The umbrellas were up and the smiles were out as students from Johnston County Career & Technical Leadership Academy and Johnston County Early College Academy arrived for the first day of the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Looking for a new, rewarding job that makes a difference today while impacting the future? We have various job openings that will allow you to become a part of a wonderful team and make a difference in the lives of many!
Join us this Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, at 2 PM for our first Welcome Wednesdays session, an open-door approach to assisting individuals aspiring to become a part of the JCPS team!
Welcome Wednesdays is a hands-on, in-person opportunity for individuals to receive assistance with applications and to ask questions about the various job openings we have within the district.
See you soon!
This morning, Johnston County Career & Technical Leadership Academy and Johnston County Early College Academy freshman students arrived at Johnston Community College for their first day of the 2025-2026 academic year.
They were greeted with smiles and excitement by the staff and administrators. There were many hugs and high-fives as students arrived on campus.
Welcome freshmen! Let’s make it a great year! 🌟
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Welcome back! 📚✏️
Students of Johnston County Career & Technical Leadership Academy and JC Early College Academy are back on the Johnston Community College campus today to embark on their 2025-2026 school year.
We wish them all the best!
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📢 Enrollment is open, and our future scholars are ready, so don’t forget to register for Kindergarten!
Complete the process online or call us at 888-903-6765 to schedule an in-person appointment. Get started today: johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
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Johnston County Public Schools provides quality education to more than 37,000 students with the support of over 5,000 dedicated professionals.
We are more than just a school district; we are a family, surrounded by a community that cares passionately about education!
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In case you missed it…
Alexis Sanchez, a South Johnston High graduate, is putting his creativity skills, communication skills, and passion for agriculture to work as an intern for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Through the internship, he is gaining hands-on experience by working at the State Farmers Market. Sanchez currently attends the University of Mount Olive, where he is a junior agribusiness major.
Read more about his journey, passions, and goals here: http://bit.ly/46FVdgc
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Picture courtesy of the University of Mount Olive.
Johnston County Public Schools excitedly invites you to the Grand Opening Celebration of Swift Creek Elementary!
Join us on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 3 PM as we celebrate the grand opening of our newest, state-of-the-art facility.
This event will include a ribbon cutting, a grand opening ceremony, a library dedication, and tours of some of the spaces!
Be the first to see our brand-new campus, meet amazing administrators and staff, and witness what makes SCES a great place to learn and grow!
We can’t wait to welcome you!
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While learning different aspects of their exciting new journey, they also had the opportunity to collaborate with one another. That knowledge, along with the meaningful connections they made, will guide them as they take on the amazing work of educating the students of JCPS.
We are excited to see the great things they will do in their classrooms and the impact they will have on future generations.
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Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in your community? Join the JCPS Transportation Services team as a bus driver! Enjoy bi-weekly pay, bonuses, paid training, and more.
Visit our website to learn more information and apply today: http://bit.ly/4ewjIhz
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Approximately 100 excited educators officially began their professional careers at the JCPS Beginning Teacher Orientation event at Four Oaks Middle, where they learned about Johnston County Public Schools’ culture and how to align their teaching methods with our North Star - student achievement and academic growth.
We are honored to have them join the JCPS family and look forward to seeing their impact as they begin the 2025-2026 school year and many years to come.
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In preparation for Attendance Awareness Month in September, JCPS Superintendent Dr. David Pearce signed the Read to Grow Attendance Awareness Month proclamation. Student attendance is directly correlated with achievement and academic performance. Signing the proclamation reaffirms the school district’s focus on attendance as the 2025-2026 school year commences.
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Taking this action will help to ensure your child receives transportation on the first day of school.
You can complete the process online or call to schedule an in-person appointment. We are here to help you every step of the way!
Get started today on our website: johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
This recognition honors stand-out educators who go above and beyond in their classrooms and communities to make a lasting impact.
We are proud to recognize Rose and the dedication that she brings to Johnston County Public Schools!
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Cleveland Elementary - Igor Gorbatovski
Cleveland Middle - Patrick Holmes
Riverwood Elementary - Shannon Pawlak
During the meeting, the following principal transfers were made, to be effective August 1, 2025:
North Johnston High - David Allen
Smithfield-Selma High - Dr. Ryan Ewell
Wilson’s Mills High (Opening Fall of 2026) - Joy Bryant
In addition, the following principal appointments were made previously:
JC Virtual Academy - Anthony Whitaker
Meadow School - Katherine Schott
Polenta Elementary - Melissa Finch
We are extremely excited about the new appointments and certainly look forward to the success that is sure to come.
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Dr. Dorothy Holley, a chemistry teacher at West Johnston High, recently expanded her educational influence as she visited Senegal, Africa, through the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program.
The prestigious Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program enables U.S. educators to explore international education systems abroad and return home with new global perspectives to share with their students. The Fulbright program was established in the mid-1900s to promote peace and mutual understanding throughout the world.
Read more about Dr. Holley's educational experience here: http://bit.ly/3IUVCBv
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Letitia Lee, Director of Licensure, has been named Johnston County Public Schools 2025 Central Office Employee of the Year. Lee joined the JCPS family in 2017 as a licensure specialist. A native of Johnston County, she graduated from South Johnston High and received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Campbell University.
Before joining JCPS, Lee spent 16 years working at her family’s newspaper business. The business, which had been in her family since the 1950s, at one point included the Four Oaks News, the Benson Review, and The Clayton News and Star. Her parents decided to retire, and with the decline in print media, Lee decided to take a different path. “I’m gonna have a new adventure,” she said.
Read more about Lee's story here: http://bit.ly/3GKe5jI
Congratulations, Letitia Lee! 👏
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West Johnston High graduate, Kaitlyn Nolte, has been awarded the Park Scholarship at North Carolina State University, where she will continue her academic journey as a Mechanical Engineering major.
The Park Scholarship is designed to bring exceptional students to NC State based on a number of outstanding qualities. Nolte was incredibly shocked when she found out she had received the Park Scholarship, but grateful, saying, “It felt like all of my hard work had really paid off.” With hands-on experience in engineering through robotics and a passion for solving real-world problems, Kaitlyn is excited to take her skills to the collegiate level.
Nolte is committed to making STEM more accessible. She helps teach Girls Teach Tech classes, encouraging others to explore their potential in science and engineering.
She’s looking forward to meeting new people, embracing new experiences, and making an impact in her next chapter.
Congratulations, Kaitlyn! http://bit.ly/4kTKfr1
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Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in your community? Join the JCPS Transportation Services team as a bus driver! Enjoy bi-weekly pay, bonuses, paid training, and more.
Visit our website to learn more information and apply today: http://bit.ly/4ewjIhz
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