Johnston County Public Schools

Cleveland High School 2025 graduate, Aayuska Luitel, will be attending Duke University as a recipient of the QuestBridge National Match Scholarship. The QuestBridge National Match Scholarship awards high school seniors a full four-year scholarship to one of fifty-five different college partners. The application process allows students to showcase not only their high academic success but also their unique talents, potential, and story. Aayuska is excited to begin her studies at Duke, as a pre-law student with a double major in Economics and Public Policy. She is also looking forward to giving back to those around her, including her native country of Nepal. From seeing the impact Aayuska has had at Cleveland High School, we know that she will be successful at achieving her goals. Best of luck, Aayuska! http://bit.ly/4nkDHE8 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Melanie Lee has been named JCPS 2025 Employee of the Year for Administrative and Auxiliary Services! 🎉 As Administrative Assistant for the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative and Auxiliary Services, Lee’s service directly impacts multiple departments. She also acts as a liaison for the entire district, speaking with parents daily and providing guidance on district-related matters. A Smithfield native, Lee attended South Smithfield Primary and was one of the students to attend the first public school kindergarten in North Carolina. She graduated from Smithfield-Selma High and earned an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies from Johnston Community College. From there, Lee put her skills into action. Congratulations Melanie Lee! 👏 Learn more about this outstanding professional here: https://bit.ly/3G4kndC

Riley Baker, a 2025 graduate from West Johnston High School, will be attending North Carolina State University as a recipient of the Park Scholarship. The Park Scholarship’s goal is to bring exceptional students from all over to NC State. Recipients are awarded the scholarship based on outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Riley was part of the Superintendent’s 2024-2025 Student Leaders Cohort that helped to impact the lives and learning of all JCPS students. We are sure he will continue to provide leadership and achieve academic success while at NC State and beyond. Good luck Riley, and Go Pack! http://bit.ly/bakerscholar #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

JCPS is proud to announce that during a special session meeting on June 17, 2025, the Johnston County Board of Education meeting, the board voted to appoint Dr. David Pearce as Superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Pearce is a native of Johnston County and has served the district in many capacities, for many years! He brings a strong background in educational leadership and a deep commitment to student achievement, staff development, and community engagement. Dr. Pearce has served as an educator for 23 years in many capacities, including Area Assistant Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative and Auxiliary Services, and Assistant Superintendent for Johnston County Public Schools. Learn more about Dr. Pearce’s appointment here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/pearce Congratulations Dr. Pearce! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Here’s to wishing all of the wonderful father’s a day full of love and appreciation! Happy Father’s Day! 💪🔨👔

The JCPS Summer Feeding Meal Pack Program has been full steam ahead today, delivering more than 23,100 meals so far with an hour remaining! Thank you to the many volunteers and @JCPS_cafes staff members for helping make this program a success and for caring for our students!

The additions to Cooper Academy are going really well! The additional learning spaces and much needed connector will be loved by students and staff next year! Take a look at the update video to learn more about the exciting project! https://bit.ly/JCPS_CA

At last night's regular scheduled Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy was honored with a plaque in recognition of his five years of outstanding leadership, exceptional commitment to education excellence, and servant-hearted dedication to Johnston County Public Schools. We wish Dr. Bracy the best in his future endeavors!🌟

Last evening, we celebrated the incredible JCPS 2024-2025 retirees!🌟 More than 140 devoted members of the JCPS family were celebrated for their commitment and impact. They received words of wisdom as they begin a new chapter. No matter what is on the horizon, a leisurely lifestyle, starting something new, or returning part-time to JCPS, we wish everyone joy and fulfillment. We are deeply grateful for their contributions, which will continue making an impact. Congratulations and best wishes!🥳✨

Johnston County Early College math teacher Bill Worley was the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher award! 📐 Worley is a dedicated Pre-Calculus, Math 2, and Math 3 teacher and is passionate about education. He is one of 18 dynamic math teachers who exhibit teaching excellence by nurturing student enthusiasm for mathematics through everyday classroom experiences that were honored during a luncheon. Congratulations to Worley and all of the honorees! 👏✨ See the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3FIMFdl #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

JCPS teachers are already hard at work preparing for 2025-2026! From diving into new curriculum resources to collaborating on support documents, their dedication shines through. We’re so grateful for the passion and commitment of our amazing educators!

Here's to congratulating our 2,709 graduates!!! These extraordinary scholars are sure to be successful. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!

With summer right around the corner, we are looking for Summer Reading Buddies!😎 Make a difference this summer by helping our students start their mornings with a good book.📖📚 Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Congratulations to Mrs. Sarah Myers the JCPS Certified Employee of the Month for May 2025! An educator with JCPS for six years, Mrs. Sarah Myers teaches mathematics at Choice Plus Academy and has been instrumental in helping develop the school from day one. In addition to teaching math, she also provides technology support to all staff and students. Ms. Myers implements many tools in her classroom to help her students understand math concepts, problem solve, and stay engaged in their learning. She meets all students where they are academically and takes them to the next level by making learning interesting and fun. Many students have shared that they never understood math until they were in her class. Mrs. Myers is always the first to volunteer to assist someone, no matter the task. Choice Plus Academy could not operate on a day to day basis without her and she is very deserving of this recognition! Read Mrs. Myer's Spotlight Q&A: https://bit.ly/4kiZqKI

📢It has been reported that JCPS students have received more than 66.2 million in scholarship offerings for the 2024-2025 school year! This is an amazing 18 million more than scholarship offerings received during the 2023-2024 year!📢 A great deal of the offerings have been accepted and will cover tuition costs as these students continue their educational journeys! 💲JCPS is proud of the efforts that go into securing scholarship funding, and we celebrate the students, staff, and parents who work hard to make it happen! 💲 Great things are truly happening in JCPS!

Memorial Day: A Time to Remember and Reflect 🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, Johnston County Public Schools honors the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. This national day of remembrance is an important opportunity for our school community to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the individuals who gave their lives to protect them.

Congratulations to the Princeton High graduating class of 2025!!! 🎓👏 JCPS wishes you the best of luck in your future endeavors! #Graduation2025

Congratulations to the Clayton High graduating class of 2025!!! 🎓👏 JCPS wishes you the best of luck in your future endeavors! #Graduation2025

Congratulations to the North Johnston High graduating class of 2025!!! 🎓👏 JCPS wishes you the best of luck in your future endeavors! #Graduation2025

Congratulations to the Cleveland High graduating class of 2025!!! 🎓👏 JCPS wishes you the best of luck in your future endeavors! #Graduation2025