Brighton School

Jefferson County Schools is proud to announce the 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year finalists, honoring exceptional educators from both elementary and secondary schools. These finalis...

JEFCOED Family, I wanted to touch base with everyone before the weekend. We obviously have been monitoring the weather forecast all week. As you probably know, it looks like th...

BRIGHTON, AL — The halls of Brighton School underwent a startling transformation this week as the traditional classroom hierarchy was turned upside down. For the school’s "Wacky W...

BRIGHTON, Al. — Walking through the halls of Brighton School this morning felt less like entering an educational institution and more like stepping inside a giant, adhesive art ga...

Applications for the Jefferson County School District’s 2026-2027 Pre-K Program are now open. APPLY HERE The application period runs from Thursday, January 15, 2026, to Sund...

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and the Brighton School community wants to share a massive thank you with our very own Deputy Anger! Keeping a school safe is ...

BRIGHTON – The halls of Brighton School were filled with cheers and applause yesterday morning as administration officially announced Mrs. Amy Colvert as Brighton School's 20...

The Jefferson County International Baccalaureate program is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Click here to view the application. Applications ...

🎭 Applause for Brighton School’s Drama Team! A huge shoutout and round of applause to the Brighton School Drama Team for gifting our entire faculty, staff, and student body w...

Our district is proud to share that Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin has been named a 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Leader . Dr. Gonsoulin is one of only 25 individua...

Superintendent's Message Hello JEFCOED Family, I hope everyone is doing well as we approach mid November. This time of year is particularly busy for our schools and families. ...

The Jefferson County Board of Education will meet in a regular session on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the board’s office, 2100 18th Street South, Birmingham...

Students' passion and talents were on display during The Exceptional Art Show on Thursday. Selected out of hundreds of submissions, the finalists were honored with a reception an...

From lively mariachi band performances to vibrant art displays and festivals, JEFCOED had a wonderful time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! We encourage you to take a look ...

BRIGHTON, AL – Brighton School successfully concluded its annual Hispanic Heritage Festival this weekend, an event widely lauded for its vibrant cultural showcase and strong c...

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Brighton School Peer Helpers! 🤝 We are thrilled to announce the selection of our new Peer Helpers for the 2025-2026 school year! A huge cong...

We are excited to share that the Jefferson County Schools Education Foundation will host its inaugural Winter Wonderland Gala and Silent Auction this December. This elegant even...

Superintendent's Message JEFCOED Family, Happy October! Hard to believe but the first nine weeks ends next Friday, October 10th. Parents, you can be looking for report cards t...

Please join Jefferson County Schools in celebrating our incredible principals during National Principals Month. Our educational leaders are the heartbeat of our schools, going a...

It’s Official: Brighton School Announces 2025-2026 PTA Officials! Brighton School is delighted to announce the newly elected officials for the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)...