📘 May 13 – Reading
➗ May 15 – Math
🔬 May 19 – 5th Grade Science & 3rd Grade RTA
Please help students come prepared and ready to shine!
Our Kindergarten Readiness fun is on the way — mark those calendars and get ready to shine!
Conductor Sally K. Albrecht, who has led honor choirs across the country, worked with the students throughout the day. Albrecht has conducted at renowned venues such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center.
As families arrived, they were welcomed by artwork from the Elementary School All-County Honors Artists, with selections curated by the Johnston County Arts Council and the North Carolina Museum of Art.
A special thanks to the JCPS Fine Arts program for allowing our students to showcase their talents and creativity!
The end of the school year is just around the corner! 🏁 Please remember:
🗓️ Reading logs are due to the Media Center by Friday, May 8th.
Turning these in on time allows us to get all those well-earned awards ordered! Let’s keep those pages turning and finish the year strong. 📖💪
There was so much excitement from the start! Before the games began, the teams paraded around the track to the cheers of the families and friends gathered in the stands.
From 100-meter races and running jump, to tennis ball throw, and bowling, our elementary Special Olympics athletes showed incredible athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship.
Huge thanks to Special Olympics Johnston County for partnering with JCPS to put together this great event at Smithfield-Selma High.
Stay tuned for day two!
Special Olympics Johnston County Spring Games start TOMORROW, and we are so excited!
Come out and support our Special Olympics athletes loud and proud on April 16th, 17th, and 24th at Smithfield-Selma High as they inspire us all! 💪
📸 Say Cheese! School Picture Day is Coming!
Get those outfits ready and practice your best smiles! Spring Picture Day is officially happening this week.
When: Friday, April 17th
Whether it’s a fresh haircut or their favorite bright colors, we can’t wait to see those happy faces! 🌷✨
#PictureDay #SpringVibes #SchoolMemories #SayCheese
Come out and support our athletes loud and proud on April 16th, 17th, and 24th at Smithfield-Selma High as they inspire us all! 💪
We wish everyone a fun-filled and safe break. ☀️🌻
14 Johnston County Public Schools elementary teams participated in the 2026 Elementary Science Olympiad Competition at The Clayton Center last Friday. 🔍🧪
Our 3rd-5th grade students competed in 15 different events, including Planet Protectors, Ping Pong Parachute, Dino Nuggets, and Ramp & Roll.
Congratulations to Polenta Elementary for winning 1st place! West View Elementary took home the 2nd place title, and 3rd place went to Corinth-Holders Elementary!
The future of science is looking bright! A big round of applause for all of the participants! 👏
Read more about this exciting event here: https://bit.ly/4dPc4AD
📅 Mark Your Calendars for May Events!
Our Kindergarten Readiness fun is on the way — mark those calendars and get ready to shine!
As a 21-year veteran educator, former Pine Level Elementary and Polenta Elementary Assistant Principal, Lauren Strickland has built a career focused on dedication, a commitment to others’ success, and continuous growth.
After receiving her master's in administration from Campbell University, Strickland stepped into the role of assistant principal at Pine Level Elementary, where she served for 3 years. During that time, she strengthened her leadership foundation, developed her core principles, and implemented initiatives that supported success.
Strickland has achieved many noteworthy accomplishments since joining JCPS, including being named the 2025-2026 Assistant Principal of the Year at the 2025 Leadership Conference!
Most recently, Strickland was named the Principal of Glendale-Kenly Elementary, another great example of her continued hard work and commitment to making a lasting impact on the school community.
Congratulations, Lauren Strickland! 👏
You can learn more about our 2025-2026 Assistant Principal of the Year, here: https://bit.ly/40YYNxV
Watch our highlight video here: https://youtu.be/F0OLcH6L5N4
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 JCPS Preschool program is open now. We look forward to welcoming our newest little learners!
Learn more: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/preschool
The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey is April 2nd.
We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district 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 here: https://bit.ly/3O00dFq
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.
You’re absolutely crushing it! We’ve only got a couple more collection dates left, so keep those books open, those pages turning, and that Wildcat spirit roaring. Let’s finish this reading adventure strong!
