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Congratulations Mrs. Sarah Jordan Strong Award - Setting the Standard recepiant
about 6 hours ago, Concord Elementary School
picture of Mrs. Jordan on a sting award template.
Hey JEFCOED Family! 👋 This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 9, 2026) is an E-Learning Day for students, and that schools will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 for Columbus Day. We hope you enjoy your long weekend!
13 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic is a reminder that JEFCOED schools will be closed Oct. 9 and Oct. 12 for an E-Learning Day and Columbus Day.
Clocking in at Concord Memorial! 🩺🧑‍⚕️

Late last month at Concord Elementary School, classrooms were turned into operating rooms as students performed surgeries in math, language arts, and science! Putting their skills and expertise to the test, students solved problems with ease, finding solutions and providing great patient care!
15 days ago, JEFCOED
A child wearing a hair net and surgical gown sits at a table in a classroom and writes on a piece of paper.
A screen in a classroom says "Welcome to Concord Memorial".
Students wearing surgical gowns, hair nets, and masks write on pieces of paper while sitting and standing at desks in a classroom.
Students wearing hair nets and surgical gowns stand outside a school.
Students wearing hair nets and surgical gowns write on pieces of paper while sitting at tables.
Students wearing hair nets and surgical gowns write on pieces of paper while sitting at tables.
Students wearing hair nets and surgical gowns write on pieces of paper while sitting at tables.
Help nourish student success! 🥪🍎 ESS Alabama is hiring School Food Service Workers for Jefferson County Schools. 



-$15/hour 

-7:00 AM – 1:30 PM 

-School-based position 

-Make a difference every day! 



📝Apply today at ess.com or 📲text "JCS CNP" to 225-592-1700.
17 days ago, JEFCOED
ESS and Jefferson County Schools, We Are Hiring School Food Service Workers, $15 an hour, 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM, School-based position. Apply now at ess.com or text "JCS CNP" to 225-592-1700.
Happy National Custodian Day to our AMAZING custodians here at JEFCOED! 🎉💙

You truly make a profound difference in our schools each day, and we sincerely appreciate the work you put in! Thank you for ensuring our campuses are clean, safe, and healthy. You do tremendous work!

JEFCOED Family — be sure to show your custodians some major appreciation today and everyday! 👏✨
20 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic celebrates National Custodian Day.
To our supportive, encouraging, and driven principals here at JEFCOED — we celebrate you and thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and educators each day! 📚

We deeply admire your passion for education and are extremely grateful you're here at Jefferson County Schools! 💙 Happy National Principals Month!
21 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic celebrates National Principals Month.
Supporting student voices, encouraging creative solutions, and instilling confidence in our young leaders — these are just a few reasons why the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council helps us redefine the standard here at JEFCOED!

Thank you to each student who offered their valuable insight during Friday’s SSAC meeting at McAdory Middle School! Collaboration between our students and leaders ensures a bright future for our district, and we are grateful to have students dedicated to the success of fellow and future scholars!
23 days ago, JEFCOED
Children sit at a table inside a school library. One of the children is talking.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaks to a library of students.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stands up in a school library and speaks to students as they sit at a table.
Students sit at a table in a library and speak to each other.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaks to students as they sit at a table in a library.
Students sit at a table inside a library.
Today our schools were decked out in a sea of yellow and gold to advocate for Childhood Cancer awareness!🎗️

We appreciate each student, educator, administrator, and employee who supported Hope for Autumn Foundation's Give Hope Day! It was incredibly moving to see our JEFCOED Family stand behind such a meaningful cause. 💛
27 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman smiles while holding a child. They stand in front of a sign for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
A woman wearing a Childhood Cancer awareness shirt smiles for a photo.
A student and a teacher smile for a photo while standing in a school hallway. They both wear yellow.
Educators wearing yellow smile for a photo inside a classroom.
A man, woman, and child smile for a photo while standing inside a school.
A child smiles outdoors for a photo while wearing a Childhood Cancer Awareness shirt.
A man and a woman smile for a photo in a school hallway. They both wear yellow.
Children wearing yellow shirts smile for a photo in a school gym.
Students and a teacher smile for a photo in a school hallway. They all wear yellow shirts.
Campuses throughout our district are already decked out in gold ahead of Give Hope Day tomorrow!🎗️

Be sure to wear gold or yellow on Thursday, September 24, 2026, as we team up with the Hope for Autumn Foundation to raise awareness of childhood cancer and advocate for resources to support patient families.

