☀️🎉 GKE Field Day is Coming Soon! 🎉☀️
We are excited to celebrate one of our students’ favorite days of the year — Field Day! 🏃♂️⚽🎈
We are looking for volunteers to help make this day a fun and successful event for our students. If you are interested in volunteering, please see the information below for details on how to sign up.
Your support helps create lasting memories for our students, and we truly appreciate our amazing GKE families and community! 💙💛
We are excited to celebrate one of our students’ favorite days of the year — Field Day! 🏃♂️⚽🎈
We are looking for volunteers to help make this day a fun and successful event for our students. If you are interested in volunteering, please see the information below for details on how to sign up.
Your support helps create lasting memories for our students, and we truly appreciate our amazing GKE families and community! 💙💛
Field day information
Huge shoutout to our February 28th book readers! You’re crushing those pages! 📖🔥
Don’t forget—there’s still time to join the reading action. Reading logs are due May 8th, so keep those books open and those minds growing!
We are beyond excited for the 2026 Showcase of Stars happening THIS WEEK! ⭐
Join us on March 6th and 7th as our talented students take the stage and showcase their incredible performances! This is a show you won’t want to miss.
Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4bzsX1c
🧬✨ Join us for Science Night on March 23rd!
Ever wonder what goes on in the lab? 🧪 Now’s your chance to see through the eyes of our student scientists! We’re opening the doors for a night of discovery, hands-on learning, and family fun. 🚀
The Game Plan: 🍕 5:30 PM: PTA Pizza Party! Grab dinner and drinks before the brainpower kicks in. 🔬 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Science Night Activities! Explore what our students have been working on.
Ever wonder what goes on in the lab? 🧪 Now’s your chance to see through the eyes of our student scientists! We’re opening the doors for a night of discovery, hands-on learning, and family fun. 🚀
The Game Plan: 🍕 5:30 PM: PTA Pizza Party! Grab dinner and drinks before the brainpower kicks in. 🔬 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Science Night Activities! Explore what our students have been working on.
Today is the day! We are all set up and ready for you! 🎉
The JCPS Job Fair is happening TODAY at Smithfield-Selma High from 9 AM to 12PM.
Stop by and see us today if you are interested in a meaningful career with lasting rewards!
The JCPS Job Fair is happening TODAY at Smithfield-Selma High from 9 AM to 12PM.
Stop by and see us today if you are interested in a meaningful career with lasting rewards!
Our Book Fair kicks off Monday and will run through Thursday, March 5th! The fair will close Thursday, March 5th at 2:30 PM, so be sure to plan ahead. Join us for our Family Event on Monday, March 2nd from 4:10–6:00 PM — we can’t wait to see everyone there! You can also shop using our online link, so don’t miss out on all the great books waiting for you!
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/glendalekenlyelemschool
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/glendalekenlyelemschool
Next week is going to be an exciting (and busy!) one at Glendale-Kenly Elementary! We’re celebrating Read Across America with special guest readers joining us each day to share their love of books with our students. Friday will wrap it all up with Career Day and even more special guests reading to every grade level. If you’d still like to help or participate, we would love to have you — just let us know! Don’t forget to check out the flyer for our dress-up days! 📚✨
We are one week out from the 2026 Showcase of Stars! ⭐
Join us on March 6th and 7th as our talented students take the stage and showcase their incredible performances! This is a show you won’t want to miss.
Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4bzsX1c
Don’t forget! The JCPS Job Fair is TOMORROW, February 28, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Smithfield-Selma High!
Are you interested in a meaningful career with lasting rewards? Are you passionate about shaping the future?
Why JCPS?
✅ Competitive pay
✅ State health benefits
✅ Opportunities for growth and incentives
✅ A great place build your career and life
Don't miss this opportunity!
We are looking for Summer Reading Buddies! 😎
Make a difference this summer by helping our students start their mornings with a book. 📖
To sign up:
- Complete the sign-up form: https://bit.ly/JCPSbuddy2026
- Register with JCPS: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/volunteers
Make a difference this summer by helping our students start their mornings with a book. 📖
To sign up:
- Complete the sign-up form: https://bit.ly/JCPSbuddy2026
- Register with JCPS: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/volunteers
Calling all rising Kindergarten families! 🎒
Join us for Kindergarten Readiness Nights from 5:00–6:30 PM, where your future Kindergartener can practice the lunch line, explore a school bus, and enjoy hands-on learning stations to build their excitement and confidence!
Register today: https://bit.ly/KR_2026
📣 Last Call for Volunteers!
Glendale-Kenly Elementary is looking for community members who would like to speak with our students about different careers and for guest readers to help us celebrate Read Across America.
If you’re passionate about inspiring young learners, we’d love to have you join us. Please check the flyer for dates and times.
For more information or to sign up, contact BJ Nixon at 919-284-2821 ext. 3217 or bjnixon@johnston.k12.nc.us.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us make this event special. 💙📚
Glendale-Kenly Elementary is looking for community members who would like to speak with our students about different careers and for guest readers to help us celebrate Read Across America.
If you’re passionate about inspiring young learners, we’d love to have you join us. Please check the flyer for dates and times.
For more information or to sign up, contact BJ Nixon at 919-284-2821 ext. 3217 or bjnixon@johnston.k12.nc.us.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us make this event special. 💙📚
We are so proud to recognize our National Board Certification recipients! 👏
The National Board Certification is one of the most respected professional certifications available in education and provides numerous benefits to educators, students, and schools. The certification was designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished educators and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.
“I am incredibly proud of our National Board recipients for the dedication, resilience, and countless hours of hard work they invested to reach this remarkable achievement. The hundreds of hours candidates have spent reflecting on student learning outcomes create lasting, meaningful impact for the students they serve every day,” Janelle Bishop, JCPS Director of Professional Learning, stated.
To learn more about the National Board Certification and to celebrate our recipients, visit our website here: https://bit.ly/4aQIxDI
The National Board Certification is one of the most respected professional certifications available in education and provides numerous benefits to educators, students, and schools. The certification was designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished educators and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.
“I am incredibly proud of our National Board recipients for the dedication, resilience, and countless hours of hard work they invested to reach this remarkable achievement. The hundreds of hours candidates have spent reflecting on student learning outcomes create lasting, meaningful impact for the students they serve every day,” Janelle Bishop, JCPS Director of Professional Learning, stated.
To learn more about the National Board Certification and to celebrate our recipients, visit our website here: https://bit.ly/4aQIxDI
🐾 Big Paws Up for Our Wildcat Readers!
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! 🐾📖
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! 🐾📖
Here’s a look into our 2026 Leading with the Heart celebration for the incredible recipients who make a difference every day. ❤️
🔗 https://youtu.be/n5a8wtmMmOY
#ILeadWithMyHeart
#JCPSForward
🔗 https://youtu.be/n5a8wtmMmOY
#ILeadWithMyHeart
#JCPSForward
❤️ Last night, JCPS proudly celebrated our 2026 Leading with the Heart recipients! ❤️
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…
#ILeadWithMyHeart
#JCPSForward
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…
#ILeadWithMyHeart
#JCPSForward
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
I know we’re out of school on Monday, February 16th, but don’t forget—Kindness Week is still on! Make sure to dress up and spread a little extra kindness when we’re back.
Let’s get moving, GKE families! We’ve joined the NFL PLAY 60 Family Challenge! Commit to being active together for 60 minutes a day and complete Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR. Every 18 students who finish Finn’s Mission earn our school a chance to win a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover—and each student is entered for two tickets to Super Bowl LXI! Sign up today at KHC GKE or on the AHA Schools app.
