Huge congrats to our Wildcat Readers recognized on February 15th! Your hard work is paying off—one page at a time. Keep up the incredible momentum!
🌟 Why 20 Minutes Matters:
Million-Word Gap: Reading 20 minutes a day exposes you to 1.8 million words a year!
Brain Power: It boosts memory, focus, and critical thinking skills.
Better Sleep: It’s the perfect "digital detox" to help the brain relax before bed.
All-Star Grades: Daily readers consistently see higher success in every subject.
Way to go, Wildcats! 🐾📖
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Inspired by the book “Leading with the Heart,” written by Mike Krzyzewski, the event recognizes one staff member from each school and various central services departments. Honorees were nominated by their peers based on several factors, including an enduring commitment to their role, a positive attitude, and an undeniable lasting impact on others.
We honor all 54 recipients for their commitment and their work that does not go unnoticed. Thank you! ✨
Read more information on the recipients and the event here: https://bit.ly/46RjgI7
Stay tuned for a recap video…
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Ready, set, KINDERGARTEN! 🎉🎒✏️
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year, and we’re excited to welcome our newest learners!
Get started today on our website: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
With 21 years of experience in education altogether, and 4 years in school-based leadership, our current Assistant Principal of the Year is experienced in providing the leadership necessary for academic success.
We are elated for Mrs. Strickland and look forward to seeing her continue the excellence the community is known for.
Congratulations, Mrs. Strickland!
Glendale-Kenly Elementary is looking for guest readers to join us during the week of March 2nd – 6th! There is nothing quite like the magic of a community member sharing a story with our students.
Whether you’re a parent, a local business owner, or a neighbor, we would love to have you in our classrooms.
Ready to sign up?
Contact: BJ Nixon
Phone: 919-284-2821
Email: bjnixon@johnston.k12.nc.us
Let’s show our students how much our community cares about their journey! 🎒✨
Despite all the snow lately, our students have been busy getting lost in their favorite books! We are so thrilled to announce our Reading Award Recipients for January 30th.
Congratulations to our winners! Your dedication is inspiring. 🏆
Keep reading, friends! There is still plenty of time to earn your next award. Our big goal for February is to have 100% of students turn in a reading log! Let’s make it happen!
We’re excited to share the dates and times for our End‑of‑Year Awards celebrations. 🎉
✨ Mark your calendars — see flyer for times! We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing students and all they’ve accomplished this year!
📣📣 JCPS will be open on February 6, 2026, operating on its regular schedule! 📣📣
GKE Families, we have an important date change to share!
Due to recent schedule adjustments, our 100th Day of School will now be celebrated on Monday, February 9th. Our students and staff are excited to mark this milestone together!
Teachers will share any classroom-specific details or activities, so please be on the lookout for those updates.
Thank you for your continued support and flexibility. We can’t wait to celebrate 100 days of learning, growing, and shining at GKE! 💙💛
Based on the current weather forecast, there is a potential for black ice and frozen precipitation. We will remain in contact with local emergency officials and national weather services, and if additional school schedule changes are necessary, we will provide an update by 6 AM, Thursday, February 5, 2026.
School nutrition will serve breakfast upon students’ arrival. Early morning care will open two hours later than the normal start time. All extracurricular activities will resume.
Thank you and have a great evening!
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work through these weather events.
Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan.
Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather for full details.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions over the coming days and provide updates on district schedule changes.
As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please be safe!
Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan.
Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather for full details.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions over the coming days and provide updates on district schedule changes.
As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
❄️ Please be safe and enjoy a wonderful day in the snow! ⛄️
Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan.
Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather for full details.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions over the coming days and provide updates on district schedule changes.
As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
❄️ Please be safe and enjoy a wonderful day in the snow! ⛄️
Are you passionate about what you do for a living? We want to hear from you! Glendale-Kenly Elementary is looking for inspiring individuals to share their career journeys with our students for our upcoming Career Day.
When: Friday, March 6th
Where: Glendale-Kenly Elementary School
Who: Professionals from all industries!
Whether you’re a scientist, a chef, a mechanic, or an entrepreneur, your story could be the spark that starts a child's future career. Check out the attached flyer for all the details.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
