JCIB Pleasant Grove Campus

We are so proud of the three delegations who recently represented JCIB middle school at the Junior United Nations Assembly 2026, in Oxford, Alabama. The three teams this year represented Azerbaijan, Dominican Republic, and Ireland. All three delegations did a fantastic job, and Ireland’s resolution passed at General Assembly. Ireland also won an award for Best Native Dress, and Azerbaijan delegate, Jackson Albright, was awarded an Honorable mention for Best Boy Delegate.

12 days ago, Samantha Durham

Shout out to the Future City Builders lead by Mrs. Downs. They recently participated in a competition in Huntsville and won Best Team Collaboration and Best Telecommunications Systems. Each win earned the team a cash prize of $150.

12 days ago, Samantha Durham

As we wrap up National School Counseling Week, we're grateful for the counselors across our district who show up every day for our students! They support, encourage, and advocate with passion, bringing tremendous heart to our schools. We're so thankful for you🫶!

14 days ago, JEFCOED

A school counselor stands in front of the Jefferson County school district background. She is celebrating and holding her arms up. The sign in her hands says school counseling programs amplify student success by celebrating them!

A group of people huddle together while smiling at the camera. The group includes a principal, school, counselor, and students. They are all celebrating national school counselor week at Clay elementary school.

A school counselor stands with two young elementary school students. They are all wearing unique hats. The school counselor in the back has on a black cowboy style hat, the girl in the front left is on a red, cowboy hat, and the boy on the right has on a blue beanie style hat.

A school counselor is being celebrated during national school counselor appreciation week. She is holding a vase full of pink and red flowers. In the background are several cut out red hearts with custom messages.

A school counselor is standing in front of a colorful bulletin board. She is smiling and holding a book that says the coffee bean for kids.

Two people are bringing a school, counselor a pot of flowers, a gift, and some yellow and purple balloons. They are celebrating her for national school counseling week.

A school counselor is standing in an elementary school classroom. She is holding a vase full of red roses. She is being celebrated for national school counseling week.

School counselor is standing in front of a banner that says, "I know this is a little cheesy, but you're our favorite school counselor. Happy school, counselor appreciation week."

#GoodThingsHappening!💙 We are thrilled to share that more than two dozen JEFCOED schools earned the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Certification! To earn this honor, these schools had to have an ENERGY STAR score of at least 75, meaning they run at least 75% more efficiently than similar buildings across the country.

In recognition of their commitment to energy conservation and sustainability, Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic presented 27 of our schools with awards and certificates at this week’s board meeting! Please help us congratulate the following schools:

Bagley Elementary, Bragg Middle, Brookville Elementary, Bryant Park Elementary, Burkett Center, Center Point Elementary, Chalkville Elementary, Clay Elementary, Corner Middle, Erwin
Intermediate, Erwin Middle, Gardendale Elementary, Gardendale High, Hueytown Primary, McAdory High, McCalla Elementary, Minor High, Minor Middle, North Jefferson Middle, Pinson Elementary, Pinson Valley High, Pleasant Grove Elementary, JCIB MYP, Rudd
Middle, Shades Valley High, U.W. Clemon Elementary, and Warrior Elementary.

28 days ago, JEFCOED

JEFCOED principals with schools that received the Energy Star award stand together for a photo with Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic in the JEFCOED board room.

Gardendale High School's principal holds an Energy Star award and smiles for a photo.

Two JEFCOED principals pose for a photo with Energy Star awards in their hands while standing in the hallway of the board of education.

McAdory High School's principal poses for a photo in the JEFCOED board room while holding an Energy Star award.

It's School Board Recognition Month! 🍎 Please join us in honoring our board members for their commitment to students, service to our community, and championship-level leadership. We simply could not achieve what we do without your support!

about 2 months ago, JEFCOED

Graphic thanking the Jefferson County Schools' School Board. Pictured are Ronnie Dixion, Board President, Stephanie Floyd, Board Vice President, Carita Venable, Board Member, Walter Curry, Board Member, and Glenn Durough, Board Member. The text in the middle says, "Thank You JEFCOED School Board"

What a treat it was to witness such beautiful Holiday Cheer Performances!🎶❄️

Yesterday was our final round of performances/demonstrations at the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education. We sincerely appreciate each group for putting on such wonderful shows! Our JEFCOED Family is incredibly talented, and we love seeing them shine!

Please help us celebrate our final Holiday Cheer performers:
✨Grantswood Community School and Irondale Community School choirs led by Ms. Julie Arman
✨JCIB Middle Years Programme led by Ms. Diana Preoteasa
✨Art Demonstration by Shelly Bailey, Arts Supervisor

2 months ago, JEFCOED

Choirs from Grantswood Community School and Irondale Community School perform a song in the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education board room.

