📣A huge thank you to the Brighton faculty members who were able to attend last night’s Feeder Pattern Title I Meeting at Hueytown High School!
Your active participation, dedication to our students, and ongoing collaboration across our feeder pattern truly make a difference in building strong community partnerships and supporting our school's mission. We appreciate your extra time and commitment! #JefcoedStrong
Educators from Brighton and Irondale Community Schools are hard at work, preparing for their exciting futures as STEAM magnet schools!
Yesterday, teachers from both campuses teamed up for an engaging and exciting ArtsNOW professional development workshop, focused on integrating the arts into core subjects. 🎨👏 We can't wait to see the lessons they'll bring back to their classrooms!
Yesterday, teachers from both campuses teamed up for an engaging and exciting ArtsNOW professional development workshop, focused on integrating the arts into core subjects. 🎨👏 We can't wait to see the lessons they'll bring back to their classrooms!
🥇 This Week’s Golden Paw Winners!
Congratulations to our amazing Golden Paw award recipients for demonstrating outstanding positive behavior last week!
These students have shown exceptional kindness, responsibility, and leadership inside and outside the classroom, setting a wonderful example for our entire school community.
We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to making our school a positive place to learn and grow. Keep shining bright!
👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Monday September 7, 2026, for Labor Day, and that Tuesday, September 8, 2026, is an E-Learning Day for students.
We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, September 9, 2026!
Brighton School’s Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Richardson!⭐️
Thank you, Mr. Richardson, for your dedication, enthusiasm, and tireless commitment to our students and staff. Brighton School wouldn't be the same without you!
#School #ShiningBright
🦸🏽♂️ Our Talented & Gifted (TaG) Superheroes have entered the building! #talented #gifted Jefferson County Schools
🎨 Check out these beautiful words of affirmation posters that were collaboratively made by our pre-k and kindergarten artists. You can find these posters proudly displayed outside of Mrs. L-U's art room.
Positivity is powerful! 💙✨
Students at Brighton School and U.W. Clemon Elementary School had a blast being greeted by former Bryant Park Elementary School teacher and current educational advocate, Alganese Carr! We appreciate Ms. Carr for helping our students get into the school year spirit! 👏🎉
Students at Brighton School and U.W. Clemon Elementary School had a blast being greeted by former Bryant Park Elementary School teacher and current educational advocate, Alganese Carr! We appreciate Ms. Carr for helping our students get into the school year spirit! 👏🎉
We’re sharing our final JEFCOED Journeys as the school year gets underway! Thank you for sharing your summer adventures with us! ☀️🤩
🗺️ The Goodwins traveled to McMinnville, Tennessee, where they explored Cumberland Caverns!
📚 Kaitlyn and Chance attend Oak Grove High School!
🐶 Ms. Kimberly Carter and her dog, Eros, took a day trip to hike through Cheaha State Park in the Talladega National Forest!
📚 Ms. Carter is a Local Reading Specialist at U.W. Clemon Elementary School!
🚗 Tabitha, Luke, and Noah Powell explored the Ark Encounter! They say 7.5 hours in the car to Corinth, Kentucky was worth it!
📚 The Powell kiddos attend Bagley Elementary School!
✨ And it looks like Miss Sariyah had one full summer! She enjoyed visiting Great Wolf Lodge, Bubble Planet, Museum of Illusion, and Atlantic Station. Sariyah also rode in the caboose of a train, made a food review video of macarons and bonbons, and stopped by the viral Yonutz Donuts and Ice Cream. Locally, she got her first manicure and nail set, found a rainbow, went to Chick-Fil-A Cow Day, visited splash pads, attended a concert, watched fireworks, attended summer camp, and went to cheer practice! 📣👏 Love it!
📚 Sariyah attends Center Point Elementary and her grandmother, Ms. Owens, teaches ESL at Brighton School!
🗺️ The Goodwins traveled to McMinnville, Tennessee, where they explored Cumberland Caverns!
📚 Kaitlyn and Chance attend Oak Grove High School!
🐶 Ms. Kimberly Carter and her dog, Eros, took a day trip to hike through Cheaha State Park in the Talladega National Forest!
📚 Ms. Carter is a Local Reading Specialist at U.W. Clemon Elementary School!
🚗 Tabitha, Luke, and Noah Powell explored the Ark Encounter! They say 7.5 hours in the car to Corinth, Kentucky was worth it!
📚 The Powell kiddos attend Bagley Elementary School!
✨ And it looks like Miss Sariyah had one full summer! She enjoyed visiting Great Wolf Lodge, Bubble Planet, Museum of Illusion, and Atlantic Station. Sariyah also rode in the caboose of a train, made a food review video of macarons and bonbons, and stopped by the viral Yonutz Donuts and Ice Cream. Locally, she got her first manicure and nail set, found a rainbow, went to Chick-Fil-A Cow Day, visited splash pads, attended a concert, watched fireworks, attended summer camp, and went to cheer practice! 📣👏 Love it!
📚 Sariyah attends Center Point Elementary and her grandmother, Ms. Owens, teaches ESL at Brighton School!
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students? 🚌💙 Join our dedicated and talented team of bus drivers today!
Why apply?
✨ Insurance and retirement benefits, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to serve your community!
Who we're looking for:
✨ Full-time and substitute drivers available to work five days a week, between 2-8 hours a day.
Interested in joining our team as a bus driver? Click here for more information: https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/bus-driver
Why apply?
✨ Insurance and retirement benefits, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to serve your community!
Who we're looking for:
✨ Full-time and substitute drivers available to work five days a week, between 2-8 hours a day.
