Our German students traveled to UNA yesterday for German Day! Congratulations to our winning students:
In level 2 - Social Media post - Amir Saboah 2nd; Interview - Lauren Graham, 1st, Jasmine Pittman - 3rd; Ad Artwork - Noah Terrell 1st, Junio Garcia - 2nd, Cora Lightfoot-Underwood - 3rd. In level 3 - Social Media post - Makayla Stewart - 1st, Sofia Nunez 2nd; Ad Artwork Mariela Perez - 2nd, Elle Hudson - 3rd.
In level 2 - Social Media post - Amir Saboah 2nd; Interview - Lauren Graham, 1st, Jasmine Pittman - 3rd; Ad Artwork - Noah Terrell 1st, Junio Garcia - 2nd, Cora Lightfoot-Underwood - 3rd. In level 3 - Social Media post - Makayla Stewart - 1st, Sofia Nunez 2nd; Ad Artwork Mariela Perez - 2nd, Elle Hudson - 3rd.
We appreciate each student who attended our first Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council meeting of the year! During these meetings, student representatives from throughout our district participate in thought-provoking conversations with Dr. Gonsoulin. These discussions are invaluable and allow us to continue growing as a district. Thank you again to everyone who participated!
Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating our outstanding custodians here at JEFCOED!🎉
These heroes not only ensure students and teachers spend their days in clean, safe environments, but also spread positivity throughout their schools. We appreciate all they do to help our district thrive! When you see your school custodian today, be sure to tell them thank you!
These heroes not only ensure students and teachers spend their days in clean, safe environments, but also spread positivity throughout their schools. We appreciate all they do to help our district thrive! When you see your school custodian today, be sure to tell them thank you!
It was an action-packed Friday at JCIB! The school's grade vs. grade soccer tournament for Hispanic Heritage Month got underway!⚽️🎉 Each grade has been assigned a country from Latin America to represent in the tournament. Friday, the freshmen and sophomores faced off, representing Mexico and Venezuela! The next game will feature juniors vs. seniors! We can’t wait to see which grade will win it all!
Picture Day is tomorrow for our first ever JCIB Yearbook!
Please join us this Thursday, September 25 from 6:00-7:00 PM for Open House. Our theme this year will be helping your child on their IB journey. Come and meet our teachers and learn more on how to help support your child while at JCIB.
Our seniors in Frau Bruce's German class had a special treat today! They celebrated the start of school with a German tradition-Schultüte.
Tuesday evening we will have an information meeting in Frau Bruce's room about our trip to Germany next summer. If you have any questions, please see Frau Bruce or email tbruce@jefcoed.com.
We're going to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by having a schoolwide grade vs. grade soccer tournament! Games will be held during 3rd block on September 26 and October 10 & 17. See Ms. Cintron to sign up to play for your grade.
We are SO excited to share that the Jefferson County School District has been awarded the Blue Cross Blue Shield Be Healthy Grant for the VERY first time!🎉👏 Mr. Christopher Reeves, Physical Education Supervisor for Jefferson County Schools, says, “This is a meaningful moment for our district, as it reflects the dedication of so many who believe in the power of physical education to shape healthier lives for our students.” Mr. Reeves adds that this grant will provide everything from exercise bikes to agility ladders, benefiting and inspiring students and educators. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!
Our Back to School Conference is in the books!📚 We want to give a huge thank you to our educators and administrators for making today such a success! You are laying the foundation for a wonderful school year, and it’s clear that “Alabama has something to say!” We can’t wait to see our classrooms filled up again in just a few short days!
Make-up registration and schedule pick up will be on Tuesday, August 5, from 8-11 and 12-3. Students will return to class on Thursday, August 7.
New Teacher Orientation ✏️📘👏 We're so excited to greet our new educators and officially bring them into the JEFCOED family! You're joining a district committed to Inspiring Change and Creating Impact, one student at a time. We're so glad you're here!
Special thanks to Leslie Chatta and Shernell Lewis, our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year, for sharing powerful words of encouragement and inspiration. We're also grateful to Gardendale High School, along with our many staff and volunteers who helped make the day such a success!
Special thanks to Leslie Chatta and Shernell Lewis, our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year, for sharing powerful words of encouragement and inspiration. We're also grateful to Gardendale High School, along with our many staff and volunteers who helped make the day such a success!
Registration and schedule pickup for the upcoming school year will be at the Irondale campus at the following times:
Thursday, July 31: 8:00-10:00 AM Seniors, 11:00-1:00 Sophomores
Friday, August 1: 8:00-10:00 Juniors, 11:00-1:00 Freshman
Summer assignments and supply lists can be found on our website under documents.
Thursday, July 31: 8:00-10:00 AM Seniors, 11:00-1:00 Sophomores
Friday, August 1: 8:00-10:00 Juniors, 11:00-1:00 Freshman
Summer assignments and supply lists can be found on our website under documents.
Congratulations to JCIB Graduate Chase Gohn who was recognized today as a recipient of the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Award! Chase is part of an elite group of 100 Alabama seniors who received this honor, and represents less than 1% of the nation's high school graduates this year. He plans to study mechanical engineering at Auburn University this fall.
Congratulations to JCIB Spanish teacher Senora Beth Tanner and History teacher Jeff Clayton on your retirement. Each of them have been a part of our faculty for over 25 years and will be missed. Happy Retirement!
Graduation is today-1:00 PM at Guiding Light Church. If you can't make it, you can stream today's ceremony live on Jefcoed TV.
AP and IB exams continue next week along with final exams for all classes. See the attached schedules for next week's exams.
AP & IB Exams begin today! See below for a schedule of exams for the upcoming week. For AP exams, please make sure to fully charge your chromebook the night before your exam.
JCIB is proud to announce that senior Alan Cortes Pacheco has been selected as a Gates Scholar and member of The Gates Scholarship Class of 2025.
Alan is only one of 750 Scholars chosen from a pool of over 48,000 applicants from across the nation. This ... "group of young leaders... represent the very pinnacle of academic achievement, service, and commitment." The Gates Scholarship provides funding not just for undergraduate education, but also provides resources for study abroad, technology, leadership development and more.
Excellent job, Alan! A prime example of hard work being recognized.