Give Hope Day hits close to home for many families in our district, and our hearts are with each of you who have a child who has battled cancer or is currently fighting. We stand with you during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and beyond. 💛
28 days ago, JEFCOED
Sign advertising Give Hope Day is displayed outside a school. In the background, wreaths with yellow ribbons on them hang on the school building.
Wreaths with yellow ribbons hang outside a school.
Close-up image of a wreath with a yellow ribbon hangs outside a school.

Join us on September 24, 2026 for Go Gold Day for childhood cancer awareness. Wear Gold!

about 1 month ago, Concord Elementary School
give hope flyer with gold awareness ribbon on a white background
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, JEFCOED Family! 💙

We are thrilled to embark on the month ahead, filled with celebrations of Hispanic culture, history and traditions! From engaging lessons inside the classroom to joyous festivals that bring the community together, we can’t wait to share with you the many ways our district will commemorate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has text celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and a collage of photos from past JEFCOED Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
about 1 month ago, Concord Elementary School
Never forget 💙

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, as well as the brave men and women who risked their own lives to save others. Let us unite on this day of reflection and remembrance.
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic honors the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Monday September 7, 2026, for Labor Day, and that Tuesday, September 8, 2026, is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, September 9, 2026!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED schools and offices are closed for Labor Day and that September 9 is an e learning day
Mrs. Handley's class used dice today to practice adding 3 digits.
about 2 months ago, Concord Elementary School
4 boys in the rug rolling dice and recording 3 digit addition.
5 students sitting in the carpet rolling 3 dice to practice addition.
Mrs. Tullis’s fifth grade science class learning through collaboration and hands on experimentation.
about 2 months ago, Concord Elementary School
3 students with cups containing a clear liquid recording what they observe.
A group of 4 students adding a powder like substance to a clear liquid.
2 students stirring the clear liquid and it is turning a brown color.
Fifth grade math using manipulatives to find volume and using their response boards.
about 2 months ago, Concord Elementary School
several students holding up a green and yellow response board that they have written answers to a math problem on.
A student using unit blocks to determine volume of a shape.
Remember to send in your money for the year! Deadline is September 11th! 
2 months ago, Concord Elementary School
205 ICE business graphic
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students? 🚌💙 Join our dedicated and talented team of bus drivers today!

Why apply?
✨ Insurance and retirement benefits, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to serve your community!

Who we're looking for:
✨ Full-time and substitute drivers available to work five days a week, between 2-8 hours a day.

Interested in joining our team as a bus driver? Click here for more information: https://www.jefcoed.com/o/jcs/page/bus-driver
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic encourages people to apply for bus driving positions at Jefferson County Schools.
What a wonderful first day back in the classroom! 🤩📚

To our families, students, educators, staff members, and administrators — thank you for making the first day one to remember. Your spirit and positive mindsets will drive us toward a remarkable year, and we truly could not be more excited!
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Children wearing backpacks smile and pose for a photo outdoors.
Two children wearing matching first day of school shirts stand outdoors and smile for a photo.
Two girls smile for a photo while standing outdoors in a driveway.
A woman and two children pose for a photo on a balcony outside a house.
Two boys wearing matching outfits stand outdoors and smile for a photo.
Two children stand outside a home and smile for a photo.
A boy and a girl smile for a photo outdoors in a driveway.
A child stands outside a building and poses for a first day of school photo.
A child stands outside a home and poses for a photo. He holds up a first day of school flag.
A woman and two children smile for a photo inside a room.