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. 👏

Happy 4th of July, JEFCOED Family! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend! 🎉🌟

👋 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! 🎉

📌🗓️ 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

Today we celebrate freedom and the strength of those who came before us. ❤️ Happy Juneteenth, JEFCOED Family!

👋 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!

Shoutout to our cheer and dance teams for crushing it at UCA/UDA camp! 📣🏆

Our students have captured several 1st place awards, received recognition for their leadership and kindness, and many have walked away as All-American cheerleaders/dancers!

We are beyond proud of these students for not only showcasing their talents and advancing their skills, but also showing heart and passion while doing so! Way to go, everyone!

Following an outstanding baseball season for our JEFCOED schools, we are excited to share the Jefferson County Schools Baseball Coaches Association players and coaches of the year! ⚾️🎉

Congratulations to these individuals, as well as to the players selected for the 2026 All JCSBCA Team!

Large School Winners:
Player of the Year - John Owen Dean, Mortimer Jordan High School
Pitcher of the Year - Will Vaughan, Hueytown High School
Coach of the Year- Shayne Carnes, Mortimer Jordan High School

Small School Winners:
Player of the Year - Dalton Troncalli, Oak Grove High School
Pitcher of the Year - Brody Mathis, Fultondale High School
Coach of the Year - Jake Smith, Oak Grove High School

Congratulations again, everyone! We applaud your hard work and dedication on the diamond! 👏

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

Today, we honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving our country. May we never forget their dedication and 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.

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!

Mortimer Jordan High School Graduation Ceremony | Live on JEFCOED TV 🎓🎉

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 7 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

Let’s hear it for JEFCOED’s newest graduates! 🎓 🎉

Today Ashlyn Hendrix (Mortimer Jordan High School), Amori Jones (Pinson Valley High School), and Precyce Calvin (Pinson Valley High School) crossed the stage, earning their associate degrees from Lawson State Community College! 👏

These students worked incredibly hard to achieve this milestone, and we are beyond proud of the effort they put in! We wish them the best of luck as they now approach their high school graduation. The future is bright for these scholars!

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

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!

Good things happening! 📚🎓 Dozens of our students participating in the ACE program were recently recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, including THREE seniors who will soon graduate with their associate degrees (before they even graduate from high school! 🎉)

The students pictured here are from Center Point High School, Pinson Valley High School, and Mortimer Jordan High School. Each of them has earned at least a 3.0 GPA in their dual-enrollment courses at Lawson State Community College, with some accumulating more than 15 credit hours while maintaining a 3.0 GPA!

We are also thrilled to share that the following seniors will be graduating from Lawson State Community College with their associate degrees this Friday!

🎓 Ashlyn Hendrix, MJHS
🎓 Amori Jones, PVHS
🎓 Precyce Calvin, PVHS

We are so proud of these students for maintaining their impressive GPAs while balancing high school and collegiate coursework! Congratulations to you all!

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!

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! 👏

📌 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!