🎓💫We are thrilled to announce that JCIB senior Alan Cortes Pacheco has been selected as a Gates Scholar.💫🎓 Alan is one of only 750 scholars chosen from a pool of 48,000 applicants nationwide. He represents the very pinnacle of academic achievement, service, and leadership. The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective program that covers the full cost of attendance for undergraduate education, including tuition, fees, housing, books, and more. This honor reflects Alan's dedication to his education, family, and future. We can't wait to see what he accomplishes in this exciting new chapter!
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Picture of JCIB Senior Alan Cortes Pacheco with a tree background.
Birmingham is gearing up for The Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix🏎️ this weekend — and Minor Middle School students got a head start on the action! One of the Indy cars made a pit stop at the school, giving students a close-up look at the sleek vehicle. Mr. Wayne broke down the vehicle's mechanics and surprised students with some surprising details. Fun fact: If an Indy car gets caught in the rain, it will literally fill up with water because there is nowhere for it to drain out!🤯
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Mr. Wayne talks to students about the blue Indy car in the background.
A blue Indy car with the number 25 in a trailer.
Minor Middle School students stand outside and listen as Mr. Wayne talks to them about an Indy car he brought with him.
Students are looking at a blue Indy car in a trailer.
A bittersweet goodbye at Erwin Middle as Deputy Eric Poole retires after 42 years in law enforcement! Students and staff honored him with high-fives, hugs and a fantastic cake. Thank you, Deputy Poole, for your impact! You'll always be part of our family! 💙 #RetirementFeels #SchoolResourceOfficer
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Deputy Eric Poole is holding up flowers and celebrating his retirement from Erwin Middle School and Law Enforcement after 42 years of service.
Happy Retirement Poster Honoring Eric Poole. Thank you for 42 years of Law Enforcement Service.
Deputy Eric Poole is hugging Principal Jeremy Jones at Erwin Middle School. They are celebrating Deputy Poole's retirement.
Cake with three layers made to look like a sheriff's deputy.
We have results from the Jefferson County Schools Golf Tournament!⛳️🏌🏽‍♀️ 👏Bravo to the following: 🏆Boys Winner: Noah Graham - Gardendale High School 🏆Girls Winner: Grace Nelson - Oak Grove High School 🥇Boys Team Title: Gardendale 🥇Girls Team Title: Oak Grove Well done to all the students who competed! It was a beautiful event, and we thank everyone who made it possible.
10 days ago, JEFCOED
Individual winners from the Jefferson County Schools Golf Tournament. Boys: Noah Graham and Girls: Grace Nelson
Gardendale High School Boys Golf Team holds up awards from the Jefferson County Schools Golf Tournament.
Oak Grove High School Girls Golf Team holds up awards from the Jefferson County Schools Golf Tournament.
Kermit Johnson Elementary School came together for its very first Autism Awareness Walk. It was amazing!💙 Students, teachers, and staff showed their support and celebrated the unique strengths of their friends with Autism. 3rd-5th grade students created thoughtful banners as they learned more about Autism and how we can all be kinder, more inclusive, and more understanding. The creativity and compassion on display were truly heartwarming. Special thanks goes out to Ms. Bria Tuck for organizing the event and to Hurst Towing for bringing their Autism Awareness tow truck!
11 days ago, JEFCOED
Students are holding up a colorful banner with handprints and it says, "Ms. Skufca's Class is Joining Hands for Autism."
Students holding a colorful banner for Autism Awareness Month.
Teacher is wearing a shirt for Autism Awareness that says, "Live, Love, Accept."
Elementary students are walking with a banner that says, "All Kinds Of Minds."
Students are in front of a truck decorated for Autism Awareness and they are holding a banner that says "Different is what makes you Beautiful."
Student is wearing a bright blue shirt and an Autism Awareness sticker.
Students are playing on the monkey bars on a school playground.
Students are holding a banner that says Always Unique Totally Interesting Sometimes Mysterious
Students hold up a green banner with drawings demonstrating what they have learned about Autism.
Students are holding a banner they decorated. It says, "Von Hagel's class Supports Autism Awareness."
What an AMAZING day at the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025, hosted by McAdory Middle School! Shoutout to all the incredible 6th-9th graders who showed up and leveled up! From learning how to be "Future Ready" to discovering their "Blueprint to Greatness," these young leaders walked away with powerful tools for success. Big thanks to the presenters, volunteers, and everyone who made it happen. The future is BRIGHT, and it was on full display this weekend!
18 days ago, JEFCOED
Panel of gentlemen presenting at the Brotherhood and Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025
Dr. Monte Abner poses for a selfie with a student at the 2025 Empowerment Summit at McAdory Middle.
The Glampover - popular session at the McAdory Middle School Empowerment Summit. Features teepees with pink balloons and pink spa items.
Male presenter speaks to students during the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025 at McAdory Middle School.
Student and presenter take part in a handshaking activity during the Male presenter speaks to students during the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025 at McAdory Middle School.
Female students learn about financial literacy during the Male presenter speaks to students during the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025 at McAdory Middle School.
