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! 👏
6 days 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".
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
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED tv's live coverage of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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!
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic says "Happy National School Nurse Day." Followed by, "Thank you for changing the world through kindness and care." The graphic also has digital illustrations of nurses.
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!
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week at the Jefferson County School 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! 👏
12 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has text and drawings of school lunch room workers. The text says "School Lunch Hero Day." and "Thank You!!"
📌 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!
13 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED's E-Learning Day on Friday, May 1, 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! 🚌 👏
15 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic says "Thank You for Always Going the Extra Mile! Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day"
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!
21 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic says "Happy Administrative Professionals Day! To the ones who hold us together!"
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!🎉
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic celebrates National Assistant Principals Week.
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
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic says “Happy National School Librarian Day"
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!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic says “Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day"

Happy National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 💫🎉

We have some of the BEST paraprofessionals here at JEFCOED! From their positive attitudes to their constant support, these individuals truly help our district shine!💙

about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has photos of JEFCOED Paraprofessionals posing with students. Text on the graphic says "Thank you for helping our district shine! Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!"
👋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!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic is a reminder of JEFCOED's Spring Break. It is scheduled for March 23-27, 2026. Students return on Monday, March 30, 2026.
👋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.
2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Friday, March 6, 2026 is an E-Learning Day for Jefferson County Schools students.
Please help us congratulate Ms. Lori Hipp on receiving a 'One Class at a Time' grant from CBS 42!🎉💙

Ms. Hipp goes above and beyond to ensure all students receive the education they deserve, and we sincerely appreciate all she does for Concord Elementary! Go to this link to learn more about Ms. Hipp and how she plans to use her grant: https://tinyurl.com/cbs42-ocaat-lhipp
3 months ago, JEFCOED
Concord Elementary School teacher Ms. Hipp stands in the school hallway and holds a framed piece of paper and a large check. The paper announces her as the recipient of a CBS 42 'One Class at a Time Grant'. The check is for $1,000.
As we wrap up National School Counseling Week, we're grateful for the counselors across our district who show up every day for our students! They support, encourage, and advocate with passion, bringing tremendous heart to our schools. We're so thankful for you🫶!
3 months ago, JEFCOED
A school counselor stands in front of the Jefferson County school district background. She is celebrating and holding her arms up. The sign in her hands says school counseling programs amplify student success by celebrating them!
A group of people huddle together while smiling at the camera. The group includes a principal, school, counselor, and students. They are all celebrating national school counselor week at Clay elementary school.
A school counselor stands with two young elementary school students. They are all wearing unique hats. The school counselor in the back has on a black cowboy style hat, the girl in the front left is on a red, cowboy hat, and the boy on the right has on a blue beanie style hat.
A school counselor is being celebrated during national school counselor appreciation week. She is holding a vase full of pink and red flowers. In the background are several cut out red hearts with custom messages.
A school counselor is standing in front of a colorful bulletin board. She is smiling and holding a book that says the coffee bean for kids.
Two people are bringing a school, counselor a pot of flowers, a gift, and some yellow and purple balloons. They are celebrating her for national school counseling week.
A school counselor is standing in an elementary school classroom. She is holding a vase full of red roses. She is being celebrated for national school counseling week.
School counselor is standing in front of a banner that says, "I know this is a little cheesy, but you're our favorite school counselor. Happy school, counselor appreciation week."
It's School Board Recognition Month! 🍎 Please join us in honoring our board members for their commitment to students, service to our community, and championship-level leadership. We simply could not achieve what we do without your support!
4 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic thanking the Jefferson County Schools' School Board. Pictured are Ronnie Dixion, Board President, Stephanie Floyd, Board Vice President, Carita Venable, Board Member, Walter Curry, Board Member, and Glenn Durough, Board Member. The text in the middle says, "Thank You JEFCOED School Board"
The Grinch may have stolen Christmas, but these pictures have captured our hearts!!💚🎄

