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.
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One of our 4th grade teachers, Mrs. Hendrix, had the immense pleasure of being accepted to the inaugural Achieving Civic Excellence (ACE) Institute series led by the Alabama State Department of Education. Mrs. Hendrix took part in the summer-long study that focused on the Early Republic and that culminated in late July with a four-day-long visit to American Village where chosen teachers from throughout the state received immersive education in social studies standards, resources, and deep content knowledge, led by Dr. Blake Busbin and Dr. Jonathan Den Hartog.

In addition to the educational support, teachers also had the opportunity to tour American Village and hear 'first-hand' accounts from American Village interpreters. Mrs. Hendrix stated she hopes to arrange for this year's 4th grade class to take a field trip to American Village as well! (Not only did she make new teacher friends, Mrs. Hendrix also met the local groundhog; alas, she did not get to pet him!)
4 days ago, Mount Olive Elementary
American Village teachers touring
Groundhog at American VIllage
American Village Speaker
American Village Speaker
Mrs. Hendrix at American Village
American Village portrait of Washington
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!
8 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
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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.
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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!
19 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
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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
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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.
👋 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.
Winning big at SOAR! ⚽️🏆 Students at Fultondale Elementary School's SOAR site are getting into the World Cup spirit! Today they were decked out in their soccer gear, representing their favorite teams! 🎉
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Students stand in a hallway for a photo. They all wear soccer gear, showing support for their favorite teams playing in the World Cup.
Students and teachers stand in a school hallway and smile for a photo. They all wear outfits supporting different teams playing in the World Cup.
Students and a teacher pose for a photo in a school hallway. They all wear different outfits supporting their favorite World Cup teams.
Students stand in a school hallway and smile for a photo. They wear outfits celebrating their favorite teams in the World Cup.
A group of students pose for a photo. They wear outfits showing support for their favorite World Cup teams.
Future Problem Solvers on the global stage! 🌎✨

Please help us congratulate these outstanding JEFCOED students on competing in the 2026 Future Problem Solving World Finals! Throughout the process, they worked diligently to find solutions to real-world problems, gaining invaluable skills along the way. Great job, everyone! 👏

Schools represented:
- Clay Elementary School
- Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
- Mount Olive Elementary School
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
A group of students wearing matching Alabama Future Problem Solvers shirts stand outdoors and smile for a photo. Their coaches stand with them and smile as well.
A group of students wearing matching gray shirts with the outline of the state of Alabama on them smile for a photo inside a building. They stand in front of a tri-fold poster board.
A group of students pose for a photo inside a building. They pose in front of a Future Problem Solving background.
A group of students wearing matching gray shirts with an outline of the state of Alabama on them pose for a photo outdoors on a college campus.
📌🗓️ 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.
Bringing the Disney magic to SOAR! 🪄✨

Students and educators attending Fultondale Elementary's SOAR site looked absolutely fabulous decked out in their character costumes and Mickey ears! What an enchanting way to get into the summer learning spirit! 🏰 💙
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Two girls stand together outdoors and smile. One of the girls wears a Star Wars themed hoodie with Yoda ears on the hood. The other girl wears a Stitch themed shirt and a head band with Stitch ears.
Two girls wearing princess costumes smile for a photo inside a school gym.
A group of girls wearing Disney-themed outfits smile for a photo inside a school gym. They pose with an educator who wears a Disney-themed hat.
A boy wearing a Toy Story shirt stands outdoors and smiles for a photo.
A girl wearing a yellow princess dress stands in a school gym and smiles for a photo.
A girl wearing a Mickey Mouse shirt stands inside a classroom and smiles for a photo.
A group of girls wearing Disney-themed outfits stand outside a school and smile for a photo.
A woman wearing Winnie the Pooh-themed Disney ears smiles for a photo.
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.
Achieving excellence through self-expression! 📸🕺

We are proud to share that several of our JEFCOED students received awards for their submissions to the Alabama PTA Reflections program this spring! Please help us congratulate the following winners:

🥇 Anna Grace Patmon, Bryan Elementary School | 1st Place, Intermediate Photography
🥈 Aria Gwin, Bryan Elementary School | 2nd Place, Dance Choreography
🥉 Lyla Herrin, Mount Olive Elementary School | 3rd Place, Dance Choreography
🌟 Mirabelle Brasher, Bryan Elementary School | Honorable Mention, Dance Choreography

Way to go, everyone!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A woman and a girl smile and pose for a photo inside a room in the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education. The girl holds a certificate in her hands.
A woman and a JEFCOED student smile and pose for a photo inside a room in the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education. The girl holds a certificate in her hands.
A girl smiles and holds up a medal that says "PTA Reflections" while standing in front of a door inside a building.
A woman and a girl smile and pose for a photo inside the Jefferson County Board of Education. The girl holds up a certificate.
Endless opportunities await as we SOAR into a new week! 📚🌟

Shoutout to our outstanding scholars at Fultondale Elementary's SOAR location:
💫 Fultondale Elementary School
💫 Gardendale Elementary School
💫 Snow Rogers Elementary School
💫 Mount Olive Elementary School

Excited to grow their knowledge, these students are putting in impressive work this summer. 👏 We love seeing them accomplish big goals with the help of our amazing JEFCOED educators!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A student smiles while doing an assignment in a classroom. She places green and yellow tiles onto a piece of paper.
A student writes in a workbook while sitting at a desk inside a classroom.
A student claps his hands while he sits at a desk inside a classroom.
A teacher sits at a table with students inside a classroom and leads a lesson.
A student smiles while sitting at a desk inside a classroom.
Students sit at desks inside a classroom and place colorful tiles on a piece of paper.
A teacher leads a lesson at the front of a classroom. Students listen while sitting at desks.
A student colors on a sheet of paper while standing at a desk inside a classroom.
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."