Cheer and Mascot Tryout clinic will be February 23rd-27th! Parents MUST attend ONE of the mandatory parent meetings (January 21st and January 28th) in order for the candidate to be eligible to tryout. Candidates must have an updated physical by February 23rd to be eligible to tryout. Please reach out to Mrs. Williams (zcwilliams@jefcoed.com) or Ms. Oneal (loneal@jefcoed.com) for any questions.
about 16 hours ago, Eleanor Brown
Cheer and Mascot Tryout clinic will be February 23rd-27th! Parents MUST attend ONE of the mandatory parent meetings (January 21st and January 28th) in order for the candidate to be eligible to tryout. Candidates must have an updated physical by February 23rd to be eligible to tryout. Please reach out to Mrs. Williams (zcwilliams@jefcoed.com) or Ms. Oneal (loneal@jefcoed.com) for any questions.
Theatre State Trumbauer: Our Spartan Showstoppers go to state competition this week. Please wish them luck!
4 days ago, Eleanor Brown
Going to state!
Get ready for PG's Christmas Village happening December 1st-December 5th! Come enjoy delicious food, warm drinks, sweet treats, gifts and fun holiday goodies! Bring your friend, bring your holiday spirit, and most importantly- BRING CASH! You won't want to miss out n all the festive fun! Mark your calendars and join us a the Christmas Village!!!! Doors open at 8:30 a.m. in the library.
Parents are welcome to attend!
18 days ago, Eleanor Brown
Hello everyone! Get ready for PG's Christmas Village happening December 1st-December 5th!  Come enjoy delicious food, warm drinks, sweet treats, gifts and fun holiday goodies! Bring your friend, bring your holiday spirit, and most importantly- BRING CASH!  You won't want to miss out n all the festive fun! Mark your  calendars and join us a the Christmas Village!!!! Doors open at 8:30 a.m. in the library. Parents are welcome to attend!
Let’s hear it for our JEFCOED football teams as they head into the second round of the AHSAA State Football Playoffs!🏈🎉

Congratulations to Clay-Chalkville, Hueytown, and Pleasant Grove High School’s football teams for advancing to round two! We can’t wait to cheer these teams on as they hit the field Friday!

📣All teams are playing at home, with their games kicking off at 7 p.m.
22 days ago, JEFCOED
The image is a graphic with text, an image of a football player, and school logos over a football field background. Text around the football player says "AHSAA Playoffs Round Two Friday, Nov. 14, 2025" Below that text are school logos for Clay-Chalkville High School, Hueytown High School, and Pleasant Grove High School. Text under the logos list the schools' names. Below those is the JEFCOED school district logo.
Honoring Chief Warrant Officer 4 Eugene Murphey and 1st Sergeant Frederic Cureton! Thank you for your service!
25 days ago, Eleanor Brown
Honoring All Who Served
PG is Proud To Honor Those Who Have Served!
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!
28 days 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.
🌟 THANK YOU, PGHS! 🌟

What an amazing turnout for our PGHS PTA Fundraiser with Kona Ice & the Koffee Truck! ☕🍧 Because of YOU—your smiles, support, and school spirit—we hit our BIGGEST total ever for this kind of event! 🎉💙💛

Your energy and commitment make PGHS shine. ✨ We’re already excited for our Spring event…The PTA can’t wait to do it all again with you! 🙌

#PGHSPride #PGHSCommunity #ThankYou #PTAFundraiser #SchoolSpirit #PGHSPTA #GoSpartans

about 1 month ago, Eleanor Brown
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!
about 1 month 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.
🎉 Spartans, Get Ready! 🎉
The PGHS PTA is bringing the fun and flavor!

📅 Thursday, Oct. 23
🕛 12:15–2:15 PM
📍 PGHS Campus

Enjoy Kona Ice 🍧 & Tom’s Coffee Truck ☕
✨ Snow cones, drinks, and energizing coffee!
💵 CASH & Cards Accepted
about 1 month ago, Eleanor Brown
Get Ready  For Kona Ice and Tom's Coffee!
October 23rd!
Congratulations to Pleasant Grove High School's JEFCOED Strong Award Winner Mr. Thomas Benson! Mr. Benson was chosen by his co-workers in celebration of excellence across our schools. He is recognized as one who leads with excellence and inspires growth in our school!
about 2 months ago, Eleanor Brown
Congratulations to Mr. Thomas Benson- PGHS's Jefcoed Strong Award!
Yearbooks are now on sale!!
about 2 months ago, Eleanor Brown
Yearbooks Are Now On Sale!
🎉 Spartans, Get Ready! 🎉
The PGHS PTA is bringing the fun andflavor!

📅 Thursday, Oct. 23
🕛 12:15–2:15 PM
📍 PGHS Campus

Enjoy Kona Ice 🍧 & Tom’s Coffee Truck ☕
✨ Snow cones, drinks, and energizing coffee!
💵 CASH & Cards Accepted

Brought to you with love by your PGHS PTA 💙
Don’t miss it! 🎈
about 2 months ago, Eleanor Brown
Kona Ice is Coming!
Tom's  Coffee
Pleasant Grove High School students connected with DECA members from across the region while receiving hands on leadership training at Alabama DECA Champ Camp.
about 2 months ago, Eleanor Brown
Pleasant Grove High School students connected with DECA members from across the region while receiving hands on leadership training at Alabama DECA Champ Camp.
Pleasant Grove High School students connected with DECA members from across the region while receiving hands on leadership training at Alabama DECA Champ Camp.
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!
about 2 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.
Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating our outstanding custodians here at JEFCOED!🎉
These heroes not only ensure students and teachers spend their days in clean, safe environments, but also spread positivity throughout their schools. We appreciate all they do to help our district thrive! When you see your school custodian today, be sure to tell them thank you!
2 months ago, JEFCOED
The image is a graphic with text that reads "JEFCOED Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Cleanliness and Order thank you for all you do! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day" The background of the graphic has bubbles, a mop and cleaning supplies on it.
October IS Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2 months ago, Eleanor Brown
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Don't forget our JEFCOED Town Hall Meeting is tonight at 6:30 at Hueytown High School.

Come offer input as we review our current strategic plan and set our district’s goals for the next five years! Your voice is an essential part in shaping the future of JEFCOED.
3 months ago, Eleanor Brown
Strategic Plan Town Hall Meeting Tonight!
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!
3 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"
Thank you Bethel Baptist Church for your generous donation to our PGHS students!
3 months ago, Eleanor Brown
Thank you for donating to our students!
How cool is this?!🎭
We're so proud of JEFCOED theatre directors, Ms. Taylor Chatman (Pleasant Grove High School) and Mr. Carl Dean (Shades Valley High School), for starring in local musicals!👏
Ms. Chatman played the role of Alice in "Big River," and Mr. Dean is playing Earl in "Waitress". It's wonderful to see our talented educators shine on stage!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Three people stand on a stage and sing
A man and a woman stand on a stage and talk to each other. Two people sit at a table in the background behind the man and woman. The set is designed to look like a diner.