Mrs. Yennifer Diaz was named JCPS Classified Employee of the Month for December 2024!🌟
As the interpreter at North Johnston High School, Mrs. Diaz is an immediate link for Spanish-speaking students and their families. Some students will ask to speak with her directly if they have a problem. Born in Guatemala, she came to the United States at an early age, and now she and her husband have two children.
Her co-workers say that Mrs. Diaz communicates professionally, effectively, and impartially with staff, administrators, students, and families.
Learn more about this dynamic individual here: https://bit.ly/3E2XTZ2
Arianna Rubio-De Casa is our final and fabulous Character Education Award recipient for January 2025!😎
She is a fifth-grader at Thanksgiving Elementary School, where her attitude and behavior within the school and the classroom always exudes respect for her teachers and classmates.
She treats everyone with a kind spirit and is always willing to help others. Ariana sets a wonderful example of what it means to be a Buffalo and the ROAM expectations: be Respectful, Offer kindness, Act responsibly, and Make a positive difference.
Way to go!👏
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📣📣WE ARE HIRING📣📣
Johnston County Public Schools offers many career opportunities to aspiring professionals. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the best place for a career!
Come to our Job Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Smithfield-Selma High School from 9 AM to 12 PM, to discover why JCPS and Johnston County are ideal locations to live and work.
To register, scan the QR code below⬇, or visit https://bit.ly/2025jobfair.
See you there!😎
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Good morning!🌞 It's time to celebrate another Character Education Award recipient for January 2025!
Jasper Temixqueno-Richards, a fifth-grader at Micro Elementary School, is recognized for Compassion. He is a terrific young man, and he consistently demonstrates a love for helping others regardless of any situation presented to him, his peers, or adults. When one of his teachers is absent, he shows compassion by helping the substitutes in any way possible.
He is kind to everybody, always has a smile on his face, and can light up any room with the sweet conversations he starts up. Most impressive is that he will go out of his way and talk to others who may not have someone to talk to.
Keep leading the way!🌟
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It's time for another amazing January 2025 Character Education Award recipient!🥳
Abbey Robinson attends River Dell Elementary where teachers say she epitomizes Self Discipline. A member of the school's Battle of the Books Team, she is fondly referred to as the "Ace in the Hole".
She finishes reading every book before anyone else, and is humble about this amazing accomplishment. She strives to be her best for the team, never wanting individual accolades.
Robinson also excels in her classwork and is self-motivated, pushing herself to be exceptional in every subject.
Keep up the great work!🤩
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Benjamin Keith is our first Character Education Award recipient for January 2025!🤩
A student at Archer Lodge Middle School, he is recognized for Compassion. Keith is always helpful to students he knows, and those he has just met. He is helpful, cares about others, and is truly a friend to everyone. He demonstrates patience, kindness, and advocates for others. Teachers describe him as outstanding!
Great job!🥳
Jeremy Bingman is our next Character Education Award recipient for January 2025! 👏
Bingman is a senior at Corinth Holders High, and is recognized for Responsibility. He serves as the school's Pirate Battalion Commander, where he is in charge of training over 85 cadets. Bingman is a dedicated and driven individual with a thirst for knowledge.
In addition to working hard, he is also a genuine person, rising to any challenge and creating a positive experience for all those around him. He has fostered remarkable interpersonal skills, a strong sense of self-efficacy, determination, and resilience. Jeremy Bingman is an exemplary human being who will succeed in anything he puts his sights on in the future.
Congratulations!😎
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"It opens up the world to options and opportunities!"
- South Smithfield Elementary Principal Chad McLamb.
Johnston County Public Schools proudly announces that South Smithfield Elementary is an Authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for Primary Years Programme.
The IB Primary Years Programme at South Smithfield Elementary World School delivers instruction through the lens of inquiry-based learning. The program also teaches children at the elementary level conceptual learning in addition to content-based application.
Watch the video at https://bit.ly/40zX9Du.
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there is no school for students and staff on the traditional calendar.
Also, there is no school for Early College and Career and Technical Leadership Academy students and staff.
JCPS will host a Choice Programs Information Night on Thursday, January 16, at Smithfield-Selma High, 6 PM to 8 PM.
Attendees will be provided 15 minute information sessions about the various programs offered to 8th graders and a Q&A session.
Students are able to apply for the programs now! The application window for students wanting to attend High School Choice Programs will end on February 15, 2025.
Over the break, staff at Thanksgiving Elementary and Riverwood Elementary participated in Stop the Bleed training provided by Kristi Blankenship, Trauma Program Manager of WakeMed Cary Hospital.
Stop the Bleed is a national initiative that helps teach the public how to use three basic techniques to stop bleeding during potential life-threatening emergencies. This type of training is important because blood loss is the #1 cause of preventable death following an injury and learning the three simple techniques involved can help save a life. During the training, participants participated in a brief lecture portion to be taught the use of direct pressure, packing, and applying tourniquets to stop bleeding. They were then able to engage in a demonstration of the three techniques taught.
We are extremely grateful for community volunteers who help us continue to improve the safety and performance of our students and staff.
For more information on Stop the Bleed, you can visit www.stopthebleed.org.
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTIFICATION!!!
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, all JCPS schools and campuses will be dismissed three hours early on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Early College Academy and CTLA will be closed to students and staff for the entire day on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Stay warm and stay safe!
‼❄INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTIFICATION❄‼
Based on the current weather forecast, Johnston County Public Schools will continue normal operations on Friday, January 10, 2025, HOWEVER, all after-school and weekend events will be canceled due to the forecast.
This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution, per the guidance of local and state emergency service officials.
It is our district’s goal to make our school communities as prepared as possible for emergency situations, including inclement weather. We understand that this decision will inconvenience many after-school and weekend events, however, safety is our primary concern.
‼❄️ Due to inclement weather, JCPS will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
All students and staff are encouraged to drive safely and execute good judgment while traveling.
Be safe everyone!
Welcome 2025!🥳
We wish all a year full of promise, opportunity, and love!✨
Johnston County Early College Academy senior Charlene Esteban Vazquez was nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program!🎓👏
The program is considered one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Only 40 students from North Carolina were selected for the prestigious honor, based on their academic achievements, personal characteristics, leadership abilities, and service activities.
Esteban Vazquez answered questions about her nomination, her academic journey, and her plans for the future.✨
Read the full Student Q&A here: https://bit.ly/3VYPs6Y
It's almost 2025, and the New Year brings new schedules! Mark yours with these important dates. 📅
Johnston County Public Schools wishes our students, staff, and families a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season! ☮
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Mid-Year Graduates!!!🎓👏
Students from Corinth Holders High, Clayton High, South Johnston High, and West Johnston High received their diplomas.
We are proud of each student and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors!🥳
Make some noise for Choice Plus Academy 2025 Mid-Year Graduates!🎓👏
Congratulations and best wishes for the future!🥳
