Johnston County Public Schools

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Johnston están en el proceso de seleccionar un calendario para los años escolares 2025-2026 y 2026-2027. 📅 Durante la reunión regular programada del 10 de septiembre, la Junta de Educación de JC recibió tres (3) opciones de calendario para cada año escolar y solicitó que cada una de las opciones de calendario esté disponible para su revisión y comentarios. Revise las opciones del calendario, mire un breve video informativo, vea un cuadro comparativo de calendarios y complete el formulario de comentarios aquí: https://bit.ly/4enhKyO El formulario de comentarios estará disponible hasta el mediodía del lunes 23 de septiembre de 2024. ¡Esperamos tener noticias suyas!

Troy Hinkley is the final September 2024 Character Education Award recipient! 😎 An 8th grader at Cleveland Middle, he was recognized for compassion. He brings a positive attitude and a spirit of excellence to the school community. In addition to his strong character, Hinkley is a well-rounded student, excelling in athletics and Fine Arts productions. Congratulations! 👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Polenta Elementary 5th grader Josey Antrobus is our next September 2024 Character Education Award recipient! 🥳 Antrobus was chosen because of her compassion. She is kind towards her teachers and brings them special treats and draws pictures for them too. She models compassion for the students in her class by always following directions, so they have the best learning environment possible. Well done! 👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Let's hear it for Emily Weber, another September 2024 Character Education Award recipient! 🌟 Weber is an 8th grade student at Swift Creek Middle School and was recognized for perseverance. She approaches challenges with remarkable determination. Weber also works diligently to ensure that she has the necessary notes for class, that any work missed is completed, and that she stays focused so as not to fall behind. Keep up the great work! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Emily Valadez is our next September 2024 Character Education Award recipient!🌞 As a fifth-grader at @cesstars, Valadez leads with an attitude of perseverance, and she also strives to help others persevere. When she sees others with a need, big or small, Valadez is the first to step in and help in any and every way. She is a cheerleader for ALL students. Congratulations! 👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Johnston están en el proceso de seleccionar un calendario para los años escolares 2025-2026 y 2026-2027. 📅 Durante la reunión regular programada del 10 de septiembre, la Junta de Educación de JC recibió tres (3) opciones de calendario para cada año escolar y solicitó que cada una de las opciones de calendario esté disponible para su revisión y comentarios. Revise las opciones del calendario, mire un breve video informativo, vea un cuadro comparativo de calendarios y complete el formulario de comentarios aquí: https://bit.ly/4enhKyO El formulario de comentarios estará disponible hasta el mediodía del lunes 23 de septiembre de 2024. ¡Esperamos tener noticias suyas!

Johnston County Public Schools is in the process of selecting a calendar for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. 📅 During the September 10, regular scheduled meeting the JC Board of Education received three (3) calendar options for each school year, and has requested that each of the calendar options be made available for your review and feedback. To review the calendar options, watch a brief informative video, view a Calendar Comparison Chart, and complete the feedback form copy this link: https://bit.ly/4enhKyO The feedback form will be available until Noon on Monday, September 23, 2024. We look forward to hearing from you!

Let's hear it for Britney Lima-Alfaro, a September 2024 Character Education Award recipient! 🥳 A senior at @clevelandhsrams, she was recognized for the character trait of self discipline, doing your best in all situations. As the Events Team Leader of FCCLA, Lima-Alfaro worked tirelessly on her interior design project, even starting over when she wasn't satisfied with the initial design. That is a testament to her self discipline and refusal to settle for less than her best. Way to go, and we wish her good luck on her post high school plans! 🌟 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Let's give September 2024 Classified Employee of the Month Steve Benson a big round of applause! 👏👏👏 Mr. Benson is a custodian at Polenta Elementary. This summer he stepped in as the head custodian, creating a plan for the cleaning crew. Upon inspection, school administrators were informed the building was the cleanest it had been in 15 years! Keep up the great work Mr. Benson! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Congratulations to Karen Oden, the September 2024 Certified Employee of the Month!👏 👏👏 A third-grade teacher at Cleveland Elementary School, Oden's peers shared that Ms. Oden creates fun, hands-on learning experiences such as vet animal day, monster math, and other innovative activities that students remember for years to come! Thank you for sharing your passion for education with JCPS! 🌟 #GreatThingsAreHappeningAtJCPS

Smithfield-Selma High School hosted the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony this morning. Fire departments from across Johnston County, local law enforcement, members of the military, community members and leaders, along with the students and staff of SSS gathered to honor and remember those who lost their lives on this day 23 years ago. #NeverForget

Kindergarten registration is still going on! 🍎 Register your child today for the 2024-2025 school year at https://bit.ly/3yo2thw.

Today we remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, 2001. #NeverForget

Johnston County Firefighters Week starts today! 🚒 This week, we honor those who serve their communities with selfless acts of bravery daily. To train the next generation of firefighters, JCPS is proud to partner with the professional men and women of the Johnston County Fire Service, Johnston Community College, and The Office of The State Fire Marshal to offer the Fire Science Program. This program, available at Clayton High and Smithfield-Selma High, provides an opportunity for students to earn the certifications and a degree to be employable and promotable within the ranks of the Fire Service upon completion of the program. Here's to our hometown heroes! Thank you! ❤

It's Arts in Education Week! 🎨 During this week, the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to advocate, educate, and celebrate the impact and transformative power of the arts in education. #ArtsEdWeek

Today is National Grandparents Day! ❤

JCPS held an Academic Press Conference to celebrate the achievements of the school district for the 2023-2024 school year! 👏🎉 Data released this week from the NC Department of Public Instruction revealed that 85% of schools in the district met or exceeded growth during the 2023-2024 academic year. JCPS also ranked 35th in the state overall and is the largest school district in NC with the lowest percentage of low performing schools, among other academic achievements. #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

It's not too late to register your child for kindergarten! 🍎 Register your child today for the 2024-2025 school year at https://bit.ly/3yo2thw.

It's Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Today honors and recognizes the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.

A lot is going on in JCPS over the next two months! Mark your calendars! 📅✏ #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS