
🍎🎉 Happy National Teacher’s Day! 🍎🎉
Today, we celebrate the mentors, guides, and everyday heroes who shape our world.
Whether in the classroom, online, or behind the scenes, your dedication and passion for education light the path for generations to come. You don’t just teach lessons, you inspire dreams. 🌟
To every JCPS teacher who’s making a difference, we thank you!❤
#ThankATeacher


Today is National School Nurse Day and JCPS is excited to celebrate those who are committed to the well-being of our students each day!
Please help us celebrate and champion these dedicated healthcare leaders today and every day of the year!
#SND2025 #SchoolNurses


Reminder of our EOG Spirit Week starting tomorrow!


Summer is nearly here and May holds a lot of important events! 🎓📚
Make sure you don't miss a thing!📅
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


Just a reminder today is the day!!!
🎉🥪🥖🍴Plan to eat lunch or dinner at Jersey Mike’s in Benson - Thursday, April 24th ANYTIME/ALL DAY 🤤 ‼️must mention BES at checkout *Jersey Mike’s has so graciously offered to donate a portion of daily sales back to the PTA! Dine-in, carry out or online orders. If you order online, under special instructions just add BES!


Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 31st annual Flame For Learning Awards celebration this evening, naming William Marshall as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Marshall, a teacher and alumnus of West Johnston Wildcats, was one of four finalists, which included Heather Bryant of Clayton High School, Lois D'Agostino of West View Elementary, and Brooke Hayward of Riverwood Elementary School. On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the nominees and William Marshall, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4cKeLkA





🎉🥪🥖🍴Mark your calendar for THURSDAY & plan to eat lunch or dinner at Jersey Mike’s in Benson - Thursday, April 24th ANYTIME/ALL DAY 🤤
‼️must mention BES at checkout
*Jersey Mike’s has so graciously offered to donate a portion of daily sales back to the PTA! Dine-in, carry out or online orders. If you order online, under special instructions just add BES!


🚨 Free 5 Day Meal Packs for children and teens age 18 and under this summer! 🚨
Pre-order today at: bit.ly/summermealpacks
Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/schoolnutrition for more information!


Just a reminder....
Benson Elementary Spirit Night!! 🎉🍔🍴We just made dinner plans for you!! Please plan to have dinner at Daddy D’s - Tuesday, April 8th anytime from 4-9pm 🤤 *Daddy D’s has so graciously offered to donate a portion of dinner sales back to the PTA! All you have to do is dine-in, drive-thru or carry out ❤️


Benson Elementary Spirit Night!! 🎉🍔🍴We just made dinner plans for you!! Please plan to have dinner at Daddy D’s - Tuesday, April 8th anytime from 4-9pm 🤤 *Daddy D’s has so graciously offered to donate a portion of dinner sales back to the PTA! All you have to do is dine-in, drive-thru or carry out ❤️


Benson Elementary values your feedback! 💻 The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey has been extended to Friday, April 4! We are surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link : http://bit.ly/4iBVHah We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses.


Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻
The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey has been extended to Friday, April 4!
We are surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.


Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻
Beginning tomorrow, we will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.


Our 2025 Flame For Learning Semifinalists have been announced!!!📣
If you know one of them, say thank you for carrying the torch for learning and for educating the next generation.
The winner will be announced on April 22, so stay tuned!
Congratulations to all 20 of these exceptional teachers, and every educator that was nominated for this prestigious award! 👏👏👏
To view the webpage, click here: https://bit.ly/4iKeVtW
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


We are excited to announce that Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy will announce the 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Flame for Learning Award during the March 11 Johnston County Board of Education meeting!
Please tune in via livestream on the district's YouTube page and help us celebrate our amazing educators!!!🍎📚
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


Reminder that there will be No School for students on Tuesday, March 11th & Wednesday, March 12th. They are both teacher workdays.


Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻
We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.


Bookfair Extended


This year's Spring Book Fair is going to be epic! More Books. More Choices. More Fun. Start exploring together on our school's Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bensonelementary
Bookfair will now start Tuesday, February, 25th and close Friday, February 28th.
Family Night will be Tuesday, February 25th 4:30-6:30pm. Can't wait to see you there!!


Due to the inclement weather and the forecast for hazardous conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed for all students and staff on Friday, February 21, 2025, 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/weatherconditions 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, particularly regarding weekend facility usage and extracurricular activities for Saturday.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
