This is a reminder that all JEFCOED schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026.
Spooktacular learning in action! 🕸️🎃
We had so much fun at Costumes and Curriculum Night last night! 💜🐯
We had so much fun at Costumes and Curriculum Night last night! 💜🐯
Spooktacular news! 🎃👻 Mrs. Richardson’s class got an extra-special Halloween treat this week—a trip to trick-or-treat at the Jefcoed Central Office Building! 🍬✨
Ms. Richardson's class earned this fun reward for showing up every day and being named one of the Jefferson County Schools Attendance Challenge Champion Classes!
Ms. Richardson's class earned this fun reward for showing up every day and being named one of the Jefferson County Schools Attendance Challenge Champion Classes!
Pink filled the halls at UWCES last week! 🩷
Our students and staff dressed in their brightest pink to support Give Cancer the Boot and show love to all the families, friends, and heroes impacted by breast cancer.
Our students and staff dressed in their brightest pink to support Give Cancer the Boot and show love to all the families, friends, and heroes impacted by breast cancer.
Tiger Pride was on full display yesterday at the Jefferson County Schools Newcomb Tournament! Both of our teams played their hearts out and represented UWCES so well. 💜🐯
Special congratulations to our boys’ team for fighting through tough competition and taking home 2nd place! 🏆
Special congratulations to our boys’ team for fighting through tough competition and taking home 2nd place! 🏆
Congratulations to our Students of the Week! We are so proud of the great leaders you are in your classroom and around the school! Keep up the good work! 💜🐯
This year's Trick-or-Treat Attendance Challenge celebration was one for the books! 🎃🎉
It brought us endless joy to see our students and employees all dressed up to celebrate spook-tacular attendance! And for all of our students' and families' hard work, it was only fitting to transform the board into a Halloween wonderland! Our Central Office employees brought their A-game, creating a magical and unforgettable experience for our students. We hope all of our classes had a wonderful time, because we sure did!
Thank you to everyone who made today's trick-or-treat trip possible! 💙
It brought us endless joy to see our students and employees all dressed up to celebrate spook-tacular attendance! And for all of our students' and families' hard work, it was only fitting to transform the board into a Halloween wonderland! Our Central Office employees brought their A-game, creating a magical and unforgettable experience for our students. We hope all of our classes had a wonderful time, because we sure did!
Thank you to everyone who made today's trick-or-treat trip possible! 💙
Last week we celebrated culture, community, and connection across the Minor Feeder Pattern for Hispanic Heritage Month!
We kicked off the day with an incredible performance by the Pinson Valley High School Mariachi Band and spent the afternoon at Minor High School with games, student performances, and fantastic food!
Huge thank you to our students, families, and staff who made this celebration so special. 💜🐯
We kicked off the day with an incredible performance by the Pinson Valley High School Mariachi Band and spent the afternoon at Minor High School with games, student performances, and fantastic food!
Huge thank you to our students, families, and staff who made this celebration so special. 💜🐯
Hey JEFCOED Family! 👋 This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 9, 2026) is an E-Learning Day for students, and that schools will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 for Columbus Day. We hope you enjoy your long weekend!
Help nourish student success! 🥪🍎 ESS Alabama is hiring School Food Service Workers for Jefferson County Schools.
-$15/hour
-7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
-School-based position
-Make a difference every day!
📝Apply today at ess.com or 📲text "JCS CNP" to 225-592-1700.
-$15/hour
-7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
-School-based position
-Make a difference every day!
📝Apply today at ess.com or 📲text "JCS CNP" to 225-592-1700.
Happy National Custodian Day to our AMAZING custodians here at JEFCOED! 🎉💙
You truly make a profound difference in our schools each day, and we sincerely appreciate the work you put in! Thank you for ensuring our campuses are clean, safe, and healthy. You do tremendous work!
JEFCOED Family — be sure to show your custodians some major appreciation today and everyday! 👏✨
You truly make a profound difference in our schools each day, and we sincerely appreciate the work you put in! Thank you for ensuring our campuses are clean, safe, and healthy. You do tremendous work!
JEFCOED Family — be sure to show your custodians some major appreciation today and everyday! 👏✨
Today we are celebrating our UWCES Students of the Week! These students demonstrate our character trait of the month, Trustworthy, by leading with honesty, keeping their promises, and showing up as true friends and classmates every single day.
We are so proud of the example you set for our school! 💜🐯
We are so proud of the example you set for our school! 💜🐯
To our supportive, encouraging, and driven principals here at JEFCOED — we celebrate you and thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and educators each day! 📚
We deeply admire your passion for education and are extremely grateful you're here at Jefferson County Schools! 💙 Happy National Principals Month!
