
February 4, 2026
All-new for the 2026 season, the Birmingham Barons are excited to introduce Lillie's Library Challenge, a program designed to inspire and encourage kids across Central Alabama to ...

January 29, 2026
Please help us congratulate our JEFCOED District Spelling Bee winner, Gavin Cruse, from Mount Olive Elementary School! He won first place for the second year in a row during Wed...

January 15, 2026
Application Period: Start Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 End Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 Please note that enrollment in the Pre-K Program is based on a random selection draw...

January 5, 2026
Congratulations to Mrs. McNamara! She has been selected as the MOE Teacher of the Year by our Teacher of the Year Committee. Mrs. McNamara is our Pre-K teacher at MOE, and in our ...

January 5, 2026
Congratulations to Renee McPherson for being named this Nine Weeks Strong Award recipient!

September 17, 2025
JEFCOED is proud to partner with the Hope for Autumn Foundation for Give Hope Day again this year. On Thursday, Sept. 25, you're encouraged to wear yellow or gold to raise awaren...

September 4, 2025
Dear JEFCOED Family, This Attendance Awareness Month, we are excited to announce our Trick-or-Treat Attendance Challenge for students in elementary and intermediate classes! ...

August 6, 2025
Please read over and be familiar with the guidleines before the first day of school. Please note that PRESCHOOL PARENTS ONLY MAY USE THE LEFT LANE FOR MORNING DROP OFF AND AF...

July 30, 2025
Jefcoed is now using MySchoolBucks. You may use the QR code to pay for classroom donations, field trip t-shirts and yearbooks. You may also visit MySchoolBucks.com.

January 31, 2025
We have a W-I-N-N-E-R!! In an impressive display of vocabulary and skill, Gavin Cruse, a fourth-grade student from Mount Olive Elementary School, clinched the top spot in the 2025...

February 13, 2026
Jefferson County Schools is proud to announce the 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year finalists, honoring exceptional educators from both elementary and secondary schools. These finalis...

January 23, 2026
JEFCOED Family, I wanted to touch base with everyone before the weekend. We obviously have been monitoring the weather forecast all week. As you probably know, it looks like th...

January 15, 2026
Applications for the Jefferson County School District’s 2026-2027 Pre-K Program are now open. APPLY HERE The application period runs from Thursday, January 15, 2026, to Sund...

December 15, 2025
Jefferson County Schools is excited to share that our district has three new National Board Certified Teachers! Achieving this certification is no easy task, as it is earned th...

December 1, 2025
The Jefferson County International Baccalaureate program is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Click here to view the application. Applications ...

November 17, 2025
Our district is proud to share that Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin has been named a 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Leader . Dr. Gonsoulin is one of only 25 individua...

November 13, 2025
Superintendent's Message Hello JEFCOED Family, I hope everyone is doing well as we approach mid November. This time of year is particularly busy for our schools and families. ...
November 12, 2025
The Jefferson County Board of Education will meet in a regular session on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the board’s office, 2100 18th Street South, Birmingham...

November 6, 2025
Students' passion and talents were on display during The Exceptional Art Show on Thursday. Selected out of hundreds of submissions, the finalists were honored with a reception an...

October 21, 2025
From lively mariachi band performances to vibrant art displays and festivals, JEFCOED had a wonderful time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! We encourage you to take a look ...
