Thank you for the time, care, and leadership you give your school communities each day.
Let’s end the month by showing our principals some extra appreciation! Comment a principal’s name and what makes them amazing in the comments below!
#JCPSForward
#LeadingForward
Maritza Rosado began her career as an educator inspired by other educators who demonstrated professionalism and excellence. Through this motivation, she has impacted the Selma community in profound ways.
Her influence has not only motivated students and staff to be their best over the years, but has also changed the landscape of education throughout Johnston County and the State of North Carolina. She is currently in the running for 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year, an honor she is truly worthy of receiving.
Take a look at the leadership, dedication, and impact behind an exceptional principal from Selma Elementary School, Maritza Rosado, our 2026-2027 Principal of the Year!
🎥 https://bit.ly/3UNzJKN
#LeadForward
As we near the end of National Principals Month, we are excited to shine a spotlight on our 2026-2027 Principal of the Year, Maritza Rosado, principal of Selma Elementary!
Join us for a special video premiere on Thursday, October 29th, at 9AM, that celebrates Ms. Rosado’s story and the difference she makes in her school and community.
Don’t miss it! Watch here: https://bit.ly/3UNzJKN
#LeadForward
#JCPSFamilyAcademy | Introducing the new Family Academy webpage! 🎉📚
We’re excited to launch a new online hub designed to help Johnston County Public Schools families connect, learn, and stay informed! The Family Academy website brings helpful information and resources together in one convenient place to support families throughout their child’s educational journey.
Families can explore school calendars, enrollment information, lunch menus, access to the latest math curriculum, informational video guides, and so much more!
Explore Family Academy here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/familyacademy
Together, JCPS employees have contributed an incredible 28,785 years of service to our district! 💙Employees were recognized with years-of-service pins in five-year increments, celebrating their commitment to JCPS. One employee has proudly served the district for more than 50 years!
Thank you to all JCPS employees for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to our students and schools. We appreciate all you do! 👏
#JCPSFamilyAcademy | Introducing the new Family Academy webpage! 🎉📚
We’re excited to launch a new online hub designed to help Johnston County Public Schools families connect, learn, and stay informed! The Family Academy website brings helpful information and resources together in one convenient place to support families throughout their child’s educational journey.
Families can explore school calendars, enrollment information, lunch menus, access to the latest math curriculum, informational video guides, and so much more!
Explore Family Academy here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/familyacademy
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
