Clay Elementary School

Clay Elementary School

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!
2 days ago, JEFCOED
Attendees of the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit smile at the camera.
A woman smiles and waves at the camera as she walks into the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit.
Group photo of attendees at the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit.
Two attendees of the JEFCOED Leadership Summit smile for a photo.
Three attendees at the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit smile while holding up various restaurant gift cards.
A woman speaks to the audience at the 2025 JEFCOED Leadership Conference.
Two attendees of the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit smile for the camera.
Attendees of the 2026 Leadership Summit smile at the camera.
Attendees walk into the 2026 JEFCOED Leadership Summit.
A woman stands in a kitchen and smiles at the camera while holding up a water bottle.
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!
8 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman stands in the front of a classroom and holds a laptop while giving a lesson.
Educators sit in desks inside a classroom and listen to a speaker.
Two women stand at the front of a classroom at a smart board and lead a presentation.
Educators sit at desks inside a classroom and listen to a presenter.
A woman sits at a table in a school hallway and smiles.
Educators sit in a classroom and listen to a presenter.
A woman gives a presentation while standing at the front of a classroom.
🗓️ 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!
11 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Kelly Education will be hosting a substitute teacher hiring event at Bryant Park Elementary School on July 23, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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!
16 days ago, JEFCOED
Two ladies stand together inside a building and smile for a photo.
Three women stand together for a photo. They smile and pose in front of a photo backdrop with stars and "VIP" written on it. They wear sparkly sunglasses and feather boas.
Two women smile while sitting at a table inside a classroom.
Three women smile for a photo while standing inside a room. Two of the women wear matching CTE shirts.
Three women stand together in a hallway at Fultondale High School. Two of the women hug each other and smile.
Two women pose for a photo inside a school building they stand together and smile.
A woman stands behind a desk and hands another woman a canvas tote with "PowerEDup!" written on it.
A man and two women stand together and smile for a photo while attending the PowerEDUp! tech conference.
A woman stands in front of a classroom of educators and speaks to them as they sit at tables and take notes.
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!
19 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces a substitute teacher hiring event hosted by Kelly Education on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bryant Park Elementary School.
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. 👏
26 days ago, JEFCOED
Educators and administrators sit at desks in a classroom and listen to speakers
A man stands at a smart board and speaks to a group of educators and administrators as they sit at desks and listen
A woman stands at the front of a classroom and speaks to a group of educators and administrators as they sit at desks
A woman stands at the front of a classroom and speaks to educators and administrators as they sit at desks
A man takes notes on paper while sitting at a desk in a classroom.
A woman addresses a room of administrators
Administrators sit at desks in a classroom and listen to a speaker
Educators and administrators sit at desks inside a classroom
Educators smile while sitting at desks in a classroom during professional development
Women sit in chairs in an auditorium and take notes as a speaker talks
Happy 4th of July, JEFCOED Family! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend! 🎉🌟
29 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic wishes students, families, and employees of Jefferson County Schools a happy Independence Day.
👋 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! 🎉
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Jefferson County Schools will be closed July 2nd and 3rd, 2026 for Independence Day.
Future Problem Solvers on the global stage! 🌎✨

Please help us congratulate these outstanding JEFCOED students on competing in the 2026 Future Problem Solving World Finals! Throughout the process, they worked diligently to find solutions to real-world problems, gaining invaluable skills along the way. Great job, everyone! 👏

Schools represented:
- Clay Elementary School
- Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
- Mount Olive Elementary School
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
A group of students wearing matching Alabama Future Problem Solvers shirts stand outdoors and smile for a photo. Their coaches stand with them and smile as well.
A group of students wearing matching gray shirts with the outline of the state of Alabama on them smile for a photo inside a building. They stand in front of a tri-fold poster board.
A group of students pose for a photo inside a building. They pose in front of a Future Problem Solving background.
A group of students wearing matching gray shirts with an outline of the state of Alabama on them pose for a photo outdoors on a college campus.
📌🗓️ 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
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces the JEFCOED Signature Academy late application window closes on July 1, 2026.
Today we celebrate freedom and the strength of those who came before us. ❤️ Happy Juneteenth, JEFCOED Family!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic celebrates the Juneteenth holiday.
👋 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!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces all JEFCOED schools and offices will be closed on June 18 and 19 for Juneteenth.
Hey Hank! 👋🐪 One of our favorite four-legged celebrities stopped by Bryant Park Elementary School yesterday AND he brought his friends! 🎉

