Johnston County Public Schools

Smithfield-Selma High was buzzing with excitement during the Topping Out Ceremony for the nearly completed auxiliary gym. 🎇✨ The gym is the final project of the 2018 Bond Referendum, and will include a locker room, weight room, and restrooms for use by students, staff, and the public. Students and staff will also use the additional space for educational purposes, and extracurricular activities. #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

JCPS is excited to salute and honor our veterans at the 17th Annual Veterans Day Celebration! 🇺🇸 All Johnston County veterans are invited to attend for a presentation. Then, veterans are invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving style meal in the SSS cafeteria. For those who are unable to attend in person, the event will be live streamed: https://bit.ly/46Lcdih

JOCO Works starts tomorrow!!! All JCPS 8th graders will be able to have hands-on career exploration, and a chance to learn different education pathways! Scan the QR Code for more information!

It's Halloween and JCPS wants to ensure students and families have a fun and safe experience! Check out these tips!👻

JOCO Works is this week! Scan the QR Code to learn more about this hands-on career fair for all 8th grade JCPS students to learn about the world of workforce opportunity right here in Johnston County!

To close out #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we are recognizing West Clayton Elementary Principal Paige Barnes, our 2022-23 Principal of the Year! Ms. Barnes is in her 7th year as a Bulldog, and has worked hard to create a welcoming community at her school. Clearly, it has paid off because her students, staff, and families absolutely love her! And so do we!!! Stay tuned as we keep the celebration going with a special highlight about our 2022-23 Principal of the Year!!! 💝🍎👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Pine Level Elementary wrapped up Red Ribbon Week with its 10th annual parade! The parade is the grand finale of a week filled with activities encouraging students to live drug-free. Students and their teachers created posters, and designed small floats for their annual march around the school. Families, community members, dignitaries, along with the Pine Level police and fire departments were on hand as a show of support.❤ #RedRibbonWeek #PineLevelElementary

Corinth Holders High Principal Ms. Sarah Reynolds is next for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! With JCPS since 2005, she began as a teacher and discovered that educational leadership was the right next step. She loves cheering on the home team, and getting to know the students, staff, and families that make up Corinth Holders High! Pirate Nation, show some love for your principal, Ms. Sarah Reynolds!💜💛

REMINDER: Monday, Oct. 30 is a teacher workday. There is no school for traditional students.

Innovation Academy Principal Elizabeth Patton is the next incredible educator we are recognizing for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! This may be her first year as the Innovation Academy principal, but Ms. Patton is no stranger to education, or to JCPS. She worked in the Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability Department before becoming a Pioneer. Her students and staff will reap the benefits of all that knowledge and wisdom! Pioneers, let's hear it for Ms. Patton!!!🤩🎊

This morning, Dr. Bracy and the 2023-2024 Student Leadership group met to discuss everything from career paths, peer interaction, responsible use of social media, student and principal relationships, and more. Just as the many student leaders who came before them, this cohort, is extremely bright. Many shared career paths that included engineering, psychology, economics, and neuroscience. They also made known their intentions of attending various institutes of higher learning, including Duke University, North Carolina Central University, UNC at Chapel Hill, and our very own Johnston Community College. Group Photo -(L to R): Front row: Khloe Bossman (Clayton High), Breanna Garner (Corinth Holders High), Sydney Fitzpatrick (West Johnston High), and Laney Caviness (North Johnston High Back row: Logan Harris (West Johnston High), Armando Hernandez (JC Early College Academy), Talon Brown (Cleveland High), Aaron Anderson (Virtual Academy), Nour Issa (JC Career and Technical Leadership Academy), and Anna Thornton (South Johnston High). The future looks bright for these students!😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

We would like to recognize Choice Plus Academy Principal Dr. Choya Boykin for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Dr. Boykin is a career educator bringing with him over 20 years of experience to the Phoenix Phamily. He takes pride in building strong teams that remain focused on meeting all the needs of students at Choice Plus with the mantra "Phoenix Pride Amplified Worldwide"! Rise up Phoenix, and let Dr. Boykin know how much he is appreciated! ❤💜

Let's celebrate Ms. Kelly Holland, principal of Glendale-Kenly Elementary! A strong and dedicated leader with 19 years of experience, Ms. Holland is an incredible asset to her Wildcat family. She is passionate about both her students, and staff. Great things are happening at Glendale-Kenly! Wildcats, let's roar for Ms. Holland! #NationalPrincipalsMonth 💛💙

It's CHARACTER COUNTS!® Week😎 CHARACTER COUNTS!® focuses on building student's character skills and shaping a positive school culture.

JoCo Works is one week away!!! This hands-on career fair is for all 8th grade JCPS students. Students can explore education pathways, speak with regional employers, and participate in real-world simulations. Scan the QR code for more information!

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!💻📱

It's a great day when we get to recognize our amazing administrators for #NationalPrincipalsMonth, and Clayton High Principal Melissa Hubbard is up for today! In her first full year as principal of Clayton High, Hubbard is no stranger to the Clayton High Comets community. She is a graduate of Clayton High, as well as many of her family members. Helping children to succeed is Hubbard's passion, and it thrills her to see sparks in the eyes of students when they have just learned something amazing. Let's hear it for Ms. Hubbard!!💙☄

Kicking things off today, we're celebrating Dr. Dana Jernigan, principal at Benson Middle! Dr. Jernigan has built an impressive career in education, and 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 make some noise for Dr. Jernigan this #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 👏👏👏

Today begins Red Ribbon Week!!! This year's theme is "Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free."

Next up, we're celebrating Ms. Jenna Sauls Hairr, principal of Cleveland High School! She is passionate about her students, and always shows up for them. She began her journey as principal of Cleveland High in 2017, having spent two years as assistant principal when the school opened in 2010. JCPS is fortunate to have such a dedicated leader on the team, and so is the Rams community! Rams let's make a raucous for Ms. Sauls Hairr! 💙🐏 #NationalPrincipalsMonth