
Hello Parents/Guardians,
I want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our Reading for Education fundraiser! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to get innovative technology tools and books to help our students succeed.
If your family has not participated, there's still time! Book Buddies will be available for new participants until 11/14/24. Your child will receive a prize just for participating. Students can earn prizes if people have purchased anything from the RFE site. These make great gifts! This part of the fundraiser will be open for the rest of this school year!
This safe and easy fundraiser is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. More prizes will be awarded when goals are reached.
Go to https://www.rfe.net/sid.t?0000168123 to show our valued teachers your support.
Thanks,
Kelly Nolan
Four Oaks Elementary School
P.S. Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!


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! 📚🏫🎓
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


We continue to grow and improve each & every day! 🌟
JCPS English learners showed more improvement than the state average in back-to-back years! 👏
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


One last reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, for JCPS students on the traditional calendar. 📅


Who's our next amazing administrator for #NationalPrincipalsMonth?
It's Four Oaks Elementary School Principal Mr. TJ Parrish! ✨
With over 20 years as an educator, Mr. Parrish knows that his role is to help students develop into the best version of themselves. He offers students engaging learning experiences that promote independence, a love of learning, and helps prepare them for the future.
Make some noise for TJ Parrish!🐦


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! 🚂
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


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. ✨
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


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%. 💪
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


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! 👏
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


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! ❤






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. 🤝










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!


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%. 🥳
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


Let's hear it for all of the JCPS custodial workers! 👏👏👏
Today is National Custodial Workers Day, and each custodial worker received a small token of appreciation. These are just a few highlights from around the school district.
We can never thank them enough for everything these unsung heroes do daily. Our school communities are better because of them! ❤







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! ❤


REMINDER! 📣
The second Student Assignment Community Information Session is tonight from 6-8 PM at Swift Creek Middle School, 325 Norris Road, Clayton.
Please feel free to attend if you would like to know more about the proposed student assignment maps.
Hope to see you there!
¡RECORDATORIO! 📣
La segunda Sesión de Información Comunitaria sobre Asignación de Estudiantes es esta noche de 6 a 8 PM en la Escuela Intermedia Swift Creek.
¡Siéntase libre de asistir si desea saber más sobre los mapas de asignación de estudiantes propuestos! La dirección es 325 Norris Road, Clayton.
¡Espero verlos allí!



Academic growth is very important to JCPS! 📚
The district is proud to announce that 89% of the schools received a letter grade of A, B, or C, an increase of 24% from 2018!
Likewise, 85% of the schools in the district met or exceeded growth, a 56% increase from 2018!
JCPS is truly moving forward! 🌟
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


Good Afternoon!
Here is some updated inforomation from our PTA:
#1. Today is the last day to order new school spirit wear through the online store. Use this link: https://cardinalsfall2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
#2. Today is also the deadline for your business to become an official PTA sponsor. Check out the Four Oaks Elementary PTA page for sponsorship details. Email ptafouroakselementary@gmail.com for more information.
#3. Ticket sales for our PTA Raffle have begun. The drawing will be held on October 25th, the night of our Fall Festival. Tickets sales will continue through the night of the drawing. However, the deadline for ticket sales competition is October 17th at 5:00 pm. You can request additional tickets through your child's teacher. Please send in any money and tickets sales as you go so that our PTA can keep an updated count.
Thank you for all of the support you provide our school!

October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 🥳 Starting tomorrow, keep an eye on our feed all month long to catch your principal's highlight, and give them a shout out! National Principals Month is a time to honor and celebrate the important role school principals play in the education system, and in the lives of students and staff. We look forward to seeing your loving comments about our principals! ❤


Want to know more about the proposed JCPS assignment plan?
We are hosting two Student Assignment Community Information sessions. The first session is tonight, September 30, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Wilson's Mills Elementary. The second information session will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Swift Creek Middle School.
Please note that all attendees will need to enter through the front entrance and proceed through the weapons detection system.
The Johnston County Board of Education believes in providing thorough and timely information to the citizens of Johnston County. Therefore, the Board is providing pertinent information and soliciting community input.
To view the proposed maps, visit: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/jcpsassignmentmaps
