The impressive routines featured during this year’s Magic City Dance Off were full of energy, spirit, and creativity! Our Exceptional Education students and peer helpers pulled out all the stops for the competition, with some wearing elaborate costumes or even performing multi-part routines! 🕺👏


🥇Hueytown Middle School took home first place in the middle school division with their vibrant performance to “I Got That Rhythm!"


🥇Clay-Chalkville High School took home first place in the high school division for the 5th consecutive year!! They performed an elaborate routine (complete with several costume changes) to a mashup of cartoon theme songs!


We were beyond impressed by the show these students put on! Please join us in congratulating the participants and winners, as well as each individual who made this spectacular event possible!
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Two students dance on a stage. One is dressed like an investigator and the other is dressed like the Pink Panther. Two other students dance behind them in the background.
A group of students dance on a stage. Some of the students wear matching blue jerseys. One of the girls in a jersey pushes a girl in a wheelchair down the stage. A student dressed like Spongebob dances behind them.
Four students perform a dance routine on a stage in an auditorium.
Students wearing black t-shirts and zombie face paint perform a dance on a stage.
A student dances at a school dance.
A student dances at a school dance while other students dance around him in the background.
Students perform a dance routine on stage. One of the students wears a Pinson Valley High School cheer uniform. Three students behind her wear t-shirts and matching red and white cheer skirts. Another student wears jeans and a red and gray shirt. All of the students hold pom poms.
An adult and a student hold hands and smile while at a school dance.
A group of students dance while attending a Valentine's Day themed dance. Adults stand in the background and smile.
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."
#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.
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 success at Rudd Middle School!🎉

On Friday, more than 100 Rudd students participated in a signing ceremony, where they were honored for achieving A and A/B honor roll, having no disciplinary issues, and being below the chronic absenteeism threshold! The 16-foot banner showing off students’ signatures will now be proudly displayed across from the school, serving as a reminder of their hard work during the first semester!

