
Dalton Massengill is our next May Character Education Award recipient! 🥳
As an eighth-grader at Innovation Academy, he is the Student Body President and Student Government Association President, Massengill is known not only for his exceptional academic performance, but for his steadfast reliability.
Students turn to Massengill knowing they'll find help and a genuine, trustworthy ally. Despite his youth, his character shines brilliantly, leaving a positive and lasting impression on all who know him.
Keep up the great work! 👏
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


Dalton Massengill is our next May Character Education Award recipient! 🥳
As an eighth-grader at JCPS Innovation Academy, he is the Student Body President and Student Government Association President, Massengill is known not only for his exceptional academic performance, but for his steadfast reliability.
Students turn to Massengill knowing they'll find help and a genuine, trustworthy ally. Despite his youth, his character shines brilliantly, leaving a positive and lasting impression on all who know him.
Dalton Massengill, keep up the great work! 👏
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


Dalton Massengill is our next May Character Education Award recipient! 🥳
As an eighth-grader at Innovation Academy, he is the Student Body President and Student Government Association President, Massengill is known not only for his exceptional academic performance, but for his steadfast reliability.
Students turn to Massengill knowing they'll find help and a genuine, trustworthy ally. Despite his youth, his character shines brilliantly, leaving a positive and lasting impression on all who know him.
Keep up the great work! 👏
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


We are excited to announce that Mr. Nick Rotenberry of Polenta Elementary has been named the 2024 Flame for Learning Award recipient and the 2024 JCPS Teacher of the Year!
During the event Katie Collingwood (Innovation Academy), Jenny Irvine (Cleveland High), and Karen Newhart (Riverwood Elementary) were recognized as award finalists.
Congratulations to our winner, finalists, and semifinalists!!!





We are excited to announce that Mr. Nick Rotenberry of Polenta Elementary has been named the 2024 Flame for Learning Award recipient and the 2024 JCPS Teacher of the Year!
During the event Katie Collingwood (Innovation Academy), Jenny Irvine (Cleveland High), and Karen Newhart (Riverwood Elementary) were recognized as award finalists.
Congratulations to our winner, finalists, and semifinalists!!





2024 Teacher of the Year nominee Kaitlyn Collingwood is a teacher at Innovation Academy! ✨
She could be the winner, so stay tuned as we post the 2024 Teacher of the Year here on the evening of Tuesday, April 23rd.
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS


JCPS is looking for Reading Buddy volunteers to help our students this summer! We need parents, grandparents, community members, and high school students to join our Summer Reading Camp participants during morning arrival.
Volunteers will listen to and encourage students as they develop their reading skills. No experience is required, but you will need to register and be a volunteer with JCPS before you begin.
To sign up:
Complete the Reading Buddy Volunteer Form by visiting: https://bit.ly/JCPSbuddy
Register to Volunteer with JCPS by visiting https://myvolunteer.com/jcps/volunteer/login
Thank you and have a great evening!


Last night, JCPS celebrated the 2024 Leading with the Heart recipients!💝
The event, inspired by Mike Krzyzewski’s book, “Leading with the Heart,” recognizes those staff members throughout the school system that demonstrate leadership, compassion, and heart on a daily basis. One person from every school as well as central services was nominated by their peers, because of their unwavering commitment and dedication to their role.
We honor the 53 amazing members of the JCPS family for their work that clearly does not go unnoticed! Thank you!✨
Stay tuned for an event recap video...
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Johnston County Public Schools offers many career opportunities for aspiring professionals and we are hiring!
Discover why Johnston County is an ideal location to live and work, and why JCPS is the best place for a career. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the place to grow.
Check out our Job Fair on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Hope to see you there!😎

Under the guidance of local emergency officials and out of an abundance of caution, JCPS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Everyone is encouraged to drive with caution when traveling.


The Innovation Academy Pioneers had their first meal in the newly renovated kitchen and cafeteria today!
School Nutrition Services staff were hard at work making sure everything was perfect. Students were so excited as they made their way through the lunch line. Now meals will be made on site, and it gives the children a bright and welcoming space to eat with their friends.🌭🍟









Christmas Break is just a couple of days away!🎄🎁
For students following the traditional school calendar, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 is an early release day. Then students will be out of school from Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 2, 2024.


JCPS will host a Choice Programs Information Night on Tuesday, December 12, at Smithfield-Selma High, 6 PM to 8 PM.
Attendees will be provided 15 minute information sessions about the various programs offered to 8th graders and a Q&A session.
Students are able to apply for the programs now! The application window for students wanting to attend High School Choice Programs will end on February 21, 2024.


JCPS will host a Choice Programs Information Night on Tuesday, December 12, at Smithfield-Selma High, 6 PM to 8 PM.
Attendees will be provided 15 minute information sessions about the various programs offered to 8th graders and a Q&A session.
Students are able to apply for the programs now! The application window for students wanting to attend High School Choice Programs will end on February 21, 2024.


We cannot wait to see our families on Thursday! Visit the Book Fair, learn more about what students are doing in class, purchase dinner from Holt Lake, and more! It is a great night to bring in donations for the Beta Club "Spread the Warmth Drive" See full details in the pictures!



In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all JCPS campuses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 24. 🦃

Your voice matters!
JCPS is partnering with Research Triangle Institute to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families!
Today is the last day to make your voice heard! Complete the community questionnaire here: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46


JCPS wants to thank all Johnston County veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces! We are forever grateful to you for your unwavering commitment and dedication to the United States. Thank you!🇺🇸


Your voice matters!
JCPS is partnering with RTI to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families.
Click here to complete the community questionnaire: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46


Did someone say Trick or Treat?!
It's Halloween, and we want to make sure everyone has fun, while staying safe . Check out these tips!👻
