
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!










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!







🗓️ 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!
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!

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!
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!









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!
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!

Laying the groundwork for a successful school year! 📚💫
This week, members of JEFCOED’s Continuous Improvement Leadership Team are all under one roof, collaborating and reviewing data as we prepare for the upcoming school year!
We appreciate their dedication to our students and celebrate all the hard work they’re putting in. 👏










Happy 4th of July, JEFCOED Family! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend! 🎉🌟

👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, 2026, for Independence Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, July 6, 2026. Enjoy your holiday weekend! 🎉

📌🗓️ JEFCOED Family, this is a reminder that the Signature Academy Late Application Window closes NEXT WEEK on Wednesday, July 1, 2026!
⁉️ Why apply? Signature Academies offer students hands-on, career-focused learning experiences in the fields they’re interested in. Participating in this coursework prepares them for a successful future in the workforce, at college, and other postsecondary pathways.
🔗 For more information and to access the application, click here: https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/signature-academies
⁉️ Why apply? Signature Academies offer students hands-on, career-focused learning experiences in the fields they’re interested in. Participating in this coursework prepares them for a successful future in the workforce, at college, and other postsecondary pathways.
🔗 For more information and to access the application, click here: https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/signature-academies

☀️🌊 JEFCOED Journeys — The Vicious Warhawks are victorious! ⚾️🏆
In the same trip, these talented JEFCOED students won the USSSA Space Coast World Series AND witnessed a SpaceX launch! Sounds like their summer is truly out of this world! 🚀
📚 Weston Glynn, Reid Javinett, Colton Campbell, Tyler Yates, Will Roberts, and Myles Berry attend North Jefferson Middle School.
📚 Jett McCoy and Grayson Sides attend Bragg Middle School.
📚 Carter Yates attends Bryan Elementary School.
Way to go, Warhawks! 🎉
Be sure to share your summer adventures with us! Click here to submit your JEFCOED Journey: https://forms.gle/PwUy9GdkTBgyczpB7
In the same trip, these talented JEFCOED students won the USSSA Space Coast World Series AND witnessed a SpaceX launch! Sounds like their summer is truly out of this world! 🚀
📚 Weston Glynn, Reid Javinett, Colton Campbell, Tyler Yates, Will Roberts, and Myles Berry attend North Jefferson Middle School.
📚 Jett McCoy and Grayson Sides attend Bragg Middle School.
📚 Carter Yates attends Bryan Elementary School.
Way to go, Warhawks! 🎉
Be sure to share your summer adventures with us! Click here to submit your JEFCOED Journey: https://forms.gle/PwUy9GdkTBgyczpB7

Today we celebrate freedom and the strength of those who came before us. ❤️ Happy Juneteenth, JEFCOED Family!

👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19, 2026, in commemoration of Juneteenth. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus Monday, June 22, 2026. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

Achieving excellence through self-expression! 📸🕺
We are proud to share that several of our JEFCOED students received awards for their submissions to the Alabama PTA Reflections program this spring! Please help us congratulate the following winners:
🥇 Anna Grace Patmon, Bryan Elementary School | 1st Place, Intermediate Photography
🥈 Aria Gwin, Bryan Elementary School | 2nd Place, Dance Choreography
🥉 Lyla Herrin, Mount Olive Elementary School | 3rd Place, Dance Choreography
🌟 Mirabelle Brasher, Bryan Elementary School | Honorable Mention, Dance Choreography
Way to go, everyone!
We are proud to share that several of our JEFCOED students received awards for their submissions to the Alabama PTA Reflections program this spring! Please help us congratulate the following winners:
🥇 Anna Grace Patmon, Bryan Elementary School | 1st Place, Intermediate Photography
🥈 Aria Gwin, Bryan Elementary School | 2nd Place, Dance Choreography
🥉 Lyla Herrin, Mount Olive Elementary School | 3rd Place, Dance Choreography
🌟 Mirabelle Brasher, Bryan Elementary School | Honorable Mention, Dance Choreography
Way to go, everyone!

Painting and s’mores and bears, oh my! 🐻🔎
Students at Bryan Elementary School’s SOAR location enjoyed quite the treat this week! After a successful bear hunt around the school, students snacked on s’mores (some for the first time ever!) and showed off their arts and crafts skills!
Thursday’s SOAR was so fun, we could bear-ly contain our excitement! Can’t wait to see what adventures are in store for next week!
Students at Bryan Elementary School’s SOAR location enjoyed quite the treat this week! After a successful bear hunt around the school, students snacked on s’mores (some for the first time ever!) and showed off their arts and crafts skills!
Thursday’s SOAR was so fun, we could bear-ly contain our excitement! Can’t wait to see what adventures are in store for next week!








Summer break is here, which means we want to see your JEFCOED Journeys! Whether you're traveling near or far, be sure to submit photos of your scrapbook-worthy summer to be featured on our social media pages! 📸 ☀️
We can't wait to see what your summer has in store!
Submit your photos here: https://forms.gle/8QV2HraYsJpvrfWy9
We can't wait to see what your summer has in store!
Submit your photos here: https://forms.gle/8QV2HraYsJpvrfWy9

Today, we honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving our country. May we never forget their dedication and sacrifice.

JEFCOED Family, this is a reminder that all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 as we commemorate memorial day and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Our buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Have a great summer, JEFCOED Family! ☀️🤩
To our amazing students and educators — thank you for an incredible school year! We'll miss you all so much and can't wait to see you back on August 12! We hope your summer break is filled with countless adventures, fun moments, and plenty of relaxation!
To our amazing students and educators — thank you for an incredible school year! We'll miss you all so much and can't wait to see you back on August 12! We hope your summer break is filled with countless adventures, fun moments, and plenty of relaxation!

Cheers to the always amazing Bryan PTA! They've given our teachers a truly wonderful Teachers Appreciation Week -- from a delicious breakfast and lunches to wonderful gifts and goodies. They've spent the week spoiling us, and we can't say "Thank you" enough!




Students from across our district recently joined together to showcase the power of music, friendship, and service at America Sings! 🎶 💙
We had an incredible 14 schools participate in this choir festival, and they truly represented their communities and our district with pride! Please help us congratulate these students on their wonderful performances! 👏
We had an incredible 14 schools participate in this choir festival, and they truly represented their communities and our district with pride! Please help us congratulate these students on their wonderful performances! 👏







