Congratulations to Jakai Dorsey for being selected as a WBRC 6 News Rising Star🌟! Jakai is a Senior at Shades Valley High School with a 4.05 GPA! He is involved in Science Olympiad, Esports, the National Society of High School Scholars, and the Computer Science Honor Society. Outside school, Jakai demonstrates his dedication by working at Chick-fil-A! 📣We are excited to announce that WBRC FOX6 will spotlight him on April 17th during the 5 PM newscast!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Senior Portrait of Jakai Dorsey
Our Shades Valley High School JROTC Cadets stay busy throughout the year serving the community. Just this weekend, they presented Colors for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Irondale's new ⚾️Ruffner Sports Complex🥎!
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Shades Valley High School JROTC Cadets present the Colors at the grand opening of Irondale's Ruffner Sports Park. They are standing on the center diamond of the baseball field.
A wide view of the Shades Valley JROTC presenting the colors at the grand opening of Irondale's new Ruffner Sports Complex.
Members of the Irondale Community participate in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new Ruffner Sports Complex.
Baseball and Softball players stand with their hand over their heart.
Shades Valley High School JROTC presenting the Colors.
Let's give it up for the Shades Valley High School Cheerleaders! The powerhouse squad brought their A-game to America’s Cheerleading Cup Championship, finishing 2nd🥈 in the Traditional: High School Advanced Small CoEd Division! 🎉👏 Their Mountie energy, talent and hard work were on full display, and we couldn't be prouder of these incredible athletes and their coaches! ❤️🖤
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Shades Valley High School Cheerleading Squad at America's Cheerleading Cup Championship
🎉💙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
4 months ago, JEFCOED
School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive National School Counseling Week, February 3-7, 2025, Thank You, School Counselors, American School Counselor Association
Many of us went to sleep on Thursday night, thinking it wouldn't happen after all. And then it did!! The JEFCOED family enjoyed a beautiful snow day on Friday.❄️☃️ Thank you to all of those who sent in pictures. Your smiles and joy warmed our hearts. Here are just a few of the many fantastic pictures we received.
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Two girls excitedly sled down the street in the show using a pool float shaped like a dragon.
Three boys stand in front of their home with their hands in the air, celebrating the snow.
A group of young boys pretends to play video games in the snow. They have placed a tv outside and show it hooked up to a snow mound.
Two kids have build a snowman and a an igloo. One boy is inside the igloo and the other boy is standing by the snowman.
Two boys are sledding in the snow with a red sled.
A young girl poses next to a snowman wearing a Snow Rogers Bulldogs shirt.
A boy is riding a sled down his driveway.
A family of three plays in the snow. All of the family members are wearing pink.
A young boy smiles next to a snowman.
A young boy is playing in the snow on a round pool float.
This morning, the Alabama Department of Education approved a resolution recognizing Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year!! Dr. Gonsoulin serves State School Board Districts Three, Four, and Seven with heart, vision, and determination. We couldn't be prouder of his leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Gonsoulin! You've made us all #JEFCOEDProud!
5 months ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. stands with members of the Alabama Department of Education School Board. He is holding a resolution honoring him for being named the 2025 Alabama State Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. holds a resolution for the Alabama State School Board recognizing him as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year. He is standing next to the 200 Alabama Bicentennial bell.
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stands with members of his staff and holds a resolution honoring him as the 2025 State Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Gonsouling stands with his Deputy Superintendents (Dr. Jeff Caufield, Dr. Laura Ware, Dr. Orletta Rush) while holding a resolution honoring him as the Alabama Superintendent of the Year.
Shades Valley High School art teacher and local artist, Ashley Culwell, has once again amazed us with her latest creation, "With You." This vibrant sculpture is the 18th addition to the iconic Vulcans on Parade series. It celebrates the spirit of camaraderie within the Birmingham Rugby Club. Ms. Culwell's dedication to her students and the arts is inspiring, and we're honored to have her as part of our JEFCOED family!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Artist and Shades Valley High School Art Teacher, Ashley Culwell, stands next to her latest sculpture "With You," the 18th addition to the iconic Vulcans on Parade series.
"With You," the 18th addition to the iconic Vulcans on Parade series.
"With You," the 18th addition to the iconic Vulcans on Parade series.
Plaque for the sculpture "With You," the latest statue in the Vulcans on Parade series.
Our Shades Valley High School JROTC cadets showed their patriotism and respect for our veterans by marching in the 77th National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham, AL. We're so proud of their dedication and service. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #JROTC #ShadesValley
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Shades Valley High School JROTC Cadets march in the 77th National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham, AL.
Shades Valley High School JROTC Cadets march in the 77th National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham, AL.
Shades Valley High School JROTC Cadets march in the 77th National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham, AL.
🎉 A big thank you to Mayor Stewart and the City of Irondale for their generous $6,500 donation to the Marine Corps J.R.O.T.C. program! This support will help us celebrate the 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball. We truly appreciate your commitment to our students and school community! 🇺🇸
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Members of the Shades Valley High School Marine Corps JROTC accept a donation check from Mayor Stewart of the City of Irondale.
Cadets from Shades Valley and Clay-Chalkville High win 1st🏆 place in the Bob Jones Fitness Challenge!! Congratulations to these young warriors for putting their very best effort into this challenge and coming out on top! 💪 #LeadershipExcellence #SignatureLeadershipAcademy #MCJROTC
7 months ago, JEFCOED
Cadets display medals and trophy they earned in the Bob Jones Fitness Challenge.
Cadets prepare to do push-ups.
Cadets stand facing away from the camera. Their shirts say Marines.
One cadet assists another do sit-ups.
Cadets participate in a relay race.
Cadet running hard in the heat.
One cadet cheers on another as he participates in a relay race.
Cadets are pushing weights across the field.
Cadets from Shades Valley High School and Clay-Chalkville High School pose together before the Bob Jones Fitness Challenge.
🎉Congratulations, Dr. Walter Gonsoulin🎉 We are beyond thrilled to share that our very own Superintendent, Dr. Gonsoulin, has been named the 2025 Alabama/Schneider Electric Superintendent of the Year! 🏆 This incredible recognition speaks to Dr. Gonsoulin's heart for education and his constant drive to make our schools the best they can be. We're so proud to have him leading the way for JEFCOED and can't wait to see where his vision takes us next! #JEFCOEDProud #SuperintendentOfTheYear #CongratulationsDrG
7 months ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin is standing at a podium after being names 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year
🎗️Let's Unite for Childhood Cancer Awareness!🎗️ This Thursday, September 26th, marks a special day for JEFCOED as we join forces with the Hope for Autumn Foundation for Give Hope Day! We're calling on everyone to 🌟WEAR GOLD🌟 as we stand together to honor and raise awareness for children and families affected by childhood cancer. 💛Together, we can make a difference!
8 months ago, JEFCOED
September 26th is Give Hope Day in JEFCOED. Hands holding the word Hope in wooden letters. Yellow ribbon for cancer awareness.
Congratulations to Dr. Walter Gonsoulin on being named the 2025 District 5 Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents of Alabama. Dr. Gonsoulin works tirelessly to expand opportunities for all students, and this recognition reflects his outstanding leadership and dedication to public education. The statewide winner will be announced in March 2025. We wish Dr. Gonsoulin the best of luck as he continues championing educational excellence! #JEFCOEDproud #SuperintendentOfTheYear
8 months ago, JEFCOED
Announcement that Dr. Walter Gonsoulin has been named 2025 Alabama, District 5 Superintendent of the Year. Includes images of Dr. Gonsoulin working around the district.