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On April 21, 2026, James Johnson was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2026 Teacher of the Year during the 32nd Annual Flame for Learning Award Ceremony. Johnson was one ...

Athletes from Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) elementary campuses competed in the 2026 Special Olympics Johnston County Spring Games on April 16-17, 2026. Special Olympics...

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its third annual Early Contract Signing Celebration on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This year’s celebration hosted 18 JCPS educators sign...

The 2026 Showcase of Stars was, once again, a year to remember as 1,229 students from 40 Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) took to the stage over four performances at the John...

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) honored 26 employees in various roles throughout the school district at the inaugural Spotlight on Excellence Employee of the Year Ceremony o...

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Feeding Program. The JCPS School Nutrition Program will, once again,...

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its annual job fair at Smithfield-Selma High, with nearly 450 pre-registrations and applicants from as far as Ohio, Minnesota, Washingto...

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...

Construction on the new Clayton High School has officially begun as the first foundations have been poured. The Johnston County Board of Education hosted a groundbreaking ceremony...

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...

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...

Congratulations to Mrs. Graham for being recognized as the Clayton Chamber of Commerce Super Star Teacher of the Month! Thank you for all your dedication to our school community!...

The NC DPI School Report Card has been released to review on the JCPS webpage and the school’s webpage. For parents without Internet access, you can contact the school’s front o...

Cooper Academy students and staff hosted a Cultural Celebration & Food Festival for our school community. At Cooper Academy, we value the integration of global learning and experi...

The chorus students did an outstanding job last night performing at the Town of Clayton Tree Lighting Event! A HUGE thanks to Mrs. Bailey and our families for supporting students ...

Congratulations to our November Character Education Students of the Month! These students were recognized for demonstrating responsibility in the classroom.

Congratulations to our 4th & 5th Grade Spelling Bee participants! They all did a tremendous job! A special congrats to Maya who earned 1st place and will represent Cooper Academy ...

Our students and families enjoyed the Parent Involvement Night activities! A HUGE thanks to Mrs. Kirks, our school counselor, for coordinating this event for our school community!...

Our school community came out to support students at our first quarter student-led conferences on Friday, October 31. Thank you for continuing to support our students!

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 r...