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. 👏
6 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! 🎉🌟
8 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! 🎉
11 days 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! 🎉
17 days 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
19 days 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
19 days 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! 🏰 💙
20 days 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!
23 days 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!
25 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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
about 1 month 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!

about 1 month 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.
about 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.
about 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!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Graphic wishes JEFCOED students and educators a great summer break and reminds them that students return on August 12.
Our final celebrations with K and 5th!
about 2 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
kids on bus picture
kids walking under balloon arch
Ending 4th grade with a fun field trip to McWane Science Center!
about 2 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
students on field trip to Mcwane center
students on field trip to Mcwane center
students on field trip to Mcwane center
students on field trip to Mcwane center
students on field trip to Mcwane center
students on field trip to Mcwane center
students on field trip to Mcwane center
students on field trip to Mcwane center
Teachers and staff were treated to an awesome week of treats and gifts! Thanks to our own MOE PTA, Beechwood Baptist, Warrior Orthodontics, Pandy's , Travelin Tom's Coffee Truck, Nothing But Bundt Cakes and parents and students!!
2 months ago, Mount Olive Elementary
teacher appreciation week photos
teacher appreciation week photos
teacher appreciation week photos
teacher appreciation week photos
teacher appreciation week photos
teacher appreciation week photos
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! 👏
2 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".