
March 20, 2026
Celebrate Music in Our Schools Week with us March 23rd-27th by dressing up for each theme day.

March 12, 2026
The 2026 Showcase of Stars was, once again, a year to remember as 1,229 students from 40 Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) took to the stage over four performances at the John...

March 9, 2026
CHES' Pirate Singers gave an amazing performance at the JCPS Showcase of Stars!

March 9, 2026
Congratulations to CHES' Battle of the Books team for winning 2nd place in JCPS Elementary Battle of the Books competition!

March 9, 2026
Congratulations to ELL teacher, Andrea Maldonado, for receiving JCPS Leading with the Heart award for Corinth-Holders Elementary School.

March 6, 2026
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) honored 26 employees in various roles throughout the school district at the inaugural Spotlight on Excellence Employee of the Year Ceremony o...

March 4, 2026
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Feeding Program. The JCPS School Nutrition Program will, once again,...

March 4, 2026
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its annual job fair at Smithfield-Selma High, with nearly 450 pre-registrations and applicants from as far as Ohio, Minnesota, Washingto...

February 24, 2026
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at its regular monthly meeting, the Johnston County Board of Education recognized 11 exemplary educators of Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) wh...

February 18, 2026
Johnston County Public Schools held its 18th annual Leading with the Heart Celebration, recognizing 54 staff members for exceeding expectations, inside and outside of the classroo...

February 16, 2026
The Harlem Wizards wowed the sold-out crowd at Smithfield-Selma High with their interactive family show, featuring incredible ball-handling, jaw-dropping trick shots, and high-fly...

January 14, 2026
Character Education is a priority for Johnston County Public Schools. Through a variety of means, schools in the district promote character education through rewards, bulletin boa...

January 2, 2026
JCPS has updated its elementary grading practices based on district-wide feedback. Learn more HERE !

January 2, 2026
If your child has a food allergy or needs medical accommodation, submit a medical statement . Learn more on our School Nutrition page .

December 4, 2025
Congratulations to 4th grader, Nash Umstead, for winning the CHES Spelling Bee! Nash will represent our school in the JCPS Elementary Spelling Bee.

December 4, 2025
Students and Staff may join in on fun dress up days during the month of December until Winter Break!

October 24, 2025
October 27th-31st Help our school raise awareness for the negative effects of drugs and alcohol and practice habits of a healthier lifestyle!

September 25, 2025
Join us on Friday, October 3rd from 6:00-7:00 PM in the school cafeteria for Bilingual Night. Learn more about academic support, PTO, school programs, community help, and much mo...

September 5, 2025
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) has released its 2024-2025 school year performance data, as reported by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), noting t...

August 25, 2025
The 2025-2026 school year was ushered in with enthusiasm and optimism for the thousands of Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) students and staff. On Monday, August 25, 2025, th...