Interested in joining our team as a bus driver? Click here for more information: https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/bus-driver
What a wonderful first day back in the classroom! 🤩📚
To our families, students, educators, staff members, and administrators — thank you for making the first day one to remember. Your spirit and positive mindsets will drive us toward a remarkable year, and we truly could not be more excited!
To our families, students, educators, staff members, and administrators — thank you for making the first day one to remember. Your spirit and positive mindsets will drive us toward a remarkable year, and we truly could not be more excited!
We are thrilled to see our students tomorrow (Wednesday, August 12, 2026) for the first day of school! 💙🎉
We hope everyone has a wonderful start to the year!
Thank you to everyone who participated in Meet the Teacher yesterday! We cant wait to see you all Wednesday!
We are feeling energized and ready for the academic year ahead following today’s Back to School Conference! 💙📚
The theme for this school year, "Realizing our Potential, Redefining the Standard,” is all about acknowledging and appreciating our progress, while setting even bigger goals and raising the bar. Today, our faculty and staff gathered in one place to do exactly this. Together, we celebrated past wins and set the stage for a successful school year ahead.
We sincerely appreciate our educators and administrators for participating today, as well as each of our presenters for their time. We are beyond excited for the 2026-2027 school year, and can’t wait to see everyone in the classroom next week! 🎉
The theme for this school year, "Realizing our Potential, Redefining the Standard,” is all about acknowledging and appreciating our progress, while setting even bigger goals and raising the bar. Today, our faculty and staff gathered in one place to do exactly this. Together, we celebrated past wins and set the stage for a successful school year ahead.
We sincerely appreciate our educators and administrators for participating today, as well as each of our presenters for their time. We are beyond excited for the 2026-2027 school year, and can’t wait to see everyone in the classroom next week! 🎉
Inaugural Campus Communicator Summit: Complete! ✅📢
Yesterday was full of excitement as Campus Communicators from across our district met at the Central Office for training. These educators will serve as the voice of their school, showcasing the amazing things happening on campus, as well as keeping students and families informed. 👏📚
We are so excited for this new journey and want to thank everyone who made yesterday's summit a success!
Yesterday was full of excitement as Campus Communicators from across our district met at the Central Office for training. These educators will serve as the voice of their school, showcasing the amazing things happening on campus, as well as keeping students and families informed. 👏📚
We are so excited for this new journey and want to thank everyone who made yesterday's summit a success!
Our 2026 New Teacher Orientation is in the books, and WOW do we have an incredible group of educators joining the JEFCOED Family! 👏📚
Thank you to our presenters and attendees for making today’s orientation such a success. We are ecstatic for the upcoming year and can’t wait to see the difference each of our teachers will make!
Preparing the next generation of educators! 📚💙
Last night, we welcomed students and families to Center Point High School for the UAB-JEFCOED Teacher Academy open house! Members of our JEFCOED Family learned all about the magnet program, toured the wing that will house the Teacher Academy, and even got to meet some of the program’s educators.
We’re beyond excited that students will not only have the chance to gain valuable experience in the field of education, but also complete a significant portion of their college degree at no cost. The future of education is bright — and it’s being developed right here at JEFCOED!
Last night, we welcomed students and families to Center Point High School for the UAB-JEFCOED Teacher Academy open house! Members of our JEFCOED Family learned all about the magnet program, toured the wing that will house the Teacher Academy, and even got to meet some of the program’s educators.
We’re beyond excited that students will not only have the chance to gain valuable experience in the field of education, but also complete a significant portion of their college degree at no cost. The future of education is bright — and it’s being developed right here at JEFCOED!
What an inspiring two days we've had at the 2026 Leadership Summit!👏 It is truly a gift to have our school and district leaders all under one roof, sharing ideas and setting the standard for the incredible school year ahead. Thank you to Hueytown High School for hosting!
A summer of continued growth and commitment to education! 📚☀️
Many of our educators spent their break participating in professional development opportunities, and we could not be prouder of their dedication to student success. 👏
✏️ Fultondale High School at A+ College Ready Summer Training.
🧪 Earth and Space Science teachers at A+ College Ready Summer Training. There were 4 JEFCOED teachers in this group!
✨ Administrators and staff from Brighton School attended Ron Clark Academy’s House Mania conference.
💜 Minor Middle School Counselors attended the 2026 American School Counselor Association Conference.
📓 U.W. Clemon Elementary School's Leadership team attended the Model Schools Conference.
Amazing work, everyone!
Many of our educators spent their break participating in professional development opportunities, and we could not be prouder of their dedication to student success. 👏
✏️ Fultondale High School at A+ College Ready Summer Training.
🧪 Earth and Space Science teachers at A+ College Ready Summer Training. There were 4 JEFCOED teachers in this group!
✨ Administrators and staff from Brighton School attended Ron Clark Academy’s House Mania conference.
💜 Minor Middle School Counselors attended the 2026 American School Counselor Association Conference.
📓 U.W. Clemon Elementary School's Leadership team attended the Model Schools Conference.
Amazing work, everyone!
English as a Second Language educators from across our state are equipped and energized for the school year following this year’s ESL Summer Summit at McAdory Middle School! 👏
More than 100 teachers met for powerful sessions ranging from how to empower students, engage with their families, and collaborate with fellow educators. We are proud of this group of leaders and can’t wait to see the difference they’ll make this school year!
More than 100 teachers met for powerful sessions ranging from how to empower students, engage with their families, and collaborate with fellow educators. We are proud of this group of leaders and can’t wait to see the difference they’ll make this school year!
