Thursday, Sept. 25, you're encouraged to wear yellow or gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer, and support those who are currently fighting. The Hope for Autumn Foundation provides assistance to families and helps fund childhood cancer research. To learn more about their work, head to this link: https://www.hopeforautumnfoundation.org #JEFCOED #GiveHopeDay #HopeforAutumnFoundation
Every day in Sept. gets one step closer to winning the JEFCOED Trick-or-Treat Attendance Challenge.
The K-5 class with the best attendance during Sept. will celebrate Halloween at the Board with the Dr. G! Keep showing up, PGES! Your class could be the winner!🍬🎃
#BePresent
We have extended the candy bar sales timeframe to September 30th.
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A huge shoutout to Mrs. Daniels' class for snagging the title of the Song of the Week! Let’s keep the excitement going! 🎉
It’s on, Pleasant Grove Elementary School! September is Attendance Awareness Month and JEFCOED is celebrating with the 🎃Trick-or-Treat Challenge🎃! The elementary or intermediate class with the best daily average attendance this month will:
🎭Dress up in costume (within dress code)
🍬Trick-or-treat at the Board of Education on Halloween (October 31)
🌟Meet Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin!
Let’s make every day count! The competition starts NOW! 💯
#AttendanceMatters #JEFCOEDProud #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow
We hope to see you there.
✨🎉What an amazing start to our PreK and Kindergarten Grandparents Day Breakfast! The energy was fantastic, and we’re excited to welcome 1st & 2nd grade grandparents tomorrow, followed by 3rd-5th grade grandparents on Thursday. It’s going to be a great week of celebration!🥓🍳
We are truly delighted to celebrate our Employee of the Month, Ms. Gina Boyd! Her unwavering dedication and positive spirit brighten our workplace, and her commitment to excellence serves as an inspiration to us all. Congratulations, Ms. Gina, for all that you do! We adore you!🎉
We had a fantastic first data meeting of the school year, thanks to the support from the Curriculum and Instruction Department. We discussed individual student data, explored school-wide trends, and brainstormed next steps. It's shaping up to be an inspiring year ahead!
The PGES & PGHS Title 1 Meeting followed by Open House was a great evening with a generous donation from State Rep Dr. Sellers, an engaging presentation by Ms. Mitchell and Mrs. Veasey, info on joining the PTA, and details about the upcoming book fair shared by Mrs. Berry. 📚✏️
The PGES & PGHS Title 1 Meeting followed by Open House was a great evening with a generous donation from State Rep Dr. Sellers, an engaging presentation by Ms. Mitchell and Mrs. Veasey, info on joining the PTA, and details about the upcoming book fair shared by Mrs. Berry. 📚✏️
What an incredible day it was as the PGHS Football Team welcomed our amazing students on Friday! The atmosphere was absolutely electrifying during our Song of the Week! A huge shoutout to Mrs. Dillion for snagging the gift card! What a fantastic way to cap off the week! 🎉🎶🏈
Big shoutout to our amazing students for earning a Positive Office Referral! You all are making us proud!🎉
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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!
The faculty of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is looking forward to meeting the parents at Open House tomorrow at 5:30.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
