This morning, the Alabama Department of Education approved a resolution recognizing Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year!! Dr. Gonsoulin serves State School Board Districts Three, Four, and Seven with heart, vision, and determination. We couldn't be prouder of his leadership.
Congratulations, Dr. Gonsoulin! You've made us all #JEFCOEDProud!
Important Bus Dismissal Time Change
I'm sure everyone is aware of the construction that is taking place on the Shades Valley campus. A construction project of this magnitude requires that we are flexible as the project progresses. As a result, our afternoon buses will be loading and departing school fifteen minutes earlier than normal from Monday, December 2nd, 2024 through the end of the first semester. December 20th, 2024. Car riders and Shades Valley bus riders will be dismissed at the usual time. Car riders must be dropped off and picked up at the Shades Valley tunnel. No drop offs or pick ups will be allowed at the IB Commons door.
Please make arrangements to be at the bus stop fifteen minutes earlier than normal in the afternoons during this time period. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and understanding.
Our annual Giving Tree sponsored by the German Club is back for the holiday season. The grade level who brings the most food donations will win a cookie party! See Frau Bruce for more information.
Congratulations to these students for a successful showing at the Jacksonville State University Writers' Bowl competition. Their team not only placed second in the poetry competition, but they also placed second in the overall team competition!
Emsli Chapman
Sammy Poarch
Becca Bynum
Taylor Crocker
Adrian Chavez
Rebecca Solaque
The Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is consistently ranked among the nation's best, and your child could soon be a student there!
Students in 5th-10th grade will soon have a chance to apply to JCIB. We invite you to attend one of our informational meetings to learn more about the school and the application process.
Informational Meetings
Tuesday October 29, 2024 @ Virtual Meeting - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thursday November 7, 2024 @ McAdory Middle School - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday November 12, 2024 @ Pinson Valley High School - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday November 19, 2024 @ JCIB Pleasant Grove Campus - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Thursday January 9, 2024 @ Virtual Meeting - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Application Window: December 1, 2024 through February 14, 2025
Field Day is this Thursday afternoon. All students must be current on their IB work in order to attend. Our field days are planned as an incentive for students who complete their assignments and are in good standing in their classes. Please check PowerSchool with your students to make sure they are up to date on all assignments. Career Prep and Design for 9th and 10th grade students are often not kept up to date by students, so please check on that specifically.
🎉Congratulations, Dr. Walter Gonsoulin🎉 We are beyond thrilled to share that our very own Superintendent, Dr. Gonsoulin, has been named the 2025 Alabama/Schneider Electric Superintendent of the Year! 🏆
This incredible recognition speaks to Dr. Gonsoulin's heart for education and his constant drive to make our schools the best they can be. We're so proud to have him leading the way for JEFCOED and can't wait to see where his vision takes us next!
#JEFCOEDProud #SuperintendentOfTheYear #CongratulationsDrG
Important Testing Dates:
Monday 10/21 - Juniors PSAT/NMSQT 8 - 10:30am
Monday 10/21 - Seniors ACT WorkKeys 11:30 - 3:05 pm
Tuesday 10/29 - Sophomores & Freshmen PSAT 8 - 10: 30am
JCIB is travelling to Germany in the summer of 2026. For more info, we will have a meeting on Tuesday, October 29. See Frau Bruce for more info.
Pre-ACT for Grades 9 and 10 is Tuesday, October 8. Sophomores will need to bring their fully charged Chromebooks. Grades 11 and 12 will have an E-Learning day at home on October 8.
Congratulations to our National Merit Scholarship semifinalists:
Jackson Chretien
Jameson Cross
Chase Gohn
Socktober is here! Mr. Coltrane's Contemporary Issues class is raising money to provide clean drinking water in Rwanda. Purchase some cool socks today and help support a great cause!
New JCIB Sweatshirts! Purchase one today to help support our StuCo. See Mrs. Williams for more details.
🎗️Let's Unite for Childhood Cancer Awareness!🎗️
This Thursday, September 26th, marks a special day for JEFCOED as we join forces with the Hope for Autumn Foundation for Give Hope Day! We're calling on everyone to 🌟WEAR GOLD🌟 as we stand together to honor and raise awareness for children and families affected by childhood cancer. 💛Together, we can make a difference!
Congratulations to Dr. Walter Gonsoulin on being named the 2025 District 5 Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents of Alabama. Dr. Gonsoulin works tirelessly to expand opportunities for all students, and this recognition reflects his outstanding leadership and dedication to public education.
The statewide winner will be announced in March 2025. We wish Dr. Gonsoulin the best of luck as he continues championing educational excellence!
#JEFCOEDproud #SuperintendentOfTheYear
