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On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 JCPS held the annual Flame for Learning reception to recognize the 20 teachers selected as Semi-Finalists for JCPS Teacher of the Year. Congratulations...

On Friday, April 25th students at Cooper Academy were engaged with Career Exploration stations coordinated by our school counselor with community partners. Some of the learning s...

Students enjoyed planting seeds and plants in our raised garden beds at Cooper Academy in the courtyard with our tremendous community partners from Novo Nordisk & the Poe Center. ...

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Clayton High School conducted their annual Senior Walk at the Clayton area feeder schools. We wish the 2025 Senior Class the best!

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...

Cooper Academy students learned about some Town of Clayton history today during the puppet show presented by our Clayton Woman's Club. We appreciate this group of volunteers spen...

Congratulation to Olivia Creech for being selected by JCPS to attend the Early Contract Signing Event! We're excited for Ms. Creech to join the Cooper Academy team!

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...

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...

Johnston County Public Schools is pleased to announce graduation ceremony dates for our high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. For questions regarding a specific ceremony, pl...

We are proud to announce the 54 recipients of the 17th annual Leading with the Heart Award! The award, inspired by legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski’s book, “Leading with the He...

Whether you’re rooting for the Chiefs or Eagles we loved seeing our students & staff dressed up in their favorite Super Bowl Spirit Week gear during our theme days. Mon, Feb...

Cooper Academy students are researching and creating hallway displays for important historical figures in celebration of Black History Month. A huge thank to our school counselor...

Our students and staff are excited about the progress being made with our renovation and new addition projects at Cooper Academy that are scheduled to open in the 2025-2026 school...

He will represent Cooper Academy at the JCPS Leading with the Heart Reception on February 18th.

We appreciate the dedication and teamwork that our school nutrition staff demonstrates each day at Cooper Academy. A huge thank you to our team!

Congratulations to Mrs. Stich for being recognized as the Clayton Chamber of Commerce SuperStar Teacher of the Month!

On December 13, 2024 Cooper Academy students and staff hosted a Cultural Celebration & Food Festival for our school community. At Cooper Academy, we value the integration of glo...

On Friday, November 22, 2024 each 4th & 5th grade classroom had representatives attend our annual Spelling Bee Event. Congratulations to all 16 of our participants for making it ...

A huge thank you to our PTA and families for coming together on October 29th to create special fall treat bags for our staff members at Cooper Academy! We appreciate your support!...