We hosted our first-ever Elementary Superintendent's Student Advisory Council meeting at Hueytown High School! Elementary scholars throughout the district stepped up, making their voices heard and brilliantly representing their schools.
We look forward to engaging with these bright minds throughout the school year. Their input is invaluable, and we love every opportunity to listen and learn from them!
#ElementaryLeaders #StudentVoices #StudentAdvisoryCouncil
🎉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
We are proud to announce that one of our talented art teachers at McAdory High School received the prestigious Best in Show award at the 2024 Bluff Park Arts Show this past Saturday! This incredible achievement highlights her exceptional talent and dedication to the arts. If you see her, please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition. Read More: https://hooversun.com/peopleplaces/bluff-park-art-show_1/
Music to our ears!🎹🎶🪘 Thanks to a collaborative effort by the JEFCOED Arts Department and Dr. Shonta Harrell, Assistant Principal, we've introduced a brand new musical playground at Minor Community School! This joyful addition, funded through a grant, will provide students with a creative and fun space to explore the world of music. We can't wait to see the joy it brings!
Rise and Shine 🍯 HONEY! 🍯 Mrs. Riley's little worker bees were buzzing with excitement as they harvested their first honey of the year at Grantswood Community School!🐝 The Alfa Farmers Federation captured every golden moment, planning to showcase this program on their Simply Southern TV show.
Grantswood loves to share real-world, hands-on learning opportunities with their students, and this is one they'll treasure forever!💛
#RealWorldLearning #HoneyHarvest #GrantswoodGreat #STEMeducation
Today, the Board of Education shines bright in gold, standing united for a cause close to our hearts! 🌟 As we celebrate Give Hope Day with the Hope for Autumn Foundation and the JEFCOED family, we're not just wearing gold; we're wearing our commitment to honor, support, and raise awareness for childhood cancer. 💛
#GiveHopeDay #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #WEARGOLD
🎉✨ Celebrating in Style! ✨🎉 This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re thrilled to share some highlights from the 2024 Srta. Quinceañera Pageant hosted by Pinson Valley High School. 👑 Miss Madeline Aviles shone bright as this year's Srta. Quinceañera, embodying the spirit of unity and cultural pride. 🌺 And for the first time, Rudd Middle joined the celebration and crowned their own Srta. Hispanidad, Miss Ashley Cornelio, in the Junior Division. 🌟
A big thank you to the Hispanic Honor Society for sponsoring this vibrant celebration and to our talented PVHS Cosmetology Department for their hair and makeup artistry. 💇♀️💄 The event was made even better with the sounds of the PVHS Mariachi Band. 🎶
We're incredibly proud of how our schools come together to celebrate and embrace the diverse cultures that enrich the JEFCOED family. 💃🕺
#HispanicHeritageMonth #SrtaQuinceañera2024 #CulturalPride
🎗️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!
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
Yesterday, the students, faculty, and staff at Corner High School came together to rally around junior Kendall Lewis, who is bravely fighting after a recent accident. During this challenging time, the school community wore blue, Kendall's favorite color, as a symbol of support and solidarity.
We stand with the family, offering our thoughts, prayers, and support as they navigate this difficult journey. 💙
To learn more and see what else the school is doing to support the Lewis family, please visit:
https://www.wvtm13.com/.../corner-high-student.../61976831
https://www.wbrc.com/.../corner-high-school-goes-blue.../
This morning, our very own Superintendent, Dr. Walter Gonsoulin, was honored with the Visionary Leadership Award at the Alabama Cognia IMPACT Conference in Montgomery. The award was presented by Governor Kay Ivey, alongside Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, highlighting Dr. Gonsoulin's outstanding contributions to education in our state.
We are incredibly proud of Dr. Gonsoulin and grateful for his dedication to maximizing opportunities for all students and staff within our district. This recognition is a sign of his exceptional leadership and the positive impact he continues to make in our community.
Congratulations, Dr. Gonsoulin!!👏🎉
We're thrilled to recognize Mrs. Lori Headrick at Gardendale Elementary School! She has been named the JEFCEOD Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Manager of the Year. 🏆 We appreciate her dedication to ensuring students receive nutritious and delicious meals every day. #thankyouforallyoudo
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Headrick!
We are excited to announce our 2nd GAME OF THE WEEK! Get ready for an electrifying matchup as two JEFCOED teams go head to head LIVE on JEFCOED-TV. This Friday, August 30 at 7:00 PM, the Fultondale High School Wildcats take on the Center Point High School Eagles!
How to Watch:
📺 Tune in on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
💻 No app? No problem! You can also watch the game live on our website: www.jefcoed.com/tv
