Four Oaks Elementary School -

🥳Ms. Tara Haire is the JCPS Certified Employee of the Month!!!🥳 Haire has been a teacher for only two years, but has made a big difference at Four Oaks Elementary! She recently stepped in to save a child's life, displaying the attributes of someone who leads with the heart.❤Her quick thinking, compassion, and ability to remain calm in the face of danger undoubtedly impacted the child’s life and the entire school community! We caught up with Ms. Haire to learn more about her, and why she is passionate about teaching. Read her full Spotlight Q&A 👉: https://bit.ly/4hASZBs #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

🤩Let's celebrate 👉Kaylee Simpson👈 for RESPECT!!!🤩 Simpson is a student at Four Oaks Elementary School and whether interacting with her best friends, fellow classmates, or adults she is always respectful, kind, and polite! She is helpful to others, befriending virtually everyone she encounters. In addition to being a stand-out human being, Simpson exhibits a remarkable commitment to her learning. Make some noise for Kaylee!🥳🥳 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Due to the hazardous road conditions caused by the recent winter weather event, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025, as well as all extracurricular activities. The district will operate under Condition 3 of the inclement weather plan. For JCPS staff, this day will become an optional teacher workday. Schools and county offices will open at 10 AM. As always, safety is our primary concern and after driving our roadways and receiving guidance from local safety officials and NCDOT, we have been advised that though the main roads within high-traffic areas may be clear, many secondary roads within the rural areas of the county are expected to still have hazardous conditions through Friday, making them unsafe for JCPS transportation use. In addition, many of our campuses have shaded walkways, parking lots, and areas that must continue to be assessed by our operational staff before students may safely return. Extracurricular activities and community facility use will resume on Saturday morning, however, we still encourage site visitors to travel safely and be cautious while on campus, particularly in shaded areas. Have a great weekend everyone and make the most of what is left of the snow!

Due to the hazardous conditions caused by the recent winter weather, all JCPS schools and office buildings will be closed for students and staff on Thursday, January 23, 2025, as well as all after-school activities and events. JCPS will operate under Condition One of the Inclement Weather Plan. Please view the details of the plan by visiting the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions.

📣📣WE ARE HIRING📣📣 Johnston County Public Schools offers many career opportunities to aspiring professionals. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the best place for a career! Come to our Job Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Smithfield-Selma High School from 9 AM to 12 PM, to discover why JCPS and Johnston County are ideal locations to live and work. To register, scan the QR code below⬇, or visit https://bit.ly/2025jobfair. See you there!😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Staff...we are having an issue with one of the boilers near the cafeteria. The fire department is on campus, but we do not need to evacuate the building.

🚀🚀Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is going on now!!!🚀🚀 📚 Ready to start an exciting journey of learning, laughter, and growth? Don't wait...enroll today! Find more information about the enrollment process here: https://bit.ly/3HKkacO 🍎🚍

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

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!🐦

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

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