Johnston County Career & Technical Leadership Academy

The 2026 Showcase of Stars was, once again, a year to remember as 1,229 students from 40 Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) took to the stage over four performances at the John...

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) honored 26 employees in various roles throughout the school district at the inaugural Spotlight on Excellence Employee of the Year Ceremony o...

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Feeding Program. The JCPS School Nutrition Program will, once again,...

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its annual job fair at Smithfield-Selma High, with nearly 450 pre-registrations and applicants from as far as Ohio, Minnesota, Washingto...

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at its regular monthly meeting, the Johnston County Board of Education recognized 11 exemplary educators of Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) wh...

CTLA’s Wolfpack has another reason to celebrate. Teacher Anna Westergard was honored last night at the Leading With The Heart Award ceremony, a recognition that highlights edu...

Johnston County Public Schools held its 18th annual Leading with the Heart Celebration, recognizing 54 staff members for exceeding expectations, inside and outside of the classroo...

The Harlem Wizards wowed the sold-out crowd at Smithfield-Selma High with their interactive family show, featuring incredible ball-handling, jaw-dropping trick shots, and high-fly...

CTLA Hosts Its First-Ever Art Exhibition CTLA celebrated a major milestone this week with its first-ever Art Exhibition, showcasing the creativity, talent, and dedication of i...

“Hearts That Give, Gifts That Smile: Beta Club’s Operation Christmas Child” Date Written: November 24, 2025 Article By: Caleb L. Nease CTLA reached a meaningful milestone t...

Students in Biology enjoyed a lively and engaging review session this week with a creative activity called Biology EOC Headbandz . The idea for the game was developed by Anna Co...

"Celebrating Our Leaders: Honoring Mrs. Singleton" Article by: Caleb L. Nease Written By: 10/28/25 As we conclude this October, let's take a moment to recognize o...

We are excited to announce that CTLA exceeded growth last year . Our school ranked in the top 15% for academic growth statewide , and our graduation rate surpassed 95% . These ...

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 30th, from 5–8 PM and join us for a night of food, fun, and school spirit! Our amazing teachers and students will be rolling up their...

Check out this amazing article by the Journalism Club about our New Staff Members! New Staff

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) has released its 2024-2025 school year performance data, as reported by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), noting t...

The 2025-2026 school year was ushered in with enthusiasm and optimism for the thousands of Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) students and staff. On Monday, August 25, 2025, th...

The halls of the Career and Technical Leadership Academy are once again buzzing with energy as the new school year gets underway. Students returned eager to reconnect with familia...

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to Dr Wyckoff! He is CTLAs Leader of the Pack! Thank you for all you do for our school and students.