We deeply admire your passion for education and are extremely grateful you're here at Jefferson County Schools! 💙 Happy National Principals Month!
Supporting student voices, encouraging creative solutions, and instilling confidence in our young leaders — these are just a few reasons why the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council helps us redefine the standard here at JEFCOED!
Thank you to each student who offered their valuable insight during Friday’s SSAC meeting at McAdory Middle School! Collaboration between our students and leaders ensures a bright future for our district, and we are grateful to have students dedicated to the success of fellow and future scholars!
Thank you to each student who offered their valuable insight during Friday’s SSAC meeting at McAdory Middle School! Collaboration between our students and leaders ensures a bright future for our district, and we are grateful to have students dedicated to the success of fellow and future scholars!
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON!
We’re in the home stretch of the JEFCOED Trick-or-Treat Attendance Challenge! Our students are already champions just by showing up, learning, and putting in the work all month long.
Now, let's keep that momentum going to see if one of our classes can win the ultimate Trick-or-Treat field trip on October 28th!
The winning classes will get to:
✅Dress up in costume
✅Trick-or-treat through the Board of Education
✅Meet Superintendent Dr. G!
Let’s finish strong, UWCES!
#FinishStrong #AttendanceMatters #SchoolEveryDay
We’re in the home stretch of the JEFCOED Trick-or-Treat Attendance Challenge! Our students are already champions just by showing up, learning, and putting in the work all month long.
Now, let's keep that momentum going to see if one of our classes can win the ultimate Trick-or-Treat field trip on October 28th!
The winning classes will get to:
✅Dress up in costume
✅Trick-or-treat through the Board of Education
✅Meet Superintendent Dr. G!
Let’s finish strong, UWCES!
#FinishStrong #AttendanceMatters #SchoolEveryDay
Today our schools were decked out in a sea of yellow and gold to advocate for Childhood Cancer awareness!🎗️
We appreciate each student, educator, administrator, and employee who supported Hope for Autumn Foundation's Give Hope Day! It was incredibly moving to see our JEFCOED Family stand behind such a meaningful cause. 💛
We appreciate each student, educator, administrator, and employee who supported Hope for Autumn Foundation's Give Hope Day! It was incredibly moving to see our JEFCOED Family stand behind such a meaningful cause. 💛
Campuses throughout our district are already decked out in gold ahead of Give Hope Day tomorrow!🎗️
Be sure to wear gold or yellow on Thursday, September 24, 2026, as we team up with the Hope for Autumn Foundation to raise awareness of childhood cancer and advocate for resources to support patient families.
Give Hope Day hits close to home for many families in our district, and our hearts are with each of you who have a child who has battled cancer or is currently fighting. We stand with you during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and beyond. 💛
Be sure to wear gold or yellow on Thursday, September 24, 2026, as we team up with the Hope for Autumn Foundation to raise awareness of childhood cancer and advocate for resources to support patient families.
Give Hope Day hits close to home for many families in our district, and our hearts are with each of you who have a child who has battled cancer or is currently fighting. We stand with you during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and beyond. 💛
UWCES families, don’t ghost school! 👻 We are so proud of the spooktacular energy and dedication your students bring every single day. Showing up consistently isn’t just a way to win our Trick-or-Treat Attendance Challenge, it builds a strong foundation for your child’s lifelong success!
Let’s keep the momentum going through the end of September and get ready to win! 🎃💯
Let’s keep the momentum going through the end of September and get ready to win! 🎃💯
🌟SAVE THE DATE 🌟
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Minor Feeder Pattern community!
Join us for an evening filled with culture, connection, and family fun as we honor the rich traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino culture.
📅 Wednesday, October 14th
🕔 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Minor High School
We can't wait to celebrate together—see you there! 🐯💜
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Minor Feeder Pattern community!
Join us for an evening filled with culture, connection, and family fun as we honor the rich traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino culture.
📅 Wednesday, October 14th
🕔 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Minor High School
We can't wait to celebrate together—see you there! 🐯💜
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, JEFCOED Family! 💙
We are thrilled to embark on the month ahead, filled with celebrations of Hispanic culture, history and traditions! From engaging lessons inside the classroom to joyous festivals that bring the community together, we can’t wait to share with you the many ways our district will commemorate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month!
We are thrilled to embark on the month ahead, filled with celebrations of Hispanic culture, history and traditions! From engaging lessons inside the classroom to joyous festivals that bring the community together, we can’t wait to share with you the many ways our district will commemorate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month!