ELITE 8 BOUND!🏀🎉 Let's hear it for Pleasant Grove High School and Mortimer Jordan High School's girls basketball teams! After advancing to the Elite 8 of the AHSAA State Basketball Championship, they'll now hit the court next week in hopes of continuing their run for the state title!

We congratulate these teams and wish them the best of luck ahead of next week's games!👏
about 15 hours ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic announcing Pleasant Grove High School's girls basketball team and Mortimer Jordan High School's girls basketball team have advanced to the Elite 8 of the AHSAA State Basketball Championship.
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.
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🫶!
14 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."
We’re just hours from tipoff and couldn’t be more excited to bring you live coverage of tonight’s matchups between Pleasant Grove and Shades Valley!🏀🎉

Our live broadcast begins with the girls game at 6:00, followed by the boys at 7:30! See you soon!

How to watch:
📲Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
▶️Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or www.jefcoed.com/tv
23 days ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic announcing JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the basketball game between Pleasant Grove and Shades Valley on Jan 29. The girls game begins at 6 p.m. and the boys game begins at 7:30. The graphic says you can watch the broadcast on AppleTv, FireTv, Roku, and JEFCOED.COM/TV
Hey book lovers, grab your bookmarks and get ready for some thrilling updates! 🌟 We couldn't announce last week's winners due to the weather, but the wait is over—congratulations to our Week 2 champions!
🎉 Jaliyah Rogers is on fire, topping the leaderboard for the second week in a row! Keep shining, Jaliyah!
🏆 A big shoutout to Ms. O'Neal's class, who has swooped in to claim the 1st place as the top participating class! You all rock!
✨ Let's not forget to applaud Elanor Marable, our brilliant 2nd place winner! Way to go, Elanor!
If you're not part of the excitement yet, what are you waiting for? Dive into the pages and join the fun! 📚🎈
24 days ago, Eleanor Brown
Jaliya Rogers
Elanor Marable
Get your yearbook today. Cost is $55.
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks
about 1 month ago, Eleanor Brown
Yearbooks are now on sale for $55
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 1 month ago, Eleanor Brown
Cheer Tryouts!
Congratulations to our first week winners!
about 1 month ago, Eleanor Brown
Congratulations to our first week winners!
🎉ATTENTION PGHS SPARTANS

Today, January 6th, is the FINAL DAY of the PGHS PTA HundredX Causes Fundraiser! Thanks to you, we’ve raised over $1,300 already!

You have until midnight to participate. Anyone 18 or older can complete surveys for a chance to win gift card raffles at 50, and 75 surveys!

Top three grades will win prizes!!

🏆 Grade leaders as of Jan. 5:
1st – 10th, 2nd – 7th, 3rd – 11th — but it’s still anyone’s game!

To sign up or participate:

👉 hundredx.com/schools
📱 Text SCHOOL to 90412

Let’s finish strong!
about 2 months ago, Eleanor Brown
Hundred X
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"



🎉🍕 Celebrating Our PGHS Middle School Stars! 🌟

The PGHS PTA proudly sponsors monthly snacks for the Positive Checkmark Incentive Program, rewarding students for hard work and positive behavior! This month, 50 students enjoyed snacks and pizza 😋

A big THANK YOU to Hueytown Pizza Hut for the support! 🍕

2 months ago, Eleanor Brown
The PGHS PTA is proud to sponsor monthly snacks for our Positive Checkmark Incentive Program, a special way to recognize and celebrate PGHS Middle School students for their hard work, positive behavior, and great attitudes! They truly enjoyed every bite of delicious snacks and pizza! A huge THANK YOU to Hueytown Pizza Hut 🍕 for their generous assistance in making this celebration extra special. For Spartans Facebook page: 🎉🍕 Celebrating Our PGHS Middle School Stars! 🌟 The PGHS PTA proudly sponsors monthly snacks for the Positive Checkmark Incentive Program, rewarding students for hard work and positive behavior! This month, 50 students enjoyed snacks and pizza 😋 A big THANK YOU to Hueytown Pizza Hut for the support! 🍕
The PGHS PTA proudly sponsors monthly snacks for the Positive Checkmark Incentive Program,
The PGHS PTA proudly sponsors monthly snacks for the Positive Checkmark Incentive Program,
Positive Checkmark Incentive Program, rewarding students for hard work and positive behavior!

Happy gameday, JEFCOED Family!🏀🎉

We're excited to bring you live coverage as Pleasant Grove and Hueytown face off on the basketball court! Tonight's broadcast gets underway five minutes before the girls game. They'll hit the court around 5:30 p.m., and the boys game will follow.

🎥WATCH LIVE:
📲Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV.
💻 Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or website, jefcoed.com/tv.

2 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphis with text and an image of a basketball going into a basketball hoop. The text says "Live Stream Pleasant Grove VS Hueytown" Next to the school names are the athletics logos for each school. On the bottom left of the screen, text says "DEC 11 GIRLS 5:30 PM BOYS: 7:00 PM" Below this text are logos for AppleTV, Fire tv, Roku." Next to the logos is the web address for JEFCOEDTV, jefcoed.com/tv. On the bottom right of the screen is the JEFCOEDTV Basketball logo.
With competition against over 100 schools, 2,000 students, and more than
40 performers and 20 designers in each category, we are proud to announce that the Spartan
Showstoppers earned an outstanding 15 Superior ratings and 4 Excellent ratings! To our incredible
performers — your hard work, courage, and dedication shined brilliantly on that stage. You proved that
you belong in the room, on the stage, and in the spotlight. Take these victories, learn from the journey,
and come back even stronger next year. The stage is yours, and we cannot wait to watch you rise again.
A huge congratulations to Ms. Chatman, for being nominated by her theatre colleagues for Trumbauer’s
Teacher of the Year.
2 months ago, Eleanor Brown
Congratulations!
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.
3 months 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!
3 months 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!
3 months 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.
3 months 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!
3 months 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!
4 months 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

4 months ago, Eleanor Brown