It makes us incredibly proud to see these students go the extra mile in the classroom and beyond! We can’t wait to see what they continue to accomplish.
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Rudd Middle School's principal hands a certificate to a student during an award ceremony held in the school gym.
Rudd Middle School's principal poses for a photo with a student during an award ceremony in the school gym. The student holds a certificate and smiles.
Rudd Middle School's principal stands next to a student for a photo during an award ceremony held in a school gym.
A student signs a banner during an award ceremony held inside a school gym.
A student signs a banner during an award ceremony inside a school gym.
A student signs a banner during an award ceremony inside a school gym.
Image is of a large banner with Rudd Middle School students' names listed on it. Next to their names are their signatures. In the middle of the banner is the Rudd Middle School logo.
Four students smile for a photo following an award ceremony held in the school gym. One student holds a certificate and another student holds a certificate and flowers.
Six students smile for a photo following an award ceremony inside a school gym. All of the students sit on bleachers and hold up certificates.
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.
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!
4 months 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.
🏀 Rudd Middle is Ballin’ in Boutwell! - Rudd students had an awesome time cheering on the Alabama Women’s Basketball team as they faced Florida State at historic Boutwell Auditorium! 50+ students earned the trip by completing their i-Ready work, staying on top of assignments, and showing up every day. 🙌
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Students are attending a basketball game as a reward. They are holding up certificates that recognize them as Game Changers.
Photo of the Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball team taking on Florida State at the Boutwell Auditorium. They players are looking up at the ball as it is about to go in the basket.
Crowd shot of a basketball game during Ballin in Boutwell.
Two students look on as they attend a basketball game at Boutwell Auditorum. They are smiling and one is wearing a towel over his head.
Three students holdup towels that say Hibbett, Opening STATEment, Ballin' at Boutwell.
A student looks at the camera and holds up the hand sign for number one during a basketball game.
Two female students smile for the camera during a basketball game.
Three students enjoy snacks during a basektball game.
This is a close up photo of a male student in a red shirt clapping while watching a basketball game.
Three female students pose for a picture during a basketball game. They are sitting in the crowd.
From start to finish, yesterday was filled with lively Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in Pinson!🎶👑 The festivities began with La Srta. Quinceañera pageant, where contestants graced the stage in beautiful gowns and spoke from the heart during the onstage interview portion. We want to congratulate Arlete Granados Zamora, the newly crowned Srta. Quinceañera, as well as all of the finalists and contestants—each of you did an amazing job! The excitement continued into the evening with Pinson’s Hispanic Heritage Festival, where families from every school in the Pinson feeder pattern came together to enjoy entertaining performances, delicious meals, fun crafts, and more! We truly appreciate everyone who made these special events possible!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
A girl and a woman stand together for a photo at a festival held in a school parking lot
A student wearing a Quinceañera dress with a crown and sashes stands on a stage and holds flowers.
An employee from the McWane Science Center shows a family a fossil during a Hispanic Heritage Month festival.
A family stands together at a Hispanic Heritage Festival and smiles.
A girl wearing a green Quinceañera dress holds a trophy and smiles.
A girl wearing a purple Quinceañera dress holds a trophy and smiles.
A student and a teacher stand together and smile while at a Hispanic Heritage Month festival.
A family sits and stands together and smiles while eating at a food truck at a Hispanic Heritage Festival.
Two children with face paint smile and sit on a sidewalk.
A family stands together and smiles while attending a Hispanic Heritage Festival.
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!
5 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!
5 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.
PVHS brought the hype ahead of today's homecoming game! 📣 🏈 Students spent Thursday afternoon getting the community fired up with an energetic parade, along with special performances at Pinson Elementary and Rudd Middle School! Thank you to everyone who showed up to support these students!
The big game is almost here! Who’s ready?!🎉
5 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of students wearing red shirts that say "Tribe Squad" shout and hold megaphones.
Cheerleaders perform a routine in a high school parking lot.
Elementary school students sit in the grass and watch cheerleaders and band members perform in a school parking lot.
Students wearing matching black shirts and shorts hold pom poms while standing in a parking lot.
Drum majors for a high school marching band high five elementary school students as they sit in the grass.
Marching band students wearing white shirts and black shorts perform in a school parking lot
Adults smile while sitting a red golf cart on the road.
We love to see students working hard in the classroom and treating others with respect!👏 This week, Rudd Middle School threw an ice cream party for students who met their 3-week expectations!🍦🎉 These students had no unexcused absences, no disciplinary issues, no zeros and completed six iReady assignments! Way to go!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of students and a principal sit in a lunch room. Ice cream and toppings are on top of the cafeteria tables.
Students and adults sit and stand in a lunch room while eating ice cream.
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"
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.
Rising 6th graders at Rudd Middle are ready for a great year!🎉📚
During 6th grade orientation, students met teachers and librarians, toured the school AND got an awesome demo of the instruments they can play in band!🥁🎺
The future is bright for these students, and we hope they have an amazing year!🤩🏫
7 months ago, JEFCOED
Three girls stand outside a building and smile.
A group of adults stand outside a building and smile.
A man stands in a gym, speaking to a group of students
A student plays a large drum.
A group of students stand inside a library.
¡Nos encantaría recibir sus comentarios! Todos los años, en Rudd Middle, nos comunicamos con nuestros maravillosos padres para recopilar comentarios que nos ayuden a planificar y establecer metas emocionantes para el año que viene. ¡Sus pensamientos y opiniones realmente nos importan! Si pudiera tomarse un momento para completar la encuesta vinculada a continuación, se lo agradeceríamos enormemente. ¡Muchas gracias por su ayuda! Sra. Woodruff https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/275138/p114
12 months ago, Jerme Taylor
RMS
We’d Love Your Feedback! Every year at Rudd Middle , we reach out to our wonderful students to gather feedback that helps us plan and set exciting goals for the year ahead. Your thoughts and opinions really matter to us! If you could take a moment to fill out the survey linked below, we’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much for your help! Ms.Woodruff https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/275238/p114
12 months ago, Jerme Taylor
RMS
We’d Love Your Feedback! Every year at Rudd Middle , we reach out to our wonderful parents to gather feedback that helps us plan and set exciting goals for the year ahead. Your thoughts and opinions really matter to us! If you could take a moment to fill out the survey linked below, we’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much for your help! Ms.Woodruff https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/275138/p114
12 months ago, Jerme Taylor
RMS