Bryant Park Elementary

Making a difference through the home stretch! ✨🏆

Please join us in congratulating each of our 4th nine weeks JEFCOED Strong Award winners! The difference you make at your schools does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate all you do to make our district a special place!

We also want to extend an extra big congratulations to the winners of our district-wide Strong Award gift card drawing:
🌟 Karen Eddleman, Bryant Park Elementary
🌟 Stephanie Morris, Hueytown High School

We're so lucky that you're part of the JEFCOED Family!

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

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!

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! 👏

Superintendent's Student Advisory Council | Live on JEFCOED TV

Join JEFCOED TV this Thursday for live coverage of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council meeting. We are thrilled to hear directly from students as they provide meaningful input and ask thoughtful questions. The broadcast will get underway at 5 p.m. tomorrow. You can find out how to watch below. ⬇️

📲 JEFCOED TV App: Watch on your phone or download on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
💻 Online: Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv

Today we celebrate our amazing school nurses! Through their compassion and kindness, they make our schools and the world a better place. Please join us in thanking our nurses for keeping our district safe and healthy, and for always caring for our students!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we're celebrating the amazing educators who pour into our students each and every day! ☕️💙

Our teachers show endless dedication, encouragement, and support to our students as they help them reach their goals in the classroom. Throughout Teacher Appreciation Week and beyond, we hope our educators feel the same warmth and support they constantly give to others. Thank you for brewing up bright futures within our district!

Today we celebrate our outstanding school lunch heroes! 🦸✨

Each day, our child nutrition employees ensure thousands of students across our district are properly fueled for their day of learning. Being the superheroes they are, these individuals serve with kindness and passion, making each child feel seen and appreciated. To our child nutrition workers — your leadership and authenticity make our district a special place. Thank you for all you do! 👏

📌 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a reminder that tomorrow (Friday, May 1, 2026) is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom on Monday, May 4, 2026!

Our school bus drivers are always going the extra mile for our district! 💙

From the early mornings they put in, to the meaningful interactions they have with our students, these individuals are truly making a difference every single day.

Please join us in thanking our bus drivers for all they do for our JEFCOED Family! 🚌 👏

To the ones who hold us together, ensuring our schools and offices run smoothly — thank you, today and every day! ✨

Our administrative professionals are the best of the best, handling tasks with efficiency, helping solve problems, and constantly spreading kindness to our students and employees. We are beyond grateful for all our administrative professionals do to help our district succeed!

If you see one of these incredible individuals today, be sure to give them a big thank you!

Shining the spotlight on our amazing assistant principals!🌟💙 During National Assistant Principals Week and beyond, please join us in thanking our APs for all they do for our district! These outstanding leaders are dedicated to helping their students and school staff members succeed, and we applaud their endless commitment! We hope you feel loved and celebrated all week long!🎉

Today we celebrate our incredible library media specialists! 💙📚 These individuals not only help our students grow their love of reading and technology, but also provide vital encouragement and support throughout their schools! Thank you for all you do to help our district thrive! To celebrate this special day, we caught up with Ms. Jessica Musso, library media specialist at Adamsville Elementary School! Click this link to hear Ms. Musso share what makes her role so special! https://youtu.be/C82qtJ_fkvE?si=QWySbDuN32RzVD4q

Happy World Autism Awareness day!🌎❤️ Today and everyday, let’s recognize and celebrate the talents, skills, and strength of our JEFCOED Family members with Autism!

👋Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed March 23-27, 2026 for Spring Break.☀️😎 We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on March 30!

We hope you and your families have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!

👋Hi JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that Friday, March 6, 2026, is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the classroom on Monday, March 9, 2026.

So much joy, creativity, and talent went into crafting these spectacular works of art!🎨💙 The pieces you’re seeing here, made by JEFCOED students, were selected to represent our district in the Elementary Division of the State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Exhibit!

You can see them on display in the Old Supreme Court Library of the Alabama State Capitol now, through February 25th.

Please join us in celebrating the following students for being selected for this amazing honor! We are incredibly proud to see their talent recognized in this way!🎉

-Chloe McKinney, "I Spy", Gardendale Elementary School
-Evie McCoy, "Chicken Dance", Gardendale Elementary School
-Hadleigh Cook, "Light in the Dark", Gardendale Elementary School
-Cole Brock, "Jungle", Bagley Elementary School
-Evie Handley, "Sunflower Farm", Bagley Elementary School
-Sarah Rodriguez, "Toucan", U.W. Clemon Elementary School
-Jakaryi Frank, "Into the Woods", Grantswood Community School
-Isaac Valles-Rios, "Nierika", Grantswood Community School
-Bodhi Mailhos, "Haunted House", Grantswood Community School
-Kamilah Peake, collage art with oil pastel, Bryant Park Elementary School

Be sure to join us back here tomorrow, as we’ll be sharing the talented high school artists who had pieces selected for the Secondary Division!