Brighton School

Brighton School

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! 👏🎉
4 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman wearing an astronaut costume hands a bracelet to a child outside a school.
A woman holds a bowl of bracelets to give to children as they walk into a school.
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A woman smiles while handing a bracelet to a student outside a school. The woman wears an astronaut costume.
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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!
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Two children stand in front of a sign that says Cumberland Caverns and smile for a photo.
A woman poses for a photo with her dog while kneeling on a rock that looks over trees.
A family poses for a photo in front of a backdrop of Noah's Ark.
A photo collage of a young girl having fun summer experiences.
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
8 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic encourages people to apply for bus driving positions at Jefferson County Schools.
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!
9 days ago, JEFCOED
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Two children wearing matching first day of school shirts stand outdoors and smile for a photo.
Two girls smile for a photo while standing outdoors in a driveway.
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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!
11 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED’s 26-27 school year begins on August 12, 2026
Thank you to everyone who participated in Meet the Teacher yesterday! We cant wait to see you all Wednesday!
11 days ago, Valyndra Owens
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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! 🎉
14 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman walks through a parking lot. She smiles and waves.
Three women stand together for a photo and smile. They stand in front of a Jefferson County Schools themed photo backdrop and hold a sign that says "Better Together."
Two women high-five while standing outside a building.
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A woman and a man stand together and smile for a photo inside a room.
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JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stands on a stage and smiles while giving a speech.
A group of adults stand together and smile for a photo. They hold education themed signs and stand in front of a Jefferson County Schools photo backdrop.
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!
17 days ago, JEFCOED
Educators sit at tables in a room and smile. One of the educators holds up a small bag.
A woman smiles while standing at a podium inside a room. Educators sit at tables around her and take notes.
Educators sit at tables inside a room.
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A woman stands at a podium in a room and speaks into a microphone. People sit in chairs around her and listen.
A man stands in a room and smiles. He holds a coffee cup in his hand that says "Good News is Strategic."
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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!
17 days ago, JEFCOED
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JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaks into a microphone in an auditorium
A woman speaks to adults while they sit in a classroom and listen
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Two women sit in an auditorium and smile for a photo
A mariachi band performs for adults as they sit in seats in an auditorium
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!
18 days ago, JEFCOED
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Three people sit at a table in a library and speak to each other.
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A girl and a woman sit at a table in a library. The girl looks at a laptop screen.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaks to a room of people inside a library.
A girl smiles while standing in a library and holding a bag that says Teacher Academy.
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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!
23 days ago, JEFCOED
Attendees of the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit smile at the camera.
A woman smiles and waves at the camera as she walks into the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit.
Group photo of attendees at the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit.
Two attendees of the JEFCOED Leadership Summit smile for a photo.
Three attendees at the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit smile while holding up various restaurant gift cards.
A woman speaks to the audience at the 2025 JEFCOED Leadership Conference.
Two attendees of the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit smile for the camera.
Attendees of the 2026 Leadership Summit smile at the camera.
Attendees walk into the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit.
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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!
23 days ago, JEFCOED
A group of women wearing matching blue shirts stand in front of a photo backdrop with balloons in a hallway and pose for a photo.
A group of teachers stand together and smile for a photo in a hallway. They pose in front of a photo backdrop with balloons on it.
Educators sit outside a brick building. They pose for a photo under a sign on the building that says "The Ron Clark Academy."
Two women pose for a photo in front of a sign. The sign says "ASCA 2026 Amplify Success."
Members of U.W. Clemon Elementary School's leadership team smile for a photo while attending the Model Schools Conference.
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!
29 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman stands in the front of a classroom and holds a laptop while giving a lesson.
Educators sit in desks inside a classroom and listen to a speaker.
Two women stand at the front of a classroom at a smart board and lead a presentation.
Educators sit at desks inside a classroom and listen to a presenter.
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Educators sit in a classroom and listen to a presenter.
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🗓️ This Week ‼️ | Substitute Teacher Hiring Event 📚🎉

JEFCOED Family, don’t forget that this week, Kelly Education is hosting a substitute teacher hiring event for Jefferson County Schools! Head out to Bryant Park Elementary School on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to learn more about how you can make a difference as a substitute teacher! The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. See you there!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Kelly Education will be hosting a substitute teacher hiring event at Bryant Park Elementary School on July 23, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
PowerEDUp and ready to shine! 💡📚

This week, JEFCOED educators, administrators, and district leaders gathered at Fultondale High School for the 2026 PowerEDUp! Tech Conference. Attendees spent the day learning from experts and discovering innovative ways to use technology in their classrooms!

We sincerely thank our Technology Department for organizing this fantastic and informative conference, as well as our wonderful educators for attending!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
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Three women stand together for a photo. They smile and pose in front of a photo backdrop with stars and "VIP" written on it. They wear sparkly sunglasses and feather boas.
Two women smile while sitting at a table inside a classroom.
Three women smile for a photo while standing inside a room. Two of the women wear matching CTE shirts.
Three women stand together in a hallway at Fultondale High School. Two of the women hug each other and smile.
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A woman stands behind a desk and hands another woman a canvas tote with "PowerEDup!" written on it.
A man and two women stand together and smile for a photo while attending the PowerEDUp! tech conference.
A woman stands in front of a classroom of educators and speaks to them as they sit at tables and take notes.
Students are getting a head start in the classroom during Brighton School's Pre-K ESL Camp! 🐻❤️

With the help of Brighton’s brilliant educators and dedicated student volunteers, these scholars are making big strides before the school year even begins!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
A teacher and a student stand and sit at a table inside a classroom. The teacher helps a student as they build with legos.
A child wearing a Paw Patrol shirt smiles while playing on a playground.
Students sit at a table in a classroom. They play with lego pieces and blocks.
A little boy smiles and holds up a piece of paper that he colored on with crayons.
A teacher throws a basketball while students play around her inside a school gym.
A child smiles while looking through the hole of a playground slide.
An older student helps a younger student build small structures while they sit at a table inside a classroom.
Two boys smile while sitting in a green toy bus on a playground.
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Next Week❗️ | Substitute Teacher Hiring Event 📚🍎

Are you ready to make a difference in the field of education? Join us next Thursday (July 23, 2026) for Kelly Education's substitute teacher hiring event!

📍 The event will be held at Bryant Park Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces a substitute teacher hiring event hosted by Kelly Education on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bryant Park Elementary School.
Meet the Teacher is scheduled for Sunday, August 9th from 3pm-5pm.
about 1 month ago, Valyndra Owens
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Brighton's 2026-2027 Supply List
about 1 month ago, Valyndra Owens
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Wonderful new beginnings underway at Brighton School! 🌟🐻

The first day of Kindergarten Camp was full of excitement, with students taking a tour of their school, participating in math and reading lessons, and even enjoying recess! The school year hasn’t even started yet, and already, these students are taking big steps forward. The future is looking BRIGHT for these soon-to-be kindergartners! 👏
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A teacher smiles and gives a child a high five while they sit at a table inside a classroom.
Children sit on the floor of a classroom and listen during a lesson.
A girl blows bubbles while standing on a sidewalk outside.
A girl dances and smiles while standing inside a classroom.
A boy writes on a piece of paper while sitting at a table with a teacher inside a classroom.
A teacher speaks to a child and points at a piece of paper while they sit at a table inside a classroom.
A boy jump ropes down the sidewalk while playing outside.
A girl blows bubbles while standing outside.
A girl smiles while standing on a sidewalk outside.