Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

08/14/2026

Now that we have started a new year on one campus, we are moving to one Facebook account! This account is officially being archived and will no longer be posting new updates. Please note that August 19, 2026, will be the last day this page will be viewable.To stay connected and catch all our latest news and events, please follow our new page here:
Facebook.com/jcibpg
(Yes, we know it says pg and pleasant grove, but that's just a holdover from bygone days... we are living in and loving our new campus in Fultondale!)
Thank you for all your support! See you on the new page!

JCIB is an International Baccalaureate Program for Jefferson County Board of Education. We serve grades 6th-12th students.

08/04/2026

We are excited to announce a familiar face in a new role as the Diploma and Career Programme Coordinator: Ms. Gaines Marsh.
Ms. Marsh began her teaching career at JCIB and Shades Valley High schools in 2006, and has remained a member of the JCIB faculty for two decades, teaching Language and Literature at the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade levels as well as the Theory of Knowledge course. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and a member of the IB Educator Network, where she has participated in curriculum development at the global level.
Ms Marsh considers her greatest accomplishment as an educator is witnessing the many ways JCIB graduates go on to make a positive impact in the world. While relinquishing her classroom role is bittersweet, she is excited for the opportunity to support teachers and students through the institutional knowledge, experience, and relationships she brings to the position of DP/CP coordinator.
Outside of the school setting, Ms. Marsh enjoys tackling culinary projects, visiting museums, and attending cultural events with her husband and children.

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

Congratulations to Jaidyn McDuffie, JCIB freshman, on her national crown! Such an impressive young woman who exemplifies the IB Learner Profile characteristics (risk-taker, communicator, thinker, balanced, caring - to name just a few!) and she is an excellent representative for not just JCIB, but JefCoEd and the state of Alabama.
Way to go! We're so proud of you!

Jefferson County student crowned Miss Junior High School America

07/14/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Carrie Beth Buchanan as the new Assistant Principal of the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School! Dr. Buchanan is a familiar and highly respected face within our district, having most recently served as our Secondary English Language Arts and World Languages Specialist. Her deep expertise in advanced curriculum design, her passion for global education, and her unwavering commitment to student success make her the perfect fit for our IB community.

Dr. Buchanan is excited to join JCIB as assistant principal. Her education career spans more than 20 years, beginning in classrooms in Hungary and Harlem, New York. She joined Jefferson County Schools in 2006 as an English/Advanced Placement teacher at Clay-Chalkville High School and later served as the Clay-Chalkville instructional transformation specialist and the districtwide secondary curriculum specialist for English language arts/world languages. A National Board-certified teacher, Dr. Buchanan is committed to helping students find their voices, build empathy, and communicate their ideas with confidence by encouraging them to explore diverse perspectives and collaborate with one another.

Beyond school, Dr. Buchanan enjoys reading, traveling, thrift shopping, and listening to live music with her husband and daughter.

Please join us in giving Dr. Buchanan a warm welcome as she steps into this new leadership role to support our incredible students, faculty, and families!

07/14/2026

Please welcome Mrs. Cherie Nelson to the JCIB team. Mrs. Nelson is joining our front office as our new office coordinator! Mrs. Nelson graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has more than 10 years of experience in office administration. She is passionate about organization, providing excellent support, and helping others. Outside of work, Mrs. Nelson, enjoys spending time with her husband and their 10-year-old twins, a son and daughter. She loves family game nights, movie nights, spending time at the lake, and making memories with her extended family.
Mrs. Nelson says she is grateful for this opportunity and looks forward to serving the students, families, and staff at JCIB!

Mrs. Nelson, we are so excited to have you at JCIB. It's a great day to be a tree.

07/11/2026

Congratulations to the inaugural JCIB Varsity Cheer Team and their Coach Mrs. Brittney Miller. They participated this week in the Bama III UCA Camp at the University of Alabama and here are their results!
JCIB Varsity Cheer Results
Gold Superior Ribbon: Spirit Routine Evaluation- Awarded to one squad
Blue Superior Ribbon: Camp Routine Evaluation
3rd Place Sideline
3rd Place Cheer
3rd Place Overall
4 All-Stars: Grace Camacho,Kourtni Wright, Kelsey Monroe-Bandy, Aydin Hott
1 Pin it Forward Recipient: Kelsey Monroe-Bandy

Way to go, young women!

07/05/2026

On 6 July 2026, over 209,000 DP and CP students worldwide will receive their results from the May 2026 examination session.

07/05/2026

06/30/2026

We're so glad to have her joining our faculty!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Xandelyn Washington to JCIB. Dr. Washington is beginning her 15th year as an educator, and is excited to join the JCIB family as a 9th Grade Algebra I teacher. Throughout her career, she has taught at the middle school, high school, and college levels, and is passionate about helping students build confidence through problem-solving and meaningful relationships. Xandelyn earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Prairie View A&M University, where her research focused on student validation and belonging in higher education. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys sunshine, random Target runs, iced matcha and chai lattes, spending time with her daughter, exploring local restaurants, and embracing life’s adventures. She looks forward to an amazing year of learning, growth, and community at JCIB.

We are so glad you are here! It's a great day to be a tree.