Presenter discusses social-emotional skills with students at the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025
Female presenter speaks to Girl Code students at McAdory Middle School.
Male students pose for a picture during the Empowerment Summit at McAdory Middle School.
Organizers of the Brotherhood & Girl Code Empowerment Summit 2025 pose for a picture.
Check out the Attendance H.E.R.O.s of Fultondale Elementary School! Capes? ✅ Masks? ✅ Ready to LEARN? Absolutely!🦸💯 These students earned a special lunch in the H.E.R.O. Headquarters for being Here, Every day, Ready, and On time! Keep being SUPER, Wildcats 🐾!
18 days ago, JEFCOED
Students wearing superhero masks and capes while eating lunch.
Students at Fultondale Elementary School are wearing superhero capes and masks while eating lunch.
Student is smiling big time while wearing superhero mask and cape.
H.E.R.O. Headquarters celebration area for students who have perfect attendance.
Table of students celebrating their perfect attendance. They are wearing superhero capes and masks.
We recently bid a heartfelt farewell to Isaac Pettway, who is retiring after 28 dedicated years of service with Jefferson County Schools.💙🥳👋 Mr. Pettway has been a vital part of the Technology Department, bringing passion and a positive spirit to the workplace. He joined the JEFOCED family in 1997 as a Senior Support Technician and has served as an Assistant Director of Technology since 2016. Mr. Pettway leaves behind a legacy of excellence and a family of colleagues who will miss him dearly. We celebrate not only his achievements but also the friendships built along the way. #Farewell #ThankYouIsaac #GoodLuck
19 days ago, JEFCOED
Issac Pettway hugs friends during retirement celebration.
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin and Issac Pettway.
Retirement party for Issac Pettway.
Dr. Laura Ware and Mr. Issac Pettway take a picture during Issac's retirement party.
Sara Fenn and Issac Pettway stand in front of decorations at Issac's retirement party.
Issac Pettway talks with Bobby Jackson during Issac's retirement party.
Mr. Shelton Dukes and Mr. Issac Pettway take a picture during Issac's retirement celebration.
Happy Retirement banner for Isaac Pettway. June 15, 1997 - April 1, 2025
Food table at Issac Pettway's retirement party. Filled with cheese, fruit, vegetables, crackers, etc.
Tara Underwood and Issac Pettway at Issac's retirement celebration.
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!
22 days ago, JEFCOED
Senior portrait of Jakai Dorsey.
When you're family🏠 ... Hueytown Intermediate recently celebrated House Day by officially sorting Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin into one of their six houses. With a spin of the wheel, he became a proud member of Reveur—a house for dreamers who pursue their goals with passion. Sounds like the perfect fit, right? The Hueytown Intermediate family also celebrated Dr. G's achievement as National Superintendent of the Year! They cheered, danced, and gave him a special banner to mark the occasion. Dr. G is honored to be part of the Hueytown Intermediate family and couldn't be prouder of the students and staff who make this school such a special place.👏💙
23 days ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Gonsoulin, along with students and administration from Hueytown Intermediate School, hold up a purple banner that reads, "Congratulations Dr. G!"
Dr. Gonsoulin is wearing a blue cape and is celebrating with students from the blue House of Reveur during House Day at Hueytown Intermediate School.
A group of students from Hueytown Intermediate School throws gold confetti into the air during House Day.
Dr. Gonsoulin smiles and points to the crowd during House Day at Hueytown Intermediate School. Assistant Principal Holyfield stands next to him clapping.
A group picture of smiling students at Hueytown Intermediate School. They are celebrating House Day.
Teachers are riding floor scooters and playing basketball during a school House Day celebration at Hueytown Intermediate School.
Principal Howard ( Hueytown High School) celebrates with his arms in the air after being sorted into a house at Hueytown Intermediate School.
A student at Hueytown Intermediate School holds up a sign celebrating Dr. G. It includes messages from students.
A teacher wears giant green wings during a house day celebration at Hueytown Intermediate School.
A teacher in a blue wig plays the bass drum.
Big News! 🏆Congratulations to Coach Darrell Barber from Pinson Valley High School on being named the 6A Boys Basketball Coach of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. It is a perfect ending to a fantastic season! Thank you, coach, for leading the way for our student-athletes on and off the court.
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Pinson Valley High School Head Basketball Coach at a press conference with his daughter.
Hueytown High students take home top prizes at the Hueytown Arts Council Art Show! 🎉Congratulations to: 🏆 1st Place: Lydia McInnis, 🥈 2nd Place: Carmen Finley, 🥈 2nd Place: David Lee Ashcraft, 🥉 3rd Place: Nadia Kelly, 🎨 Honorable Mention: Jasilyn Snow A special shoutout to Mr. Stewart, who won the Best Teacher of the Show award! We are so proud of our talented artists. Keep creating and shining! 💛💜
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Work of art by Hueytown High School student Lydia McInnis. Picture of woman with curly hair.
Work of art by Hueytown High School student Nadia Kelly. Portrait of young woman with hands on her face and long dark hair.
Painting of a pizza by Hueytown High School art student Jasilyn Snow.
