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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!

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!









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!












Congratulations to this crew on delivering insightful and powerful presentations at this year's conference! It makes us so proud to see our educators fine-tuning their leadership skills and sharing their expertise with others.








Local volleyball teams, including four from JEFCOED, gave it their all during Center Point’s volleyball playdate! Seeing these players fine-tune their skills on the court is getting us fired up for the fast-approaching volleyball season. 💫🌟
Congrats to each of these teams for a job well done today!






⁉️ 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



We can't wait to see what your summer has in store!
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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!

🎺 Huge Congratulations to the Minor High School Sounds of Superior Class of 2026! 🎓
We are thrilled to celebrate these MHS seniors, who recently secured their futures by earning a staggering $3.5 million in band and academic scholarship offers!🎉
Jamahri Armstead - Alabama State University, Zachkariah Askew - Alabama State University, Kinsley Bryant - Talladega College, Ka'hlyn Cook - Talladega College, Any Cristobal - University of Alabama Birmingham, Kiley Garner - Alabama State University, Jaylin Gray - Alabama State University, Anthony Hayes - Virginia Union University, Amiyah Lee - University of Alabama, Kawaski Lewis - Southern University, Jordan Mack - Alabama State University, Erandi Martinez-Gomez - Southern University, Aaden Peoples - Southern University, Imani Smith - Alabama State University, Jada Stanley - Alabama A&M, Trinity White - Southern University



We are thrilled to see our students turn their tassels on Thursday (May 21, 2026) and embark on their exciting new chapters! As students cross the stage, JEFCOED TV will be there, capturing each special moment! The live stream will begin at 1 p.m. See below for information on how to watch!
📲 JEFCOED TV App: Watch on your phone or download on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
▶️ Online: Watch on the Jefferson County Schools Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv
