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! 🇺🇸
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
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! 🐱
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!📣
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
REMEMBER: On Tuesday, October 22, 2024 there is NO SCHOOL for JCPS students on the traditional calendar. 📅
Good morning! It's time for another recognition for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! First up is Smithfield Middle School Principal Ms. LaShunda Faison! 🥳
Ms. Faison works tirelessly assisting her students and staff in the pursuit of excellence. Her passion for education shows in every area of her school.
We are thankful to have you on our leadership team, Ms. Faison! ✨
Our next honoree today for #NationalPrincipalsMonth is Mrs. Lauren Sabo, principal of East Clayton Elementary School! 🥳
She is steadfast in collaborating and working to build a strong community where anything is possible. Mrs. Sabo leads her school with hard work, dedication, and positive empowerment.
Explorers make some noise for your principal, Mrs. Lauren Sabo!!🎈
What a wonderful day for Pine Level Elementary School! ✨ The school was presented with a check for $5,000 during Burlington's ribbon cutting ceremony for their newest store in Selma. The funds will be available to the school through AdoptAClassroom to help teachers purchase supplies for their classrooms and students. Community partnerships are vital to JCPS, especially for Title 1 schools. A huge thank you to Burlington for this amazing donation!👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
Smithfield-Selma High Principal Mrs. Crystal Gregory kicks off today's recognitions for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 💛
Mrs. Gregory is truly a leader among leaders. As principal at SSS, she motivates, inspires, instructs, organizes, and serves. No matter what the day holds, she approaches it with her bright smile!
Thank you for all you do for the students of Smithfield-Selma High, and for JCPS! 😃
Next, we are recognizing Selma Middle Principal Mr. Stephen Baker for #NationalPrincipalsMonth!
Mr. Baker only wants the best for his students and staff, and he is a wonderful asset to the JCPS leadership team. We are truly thankful to call him one of our own!
All aboard the Selma Middle train!🚄
Dr. Angela Hill, principal of Dixon Road Elementary is our next #NationalPrincipalsMonth honoree! 🌟
Not only is she a passionate and results-driven school leader, but Dr. Hill brings more than 20 years of experience with her as she begins her second year at Dixon Road Elementary. Dr. Hill, we thank you for your continued commitment as an educator to help shape the minds of the future.
Let's give her a round of applause! 👏
With the guidance of exceptional educators, our students continue to excel! 😎
According to the academic growth data, from the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of our schools exceeded growth, compared to the state average of 29%. 💪
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
Let's give a round of applause for Corinth-Holders Elementary School Principal Mrs. Michelle Butler, as part of #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 👏
Mrs. Butler has served the CHES community for many years, and during that time has made a huge impact on the lives of students, staff, and families. She has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence which helps CHES students achieve academic success!
Pirate family, help us celebrate Mrs. Butler!🎇
We continue our celebration of #NationalPrincipalsMonth by highlighting Ms. Maritza Rosado, principal at Selma Elementary! 💛
She is dedicated to helping her students be their best selves. Ms. Rosado is always buzzing around the school, and working in the best interest of her students, striving to help each one succeed.
A sincere thank you to Ms. Rosado for her commitment to Selma Elementary ! 🐝
First up for our October 2024 Character Education Awards is Aaliyhia Tentzouha Rivera!👏
Rivera is in the 3rd grade at Dixon Road Elementary and is recognized for the character trait of respect. She consistently treats her peers, as well as adults, with kindness and thoughtfulness. Rivera also respects her working environment by always having her desk neat, clean, and organized.
Congratulations! 🥳
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
October is National Dropout Prevention Month! 🎓
In 2023-2024, JCPS graduation rate of 91.3% was well above the state average of 86.9%. We are steadfast in ensuring all students earn a high school diploma. Their futures depend on it!
#NationalDropoutPreventionMonth
