A huge shoutout to Mrs. Daniels' class for snagging the title of the Song of the Week! Let’s keep the excitement going! 🎉
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Mrs. Daniels and her students are posing for a picture.
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
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A flyer describing how classes with the best attendance will win prizes from Dr. Gonsoulin.
We hope to see you there.
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A flyer telling parents about a meeting for any student interested in trying out for the Robotics Team.
✨🎉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!🥓🍳
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
This is pictures of Kindergarten and Pre-K students sitting with or standing in line with their grandparents.
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!🎉
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Gina Boyd is holding a plaque telling she is the Employee of the Month.
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!
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
The 5th grade teachers are sitting at a table talking about their students' data.
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. 📚✏️
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Mrs. Veasey and Ms. Mitchell are presenting the Title I info to the parents.
Representative Sellers presented PGES with a $5000 check.
Mrs. Berry is handing out flyers telling about the upcoming Book Fair.
The 4 PTA Officers posed for a pictures
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. 📚✏️
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Mrs. Veasey and Ms. Mitchell are presenting the Title I info to the parents.
Representative Sellers presented PGES with a $5000 check.
Mrs. Berry is handing out flyers telling about the upcoming Book Fair.
The 4 PTA Officers posed for a pictures
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! 🎉🎶🏈
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A group of high school football players posing for a picture.
Mrs. Dillon posing for a picture holding a gift card for winning the Song of the Week.
Big shoutout to our amazing students for earning a Positive Office Referral! You all are making us proud!🎉
5 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A picture of 4 students that earned a Positive Office Referral.
Please be sure to read the entire newsletter for info about the upcoming week at: secure.smore.com/n/86cft
6 months 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!
6 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"
The faculty of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is looking forward to meeting the parents at Open House tomorrow at 5:30.
6 months 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!
7 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
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!
7 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.
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!
8 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.
11 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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.