Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 31st annual Flame For Learning Awards celebration this evening, naming William Marshall as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Marshall, a teacher and alumnus of West Johnston Wildcats, was one of four finalists, which included Heather Bryant of Clayton High School, Lois D'Agostino of West View Elementary, and Brooke Hayward of Riverwood Elementary School. On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the nominees and William Marshall, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4cKeLkA
If you would like to provide input to administration regarding student placement for next school year at Dixon Road Elementary School, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/vXqwJZNna89Saoee7 by 5.5.25 at 5 PM. If you name a teacher, the form will not be considered for placement for next school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Hill at angelahill@johnston.k12.nc.us
Today is the last day to donate to the PTO's Dragonfly Dash. Please consider donating to this fundraiser because the money raised helps to support students and staff throughout the school year. Dixon Road Elementary LOVES our PTO and we know YOU DO TOO!!!
🚨 Free 5 Day Meal Packs for children and teens age 18 and under this summer! 🚨
Pre-order today at: bit.ly/summermealpacks
Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/schoolnutrition for more information!
Don't forget to wear 💜 for Purple Up Day tomorrow! April 11 is JCPS Purple Up! Day - a day to recognize and celebrate military children and their resilience!
Dixon Road Elementary School is in need of test proctors for our End of Grade Tests. Test dates will be May 9-16. If you are available to help out any or all of those dates, please complete the form found here: https://forms.gle/sa1GYPQFpScZdpJX6
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Thank you in advance!
Wear Purple this Friday for Purple Up Day!
Friday, April 11 is JCPS Purple Up! Day - a day to recognize and celebrate military children and their resilience. JCPS educates over 1,800 military connected students which represents almost 5% of our student population.
Spring Pictures are only a few days away. On Thursday, April 10th we will have Spring Pictures at Dixon Road. Attached is the picture of the background so you can plan outfits if interested. These pictures will be available to purchase after you receive the proofs. Contact the front desk if you have any questions.
Our annual Fun in the Sun day is coming soon!! Fun in the Sun will be on Friday, May 2nd. PreK classes, K, & 1st grade classes will start at 9:15 and end at 11:00. 2nd & 3rd grade classes & Mrs. Zimmerman’s class will start at 11:15 and end at 1:00. Murphy, Bradshaw, Strickland’s classes, 4th & 5th grade classes start at 1:30 and end at 3:15. We need volunteers to make this fun-filled day a success. If you are available to volunteer for some of the day or ALL day, please fill out the form, using the link below. Looking forward to another awesome Fun in the Sun day at Dixon Road Elementary!!
https://forms.gle/eWo7bxHm6pVHZMxy6
We want to inform you that there is ongoing construction in our area that may affect morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. To accommodate this , we will provide an additional 10 minutes before students are tardy in the mornings. We encourage all families to plan accordingly to ensure a smooth and timely arrival.
Autism Acceptance Month celebrates and honors the experiences and identities of Autistic individuals. It emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance. Join us in celebrating all month long.
Tomorrow is Campbell University Day for Read Across America Week at DRES! Let's wear our orange and black to help welcome CU Athletes to our school! They will be reading to our students and sharing their university journeys with us! Go 🐫!
Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻
The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey has been extended to Friday, April 4!
We are surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's 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 by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.
Our Spring Picture Day will be held on Thursday, April 10th! Please see attachments for more information.
Don't forget tomorrow is Wear Red, White, and Blue for our Read Across America Celebration at Dixon Road!
Please consider supporting this wonderful endeavor! When we work together, we show our students the power of compassion and generosity.
Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻
Beginning tomorrow, we will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's 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 between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.
Join us and countless people around the world on Friday, March 21st for World Down Syndrome Day by wearing people all around the world by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. March 21 is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen because the karyotype of Down syndrome chromosomes actually looks like mismatched socks! Can't wait to see your socks.
Our 2025 Flame For Learning Semifinalists have been announced!!!📣
If you know one of them, say thank you for carrying the torch for learning and for educating the next generation.
The winner will be announced on April 22, so stay tuned!
Congratulations to all 20 of these exceptional teachers, and every educator that was nominated for this prestigious award! 👏👏👏
To view the webpage, click here: https://bit.ly/4iKeVtW
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Have a rising Kindergarten student? Don't miss this amazing opportunity to have all of your questions answered and get a taste of Kindergarten at Dixon Road Elementary. Save the Date: Thursday, April 10 5:00-7:00 PM.
