Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a bright star from our school community. Caleb White, a Pinson Valley High School senior and student-athlete, has left us far too soon. Please join us in extending prayerful thoughts of comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Congratulations to
@gonsoulinwalter
for being selected as the Jefferson County School District’s Superintendent! Thank you for your heart to serve the students and communities of Jefferson County!
Congratulations to Deputy Superintendent Dr. Orletta Rush! She received the Truman M. Pierce Leadership Award from the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators.
@orush2
.
We are taking steps to make sure our students, faculty, and staff are safe when classes resume. We have started the process of professionally deep cleaning all of our buildings.
#JEFCOEDSTRONG
"No matter what your position is, administrator, teacher, lunchroom worker, custodian, bus driver, etc, never underestimate the impact that they have on your students each and every day!" - Neal Underwood
#jefcoedpd
#jefcoedbacktoschool
Gardendale's Kelby Collins receives his commemorative
@UANextFootball
All-America Game jersey in recognition of his selection to the all-star event.
Congratulations, Kelby!! We are proud to have you represent
@ghsrockets
and JEFCOED on the national stage.
@jefcoedathletic
🚀
Swearing in our newest board member for seat
#5
, Mrs. Carita Venable. We are thankful for Mrs. Venable’s passion to serve & look forward to her leadership in our school district as we work to ensure that our students are
#Ready4Tomorrow
!
Leading by example — Deputy Superintendent Dr. Orletta Rush recently earned the Certified Instructional Leader Program certification, administered by
@clasleaders
.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Rush on this prestigious accomplishment!!
#JEFCOEDProud
@orush2
@gonsoulinwalter
What an incredible 2 days of learning at the 2018 Leadership Matters Conference with
@JEFCOED
Administrators! For our students, we serve with passion, lead with purpose, and inspire to impact lives!
#jefcoedlm
Dr. Pouncey, as well as his family and executive staff, are being honored in Montgomery today at the Alabama Superintendent of the Year Program sponsored by Classworks!
#superpouncey
#weloveoursuper
We are thankful for this partnership with the
@JeffCoSheriff
Department to improve school safety with dedicated SROs on all JEFCOED campuses! 👮🏻♀️👮🏻♂️👮🏾♀️👮♀️
Happy retirement, Susan Remick!!🎉 Thank you for your service to JEFCOED! We are grateful for your years of guidance, leadership, and support. You will be missed!!
Mrs. Remick recently retired as an Area Director with 30 years in education.
#weloveyou
@susanremick16
We were honored to recognize
@pghswbb
at the Board of Ed. this morning!
They made history by capturing the program’s 1st State Championship in Girls Basketball! Tamya Smith was also named 5A Tournament MVP.
Congrats, Lady Spartans!! 💜💛🏀🏆
@jefcoedathletic
@pghs_spartans
Look at them shine!!🌟👏Congratulations to the Lady Spartans of Pleasant Grove High School!! You are
#1
!🏆 We are so proud of the players and coaches! 💜💛⛹🏾♀️
@pghswbb
@pghs_spartans
@jefcoedathletic
Congratulations to all of our Teacher of the Year Finalists and our two Teachers of the Year: Elementary TOY, Ash Kizer
@AdamsvilleElem1
and Secondary TOY: Stephanie Huffman
@McAdoryHS
!!!!
@jcsedfoundation
Due to further developments in the weather, all Jefferson County Schools will be closed today, Friday, Dec. 8. All offices are closed and all after school activities will be cancelled. Stay safe and warm!!!
The Jefferson County School District is grateful for the opportunity to educate your children and for the men and women who serve our country to protect our freedom. 🇺🇸🎇🔔🦅
MAY 2019 🤩 Coming to a screen near you: 🎥 🍿 C/O 2019 Epic Senior Video - Starring
@JEFCOED
seniors from all senior classes around Jefferson County. All produced, filmed, edited, directed, and led by students!
#jefcoedepicvideo
#WeAreJEFCOED
🎓🎬
Today is the day! We are getting the meals prepped to give out to anyone 18 years or younger!
School Distribution Sites/Info -
Extended Distribution Sites -
After consulting with the National Weather Service and the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency concerning the potential of winter weather, all Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 29th.