Choir students from Grantswood Community School and Irondale Community School perform together in the board room at the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education.

JCIB Middle Years Programme choir performs in the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education board room. The students are standing on the floor, singing while their choir director, Ms. Diana Preoteasa, conducts.

JCIB Middle Years Programme choir students perform in the board room at the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education.

Arts Supervisor Shelly Bailey leads an art demonstration at the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education. She stands in the board room holding a drawing of poinsettias and a large notebook.

Three women sit at a table and draw on construction paper with crayons.

Arts Supervisor Shelly Bailey draws on a large notebook while leading an art demonstration in the Jefferson County Schools board room. Three women sit at a table in front of her drawing on construction paper.

JEFCOED employees stand together in the JEFCOED board room and smile while holding construction paper with poinsettias drawn on them.

We have an exciting weekend ahead!🎶👏 You’re invited to our All County Band Festival this Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Gardendale High School!

This free performance begins at 11 a.m. and will feature the talents of middle and high school band members from throughout our district. They’ve been hard at work rehearsing for the big show and are ready to put on an outstanding performance! We hope to see you there!

4 months ago, JEFCOED

Image is a graphic with text over a cream colored background. The text says "Jefferson County School District Presents All County Band Festival Celebrating Our County's Finest Young Musicians! Saturday Nov. 8, 2025"

JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse on a stage.

JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse in a band room.

It's red ribbon week. This whole week is about celebrating a drug-free life. Show your commitment by participating and rocking the daily themes. #redribbonweek

4 months ago, Samantha Durham

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!

5 months ago, JEFCOED

JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a library and talks to children. The students sit at tables in the library. Some have their hands raised.

JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a library and talks to students. The students are sitting at tables.

JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a room and talks to students who are sitting at tables.

JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands next to a student. Both are smiling at the camera.

Equation relays were the perfect way to spend a beautiful fall day outside while practicing solving fractional equations, collaborating with peers, and getting a little physical activity.

5 months ago, Samantha Durham

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!

5 months ago, JEFCOED

The image is a graphic with text that reads "JEFCOED Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Cleanliness and Order thank you for all you do! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day" The background of the graphic has bubbles, a mop and cleaning supplies on it.

Vocab review has never been so fun. 8th graders enjoyed trasketball review with Mr. Coats.

5 months ago, Samantha Durham

Join us for open house tomorrow! On Thursday, September 18 from 5:30 until 7 PM, current students and their families can visit classrooms and meet teachers. This is a come and go event.

5 months ago, JCIB Pleasant Grove

Congratulations to our unbe-LEAF-able students for August! These students have gone above and beyond in the first month of school. We are so proud!

5 months ago, JCIB Pleasant Grove

Show your JCIB pride & rep your House! We are now accepting orders for JCIB tshirts/sweatshirts and House tshirts. All orders are due by Oct. 15! Students will receive an order form in 7th period today. Extra copies are available in the office.

5 months ago, JCIB Pleasant Grove

September 8th-12th marks National Suicide Prevention Week, an annual campaign to educate the general public about suicide prevention and the warning signs of suicide. In acknowledgement of the prevention awareness week, we will have a spirit week for students to participate in, if they would like. Please see the attached flyer for the dates and theme of each day next week. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking. Suicide affects millions of people every year, yet too many struggle in silence. Whether you’re facing challenges, supporting a friend or loved one, or are looking to help, your voice matters. This month is dedicated to recognizing the warning signs for suicide, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and connecting people to proven treatment and resources. When we stand together in strength, dignity, hope, and purpose, we can make a difference—we can help save lives. (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/suicide-prevention-month) As a reminder anyone in need of support can always call or text 988 for the Crisis Lifeline.

6 months ago, JCIB Pleasant Grove

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!

6 months ago, JEFCOED

Children play with yoga balls inside a gym.

Children hit pool noodles on yoga balls inside a gym.

The image is a graphic with text on it that reads "We Won Be Healthy School Grant Program"

Our 7th grade art students are doing a Georgia O’Keeffe artist study to review the principles of art!

6 months ago, JCIB Pleasant Grove

It’s Book Fair time! The JCIB Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from August 22 until August 28. Help us raise money for our new library! Book Fair items can be purchased with Scholastic e-Wallet, cash, or card. Additional library donations can be made with cash or check. Thank you for supporting our library! Check out our Book Fair website to set up your e-Wallet and preview the fair! bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/jeffersoncointbaccalaureat

6 months ago, JCIB Pleasant Grove

🔴🟠🟡WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE🟢🔵🟣 6th graders and new students were sorted into their JCIB Houses today! Thinkers won the first House Points of the year by dominating a game of Ships & Sailors!

6 months ago, JCIB Pleasant Grove