Brighton School

JEFCOED Family, Due to the possibility of severe weather, all schools will dismiss at 1:00pm on May 6, 2026. We are making this decision to allow our students adequate time to t...

Dear JEFCOED Family, We are closely watching today’s weather, and I want to do my best to keep you informed about our thinking and our possible plans. So here’s an update: T...

Attention Parents/Guardians: The student transfer application portal for the 2026-2027 school year is open and accepting applications! This includes Majority-to-Minority ("M-to-M"...

Applications for the Jefferson County Virtual Academy of Learning fall semester are now being accepted. Applications for students entering grades 4-12 can be submitted now throug...

Jefferson County Schools will hold its annual public input meeting on Thursday May 7, 2026 at 10:00am. The meeting will be held in the central office board room located at 2100 18...

Registration Now Open - JEFCOED Community Education Summer Camp Summer 2026: Adventure Awaits! Summer is just around the corner, and we are ready to make it the best one yet! Our ...

Brighton, AL – The sounds of laughter and the hum of fun rides filled the air on March 20th as Brighton school hosted its inaugural "Fun Day," a massive collaborative event that b...

In a night filled with celebration, recognition, and “Oscars-style” glamour, Jefferson County Schools (JEFCOED) announced its 2026 Teachers of the Year during a special banquet he...

The New Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School will open its doors for students on Monday March 2, 2026. The move will signal a new day in the JCIB program as studen...

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...

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...

🎭 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...