We are excited to share that for the 2024-2025 academic year, two seniors and two 2025 graduates are candidates for the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma™, and three seniors and two 2025 graduates are candidates for the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.
The College Board AP Capstone is a two-year program based on two AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. The program helps students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and research and presentation skills that are essential to academic and career success.
Instead of learning subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. Students who complete the two-year program can earn one of two different AP Capstone awards, the AP Capstone Diploma™ or the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™, which are valued by colleges across the United States and around the world.
To read more about these candidates and the AP Capstone Program, click here: https://bit.ly/4aZyi1r
The countdown to graduation is on! 🎓🎉
Full details for Class of 2026 ceremonies are available on the JCPS Graduation Information webpage: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/graduation
For school-specific questions, contact your school.
Christmas carolers from Clayton High Honors Chorus treated Riverwood Middle students and staff to traditional Christmas songs, with a few fun ones mixed in. They also took their holiday cheer and shared it with staff at the A.G. Glenn Building. The halls were filled with music, and everyone’s hearts were full of joy.
Thank you to the JCPS Fine Arts Department for providing this special performance!
JCPS is thrilled to announce an exciting community event you won’t want to miss! Our wonderful partners, the Johnston County Ed Foundation, will host a Harlem Wizards basketball fundraiser on February 9, 2026, at Smithfield-Selma High School. The event will begin at 6:30 PM and doors will open at 5:30 PM.
We invite all JCPS families, staff, and community members to join us for an unforgettable night of high-flying basketball where some of JCPS’s most captivating athletes will compete against the Harlem Wizards! Come cheer as some of your favorite principals, teachers, coaches, and support staff step onto the court for some friendly competition, school spirit, and lots of laughs. This high-energy evening promises fun, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment for students, families, and staff, all while supporting a great cause.\
🏀 Who are the Harlem Wizards?
The Harlem Wizards are a nationally renowned basketball entertainment team known for their incredible ball-handling skills, jaw-dropping trick shots, and interactive, family-friendly showmanship. Blending athletic talent with comedy and crowd engagement, the Harlem Wizards create an electrifying experience that delights audiences of all ages while promoting positive messages about teamwork, education, and community.
🏀 Who is the Johnston County Ed Foundation?
This event is spearheaded by the Johnston County Education Foundation, which plays a vital role in supporting JCPS by investing directly in our educators and classrooms. Through grant funding and other initiatives, the Foundation helps bring innovative instructional projects to life, supports creative teaching strategies, and enhances learning opportunities for students across the district. Events like this fundraiser make it possible for the Foundation to continue expanding its impact in JCPS schools.
So, if you are looking for great entertainment, for an even greater cause, mark your calendar now and get ready for a night of excitement, community engagement, and fun for everyone!
🎟️ To register, click here: https://bit.ly/4anzlrL
Congratulations to the Clayton Comets football team for an unforgettable season and an incredible championship run.
They played their hearts out and left it all on the field.
We are extremely proud of our players and coaches! 👏
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Comets Nation always shows up! JCPS is so proud of our amazing community. 👏
2nd half, here we go!
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The crowd is LOUD. Let’s do this.
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The 2025 NCHSAA 7A State Championship kicks off at 8 PM at Kenan Stadium . Be there! 💪
Congratulations to all of those who competed at the Johnston County Cheerleading Championships last night on their outstanding performances! 👏
Teamwork, dedication, and skill were on full display as each team showcased routines they’ve spent so much time perfecting. 📣✨
Read more about the spirit-filled night here: https://bit.ly/3XP4Of2
Check out more photos on our new Athletic Zone page! You can also follow the latest updates on all athletic events. https://bit.ly/4aIZpO4
All students and staff should report to schools and campuses on a two-hour delay.
We have been advised that the potential of black ice is possible tonight through Tuesday morning, creating hazardous travel conditions. To allow for better road visibility for our bus drivers, students, and staff drivers, we will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow. We encourage all travelers, especially our student drivers, to travel with caution.
School nutrition will serve breakfast upon students’ arrival. Early morning care will open two hours later than the normal start time.
Thank you for your understanding as we work with local safety and emergency officials to ensure that we are all safe during these inclement weather events.
Due to the forecast of inclement weather and per the guidance of local emergency and safety officials, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Monday, December 8, 2025, as well as all extracurricular activities. The district will operate under Condition 3 of the inclement weather plan.
View the inclement weather plan online at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather.
Please be safe and have a great evening!
For the first time since 1989, the team is headed to the NCHSSA 7A State Championships.
Claiming the titles of Greater Neuse River Conference and 7A East Regional champs, the Comets had an astonishing overall season record of 12-2.
For the title game, they will take on Grimsley High. Congratulations and good luck, Comets!
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Please take note of the important dates if your student will be graduating mid-year for the 2025–2026 school year. 🎓
You can view the schedule here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/graduation
Congratulations to our graduates, and good luck in your future endeavors! 🥳
He serves as the president of both the Comet Ambassadors and The Bridge Club, while also actively participating in the Student Government Association and the National Honor Society.
Ethan's willingness to step in and assist wherever needed showcases his commitment to making a difference. His primary goal remains to serve his community and make a meaningful impact in the world.
Congratulations, Ethan, for being recognized as the November Character Ed Student for Clayton High! 👏
The Johnston County Education Foundation surprised nine of our JCPS educators with grants to further enhance their students' learning environments!
Learn more about JCEF and meet this year’s recipients to see how they plan to use their grants in our full story here: https://bit.ly/445geP5
We are grateful to work with our wonderful partners at the Johnston County Education Foundation as they continue their commitment to enhancing education through funding, programs, and community partnerships!
During its October 28, 2025, Special Session meeting, the Johnston County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the plans for the highly anticipated Clayton High School rebuild, which is a project that marks a new era for education in Clayton and surrounding communities.
The new 278,000-square-foot facility will serve as a cornerstone for 21st-century learning, designed with a focus on safety and security, state-of-the-art learning environments, athletic and fine arts spaces, and innovative technology and learning labs. While the design embraces modern educational needs, it also preserves elements of the school’s historic culture that have defined generations of Clayton Comets.
The new school will accommodate 2,000 students in grades 9–12 and feature a three-story academic wing alongside a two-story arts and athletics wing. Its open-concept design will promote flexible, collaborative learning spaces that foster creativity, innovation, and teamwork. The building itself is expected to be completed by December 2027, with the entire campus slated for full completion in Fall 2028.
“This is more than a building, it is a commitment to the future of our students and our community,” said Dr. David Pearce, Superintendent of Johnston County Public Schools. “The new Clayton High School will reflect the academic excellence, pride, and unity that have always defined the Comet spirit. It’s a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together around a shared vision for its children.”
Learn more about the Clayton High rebuild project here: https://bit.ly/47eA9xf
School Zone Markings (Oct 17 & Oct 20 from 9:00am – 2:00pm)
Clayton High School
- Fayetteville St
- Hamby St
We apologize for any delays or traffic inconveniences these projects may cause.
From the time parents walk their children into the building for the first time, our single goal is to ensure that each student receives a quality education and walks across the stage as a graduate. 🎓
Johnston County Public Schools is proud to have a graduation rate of 92.5% for the 2024-2025 school year!
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The Youth Athlete of the Year award is for individuals who are dedicated to giving their best effort in competition, while more importantly, uplifting and encouraging their teammates every step of the way.
Check it out here: http://bit.ly/4ppZ7Az
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