
Our 5th graders went to Cleveland Middle School today. Thank you for a wonderful and informative visit! It was also great to see some familiar faces.







We enjoyed having Matt from Sandbank Shadow Factory perform for all grade levels today. He performed a shadow puppetry program titled "A Wild Goose Chase." Thank you Matt, Mrs. Radulescu, and Artists in Schools for the experience!








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


Congratulations to Mrs. Avery for being voted our staff member of the month! We are so grateful to have you on our team.


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


1-2-3-4 We declare a Penny War! You can contribute to your class jar until March 21st. The grade level that has the most points will win an ice cream party!


We want to thank all of our readers this week for Read Across America week! Thank you Mrs. Patty Whittington, Area Superintendent; Mrs. Sandra Morris, Clayton Middle School principal; Lauren St. Amour, Miss Cleveland High School; Aleah Shalan, Miss Cleveland Princess; Anna Kuykendal , Chief Academic Officer; Mrs. Chenetra Mangum, Cleveland Middle School principal; Mrs. Debbie Woodruff, former JCPS principal. We also want to thank a virtual reader, Mr. Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl champion and former New England Patriot. And, a special shoutout to our very own Dr. Ewell and Mr. Igor for reading to classes! Our students enjoyed all of the books!






We hope to see you tonight from 5- 8 pm at I Love Mac & Cheese!


Our 5th graders heard and learned about the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone from the Cleveland Middle School Band today! Thank you Mr. Underwood and CVMS band students for visiting and sharing your passion for band. 5th grade parents, be on the lookout for a letter from Mr. Underwood about band opportunities for your child in the 6th grade!





Come see Cleveland Elementary School Chorus perform at Showcase of Stars at JCC on Saturday, March 8th at 1 pm. Tickets are sold at the door.


Go check out this year's Showcase of Stars Art Exhibit in the Great Hall at JCC on March 7th from 3-8 pm or March 8th from 12-8 pm!


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.


Come join us for spirit night at I Love Mac & Cheese on Thursday from 5-8 pm!


1-2-3-4 We declare a Penny War! Penny Wars are happening from March 3-21st for grades Pre-k through 5th. The grade level that has the most points will win an ice cream party!


Hey Heart Heroes!!
We will have our celebration for KHC on this Friday 2/28 with our Heart Hero Riley Pajama Party Day. This is also the day that students will be able to catch a glimpse of Dr. Ewell and Coach Hatch riding around on their Ducks in celebration of our school raising over $22,000 for the American Heart Association!! We really appreciate your support!


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.


Due to the inclement weather conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed for all students and staff on Thursday, February 20, 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. Thank you for your patience and understanding.


Congratulations to Ms. Suggs in 2nd grade for being voted our staff member of the month for February! We are so grateful to have you on our team.


Due to the forecast for inclement weather, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students and staff on Wednesday, February 19, 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 a reminder: All assignments offered during remote learning days will be enhancement/enrichment type activities. No assignments will receive a grade, but will be reviewed. Parents who have questions should contact their child’s teacher via email.
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.
