What truly distinguishes Emily, however, is her remarkable compassion for others. She goes out of her way to offer a helping hand and encouragement to classmates. Her genuine care for others creates a sense of belonging and positivity Cleveland Middle.
Congratulations, Emily Stephens, for being recognized as the September Character Ed Student for Cleveland Middle! Well done! 👏
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Welcome Wednesdays is a hands-on, in-person opportunity for individuals to receive assistance with applications and to ask questions about the various job openings we have within the district.
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She is also a member of the Youth Leadership Assembly, as well as a dedicated student-athlete on the Cleveland High basketball and softball teams. Izzy is a true example of responsibility in action.
Congratulations, Izzy, for being recognized as the September Character Ed Student for Cleveland High! Keep pushing forward! 👏
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Logan works hard every day with a positive attitude, and is an outstanding role model to all of his classmates. His teachers are impressed by his amazing work ethic, and the way Logan recognizes his needs and takes the initiative to advocate for himself in order to be successful.
Congratulations, Logan, for being recognized as the September Character Ed Student for Cleveland Elementary! Excellent job! 👏
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NC State University Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Garey Fox, visited West Smithfield Elementary for a tour of the school’s newly renovated vegetable and flower garden. The special stop at the school was part of Mr. Fox’s statewide visit to all 101 Extension Centers across North Carolina. 🍅🌼
The West Smithfield Elementary garden renovation was made possible through the $3500 Ag Carolina Grant received and shared by NC Cooperative Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Meredith Wood, and NC Cooperative Extension Agent, Agriculture, Nicole Youngblood. With the funds, the school replaced the previous garden with an entirely new space, complete with 12 garden boxes, decorative seating, an underground irrigation system, and a protective fence. Also, the entrance of the garden features a beautiful sign that reads, “Growing Eagles Garden”, in honor of the school’s mascot.
Dig into the details of this exciting visit here: http://bit.ly/41RIzrg
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Congratulations to Kristiina Long, Bookkeeper at Swift Creek Elementary School! She is our Classified Employee of the Month for September! 👏
Long has worked with Johnston County Public Schools for nine years, beginning as a receptionist. When the opportunity arose to apply as the bookkeeper at Swift Creek Elementary, she jumped at the chance.
Since becoming the bookkeeper, she has been learning a new skill set while continuing to build strong bonds with the students and staff.
Read about Long’s supportive and compassionate outlook here: http://bit.ly/48dsLmw
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Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in your community? Join the JCPS Transportation Services team as a bus driver! Enjoy bi-weekly pay, bonuses, paid training, and more.
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This morning, firefighters, local law enforcement and military personnel, community members, JCPS leadership, as well as leaders from across Johnston County gathered with students and faculty of SSS to honor and remember the victims, the brave first responders who answered the call, as well as the communities that were essential to the recovery and rebuilding efforts.
We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team in a variety of roles, including teachers, counselors, maintenance and custodial staff, coaches, transportation staff, support staff, school nutrition staff, and more!
If you have a passion for education and want to begin a rewarding career, we want you to consider JCPS!
Apply online at: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/employment
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is proud to announce that Reno Palombit, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), was recently recognized as the 2024-2025 North Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education (NCACTE) CTE Administrator of the Year for the North Central Region. Palombit began his career with JCPS in 2019 as the CTE Workforce Development Specialist, and in 2021, he was named the Director of Career and Technical Education.
As part of the NCACTE Excellence Awards, the recognition is presented each year at the North Carolina CTE Summer Conference to celebrate exceptional professionals in CTE. The prestigious award is given to professionals who administer CTE programs and demonstrate outstanding leadership, promote teacher and student success, and contribute to innovative CTE programs.
Read more about Palombit's highly regarded award and journey here: http://bit.ly/4nnhX9E
Congratulations, Reno Palombit 👏
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Congratulations to Kaye Menjivar on becoming an ISTE Certified Educator! 👏🎉
This certification is a globally recognized credential that demonstrates Menjivar ’s commitment to transforming teaching and learning through technology.
Earning this honor took months of dedication, including immersive training on ISTE Standards, applying innovative, student-centered strategies, building a portfolio with impactful classroom artifacts, and gaining global recognition in digital learning.
As an ISTE Certified Educator, Menjivar has shown mastery in:
✅ Embedding digital age best practices into instruction
✅ Empowering students as creators, critical thinkers, and digital citizens
✅ Designing learning experiences aligned to the ISTE Standards
✅ Leading with innovation to prepare students for a rapidly changing world
We are so proud of Menjivar for modeling lifelong learning and innovation for both colleagues and students!
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Join us this Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, at 2 PM for our Welcome Wednesdays session, an open-door approach to assisting individuals aspiring to become a part of the JCPS team!
Welcome Wednesdays is a hands-on, in-person opportunity for individuals to receive assistance with applications and to ask questions about the various job openings we have within the district.
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This event highlighted the district's commitment to cultural diversity, global learning, and providing students with enriching educational experiences. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to network and build connections across cultures.
This event was sponsored by vendors and individuals who support education in Johnston County Public Schools.
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It was great visiting South Johnston High, Meadow School, Innovation Academy, Selma Elementary, East Clayton Elementary, and West View Elementary today as we recognize them each as a school moving forward!
These schools received this acknowledgment for their outstanding performance in the 2024-2025 school year!
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JCPS continues to shine! 🌟
We are excited to announce that Johnston County Public Schools has continued its journey to becoming one of the best districts in the state, according to 2024-2025 data recently released by NCDPI.
A few of the district highlights included a significant increase in student proficiency scores and school performance grades, with 93% of our schools having a school letter grade of A, B, or C! 75% of our schools met or exceeded growth, which is well above the state average.
Amazingly, 15 of our schools rank in the top 20% statewide, with seven schools in the top 10% for growth! Graduation rates for JCPS schools continue to rise, with JCPS reaching 92.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 87.7%
A huge thank you to our incredible educators, hardworking students, and supportive families for helping drive this success forward! 📈
Find more data and details here: http://bit.ly/3JPzfhi
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Parents can view their child’s End-of-Year assessment score report (Individual Student Report or ISR) for science on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. These reports can be accessed via a web browser or the NCSIS mobile app.
To view the report, you will need an active Parent Portal account. If you do not yet have one, please visit johnston.k12.nc.us/infinitecampus for instructions on how to create an account.
Directions can be found here: http://bit.ly/47loIUS
Join us this Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at 2 PM for our Welcome Wednesdays session, an open-door approach to assisting individuals aspiring to become a part of the JCPS team!
Welcome Wednesdays is a hands-on, in-person opportunity for individuals to receive assistance with applications and to ask questions about the various job openings we have within the district.
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