Johnston County Public Schools

Let's celebrate Ms. Kelly Holland, principal of Glendale-Kenly Elementary School! Ms. Holland has 19 years of experience with JCPS. She was a teacher at South-Smithfield Elementary School for 11 years and has been at Glendale-Kenly Elementary for seven years as an assistant principal intern/assistant principal, and two years as principal. Ms. Holland is passionate about both her students and staff, making her an incredible asset to the Wildcat family. Wildcats, let's roar for Ms. Holland! #NationalPrincipalsMonth 💛💙

We continue to grow and improve each & every day! 🌟 JCPS English learners showed more improvement than the state average in back-to-back years! 👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Pine Level Elementary School Principal Mr. Allen Sasser is our next honoree for #NationalsPrincipalsMonth! Mr. Sasser has built a culture of positivity where students and staff are motivated and engaged, making Pine Level Elementary an amazing place to learn and work. Mr. Sasser is truly a treasure to the entire Pine Level community! 😎

Next up, let's hear it for Four Oaks Middle School Principal Ms. Lauren Watkins! 👏 Ms. Watkins has been an educator for 17 years. Her career began with JCPS at Smithfield-Selma High. After seven years as assistant principal at Corinth Holders High, she has brought her knowledge and wisdom to Four Oaks Middle! We are thankful for Ms. Watkins, and her dedication to the students of JCPS!✨ #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Johnston County Public Schools hosted its Fall Legislative Breakfast welcoming local leadership and elected officials to discuss matters impacting the district and collaborative initiatives to improve the educational opportunities provided to Johnston County students and families. 🤝 Topics of conversation included bond referendums, Hurricane Relief efforts, opportunity scholarships, and English as a Second Language. #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Let’s keep the #NationalPrincipalsMonth celebration going! Next, we are recognizing Mrs. Larkeysha Sheppard, principal at McGee's Crossroads Middle School! During her career as an educator, she served high school students for 18 years, teaching at South Johnston High and Princeton Middle/High. Then she spent four years as assistant principal at Princeton Middle/High School. JCPS is thankful she is on our team! Mustangs, let’s celebrate Mrs. Sheppard!🐎

One last reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, for JCPS students on the traditional calendar. 📅

Today begins CHARACTER COUNTS!® Week 🥳 This week highlights the value of good character and its important role in building strong communities that value positive, healthy relationships and respectful behavior. During CHARACTER COUNTS!® Week, we celebrate young people who are role models of good character in their communities and support the parents and educators who teach our young people to be trustworthy, respectful, responsible, fair, caring, and good citizens. 👏 #CharacterCountsWeek

Who's our next amazing administrator for #NationalPrincipalsMonth? It's Four Oaks Elementary School Principal Mr. TJ Parrish! ✨ With over 20 years as an educator, Mr. Parrish knows that his role is to help students develop into the best version of themselves. He offers students engaging learning experiences that promote independence, a love of learning, and helps prepare them for the future. Make some noise for TJ Parrish!🐦

Next, we're celebrating Mrs. Jenna Sauls Hairr, principal of Cleveland High School! She has been the principal since 2017, and served two years as assistant principal when the school opened in 2010. The students are her passion, which shows through her energy and enthusiasm for the school. JCPS is fortunate to have such a dedicated leader on the team, and so is the Rams community! Rams, make a raucous for Mrs. Sauls Hairr! 💙🐏 #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Our next honoree for #NationalPrincipalsMonth is South Johnston High Principal Mr. William Weaver!😎 The South Johnston community adores him. He stays in tune with and understands the needs of his staff and students alike. Thank you for your dedication Mr. Weaver! 💚

Swift Creek Middle School Principal Dr. Kerri Evans is our next incredible administrator for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 🌟 Dr. Evans has been leading the pack since 2017 when the school opened. She gives her all to the Swift Creek community, and this year is no different. Let’s give a big Swift Creek howl for Dr. Evans!🐺

We invite all Johnston County veterans, their families, and the community to the 2024 Annual Veterans Day Celebration event on Monday, November 11th! The ceremony will be held in the Smithfield-Selma High School gymnasium. Immediately following, attendees will be served a Thanksgiving-style meal in the cafeteria. We look forward to honoring our many veterans! 🇺🇸

Good Morning! Our first amazing administrator for #NationalPrincipalsMonth is @claytonmseagles Principal Mrs. Sandra Morris! 💙 She has done an amazing job since becoming the leader of the Clayton Middle Eagles community in 2021. Her goal is to continue providing a supportive climate and culture that is conducive to teaching and learning. We are thankful for her leadership. Join us in celebrating Mrs. Morris! 🦅

JCPS showed exceptional growth for the 2023-2024 school year❗ Eleven schools are no longer on the Assisted Targeted Support and Improvement list. JCPS is moving forward! 🚂 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Next for today, we're celebrating Dr. Dana Jernigan, principal at Benson Middle School! 🎇 With an impressive career in education, Dr. Jernigan has led many children down the path of educational success. We are fortunate to have her on our team, and as a part of our Phantom Phamily! Let's hear it for Dr. Jernigan this #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 👏

Our next honoree is Mr. David Hawks, principal of West View Elementary! 👏 Mr. Hawks is leading the way for the Wise Owls. He is a lifelong educator of 47 years. Mr. Hawks works with students, staff, and parents to make the school successful. Wise Owls make some noise for Mr. Hawks! 🦉 #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Next for #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we are recognizing West Clayton Elementary Interim Principal Mrs. Sarah Willoughby! 🌟 During her career, she has taught various grades and subjects, and also served as a Curriculum Coach. Mrs. Willoughby is in her 7th year as a Bulldog, and is excited for another amazing year!!! Bulldogs, let’s hear it for Mrs. Willoughby!📣

Mrs. Tami Poland, principal of Polenta Elementary is our next honoree for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! ✨ Mrs. Poland is an exceptional leader, and she has an immense impact on the students and staff of Polenta Elementary. Her bright smile shines through every day because being an educator is her true passion. Puma family, let's give a round of applause to Mrs. Poland! 🐱

JCPS is raising the bar of academic success! ⬆ We were above the state average for all EOG/EOC subject areas in grades 3-8 and in high school Math 1 and Biology. ✨ #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS