Post your pictures in the comments and show us just how much fun you had! ❄️
Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan.
Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather for full details.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions over the coming days and provide updates on district schedule changes.
As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
❄️ Please be safe and enjoy a wonderful day in the snow! ⛄️
Wilson’s Mills High is proud to announce that Bradley Betterton has been selected as the first athletic director for the Green Waves. Betterton has served as the athletic director and coach at Archer Lodge Middle for more than 15 years.
He has built a strong reputation for leadership, integrity, and a commitment to student-athletes. Betterton brings a passion for athletics as an extension of the classroom, emphasizing character, accountability, and excellence both on and off the field. His leadership will help shape traditions, expectations, and opportunities that will impact student-athletes for years to come.
Read more about Betterton and this exciting announcement here: https://bit.ly/4roMwhr
Johnston County Public Schools will host a ground breaking ceremony for the Clayton High rebuild on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 10 AM!
The event will be held at Clayton High, 600 S Fayetteville Street, Clayton, NC 27520.
Join us in celebrating this great milestone! 🎉
Francisco Ibarra, Bilingual Parent Engagement Assistant, plays a key role in strengthening the connection between Latino families and schools across JCPS. He helps ensure that all families feel welcomed and informed, supporting their students' success.
Francisco invites you to join the JCPS team and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families throughout our district.
View current job opportunities here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/employment
#AGreatPlaceToWork
#JCPSForward
Ready, set, KINDERGARTEN! 🎉🎒✏️
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year and we’re excited to welcome our newest learners!
Get started today on our website: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan.
Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather for full details.
As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please be safe!
Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan.
Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather for full details.
As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please be safe!
The group of 11 brilliant individuals provided insight regarding education from their perspective and discussed topics such as:
➡️ Improving and maintaining academic achievement
➡️ Health and well-being, including Mental Health, and life-school-work balance
➡️ Their roles as student leaders among their peers
➡️ Tech awareness and artificial intelligence
➡️ Future plans and career paths
➡️ And much more…
Their conversation was very productive and will aid in strategic planning for the weeks and years to come.
Congratulations to Ashley Holloman from Corinth Holders High! 👏
Holloman was recently recognized by the National Association of Agricultural Educators with the 2025 NAAE Region V Outstanding Agriculture Teacher Award. This award is given to educators who are at the pinnacle of their profession, providing the highest quality agricultural education programs.
This national award further highlights her passion and commitment, following her 2024 JCPS Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year award and her recognition as a finalist for the 2024 North Carolina Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year!
Learn more about the story behind Holloman and this national award here: https://bit.ly/4qtw92V
JCPS is thrilled to announce an exciting community event you won’t want to miss! Our wonderful partners, the Johnston County Ed Foundation, will host a Harlem Wizards basketball fundraiser on February 9, 2026, at Smithfield-Selma High School. The event will begin at 6:30 PM, and doors will open at 5:30 PM.
We invite all JCPS families, staff, and community members to join us for an unforgettable night of high-flying basketball where some of your favorite principals, teachers, coaches, and support staff will compete against the Harlem Wizards!
If you are looking for an evening of fun, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment, for an even greater cause, mark your calendar now!
🎟️ To register, click here: https://bit.ly/4pmDBeM
Join us this Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at 2 PM for our 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!
Eighty-four middle school “mathletes” added excitement and friendly rivalry to the equation during this year’s district MATHCOUNTS competition.
Avery Scott of Princeton Middle took first place in the individual category, followed by Rece Willingham of Cleveland Middle with second, Benjamin Krakowsky of Cleveland Middle with third, and Joan Chavez of Meadow with fourth.
In the team event, Cleveland Middle earned first place, Princeton Middle came in second, and Innovation Academy rounded out the top three.
In the Countdown Round, the top medalists were Avery Scott of Princeton Middle with first place, Benjamin Krakowsky of Cleveland Middle with second, and Luke Spears from Swift Creek Middle with third, and who also answered the most questions correctly.
Huge congratulations to all of this year's MATHCOUNTS participants!
Read more to see how the numbers stacked up: https://bit.ly/45X0cYv
Liam comes to school each day with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn. He demonstrates respect in the classroom, hallways, and extracurricular activities by listening attentively, valuing others’ opinions, and treating everyone with kindness.
Through his positive actions, responsibility, and care for others, Liam models respect daily and is deserving of this recognition.
Congratulations, Liam, for being recognized as the January Character Ed Student for Archer Lodge Middle! 👏
Gabriel acts responsibly by completing assignments diligently, leading his peers, and showing strong self-direction. He takes his role as a student seriously and is accountable for his actions and their impact on others.
Congratulations, Gabriel, for being recognized as the January Character Ed Student for Thanksgiving Elementary! 👏
She is also known for her kindness, going out of her way to include others and create a positive environment for her classmates. Thoughtful, supportive, and always willing to help, Karrington models good choices, a positive attitude, and determination.
Congratulations, Karrington, for being recognized as the January Character Ed Student for River Dell Elementary! 👏
