
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...

August 22, 2025
Welcome Pirates! CHES staff is looking forward to a great year of adventure in 2025-2026!

August 22, 2025
View grade level supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year HERE .

July 15, 2025
Corinth-Holders Elementary School's Melissa Waring has been named the Johnston County Public Schools 2025 Media Specialist Employee of the Year. 🎉 Ms. Waring’s initiatives and ...

June 3, 2025
Good afternoon Pirate Families, and Happy June! I wanted to reach out with some local summer break opportunities and events for your families. Please view the list below: Ju...

April 23, 2025
On April 22, 2025, William Marshall, an American History and Economics and Personal Finance teacher at West Johnston High, was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Tea...

April 10, 2025
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its second annual teacher signing day. The event, mirrored after a sports contract signing ceremony, recogn...

March 21, 2025
Celebrate Music in Our Schools with fun dress up days the week of March 24th-28th.

March 5, 2025
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its annual job fair at Smithfield-Selma High. The event welcomed more than 200 people from as close as John...
