
March 7, 2025
Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. has been named the National Superintendent of the Year by AASA The School Superintendents Association. The a...

July 17, 2025
Registration for after-school care is open. You can register now by clicking here . After-school care runs from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. each day that school is in session. Activities ...

July 16, 2025
We are proud to share that six of our schools received Pacesetter Awards from the Southern Regional Education Board. These awards honor schools that put SREB school improvement g...

July 16, 2025
Are you passionate about education and pursuing a rewarding job opportunity? Join us at Kelly Education’s substitute teacher hiring events for Jefferson County Schools. There are...

July 16, 2025
The Jefferson County Board of Education will hold public hearings for the 2026 fiscal year budget as follows: August 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. September 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ...

July 15, 2025
JEFCOED Signature Academies offer an innovative and unique approach to education, designed to increase student engagement and foster in-depth learning within specific fields of i...

July 15, 2025
We are pleased to announce Dr. Loni Hodge as our new Director of Counseling, Assessments, and Accountability. Dr. Loni Hodge is starting her 19th year in education. She taught s...

July 10, 2025
We are pleased to announce Ms. Monisha Seay has been named Principal of Bryant Park Elementary School. Ms. Seay said she is truly honored to serve in this role. Over the past f...

July 9, 2025
It is important to have all students registered before the start of school to ensure a smooth transition into the new academic year. The Jefferson County Board of Education is of...

July 9, 2025
We are pleased to announce Dr. Cortney Slaughter as our new Director of Educational Opportunities. Dr. Slaughter is proud to have spent her entire educational career with Jeffer...

July 8, 2025
Driving a school bus isn't always easy, but according to Mr. Burr Battle, bus driver at Grantswood Community School, "the good far outweighs the bad." "There’s also nothing lik...

July 2, 2025
Throughout his more than 20 years of experience, Mr. James Moore has learned the positive change one can make as a school bus driver. “You are the first school personnel that th...

June 30, 2025
McAdory bus driver, Ms. Peggy Coates wasn't sure what to expect before getting behind the wheel. “I started out wanting the extra pay and the insurance benefits and thinking it ...

June 30, 2025
We are proud to announce Christy Hamilton as our new Director of Magnet Schools. Ms. Hamilton is a seasoned educator with 31 years of experience dedicated to empowering students...

June 20, 2025
We are proud to announce Mrs. Nicole Donnell has been named the new Principal of Fultondale Elementary School. Mrs. Donnell is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama and e...

June 17, 2025
Pinson Valley High School student, Allison Ruiz-Apolinar brought her knowledge of Microsoft programs to the national stage. She represented Alabama in the 2025 Microsoft Office Sp...

June 16, 2025
We are pleased to announce Mr. Kristopher Fischer has been named Principal of Rudd Middle School. Mr. Fischer has served as an Assistant Principal in the Jefferson County School ...

June 12, 2025
We are happy to announce Mr. Jermaine Howard as the new Principal at Johnson Elementary School! Jermaine brings more than 14 years of educational experience to this role. He has ...

June 9, 2025
We are proud to share that multiple JEFCOED elementary schools were recognized by the National PTA's Family School Partnerships! The schools include Bryan Elementary, Pleasant Gro...

June 5, 2025
We are pleased to announce that three JEFCOED students have been awarded National Merit Scholarships funded by U.S. colleges and universities! The winners include Brian Moose fr...