Nine kindergarten classes from Four Oaks Elementary walked to the local post office to send their letters to Santa.
They stopped along the way for pictures with the Christmas inflatables in front of Four Oaks Town Hall. Even Principal TJ Parrish wrote a letter to Santa on behalf of all Four Oaks Elementary students, asking that he give them their well deserved toys! 🎅🎁
“Mathletes” from 10 JCPS middle school teams participated in the MATHCOUNTS district competition at Johnston Community College.
The competition consisted of four separate rounds that included sprint, target, team, and countdown. McGee's Middle student Orrin Lam took top honors in the individual rounds, and the Cleveland Middle Rams earned first place in the team events.
Congratulations to all of our "mathletes"!∑
On December 7, 1941, the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service launched the United States into World War II. Today we remember the 2,403 Americans that lost their lives that day. 🇺🇸
Custodial teams from all 48 JCPS gathered to enjoy some food and fellowship at the Custodians Christmas Celebration!
Everyone was in the holiday spirit as they were served a delicious meal, won raffle prizes, and created holiday memories at the photo booth. JCPS custodians are are the unsung heroes of the district maintaining clean and safe learning environments for all students and staff.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our custodial teams!🎄
All fifth graders at Polenta Elementary were recently treated to a robot demonstration by the G-Force Robotics Team. Polenta's STEM Enhancement Teacher Lauren McCall invited the team to visit, building on the students' STEM curriculum.
The all-female team showed off the robot they built named SPITFIRE, answered lots of questions from the students, and donated books to the media center encouraging girls in STEM. ⚙🗜
Superintendent Dr. Bracy, Area Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools Patty Whittington, and Chief Academic Officer Anna Kuykendal were escorted by Principal Leigh White to visit a few classes at Riverwood Elementary this morning to engage with students and teachers. They were able to assist students with their work, brainstorm staff, and discuss educational goals and strategies with school leadership.
The visits are an ongoing effort by the district to focus on being actively involved in the classrooms and providing the support needed to help JCPS students achieve their best!
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JCPS will host a Choice Programs Information Night on Tuesday, December 12, 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 21, 2024.
December is here!
See this month's calendar of events and get a sneak peek of January's as well!
Johnston County Publics Schools conducted a mock reunification exercise today at North Johnston Middle. The event was part of an ongoing effort to improve the district's emergency plan.
During the event students from Micro Elementary were taken to North Johnston Middle in a mock evacuation, and then their parents went through the reunification process to be reunited with their students. The event was a great success.
JCPS thanks our local law enforcement, emergency management, and school government officials for their continued support of our students, families, and schools!
JCPS assistant principals came together today at the Assistant Principal Institute to share and discuss Instructional Problems of Practice, and to build their capacity as instructional leaders.
These incredible professionals are always collaborating, and continuing to learn how to be their absolute best!📚
Congratulations to the Clayton High football program on a successful season, and for these recognitions by the Greater Neuse River Conference! 🏈
Wishing all of our students, staff, and their families a Happy Thanksgiving! 🥧
The annual Riverwood Elementary School Macy’s Parade is always a fun way for students, staff, and community members to kick off the holiday season. This year’s theme was “Bee Kind”, an area of focus for the school.
Kindergarten students, Queen Bee White (Principal Leigh White), The Grinch, and, Santa and Mrs. Claus, were just a few of the special people at the parade. The Clayton fire and police departments, along with Clayton High cheerleaders and dancers brought their energy to the event.
There was dancing, waving, smiling, and singing as everyone celebrated the festive holiday season that has officially arrived!
Happy Thanksgiving!🦃🥧🥧
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Johnston County Public Schools is proud to announce its Focus Schools Math Tutoring Program, designed to provide additional instruction to 2nd, 4th, and 7th grade math students at various school specific locations.
In this program, students at Benson Elementary, Riverwood Middle, Selma Elementary, Smithfield Middle, and South Smithfield Elementary will have the opportunity to receive supplemental instruction that will help propel them to academic success!
Tutors can earn up to $30 per hour based on licensure and welcomed to apply today!!!
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all JCPS campuses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 24. 🦃
Johnston County Public Schools is currently seeking an Exceptional Children Director of Compliance.
The person filling the position will be instrumental in ensuring that policies and procedures are implemented and performed in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and local policies.
If this is a job opportunity that interests you and your are looking for a rewarding career in education, click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3SLYkfp
Your voice matters!
JCPS is partnering with Research Triangle Institute to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families!
Today is the last day to make your voice heard! Complete the community questionnaire here: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46
School Nutrition Services hosted Thanksgiving at Thanksgiving Elementary today! For lunch, students were served a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixins, including collards, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Some special guests were on hand to assist, and everyone was all smiles as they enjoyed their holiday meal. 🦃
Hannah Tolentino is our final November Character Education Award recipient!
A West Johnston High senior, Tolentino is being recognized for the character trait of Respect - Understanding that all people have value.
She generously serves the community as Miss West Johnston, and recently, she coordinated a school supply drive for the teachers and staff at the school. Currently, Tolentino is developing "Teen Talk Tuesdays" in the media center to help students improve their self-confidence and well-being. Whenever someone mentions Tolentino's name, positive and sweet comments are made about her.
A big round of applause for Hannah Tolentino! 👏
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Junias Lunsford, a senior at Clayton High, is our next November Character Education Award recipient!
Lunsford is active in Student Government as a representative, and is president of the Comet Ambassadors. He was also a state representative at the DECA convention last year, heading up the screening and nomination process to be used by the entire state. Currently, he is interning for a law firm.
Make some noise for Junias Lunsford! His future is bright!😎
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