
Panther Community, we’re here to help.
When a concern arises, following the appropriate communication process helps ensure questions and concerns are addressed by the right person.
Please review this guide for the steps parents and guardians should follow when addressing a concern at Hueytown Middle School:
1. Contact the teacher
2. Contact the assigned assistant principal if the concern remains unresolved
3. Contact Dr. Peterson if additional assistance is needed
English and Spanish versions are included.
One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.
When a concern arises, following the appropriate communication process helps ensure questions and concerns are addressed by the right person.
Please review this guide for the steps parents and guardians should follow when addressing a concern at Hueytown Middle School:
1. Contact the teacher
2. Contact the assigned assistant principal if the concern remains unresolved
3. Contact Dr. Peterson if additional assistance is needed
English and Spanish versions are included.
One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.


Bell to Bell. No Cell.
Panther families, please remember that personal electronic devices are not permitted during the instructional day. Devices must be turned off and stored in students’ school-issued lockers.
Please review the graphics for additional information, including the HMS device pick-up procedure.
English and Spanish versions are included.
Panther families, please remember that personal electronic devices are not permitted during the instructional day. Devices must be turned off and stored in students’ school-issued lockers.
Please review the graphics for additional information, including the HMS device pick-up procedure.
English and Spanish versions are included.


Dress for Success, Panthers!
Students and families, please review the HMS student dress code expectations as we continue working together to maintain a positive environment focused on teaching and learning.
Thank you for helping our Panthers come to school ready for success each day.
Students and families, please review the HMS student dress code expectations as we continue working together to maintain a positive environment focused on teaching and learning.
Thank you for helping our Panthers come to school ready for success each day.

Panther Family, it’s time to show your school pride!
Our second HMS Panther T-shirt sale runs August 31 through September 11. Shirts may be purchased through MySchoolBucks, and order forms are also available in the school office.
Let’s paint the halls purple and Vegas gold!
Our second HMS Panther T-shirt sale runs August 31 through September 11. Shirts may be purchased through MySchoolBucks, and order forms are also available in the school office.
Let’s paint the halls purple and Vegas gold!

Panther Community, here’s what’s happening this week at Hueytown Middle School!
Please review our weekly announcements for important information about iReady Fall Diagnostic Testing, student announcements, athletics, upcoming events, and important dates.
English and Spanish versions are included.
One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.
Please review our weekly announcements for important information about iReady Fall Diagnostic Testing, student announcements, athletics, upcoming events, and important dates.
English and Spanish versions are included.
One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.


Learning is shining bright in 8th Grade Gold Science!
Students in Ms. Lewis’s class put science into action with a hands-on LED circuit activity. Students explored electrical circuits by building and testing their own.
Hands-on learning. Engaged students. Science in action at HMS.
One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.
Students in Ms. Lewis’s class put science into action with a hands-on LED circuit activity. Students explored electrical circuits by building and testing their own.
Hands-on learning. Engaged students. Science in action at HMS.
One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

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
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

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!
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!










We are thrilled to see our students tomorrow (Wednesday, August 12, 2026) for the first day of school! 💙🎉
We hope everyone has a wonderful start to the year!

We are feeling energized and ready for the academic year ahead following today’s Back to School Conference! 💙📚
The theme for this school year, "Realizing our Potential, Redefining the Standard,” is all about acknowledging and appreciating our progress, while setting even bigger goals and raising the bar. Today, our faculty and staff gathered in one place to do exactly this. Together, we celebrated past wins and set the stage for a successful school year ahead.
We sincerely appreciate our educators and administrators for participating today, as well as each of our presenters for their time. We are beyond excited for the 2026-2027 school year, and can’t wait to see everyone in the classroom next week! 🎉
The theme for this school year, "Realizing our Potential, Redefining the Standard,” is all about acknowledging and appreciating our progress, while setting even bigger goals and raising the bar. Today, our faculty and staff gathered in one place to do exactly this. Together, we celebrated past wins and set the stage for a successful school year ahead.
We sincerely appreciate our educators and administrators for participating today, as well as each of our presenters for their time. We are beyond excited for the 2026-2027 school year, and can’t wait to see everyone in the classroom next week! 🎉







