JEFFERSON COUNTY, FL (WTXL) — Students returned to Jefferson K-12 Tuesday to begin the 2026-2027 school year. Meanwhile, district leaders are focused on building academic momentum and making sure students, parents, and the community feel welcome. District leaders say their goal is to make school a place where everyone feels supported. Ahead of the school year, the district held a back-to-school event to provide school supplies to all students in the district. Leaders say the community's willingness to support and participate in that event reflects the spirit of Jefferson County.