
August 27, 2025
Superintendent's Message Hello JEFCOED Family, We have had a great start to the school year! We are about three weeks into the new school year, and the energy in the schools ...

August 21, 2025
JEFCOED TV is excited to bring you gameday action LIVE all season long! Tune in on Fridays starting at 6:40 p.m. to watch our pre-game show, Game of the Week, and band performance...

August 20, 2025
JEFCOED Family, The time has come to review our current strategic plan and set our goals for the next five years. Your voice is essential in shaping the future of our district. T...

August 19, 2025
We are happy to share that Dr. Makella Moore Harris has been named the new Director of Arts Education for Jefferson County Schools! Dr. Moore Harris is a seasoned educator with ...

August 15, 2025
We are proud to share that Mrs. Darlene Douglas has been named principal of Grantswood Community School. While education is not her first career, Mrs. Douglas says it’s her mos...

August 13, 2025
We are happy to announce Mrs. Kurtina Olivier as principal of Adamsville Elementary School. Mrs. Olivier has dedicated more than 18 years to education, serving as a math teacher...

August 6, 2025
As the first day of school approaches, many students may be experiencing a mix of excitement and nervousness. To help ease those "first day jitters," Jefferson County Schools is s...

July 28, 2025
Jefferson County Schools has qualified as a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district, which means we will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in in-pers...

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
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
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...