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.
📣📣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!😎
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Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Mid-Year Graduates!!!🎓👏
Students from Corinth Holders High, Clayton High, South Johnston High, and West Johnston High received their diplomas.
We are proud of each student and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors!🥳
Please make note of these dates if you have a student who will be a 2024-2025 mid-year graduate. 🎓
Congratulations to our graduates, and good luck in your future endeavors! 🥳
Mrs. Melinda Eason is our Certified Employee of the Month for November 2024!
As an educator for 23 years, Mrs. Eason is a student advocate at Clayton High. During her career in education, she has been a traditional and special education teacher, and is now part of the student services team.
Mrs. Eason answered a few questions about her passion for education, and what she enjoys about her current role.
Read Mrs. Eason's full JCPS Spotlight Q&A : https://bit.ly/3YT1srv
Clayton High senior Michai Rawlins is our next Character Education Award recipient for November! 🤩
Recognized for compassion, he is president of the Bridge Club, organizes and oversees volunteer opportunities with Cooper Academy, Clayton Civitan Club, around Clayton High School, and other local organizations. He always makes everyone feel included and welcome.
Keep leading the way! 👍
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Out of an abundance of caution, please be advised that safety protocols for tonight’s Clayton High versus Willow Springs High varsity football game will be as follows:
Campus Entry:
All game attendees will be required to enter campus via Fire/Rescue Drive ONLY near the tennis courts. All other entrances will be blocked. Attempting to enter through other entrances will result in delays, as vehicles will be redirected to the appropriate entrance. The entrance gate will open at 5:45 p.m.
Game Entry:
To gain entrance into the football game, ALL students at all grade levels and all minors under the age of 18 are required to present their school issued ID or enter the game with their parent(s). Student(s) being accompanied by a parent , as well as parents of their student(s), will be provided a wristband. The wristbands are to be worn for the duration of the event. Stadium gates will open at 6:00 p.m.
No Student Drop-offs:
Parents are expected to enter the game with their student(s) and remain with their student(s) for the duration of the game. There will be no student drop-offs.
No Re-entry:
Students and parents will not be allowed to re-enter the game once they exit the gates.
Please know that these safety measures are taken out of an abundance of caution and to ensure that our event spaces are safe for all attendees.
JCPS wrapped up the 2023-2024 school year ranked 35th in the state overall! 💪
Now we are future-focused on our 2029 goal of being in the top 20% in the state. With the best teachers, students, and parents giving their all, we will get there! 📚🏫🎓
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We continue to grow and improve each & every day! 🌟
JCPS English learners showed more improvement than the state average in back-to-back years! 👏
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One last reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, for JCPS students on the traditional calendar. 📅
JCPS showed exceptional growth for the 2023-2024 school year❗
Eleven schools are no longer on the Assisted Targeted Support and Improvement list. JCPS is moving forward! 🚂
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JCPS is raising the bar of academic success! ⬆
We were above the state average for all EOG/EOC subject areas in grades 3-8 and in high school Math 1 and Biology. ✨
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With the guidance of exceptional educators, our students continue to excel! 😎
According to the academic growth data, from the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of our schools exceeded growth, compared to the state average of 29%. 💪
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JCPS continues to improve its school performance grades! 🌟
We are proud to announce that 89% of our schools received a school letter grade of A, B, or C according to recent data, surpassing the state average of 66%. This is a tremendous increase since 2018, when 65% of our schools were identified as the same.
Through dedication and hard work, three schools moved from a letter grade of C to B, and four schools moved from D to C! 👏
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Thousands of supplies. Hundreds of donors. One common goal…helping those in their time of need. ❤
Today our Facility Services team gathered supplies from our schools, which were Hurricane Helene Relief donation sites. In a few hours, these supplies will be transported to Western North Carolina.
Thank you to the many, many students, parents, and staff who have responded promptly and compassionately.
Also, a special thanks to Johnston County Government and the Johnston County Sheriff's Office for allowing us to partner with you in this effort. 🤝
JCPS communities came together in an extraordinary way for our neighbors in Western North Carolina! 🌟
Donations from our schools for the Hurricane Helene Relief filled three dump trailers, three 3 box trucks, two pickup trucks, and two vans! This outpouring of kindness, compassion, and generosity is what our school system is built upon. We thank everyone involved in this effort!
We continue to keep everyone affected by this devastating event in our hearts! ❤
It's a great day when we get to recognize our amazing administrators for #NationalPrincipalsMonth, and Clayton High Principal Melissa Hubbard is first up for today! 🌞
Hubbard is no stranger to the Clayton High Comets community. She is a graduate of Clayton High, as are many of her family members. This is her second year at Clayton High and her passion is helping children to succeed.
Let's hear it for Ms. Hubbard!!💙
JCPS continues to exceed the state average graduation rate! 🎓
In 2024 our graduation rate was 91.3%, well above the state average of 86.9%. 🥳
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As we provide critical assistance to our neighbors in Western North Carolina, here's a reminder of our district's partnership with Johnston County Government's Hurricane Helene Relief Effort.
The region is in dire need of new, unused blankets. As you continue supporting the relief efforts, place these at the top of the list.
Thank you!
It's National Custodial Workers Day! 🌟
JCPS is honored to celebrate these remarkable team members who work relentlessly to ensure our students and staff have a clean and safe learning environment. Custodians work behind the scenes, but are essential in education!
A special THANK YOU to these heroes! ❤
