This year’s theme is Stronger Together, and for the rest of this week, administrators and staff will learn valuable information for themselves and their school teams.
Principals are focusing on three main essentials: Students First, People’s Principal, and Instructional Leadership. Assistant principals are focusing on Principal Support, People Leadership, and Instructional Leadership.
Stay tuned tomorrow for more highlights!
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Day 2 of JCPS Leadership began with a focus on its core instruction definition, which is “High Quality Teaching and Learning for ALL students."
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They participated in training sessions designed with the tools they will need to move their schools forward on the path to student success and academic achievement.
The afternoon sessions will also be filled with essential district elements including “Why Do We Exist: Principal Essentials” and “Why Do We Exist: Thriving as a New Assistant Principal”.
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Leadership 2026 has begun!
New principals and assistant principals are engaging in 7 sessions of informative and instructive leadership training.
The passionate group of 26 administrators will receive presentations on curriculum and instruction, relationship development, accountability, effective hiring practices, district practices and standards, and much, much more.
This group of strong leaders are proof that the future is bright for JCPS!
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JCPS celebrates the 250th anniversary of our great nation!
Here's to wishing everyone a happy 4th of July!

JCPS is committed to ensuring that its leaders are prepared to lead students forward in the classrooms and in life.
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Another great year is in the books, and another great graduating class is ready to conquer the world and fulfill their dreams!
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Please refer to the NC DHHS Sun Bucks Website for more information on how to qualify or enroll, here: https://bit.ly/3S7izpz

The JCPS Middle School Track Championships, held at Cleveland High, brought together the district’s top student-athletes for a day of speed, strength, and spirited competition.
Congratulations to the Cleveland Middle boys track & field team and the Riverwood Middle girls track & field team, who took home the first-place trophies.
See the final results for all events on the JCPS Athletic Zone website: https://bit.ly/4cBNbrh










What an incredible way to close out the Special Olympics Johnston County Spring Games 2026!
Today, we had 22 middle and high school teams representing JCPS, and our Special Olympics athletes made the day unforgettable! They led the day from start to finish with determination, lots of energy, and incredible support for one another.
We are so grateful for Special Olympics Johnston County, our Special Olympics athletes, JCPS staff, volunteers, and families who made the Spring Games amazing!
Read more about the third and final day here: https://bit.ly/4sUSFCe










Special Olympics Johnston County Spring Games start TOMORROW, and we are so excited!
Come out and support our Special Olympics athletes loud and proud on April 16th, 17th, and 24th at Smithfield-Selma High as they inspire us all! 💪

Come out and support our athletes loud and proud on April 16th, 17th, and 24th at Smithfield-Selma High as they inspire us all! 💪

We wish everyone a fun-filled and safe break. ☀️🌻

Enrollment for the 2026–2027 JCPS Preschool program is open now. We look forward to welcoming our newest little learners!
Learn more: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/preschool

The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey is April 2nd.
We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone here: https://bit.ly/3O00dFq
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

All-County choral students from four JCPS middle schools performed pieces including Deep River, The Little Creek, and the Latin piece Dies Irae. The conductor was Andrew Revels, accompanied by pianist Tracy Finch.
There was also amazing artwork from Swift Creek Middle and McGee’ Crossroads Middle students displayed in the lobby of Corinth Holders High.
Thank you to the choral directors, art teachers, and the entire JCPS Fine Arts Department for this extraordinary evening!







🌟 The 2026 Showcase of Stars event videos are now available for streaming. Whether you'd like to revisit the performance or watch for the first time, you can enjoy the memorable moments and talent!
Click the link for more details: https://broadcasting.johnston.k12.nc.us/

