Due to the hazardous road conditions caused by the recent winter weather event, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025, as well as all extracurricular activities. The district will operate under Condition 3 of the inclement weather plan.
For JCPS staff, this day will become an optional teacher workday. Schools and county offices will open at 10 AM.
As always, safety is our primary concern and after driving our roadways and receiving guidance from local safety officials and NCDOT, we have been advised that though the main roads within high-traffic areas may be clear, many secondary roads within the rural areas of the county are expected to still have hazardous conditions through Friday, making them unsafe for JCPS transportation use. In addition, many of our campuses have shaded walkways, parking lots, and areas that must continue to be assessed by our operational staff before students may safely return.
Extracurricular activities and community facility use will resume on Saturday morning, however, we still encourage site visitors to travel safely and be cautious while on campus, particularly in shaded areas.
Have a great weekend everyone and make the most of what is left of the snow!
Good afternoon, Pirate Families!
In January, we talk about setting SMART goals for ourselves and how to use a GROWTH MINDSET to overcome barriers on the way to achieving our goals. 3rd - 5th graders, as well as students in my small groups, have already begun to think of goals for themselves, and next week in Media, every student will have the opportunity to have the same conversations. I have attached resources to help you continue the conversations at home, including a newsletter from the Carolina Hunger Initiative (Our Food Pantry Partner) with a recipe for Tortilla Soup! Stay warm and we will see you soon!
Due to the hazardous conditions caused by the recent winter weather, all JCPS schools and office buildings will be closed for students and staff on Thursday, January 23, 2025, as well as all after-school activities and events.
JCPS will operate under Condition One of the Inclement Weather Plan. Please view the details of the plan by visiting the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions.
CHES Remote Learning Plan for Wednesday, January 22nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jgvv-XmlrEsuQ8dkD2926uDfoNvODONInvOYhWbLvnY/edit?usp=sharing
📣📣WE ARE HIRING📣📣
Johnston County Public Schools offers many career opportunities to aspiring professionals. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the best place for a career!
Come to our Job Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Smithfield-Selma High School from 9 AM to 12 PM, to discover why JCPS and Johnston County are ideal locations to live and work.
To register, scan the QR code below⬇, or visit https://bit.ly/2025jobfair.
See you there!😎
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
Ms. Carnes is our Staff Member of the Month for December. She greets everyone with a smile every day, making all visitors feel welcome and valued. A true team player, she is always willing to help with whatever is needed and can be counted on for her support and dedication. Her positive attitude and reliability make her an essential part of our school community. Congratulations, Ms. Carnes, and thank you for everything you do!
Congratulations to Ms. Lee for being recognized as our Teacher of the Month for December. She brings music to life not only in her classroom but throughout the halls. Her enthusiasm and energy inspire those around her, making a lasting impact on our school community. Thank you, Ms. Lee!
What an incredible evening we had at this year’s Winter Festival! ❄️🌍
✨ Highlights of the Night:
🥘 Delicious food from our community food trucks!
☕ Hot cocoa kept everyone warm and happy on a chilly evening.
🎶 The 3rd-grade and Pirate singers wowed us with their amazing performances—what talent!
🎲 Families enjoyed an evening of fun games and activities, creating memories to last a lifetime.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the season. Your energy and spirit made the night truly magical! 💖
#WinterFestival #CommunityLove #CelebratingTogether #PiratePride
You wouldn't believe how talented our Pirates are. This week, our fifth graders are composing their very own music. Pretty impressive!
What a great way to start our day on a "frosty" morning! Smiles, hugs, and candy canes for all!
🚀🚀Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is going on now!!!🚀🚀
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Congratulations to Lincoln, our CHES Spelling champ!
Winter Fun is right around the corner. We hope you all can join us at our Winter Festival this year on December 12 from 5:30-7:00. (PTO meeting right after.) There will be fun games to play as students learn about holidays around the world. Mexi Arepa Grill and Little Halo Donuts will be here in case you get hungry. And be sure to join us at 5:30 in the gym for our 3rd grade concert with Ms. Lee. It is going to be a great night!
Good morning, Pirate families! Please make sure your Pirate is bundled up today.. it is going to be another cold recess day!
Stay warm :)
Congratulations to Ms. Megan Brown, our November Teacher of the Month. Ms. Brown has a remarkable and positive influence in our building. Her dedication and nurturing personality inspires and motivates everyone to work hard and be the very best they can be. Thank you, Ms. Brown, for being amazing!
Congratulations to Ms. Katie Kelshaw for being recognized as our staff member of the month for November. She consistently goes above and beyond and her efforts make a significant impact on the students in her classroom and on the kindergarten team. Thank you, Ms. Kelshaw, for being amazing!
Good morning 5th grade students and teachers!
Please make sure you wear something WARM this morning for the Veterans procession immediately following announcements.
Can't wait to see you there!
This week, our students are having many conversations about Veterans, and we would like to continue those conversations with a display of the Veterans that are closest to our hearts.
If you would like to add your Veteran or active service member to our CHES recognition board, please send a picture with a name, branch of service, and relation to CHES student to ashleymorton@johnston.k12.nc.us
Good afternoon!
Corinth-Holders Elementary is on a roll this November!
This month's topics are EMOTIONS AND EMPATHY. Over the course of the month, we have many conversations about PERSPECTIVE, especially as we discuss Veterans Day and Native American Heritage Month.
Attached to this message, you will find a few resources to help continue the conversation about FEELINGS at home, as well as a few community resources. Please help your child remember the importance of recognizing emotions in themselves and in others as we continue to have positive interactions across our Corinth-Holders community.
Have a great rest of your week, Ms. Morton, School Counselor
The food pantry has arrived! Please sign in on the clipboard so we can continue to receive this service :) Have a great weekend!
