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!
9 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!
20 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.
Making a splash at SOAR! ☀️🚒

We want to give a big shoutout to the Brighton Fire Department for helping students from Brighton School and Lipscomb Elementary School finish SOAR in an unforgettable way! We're so proud of the work these scholars put in and LOVE seeing them soak up all the summer time fun!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
A student smiles while running barefoot through water on pavement. Students play in the falling water behind him.
Two girls smile for a photo while standing outdoors. They are completely soaked with water after a water day outside.
A firefighter sprays water from his fire truck for children to play in outdoors.
A boy smiles while standing outside on grass. His clothes and hair are soaked with water from a water play day.
A child smiles while running through water that's being sprayed through the air outdoors.
A child runs through water as it's being sprayed through the air outdoors.
Children play in water outdoors as it's being sprayed from above.
Children play in water as it's being sprayed through the air outdoors.
👋 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.
📌🗓️ 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.
Take a look at these summer learning ROCKSTARS! 🎸✨

SOAR students from Brighton School and Lipscomb Elementary School are taking center stage as they make big gains in the classroom! Way to go, everyone! 👏
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A little boy dressed in a rockstar themed outfit poses for a photo. He smiles and stands in a school while holding a guitar prop.
A teacher leads a lesson inside a classroom. Students sit on the floor and listen. The teacher wears a Beatles themed shirt.
A woman poses for a photo inside a room. She holds up the rock and roll symbol with her hand and wears an Aerosmith shirt.
A woman smiles for a photo inside a school office. She wears a Def Lepard shirt and leopard print pants.
A woman signs "I love you" with her hand and poses for a photo inside a school hallway. She smiles and wears an AC/DC shirt.
Our SOAR participants are soaking up all the summer learning fun! 📚✨

We caught up with Lipscomb Elementary School and Brighton School students this week as they were hard at work in the classroom. From fine-tuning their math skills to participating in engaging grammar lessons, these scholars are doing a fabulous job! 👏 Keep up the AMAZING work!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of students hold up legos while they sit in the floor of a classroom.
A group of students sit on the floor of a classroom and play with legos.
Two boys sit on the floor of a classroom and do an assignment with letter blocks on a mat.
A teacher holds up a small white board for students as they sit around her at a table.
A student raises their hand while sitting at a desk in a classroom.
A teacher helps a student with an assignment while the student sits at a desk in a classroom.
A student holds up a peace sign while sitting on the floor. She sits behind colorful, popsicle-shaped wood pieces with letters printed on them.
A student sits at a table and holds up pieces of paper with words printed on them.
A teacher sits next to a smart board in a classroom and demonstrates how to say the letter 'A'.
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.

Let’s hear it for our ETeam Excellence Award winners! 👏👏

As campus technology leaders, our ETeam Leaders play a huge role in keeping our schools moving forward. This year's recipients have shown outstanding dedication to supporting their campuses with technology integration.

Thank you all for the incredible time, energy, and commitment you bring to the job every single day! 🚀📱

2026 ETeam Excellence Award Recipients:
🏆 Jennifer Rawls | McAdory High School
🏆 Nicole McMickens | Irondale Middle School
🏆 Kristen Campbell | Johnson Elementary School
🏆 Tallese Denson | Lipscomb Elementary School
🏆 Terri Culp | Mount Olive Elementary School

Congratulations, everyone!

2 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is a collage of JEFCOED ETeam leaders who received the ETeam Excellence Award. They smile and pose with their award and a gift card. Text on the collage says "2025 - 2026 ETeam Excellence Award."
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".