Miss Joy Alford

Hello, my name is Joy Alford and this is my second year teaching first grade at Riverwood! I graduated from UNCW in December 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. I grew up here in Clayton and I am so excited to be back home teaching in the Johnston County School System. Teaching has been my passion since I was just a little girl, so I can't wait to share that love with your child this year! A few things about me... I love the traveling, reading, taking care of my plants, drinking coffee and watching funny shows on Netflix.

School Announcements

Lauren Brown - Leading with the Heart 2020-21

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Connect Ed Messages

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School Hours

Office Hours are from 7:30 am-4:45 pm; Students may enter the building each day at 8:20 am and the tardy bell rings at 8:50 am; School dismisses at 3:40 pm

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JCPS Announcements

JCPS to hold Virtual Job Fair April 21

Johnston County Public Schools will hold a Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 21. The event will be held in a Zoom Conference format from 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Candidates will have the opportunity to meet with various school principals about career opportunities in each of the district’s 47 schools.

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Updates to COVID-19 Symptom Screenings

New guidance given to schools in the Strong Schools NC Public Health toolkit states that daily temperature and symptom screening questions prior to entry are no longer required. We will no longer screen individuals who enter JCPS facilities for COVID-19 symptoms. This begins on Monday, April 5 for all staff and on Monday, April 12 for students upon their return from spring break.

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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.

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JCPS releases updated graduation and prom details

Johnston County Public Schools has updated its plan to mark senior milestones, including prom and graduation while adhering to guidance from the Johnston County Public Health Department and the CDC in regards to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pre-K - 5th Grade to return to Plan A on March 1

The Johnston County Board of Education voted to return Pre-K - 5th grade to Plan A, four days per week, beginning on Monday, March. 1.

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