Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Summer break is here, which means we want to see your JEFCOED Journeys! Whether you're traveling near or far, be sure to submit photos of your scrapbook-worthy summer to be featured on our social media pages! 📸 ☀️

We can't wait to see what your summer has in store!

Submit your photos here: https://forms.gle/8QV2HraYsJpvrfWy9

We are overjoyed to see the work of our student artists on display at the Birmingham Museum of Art!

The creations, made by students from JCIB and Shades Valley High School under the guidance of Teaching Artist Yogi Dada, are on display through May 30 as part of the Voices of Peace Project exhibit.

Working with Yogi Dada, our students made breathtaking 3D sculptures using recycled materials. We are incredibly proud to see our students expressing themselves through the arts! Be sure to check out their creations if you have not already!

Today, we honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving our country. May we never forget their dedication and sacrifice.

JEFCOED Family, this is a reminder that all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 as we commemorate memorial day and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Our buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

As another school year draws to a close, we wish a Happy Retirement to two of the roots of our JCIB Tree. Our Head of School Lori Lightsey and our Diploma Programme Coordinator Dr. April Miller are both retiring at the end of this school year. Mrs. Lightsey has served as an administrator at our school for close to a decade and guided us through the move to our new campus. Dr. Miller has been a part of JCIB for over 20 years as both a teacher and coordinator. We appreciate their many contributions to our school and students and wish them the best in their new adventures!

Have a great summer, JEFCOED Family! ☀️🤩

To our amazing students and educators — thank you for an incredible school year! We'll miss you all so much and can't wait to see you back on August 12! We hope your summer break is filled with countless adventures, fun moments, and plenty of relaxation!

JCIB Graduation Ceremony | Live on JEFCOED TV 🎓🎉

We are thrilled to see our students turn their tassels on Thursday (May 21, 2026) and embark on their exciting new chapters! As students cross the stage, JEFCOED TV will be there, capturing each special moment! The live stream will begin at 9 a.m. See below for information on how to watch!

📲 JEFCOED TV App: Watch on your phone or download on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
▶️ Online: Watch on the Jefferson County Schools Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv

This year we had our first ever senior class robing ceremony. Our seniors were presented their graduation robes by a faculty member of their choice who had a meaningful impact on their high school years. We hope this is the start of a wonderful new tradition here at JCIB!

Superintendent's Student Advisory Council | Live on JEFCOED TV

Join JEFCOED TV this Thursday for live coverage of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council meeting. We are thrilled to hear directly from students as they provide meaningful input and ask thoughtful questions. The broadcast will get underway at 5 p.m. tomorrow. You can find out how to watch below. ⬇️

📲 JEFCOED TV App: Watch on your phone or download on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
💻 Online: Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv

Today we celebrate our amazing school nurses! Through their compassion and kindness, they make our schools and the world a better place. Please join us in thanking our nurses for keeping our district safe and healthy, and for always caring for our students!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we're celebrating the amazing educators who pour into our students each and every day! ☕️💙

Our teachers show endless dedication, encouragement, and support to our students as they help them reach their goals in the classroom. Throughout Teacher Appreciation Week and beyond, we hope our educators feel the same warmth and support they constantly give to others. Thank you for brewing up bright futures within our district!

AP & IB Exams begin on May 4! Here are the exams scheduled for this week:


AM
PM
Monday
IBES, AP Biology
IB History
Tuesday
IB History, AP Human Geo, AP Chem,
IB German, AP Gov
Wednesday
IB German, AP Lit
IB Psychology
Thursday
IB Psych, AP World
IB English
Friday
IB English, APUSH
IB Geo, AP Art

Today we celebrate our outstanding school lunch heroes! 🦸✨

Each day, our child nutrition employees ensure thousands of students across our district are properly fueled for their day of learning. Being the superheroes they are, these individuals serve with kindness and passion, making each child feel seen and appreciated. To our child nutrition workers — your leadership and authenticity make our district a special place. Thank you for all you do! 👏

📌 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a reminder that tomorrow (Friday, May 1, 2026) is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom on Monday, May 4, 2026!

Our school bus drivers are always going the extra mile for our district! 💙

From the early mornings they put in, to the meaningful interactions they have with our students, these individuals are truly making a difference every single day.

Please join us in thanking our bus drivers for all they do for our JEFCOED Family! 🚌 👏

Students across our district showcased their speed, strength, and skill on the track yesterday! Let’s hear it for our 2026 Jefferson County Schools 6th Grade Track and Field Champions! 🎉🏆 Girls Large Division: 🥇 Bragg Middle School 🥈 North Jefferson Middle School 🥉 McAdory Middle School Boys Large Division: 🥇 Bragg Middle School 🥈 North Jefferson Middle School 🥉 McAdory Middle School Girls Small Division: 🥇Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School 🥈 Corner Middle School 🥉 Minor Middle School Boys Small Division: 🥇 Corner Middle School 🥈 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School 🥉 Minor Middle School Way to go, everyone!

To the ones who hold us together, ensuring our schools and offices run smoothly — thank you, today and every day! ✨

Our administrative professionals are the best of the best, handling tasks with efficiency, helping solve problems, and constantly spreading kindness to our students and employees. We are beyond grateful for all our administrative professionals do to help our district succeed!

If you see one of these incredible individuals today, be sure to give them a big thank you!

We are thrilled to share that three JCIB students were recognized during the 2026 Alabama High School Literary Arts Awards!✍️✨

The awards are presented by the Alabama Writers’ Forum, which recognizes and celebrates students for their creative writing skills. Please help us congratulate the following students on their awards!

🥈Alyssa Kariuki | Creative Nonfiction Category - 2nd Place | “To Be Or Not To Be”
🥉Willow Barkley | Poetry Category - 3rd Place | “The Act of Belonging To”
🌟Diamond Douvon | Creative Nonfiction Category - Judges' Special Recognition | “The First Time Someone Said It”

Shining the spotlight on our amazing assistant principals!🌟💙 During National Assistant Principals Week and beyond, please join us in thanking our APs for all they do for our district! These outstanding leaders are dedicated to helping their students and school staff members succeed, and we applaud their endless commitment! We hope you feel loved and celebrated all week long!🎉

Today we celebrate our incredible library media specialists! 💙📚 These individuals not only help our students grow their love of reading and technology, but also provide vital encouragement and support throughout their schools! Thank you for all you do to help our district thrive! To celebrate this special day, we caught up with Ms. Jessica Musso, library media specialist at Adamsville Elementary School! Click this link to hear Ms. Musso share what makes her role so special! https://youtu.be/C82qtJ_fkvE?si=QWySbDuN32RzVD4q