Work of art by Hueytown High School student David Lee Ashcraft. Portrait of woman with hand over face. The work features multiple eyes.
Work of art by Hueytown High School student Carmen Finley. Portrait of a woman with short dark hair.
The Center Point Elementary School Eaglettes shined at the Resources at the Railroad event in downtown Birmingham yesterday!📣🪩 They proudly represented their school and even had a special moment posing for a photo with Mayor Randall Woodfin. No surprise—they impressed the crowd and have already been invited to perform again next year!!🦅
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Team picture of Center Point Elementary School Eaglettes. Each member is wearing a blue Eaglettes tee shirt and holding up silver pom-poms.
Center Point Elementary School Eaglettes perform for crowd.
Center Point Elementary School Eaglettes pose for a picture with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin
Center Point Elementary School Eaglettes prepare to perform for crowd.
Thank you to Dollar General and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) for their generous donation of more than 2,000 books to Oak Grove Elementary School students during Read Across America Week! As you can see, the students couldn't wait to dive into their new books!📖📚
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Students reading books. One boy moves his finger along the line of text while reading.
Oak Grove Elementary School class of students hold up new books.
Oak Grove Elementary School students hold up new books.
Oak Grove Elementary School students hold up funny props like a mustache and glasses while displaying new books.
Oak Grove Elementary School students hold up new books.
Oak Grove Elementary students reading and smiling.
Welcome to Kindertown at Grantswood Community School!🏬🪴🐓 These pint-sized entrepreneurs have been busy creating businesses and products for their storefronts in Kindertown. When the doors opened to customers, they were excited to practice their public speaking and math skills! We love real-world learning scenarios like these. Way to go!!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Three kindergarten students are wearing red aprons and stand behind a table filled with stuffed animals and crafts.
A kindergarten student at Grantswood Community Schools stands at his shop in Kindertown.
The halls at Grantswood Community School are full of visitors to Kindertown.
Two kindergarteners stand wearing red aprons. They are working their craft shop in Kindertown.
A student is purchasing something from a booth at Kindertown. They are using a plastic red cash register for the transaction.
Three kindergarten students wearing Home Depot aprons are selling plants during the Kindertown event.
Kindergarten students visit a booth at Grantswood Community School's Kindertown.
Two kindergarten students from Grantswood Community School stand behind a table full of plants. They are wearing Home Depot aprons.
Two students present their business, "House of Toys," during Kindertown event.
Two Grantswood Community School teachers show up the craft items they picked up in Kindertown.
Yesterday was a slam dunk!! We loved seeing our students at the Literacy Day Game with the Birmingham Squadron. Their excitement was contagious as they celebrated their favorite team and their love for reading! 📚🏀
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Three boys dressed in red attend the Literacy Day Game with the Birmingham Squadron
Students cheer during the Birmingham Squadron Literacy Day game.
Birmingham Squadron mascot holds a sign that says "Get Loud"
Two Hueytown Intermediate students stand with their Assistant Principal at the Birmingham Squadron Literacy Day Game.
A student holds up a red Birmingham Squadron tee shirt.
Students attend the Literacy Day Game with the Birmingham Squadron
Students attend the Literacy Day Game with the Birmingham Squadron
Students attend the Literacy Day Game with the Birmingham Squadron
Students stand outside of Legacy Arena while holding up books.
Teachers and students are at the Literacy Day with the Birmingham Squadron.
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🥎!
about 2 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.
🎉 Congratulations to Bryant Park Elementary on becoming certified as a High Reliability School - Level 1 through Marzano Resources! This achievement highlights the school's commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment for all. Bryant Park Elementary is doing outstanding work, and we are proud to celebrate this milestone accomplishment with them!👏
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Members of the Bryant Park Elementary School leadership team stand in front of the Marzano Resources banner
🏀🎉 It's Official: Ticket Punched! ✅ Pinson Valley High School is headed to the Final 4! Congratulations, PVHS!!🎉 BIG shout-out to our stars who lit🔥 up the court: 🏆 Austin "Woo" Conner - Regional MVP 🏅 Ja'maricus "Smoke" Thomas - All-Tournament Team 🏅 Jalen Pritchett - All-Tournament Team #Final4Bound
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Pinson Valley High School Basketball Team picture following regional final victory.
Text image: Final Score 49-46 Northwest Region Final, On to the Final 4! Fear the Spear. Pinson Valley logo and Clay Chalkville logo.
Austin "Woo" Coner is awarded the MVP following regional final game.
Players from Pinson Valley High and Clay-Chalkville High hold up awards following regional final game.
🎉 Congratulations to Chalkville Elementary School! 🎉 They were honored at the State Board of Education meeting with a resolution recognizing their hard work and determination in improving student outcomes. This impressive achievement includes raising the school's annual ranking by at least one letter grade, earning them the title of Most Improved! 🏆 Keep up the great work!
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Jefferson County Schools Administration holds Resolution from the State Department of Education recognizing Chalkville Elementary School for school improvement.
Dr. Monique Stewart, Principal of Chalkville Elementary School holds State Department of Education Resolution