

November 10, 2026
⚠️ NOTICE - DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS According to the Alabama Administrative Code, 290-8-9-08 (2) (h), an education agency must retain a copy of education records for five (5) year...

November 2, 2026
November is Thank Alabama Teachers Month, a time when we reflect and celebrate the incredible educators who touch the lives of students every day. Here at Jefferson County Schoo...

October 31, 2026
BRIGHTON, Ala. — A local classroom is getting a boost this week as Alabama's 42 announced its latest recipient of the "One Class at a Time" grant, recognizing outstanding dedicat...

October 6, 2026
Your Child. Your Choice. The Best Opportunity. JEFCOED Magnet School Applications are now being accepted for the 2027-2028 School Year. Families of students currently in Pre-K th...

October 6, 2026
BRIGHTON, AL — The vibrant rhythms, rich traditions, and enduring legacy of Hispanic culture came alive at Brighton School during a bustling, community-wide Hispanic Heritage Mon...

October 6, 2026
BRIGHTON, AL — The Brighton School community is deeply saddened to announce the passing of dedicated PreK paraprofessional, Mrs. Bobbie Clum Jimenez, who passed away on September...

September 30, 2026
Superintendent's Message Dear JEFCOED Family, This is my final JEFCOED Journal message before the conclusion of our first nine-week grading period, which closes on October 8th....

September 21, 2026
Jefferson County Schools is proud to team up with the Hope for Autumn Foundation for Give Hope Day 2026. This initiative, organized by the Hope for Autumn Foundation, honors child...

September 9, 2026
Dear Parents and Guardians, Quarter 1 progress reports for the 2026–2027 school year are now available on the PowerSchool Public Portal. To view the report: Go to http://jef...

September 5, 2026
Dozens of local scholars recognized after scoring in the top performance tiers on the 2025-2026 state assessment. BRIGHTON, AL— Brighton School celebrated a major academic mil...

August 31, 2026
Jefferson County Schools is proud to announce a significant expansion of educational opportunities for all JEFCOED students. Through a phased three-year rollout starting in the 20...

August 19, 2026
We are ecstatic to share that Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School has been named the #1 middle school in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . This is the second c...

August 19, 2026
Tune in, cheer on! As the new football season gets underway, JEFCOED TV is excited to bring you live coverage of our local teams each week! Tune in to watch our pre-game show, Gam...

August 11, 2026
Superintendent's Message Hello JEFCOED Family, As we stand just days away from welcoming students back to our campuses, I wanted to take a moment to connect with you all. I hope...

August 10, 2026
JEFCOED TV is excited to bring you live coverage of volleyball and flag football teams from across our district as they participate in media day on Monday, August 10, 2026. Our l...

August 5, 2026
JEFCOED TV is excited to bring you live coverage of our district's Football Media Day event on Aug. 6, 2026. Our broadcast will begin at 8:30 a.m. Be sure to tune in and hear from...

August 3, 2026
The Jefferson County Board of Education will hold public hearings for the 2027 fiscal year budget as follows: August 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. September 8, 2026 at 9:30 a.m...

July 20, 2026
It is with great pride that we announce our 2026 graduating class received a record-breaking amount of scholarship offers. The following totals are a significant increase compare...

July 16, 2026
Jefferson County Schools will once again offer free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in in-person learning. JEFCOED has qualified as a Community Eligibility Provision ...

July 15, 2026
The JEFCOED Signature Academy Late Application window for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. You can apply by clicking here . The application deadline is July 22, 2026. Abo...