Due to the expectation of winter weather, all Jefferson County Schools will be delayed by 2 hours tomorrow. Buses will run 2 hours late and classes will begin at 10 am.
Congratulations & happy graduation to our Jefferson County Seniors who were awarded over $60 million in scholarships!!! "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau
Congratulations to all of our
@JEFCOED
Teacher of the Year Finalists and Nominees for your dedication to improving the lives of our students. You are all outstanding
#teacherleaders
!
We are proud to announce the following principals for the upcoming school year. Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new positions!
@gonsoulinwalter
#JEFCOEDStrongerTogether
We are excited to announce the 2022 Teacher of the Year finalists for Jefferson County Schools. One Elementary and one Secondary winner will be announced in the coming months. Please join us in congratulating these deserving educators! 🙌🏆🙌
#JEFCOEDStrongerTogether
Due to winter weather threat, all schools are cancelled tomorrow Jan. 16. All committee meetings and after school activities are also cancelled. Read more here:
A good teacher inspires hope, ignites imagination, and instills the love of learning. This week is
#teacherappreciationweek
and we hope you will follow along with us to celebrate as we highlight the amazing teachers in our district! Let's all
#thankateacher
!
Congratulations to our dear friend and fellow educator
@LeslieCRichard2
for recently earning the title of DOCTOR Richards!! Dr. Richards has a passion for education that shows in all she does!! We are so proud of her!
@Jefcoed6_12
@gonsoulinwalter
In good company! Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin was honored to engage in meaningful dialogue on current education issues alongside the esteemed Dr. Condoleezza Rice. He is grateful for the shared commitment to advancing education for Alabama students.
#EducationLeadership
Leadership Summit 2023 is winding down its final day! Thank you to all the presenters, staff, and sponsors for making this a great one! Let's take what we've learned, and spread it throughout our schools.
#LeadingIntentionally
Kicking off our revamped Assistant Principal Leadership Academy today! It’s up to us to grow leaders in our district to support our students, schools & communities!
Congrats to Mrs. Carita Venable & Mr. Oscar Mann! Mrs. Venable was recently re-elected to serve another term as School Board President, & Mr. Mann re-elected as Vice President. Thank you to all of our board members for your commitment to JEFCOED! 🎉
@gonsoulinwalter
#leadership
Take a look at this!!⬇️ We are so proud of our esteemed Superintendent, Dr. Walter Gonsoulin. Check out the full article here:
#JEFCOED
#WhereOpportunityMeetsSuccess
Cover of this week's Birmingham Times print edition featuring
@JEFCOED
Superindent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin who has the System geared for growth.
#BacktoSchool2023
McCalla Elementary School Principal Reta L. Hayes, Ed.S accepts a $10,000 grant awarded to the school on behalf of
@BCBSofAlabama
’s Be Healthy School Grant program. A big shout out to PE coach Kim Lewis and Librarian Melissa Summerford for earning this grant. Way to go!! 👏👏
The board has approved Dr. Gonsoulin's recommendation to begin school remotely for the first nine weeks. The start date has been pushed back till September 1st. More information here -
Second Mile Teachers are truly outstanding educators who go the extra mile! We are thankful for each of these teachers and the difference they make in the lives of our students!
#thankateacher
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
Today we cut the ribbon on the new addition at Snow Rogers Elementary School. There are 10 classrooms in the new wing. In addition, this building will serve as a storm shelter for the entire student body when severe weather threatens.
#JEFCOEDSTRONG
Earl Woods of
@HueytownThe
is the 2021-22 Gatorade Alabama Football Player of the Year! 🦾 🏆
The award recognizes outstanding athletic excellence as well as high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character. Congratulations!
@hytfootball
#JEFCOEDStrongerTogether
We are excited to announce that John Huddleston was named Communicator of the Year by
@alabamaschoolpr
!!