For many of our SOAR students, this was their first time seeing and interacting with these beautiful animals in person. We greatly appreciate the Jefferson County Farmers Federation for making this experience possible! It was a 🐐 blaaaaast 🐐 and we can't wait for the next visit!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A girl smiles for a photo with a camel while standing outside.
A girl smiles while petting a baby donkey.
A group of students smile for a photo while petting a camel.
A teacher smiles for a photo with a camel.
A boy smiles for a photo with a camel while holding a leash attached to the camel's head and neck.
A girl smiles while bending down to pet a goat outdoors.
A group of boys smile while petting a camel outdoors.
A group of boys bend down to put goats while standing outside.
A girl smiles for a photo while petting a camel outdoors.
A girl smiles for a photo with a baby donkey. A man stands nearby holding a leash that's attached to the donkey.
JEFCOED Journeys — Exploring the North! 🤩

🛳️ Zuri P. recently enjoyed a seven-day cruise to Alaska and Canada! Zuri is a student at Clay Elementary School.

🏔️ The Heard family traveled to Juneau and Skagway, Alaska, along with Victoria, British Columbia, to celebrate Deacon’s graduation! Deacon is an Oak Grove High School graduate, and Neyland is a rising 8th grader at Oak Grove. Ms. Kerri Heard is a paraprofessional at Hueytown Intermediate School.

We love seeing what our JEFCOED Family members are up to this summer! Be sure to share your journey with us! ⬇️
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about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A girl wearing a pink sweatshirt and a pink hat smiles while standing in front of a snow-capped mountain and train tracks.
A girl smiles while standing in front of a polar bear statue at a general store.
A woman, man, and two children smile for a selfie while standing in front of a large body of water and snow-capped mountains.
Sea Lions sit on a buoy in a body of water.
Brightly colored buildings sit on a large body of water. A sailboat floats next to the buildings.
😎☀️ 'Water' students up to this summer? Having a blast at SOAR of course!

Water day at Bryant Park Elementary's SOAR location was one for the books! Students sharpened their teamwork and communication skills through exciting and challenging games, and of course shared plenty of laughs while playing in the water!

We're so grateful to our educators and administrators for creating unforgettable experiences for our students while helping them succeed academically!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A student smiles while running through water being sprayed outside in a parking lot.
Students smile while playing in water outside in a parking lot.
A boy hands another boy a sponge while they play a water relay race outside on grass.
Students smile while playing with water balloons outside in a parking lot.
Students play with water guns outside a school.
Students slide down a slip n slide on grass outside a school.
A student holds a large inflatable beach ball while playing outside on grass.
A student smiles while playing with a water gun outside.
A principal and a teacher play a game outdoors. The principal pours water over his head and into a cup the teacher is holding behind him.
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
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic encourages JEFCOED students and families to send in photos of their summer events to be shared on JEFCOED's social media pages.
Today, we honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving our country. May we never forget their dedication and sacrifice.
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic says "Memorial Day Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate 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.
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that all Jefferson County Schools and offices will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day.
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!
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic wishes JEFCOED students and educators a great summer break and reminds them that students return on August 12.
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! 👏
3 months ago, JEFCOED
A choir director leads a large choir of students. They perform at an outdoor amphitheater.
A group of students stand together for a photo outdoors. Each of the students wear shirts that say "America Sings" on them. One of the students holds a plaque in his hand.
A student stands outside and smiles as she holds an America Sings plaque in her hands.
Students wearing matching "America Sings" shirts hold their arms up as they perform a song outdoors.
A group of students stand together outdoors for a photo with their choir teacher. They smile. Two of the students hold plaques in their hands.
A student stands outside and smiles for a photo. She holds an America Sings plaque in her hands.
A student stands outdoors and smiles for a photo. She holds a plaque that says "America Sings".
A girl smiles while standing outside. She holds a plaque that says "America Sings".