Providing for the Diverse Needs of All Learners

Welcome to Jefferson County Schools! We are the second-largest school district in Alabama serving over 36,000 students in 57 different schools located throughout Jefferson County. Our vision is to be characterized by the use of best practices resulting in effectively providing for the diverse needs of all learners. It is our mission to ensure rigorous learning for all through engaging, innovative instruction, responsible resource management, and meaningful community and family collaboration focused on student success. We strive to enlighten, engage, and empower!

District Newsline

2019-2020 JEFCOED Teachers of the Year

Congratulations to the 2019 JEFCOED Teachers of the Year and the Teacher of the Year Finalists.

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JEFCOED Navigators Cup

300 JEFCOED career tech students compete in district-wide CTE competition at Jefferson State Community College.

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Students Receive 21 State Awards from the Alabama Scholastic Press Association

The Alabama Scholastic Press Association seeks to empower K-12 newspaper, yearbook, newsmagazine, literary magazine and broadcast staffs across Alabama.

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ALSDE Art Exhibit Awards

Congratulations to these JEFCOED students for receiving the highest honors at the ALSDE State Superintendent's art exhibit to celebrate excellence in Arts Education.

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JEFCOED Welcomes Newest Board Member, Mrs. Carita Venable

Jefferson County Schools is proud to announce Mrs. Carita Venable as the new board member in place #5. As a former Jefferson County employer, but no stranger to education, Mrs. Venable looks forward to the opportunity to continue her service to the students in Jefferson County in a different capacity.

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All-County and All-State Band

Congratulations to our JEFCOED students who were selected through competitive auditions from all middle and high schools in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.

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JEFCOED Student Transfer Applications Now Available

Complete this form to make application to attend a school outside your district or attendance zone. Applications must meet criteria set forth in our district's policy and a Federal Court-Order that we are currently under. All applications must be submitted online to the Department of Student Services by June 1, 2019.

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Spring Break: No School for Students

Spring Break will begin on Monday, March 25, 2019. Students will return to school on Monday, April 1, 2019.

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Approved 2019-2020 & 2020-2021 JEFCOED District Calendars

Thank you for your feedback in regards to the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 district calendars. Option A received the majority vote for both years amongst employees and parents and was board approved.

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