This month, several of our schools celebrated Grinch Day, with students showing off Who-inspired hairstyles and Grinch-themed outfits! Some schools even enjoyed visits from the green guy himself! These smiles say it all. What a fun way to end the first semester!
5 months ago, JEFCOED
A person in a Grinch costume holds a smiling student while standing in a school hallway.
Teachers stand in a school and smile while posing next to someone in a Grinch costume. In front of the people, two ceramic geese sit on the floor wearing Christmas-themed outfits.
Children wearing Grinch-themed outfits pose next to someone in a Grinch costume while standing inside a school.
A woman dressed like a "Who" poses next to someone wearing a Grinch costume.
A child and an adult, both dressed like the Grinch point at eachother while standing inside a school hallway.
Students and a teacher dressed in Grinch-themed outfits smile for a photo while standing and sitting in a school hallway.
A student wearing a holiday outfit stands in a school hallway and poses next to an adult wearing a Grinch costume.
Students wearing Grinch-themed outfits stand and sit in a school hallway and pose with a teacher and an adult wearing a grinch costume.
Students wearing Grinch-themed outfits pose for a photo inside a school library.
From beautiful music to creative dance routines, our students have brought so much joy to the board through their Holiday Cheer performances!❄️👏 We sincerely thank each group that has performed so far, and we applaud them for sharing their talents!

Please join us in celebrating our first round of holiday cheer performers!🎉
-Concord Singers led by Ms. Georgecia Cowan
-Minor High School Concert Choir led by Ms. Ingrid Brown
-Pinson Valley High School Advanced Mariachi Band led by Mr. Keith Brandenburg
-Gardendale High School Concert and Chamber Choirs led by Ms. Melissa Talley
-McAdory Elementary School Interpretive Dance Team led by Ms. Monica Finley
-Lipscomb Singers led by Ms. Georgecia Cowan
-Shades Valley High School Valley Singers led by Dr. Jillian Johnson
-Center Point High School Chorale led by Mr. Vedric Shelby

We have more performances on Tuesday! Head to this link to see which groups are performing and how to watch live: https://www.jefcoed.com/article/2587424
5 months ago, JEFCOED
Concord Singers perform inside JEFCOED board room.
Minor High School concert choir performs inside JEFCOED board room.
Pinson Valley High School Advanced Mariachi Band performs inside JEFCOED board room.
Gardendale High School choir performs inside JEFCOED board room.
McAdory Elementary School Interpretive Dance Team performs inside JEFCOED board room.
Lipscomb singers perform inside JEFCOED board room.
Shades Valley High School Valley Singers perform inside JEFCOED board room.
Center Point High School Chorale performs inside JEFCOED board room.

🎃Life is gourd at JEFCOED!🎃

From trips to the pumpkin patch, to decorating pumpkins and even dissecting them, students across our district are getting into the fall spirit!

🔎At Gardendale Elementary School, Pre-K students analyzed the inside of pumpkins and learned how they grow!

📚At Concord Elementary School, storybook pumpkins line the bookshelves! We love seeing students’ creativity and passion for reading on display!

🚜And Brookville Elementary students had a whole lot of fun at 4D Farm! They explored the pumpkin patch, visited the corn barn, and enjoyed fun rides!

7 months ago, JEFCOED
Students look at a pumpkin through a magnifying glass inside a classroom.
A student sits on the flood of a classroom and looks at a pumpkin through a magnifying glass.
Students sit on the floor of a classroom. In front of them are several large pieces of black paper with pumpkin seeds sitting on them.
Pumpkins decorated like book characters sit on the shelves of a library.
Pumpkins decorated like book characters sit on the shelves of a library.
A student holds a pumpkin decorated in the theme of Alice In Wonderland.
Students sit in a pit of corn.
A student sits in a pit of corn.
A student stands in a pumpkin patch and holds a pumpkin.
Two students stand in a pumpkin patch and hold pumpkins.