Phone: 919-963-2165 ext. 2528
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
BS in Psychology M.Ed in School Counseling
Mrs. Emily Thornton
My name is Emily Westbrook Thornton and I am a School Counselor at Four Oaks Elementary. I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Campbell University and I have been employed with Johnston County Public Schools for the last 14 years.
My goal is to support students emotionally, academically, & socially while helping to foster their flame for learning!
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FOES SUPPORT SERVICES
Our goal for this site is to provide easily accessible resources and strategies for students, staff, and parents!
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FOE VIRTUAL CALMING ROOM
Our goal is to provide students and families tools that will help with managing emotions.
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JC Board of Education Special Session meeting set for July 29
A special called session of Johnston County Board of Education has been called for Thursday, July 29 at 5:00 p.m. in the Evander Simpson Building in Smithfield. The open session portions of the meeting and all announcements will be accessible to the public via the livestream available online.
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Deadline approaching for Transportation for 2021-22 School Year
The deadline is quickly approaching for Johnston County Public Schools families who need transportation for their students during the 2021-2022 school year. Students who will be attending Early College or Career Technical Leadership Academy, which will begin on August 2nd, have until July 22nd to request transportation. Students who will begin school on August 23rd have until August 2nd to request transportation. This date is for all other JCPS Schools on the traditional school calendar.
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Summer Meal Service begins June 7
As the school year comes to a close, JCPS meal service will now operate at 9 sites during the summer months.
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JCPS Outdoor Mask Mandate Lifted
While face masks are still required in all of our indoor facilities, students, staff, and guests of our campuses are no longer required to wear a face covering when outdoors. Students and staff may continue to wear masks when participating in recess or outdoor activities if they choose to do so.
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2021-2022 JCPS Preschool applications now open
The online application for the Johnston County Public Schools Preschool Program is now available. Parents who are interested in the JCPS Preschool Program are encouraged to apply early, as availability is on a first come, first served basis. The application window closes on June 30th.