John works tirelessly to keep our community informed and included in our district's daily journey. Congratulations, John!!👏
@gonsoulinwalter
#JEFCOEDStrongerTogether
Barbara Littles, aka Barb, is simply amazing. She has dedicated 32 years of service to JEFCOED; quietly working behind the scenes to support all of us with kindness and generosity! Today, we celebrate her retirement and wish her much happiness down the road! We will miss you! 💙
We can’t wait to meet the 250+ NEW teachers today at our New Teacher Orientation! Thanks to everyone who helped to make this event so special for them. We welcome you with open arms and hearts and know you will help our kids be the best they can be on their
#JEFCOEDJourney
♥️💙
So excited to announce our partnership with
@AlabamaAchieves
(ALSDE) as we adopt the new AL Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. This is a proactive approach to support ALL students and improve outcomes.
Every Child. Every Chance. Every Day!
#movetheneedle
We offer our prayers, sympathy, and condolences to the family of Mr. Mark Ridgeway. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and co-worker. Please hold his family, friends, and the Mortimer Jordan community close to your hearts during this difficult time. 💙🤍
Library doors are a gateway to anywhere and we are thankful for these amazing librarians who lead our schools and inspire our students!
#asla18
@ASLAlib
Wow! Because of the continual dedication & passion for our kids, the
@JEFCOED
Retired Teachers Association worked with our Federal Programs Dept & School Counselors to provide coats for students who are in need! THANK YOU!
#awesome
🧥📚🏫🎒
#teacherleaders
🌟Exciting news! This morning, JEFCOED board members voted to build a new Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, uniting 6th to 12th-grade IB students under one roof for enhanced collaboration and development. Learn more:
@gonsoulinwalter
A special thank you to all central office staff, school administrators, parents, and community members who served on our
@AdvancEDorg
Accreditation focus groups today!
Congratulations to the following students from Clay-Chalkville High School who received band scholarship offers from Alabama A&M University. 🎶Music to our ears!
@aamuedu
@claychalknews
@JefcoedArts
We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Rod Johnson, a beloved member of our JEFCOED family. His 40-year dedication to education and his positive impact on JEFCOED will always be remembered. His family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.💙
#JEFCOEDFamily
Congratulations to
@JCIBSchool
graduate Daniel Scheinert on winning an
#Oscar
for Best Original Screenplay and Best Director for 'Everything Everywhere All At Once.'
In a touching tribute, Daniel thanked many of his former teachers!! ....💙 TY, Daniel!
📸 Jordan Strauss/AP
Leadership Beyond Limits! This was the theme of the 2022 JEFCOED Leadership Summit. District and school leaders gathered
@EaglesMovingUp
to learn, share, and prepare for the upcoming school year. We are excited and ready to serve!
#JEFCOEDStrongerTogether
#readyforsuccess
🎓Thrilled to announce: McCalla Elementary School Principal Reta Hayes has earned her doctoral degree! Her passion for education shines🌟 through once again!! Congratulations, Dr. Hayes!
#JEFCOEDProud
@mccalla_elem
@cheritta_hayes
@JefcoedK_5
Coach Darrell LeBeaux of
@pghs_spartans
knows his true purpose when it comes to coaching football. We thank him for his leadership and dedication to our students! 🤝
#JEFCOEDStrongerTogether
Honoring our Transportation Department who scored a perfect score on their inspection. We are the second-largest fleet in the state transporting over 19,000 students twice a day on over 400 bus routes! Thank you for ensuring our busses are ready to go!
#JEFCOEDJourney
Dr. Loni Hodge:
I am packing my office to begin a new journey at
@grantswoodcs
and I receive this AWESOME plaque with my favorite saying….
@KJEschool
, you’ve taught me a lot and given me lots of good memories. I’ll always be
#johnsonproud
and don’t ever forget, I LOVE YOU!❤️
Exciting News! 📷 We are happy to announce that Brookville Elementary has a dynamic new leader at the helm! Please join us in welcoming newly appointed principal, Ms. Zambia Harris.
Stay tuned for more leadeship updates as we prepare for an exciting year in
#JEFCOED
!
Meet Mr. Charles Webster: Mayor of
@CityofClay
, JEFCOED Bus Driver, & Masonry Teacher for
@AcadCraftTrain
! Thank you for what you do for our students, whether it be transporting them or teaching them, & your leadership and support for the community of Clay!
#awesomeness
🤩