Inaugural Campus Communicator Summit: Complete! ✅📢
Yesterday was full of excitement as Campus Communicators from across our district met at the Central Office for training. These educators will serve as the voice of their school, showcasing the amazing things happening on campus, as well as keeping students and families informed. 👏📚
We are so excited for this new journey and want to thank everyone who made yesterday's summit a success!
Yesterday was full of excitement as Campus Communicators from across our district met at the Central Office for training. These educators will serve as the voice of their school, showcasing the amazing things happening on campus, as well as keeping students and families informed. 👏📚
We are so excited for this new journey and want to thank everyone who made yesterday's summit a success!









Our 2026 New Teacher Orientation is in the books, and WOW do we have an incredible group of educators joining the JEFCOED Family! 👏📚
Thank you to our presenters and attendees for making today’s orientation such a success. We are ecstatic for the upcoming year and can’t wait to see the difference each of our teachers will make!






Preparing the next generation of educators! 📚💙
Last night, we welcomed students and families to Center Point High School for the UAB-JEFCOED Teacher Academy open house! Members of our JEFCOED Family learned all about the magnet program, toured the wing that will house the Teacher Academy, and even got to meet some of the program’s educators.
We’re beyond excited that students will not only have the chance to gain valuable experience in the field of education, but also complete a significant portion of their college degree at no cost. The future of education is bright — and it’s being developed right here at JEFCOED!
Last night, we welcomed students and families to Center Point High School for the UAB-JEFCOED Teacher Academy open house! Members of our JEFCOED Family learned all about the magnet program, toured the wing that will house the Teacher Academy, and even got to meet some of the program’s educators.
We’re beyond excited that students will not only have the chance to gain valuable experience in the field of education, but also complete a significant portion of their college degree at no cost. The future of education is bright — and it’s being developed right here at JEFCOED!










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!










JEFCOED Journeys — Endless fun in Florida! ☀️🎉 Several members of our JEFCOED family made special memories in the Sunshine State this summer!
🎢 The Perdue Family took on Universal Studios! They made memories, shared laughs, and enjoyed every moment together in Orlando! Ms. Perdue works in Child Nutrition at Bryant Park Elementary School, and the Perdue kiddos attend Center Point High School and Erwin Middle School!
🩰 The Morgan Family spent a week in Orlando, where Kinley competed with her dance studio (The Pointe Dance Arts) and took classes at West Coast Dance Explosion’s national dance competition and convention! Kinley attends Gardendale High School, and her mom, Angey, teaches English and coaches the dance team at Gardendale High!
✨ And two JEFCOED students took an AMAZING trip to Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World! You can see Donovan and London were all smiles as they posed with Mickey and Minnie Mouse! Donovan attends Hueytown Primary School and London attends Hueytown Middle School!
🎢 The Perdue Family took on Universal Studios! They made memories, shared laughs, and enjoyed every moment together in Orlando! Ms. Perdue works in Child Nutrition at Bryant Park Elementary School, and the Perdue kiddos attend Center Point High School and Erwin Middle School!
🩰 The Morgan Family spent a week in Orlando, where Kinley competed with her dance studio (The Pointe Dance Arts) and took classes at West Coast Dance Explosion’s national dance competition and convention! Kinley attends Gardendale High School, and her mom, Angey, teaches English and coaches the dance team at Gardendale High!
✨ And two JEFCOED students took an AMAZING trip to Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World! You can see Donovan and London were all smiles as they posed with Mickey and Minnie Mouse! Donovan attends Hueytown Primary School and London attends Hueytown Middle School!



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!









After showcasing plenty of spirit and performing some very impressive routines, our students are leaving UCA Camp with several 1st place trophies, loads of ribbons, and memories that will last a lifetime! 📣🏆
Congratulations to our JEFCOED cheerleaders on your outstanding performances at recent UCA Camps! You all have so much to be proud of. 👏
Congratulations to our JEFCOED cheerleaders on your outstanding performances at recent UCA Camps! You all have so much to be proud of. 👏









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!
