Enjoy your break! 🍂
On Friday, October 23, a representative from the NC Public Service Leadership Program will be at ECA during both sessions of Flex Friday. The program is intended for Juniors who are interested in a career in social work or other field where you advocate for change and solve challenges in your community.
The Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) is a multi-institutional effort led by the UNC School of Social Work. It is designed to strengthen the social work workforce by combining academic training, leadership development and public service placements–especially in regions with understaffed social services, mental health and community programs.
The cohort runs from January-December 2027 and consists of one asynchronous four-hour course, monthly webinars, and a summer four-day intensive. The PSLP covers all costs for these events.
Benefits of the program include:
priority consideration for all NC-based BSW degree programs
eligibility for BSW loan forgiveness
networking with leaders in the industry
100% free to participate
The application is open now and closes on November 9. Learn more here.
Juniors interested in social work and underclassmen who want to learn about the program for their junior year should attend one of the sessions to learn more. Be sure to sign up!
ECA will host a FAFSA Parent Night on Thursday, October 22 from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Smith building to help students and parents learn more about completing the FAFSA for college financial aid. Those who plan to attend must complete this sign-up form by Tuesday, October 20: bit.ly/ECAFAFSA26
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students enrolling at a university must complete the FAFSA for federal student aid. Some colleges and organizations will not award scholarships without a completed FAFSA on file.
Families of students who are graduating this year, as well as underclassmen who want to get a head start on learning about the process, are all welcome to join. Pizza will be served!
#JCPSGraduation | It may feel like we just welcomed students back to the classroom, but before we know it, graduation season will be here! 🎓
Graduation information is now available for students and families on our website! www.johnston.k12.nc.us/graduation
Calling all JCPS Alumni!
Your JCPS story didn’t end when you crossed the stage at graduation. We want to know where life has taken you since then!
Have you reached a career goal, started a family, or taken on an adventure worth sharing? We’d love to hear what’s happening in your life and celebrate with you.
Share your updates and stories by filling out the JCPS Alumni Highlight form: https://bit.ly/4rh0K5h
Use our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner to plan time away while helping students make the most of every school day.
Mr. Daniels will hold a parent meeting from 5:30-6:00. Then, from 6:00-7:00, students and teachers will be set up in the lobby to display exemplars from things they have learned in class this semester. We encourage you to stop by, view the students’ work, ask questions, and meet the teachers.
If you’re not able to arrive in time for the parent meeting, Mr. Daniels will remain available throughout the event for Q&A.
The Tart building is marked as building D on the attached map. If the map does not display correctly, you can find it on our website.
Your JCPS story didn’t end when you crossed the stage at graduation. We want to know where life has taken you since then!
Have you reached a career goal, started a family, or taken on an adventure worth sharing? We’d love to hear what’s happening in your life and celebrate with you.
Share your updates and stories by filling out the JCPS Alumni Highlight form here: https://bit.ly/4rh0K5h
Grade-level proficiency, which is defined as students earning a Level 3, 4 or 5 on End-of-Grade and End-of-Course assessments, increased an impressive 3.8 percentage points, rising from 57.2% in 2025 to 61.0% in 2026.
These results are an exciting reflection of the progress taking place across JCPS and demonstrate that our district is moving Forward with strong momentum toward higher levels of student achievement and academic growth.
#JCPSForward
#StrongerTogether
Check out the October calendar and see what’s coming up across JCPS!
Graduation rates continued to improve during the 2025-2026 school year, with JCPS reaching an outstanding 92.6%, compared to the state rate of 88.8%.
A graduation rate that exceeds the state average is a significant accomplishment, and it reinforces JCPS’s commitment to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed and graduate prepared for college, careers, and life beyond high school.
This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our entire school community to provide the high-quality education students need to reach graduation and prepare for their next chapter.
Having 91% of our schools earn an A, B, or C is a meaningful accomplishment that demonstrates the strength of academic performance across JCPS and reflects the hard work of students, educators, school leaders and families. This success is further supported by the fact that 73.5% of JCPS schools met or exceeded growth expectations, with four schools ranking among the top 20% of schools statewide for academic growth.
Together, these results demonstrate the continued progress taking place across our schools and reinforce JCPS’s commitment to providing students with the high-quality education they deserve.
#JCPSForward
#StrongerTogether
The overall performance composite is a measure that reflects the percentage of students who demonstrate grade-level proficiency on state assessments across tested subjects and grade levels, providing a broad picture of academic performance across the district.
This ranking reflects the hard work of our students, educators, school leaders, families and community partners who are committed to improving student achievement and academic growth. While we celebrate this accomplishment, JCPS remains focused on moving Forward and continuing to raise expectations and outcomes for every student.
#JCPSForward
#StrongerTogether
#JCPSDataPerformance | Johnston County Public Schools is proud to be ranked 29th out of 115 school districts in North Carolina based on its overall performance composite, placing JCPS among the top-performing districts in the state.
The district’s goal, as laid out in the Strategic Plan, is to be ranked in the top 20% in the district. The performance demonstrated by JCPS during the 2025-2026 continues a positive move in that direction.
Way to go JCPS!
#JCPSForward
#StrongerTogether
Have a safe holiday!
During the July 14th regular scheduled meeting, the JC Board of Education approved revisions to Policy Code 4304: Code of Student Conduct.
There was special attention to Section F. 36, which provides governance for the "Possession, Display, Use, Sale or Distribution of Vapes".
Revisions define vapes and expresses that there will be a 10-day suspension for any student in violation of the code.
We strongly encourage parents to speak with your child(ren) regarding the details of the policy and the consequences moving forward.
Please know that the Johnston County Board of Education strives to mitigate health and safety concerns related to harmful substances such as tobacco products and/or vapes. The revised verbiage and the associated penalties have been set to achieve this goal.
View Policy Code 4304 online, here: https://bit.ly/4f2TEwE
Looking for a new, rewarding job that makes a difference today while impacting the future? We have various job openings that will allow you to become a part of a wonderful team and make a difference in the lives of many!
Join us this Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at 2 PM for our Welcome Wednesdays session, an open-door approach to assisting individuals aspiring to become a part of the JCPS team!
Welcome Wednesdays is a hands-on, in-person opportunity for individuals to receive assistance with applications and to ask questions about the various job openings we have within the district.
See you soon!
