Gov. Cooper Announces Texting Tool to Access Food for Children

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877.

COVID-19 JCPS Superintendent Update

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
This is a time that can be unsettling and anxious for our students, and we want you to know that we will stay connected with you throughout this time. Staff continues to reach out to parents and students by responding to the needs of the students...

NCDPI - State Board of Education Approves Steps to Cope with COVID-19 Fallout

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
The State Board of Education took steps on three different fronts today to support schools across North Carolina coping with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic...

JCPS seeking Free WiFi Sponsors for students

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Johnston County Public Schools is seeking to identify local businesses and organizations that would consider offering WiFi hotspots for remote learning. Due to current circumstances surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the district is looking for sponsors that offer WiFi in their parking lots or outdoor areas. Please complete the JCPS Student Free WiFi Sponsor Form if you would consider sharing your WiFi access with JCPS students.

JCPS Releases Remote Learning Plan for Students and Families

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
When schools closed suddenly, our system created a multi-phase instructional plan that would keep our 38,000 students engaged in learning while we received further guidance from state and federal officials regarding this constantly changing COVID-19 event. You can expect a few challenges along the way, but we will do whatever is necessary to ensure that our students have the opportunities that they need and deserve...

NCDPI - State Board of Education Seeks Federal Testing Waiver

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
The North Carolina State Board of Education voted unanimously today to seek a one-year waiver from the U.S. Department of Education for federal student testing and accountability requirements for the 2019-20 school year because of school closures ordered to combat COVID-19...

NCDPI - Joint Statement of the State Board of Education and State Superintendent Mark Johnson Regarding the Extended Closure of Public Schools as Instructional Settings for K-12 Students

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
This afternoon Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the closure of public school facilities as instructional settings for K-12 students will be extended through May 15...

NCDPI - With School Closures Continuing, Johnson Praises Efforts to Provide Students with Remote Learning, Meals

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
State Superintendent Mark Johnson today praised the efforts last week by schools and educators to respond to the COVID-19 crisis that has shuttered schools statewide, and he acknowledged that today’s decision to keep schools closed until May 15 will require even more from everyone – teachers, school staff, and families...

JCPS Closure and Spring Break Update

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
Per Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Order, schools will remain closed to all students until May 15. At this time, there is a resource repository of student learning opportunities on the website to keep students engaged, and schools will be in contact with families in the coming days with more information. Spring Break remains April 10-April 17 on the traditional and restart schools and May 25 is Memorial Day holiday in these calendars. Therefore, students and families may not receive communication from their school or teachers during this time period...

COVID-19 JCPS Superintendent Update

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020
I want to start by saying that I know the challenges of these past few days have been unlike what we have faced before. During this time we have all been tested, and I am proud of what our Johnston County Public School family has been able to accomplish...