Congratulations to Garfield Baker, 8th-grade science teacher at North Johnston Middle! He is our Certified Employee of the Month for December! 👏
Baker has been teaching in Johnston County Public Schools for 21 years and strives to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives each day, supporting not only their academic growth but also equipping them for their futures in every way possible.
Read more about Baker’s career as an educator here: https://bit.ly/492e6dP
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Join us in celebrating the JCPS 2025-2026 Living Legend Award recipients! 👏
During the December 9, 2025, regular session meeting, the Board of Education recognized the 2025-2026 Living Legends (from left), Mr. Keith Beamon, Mrs. Debra Avery, Mrs. Vanessa Watson, and Mr. Haywood Anthony Watson, whose commitment to students and influential teaching made a lasting impact on generations.
The Living Legend Award is presented to former Johnston County Public Schools educators who have gone above and beyond during their time at JCPS, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire others.
Congratulations and thank you for serving the students of JCPS! ✨
Read more about each of these outstanding educators here: https://bit.ly/48N1vde
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Nurturing the academic and personal development of children in Johnston County Public Schools, Amber Ballance, a teacher at Glendale-Kenly Elementary, is shaping the bright futures of our students.
Amber invites you to join the JCPS team and continue making an impact!
View current job opportunities here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/employment
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All students and staff should report to schools and campuses on a two-hour delay.
We have been advised that the potential of black ice is possible tonight through Tuesday morning, creating hazardous travel conditions. To allow for better road visibility for our bus drivers, students, and staff drivers, we will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow. We encourage all travelers, especially our student drivers, to travel with caution.
School nutrition will serve breakfast upon students’ arrival. Early morning care will open two hours later than the normal start time.
Thank you for your understanding as we work with local safety and emergency officials to ensure that we are all safe during these inclement weather events.
Due to the forecast of inclement weather and per the guidance of local emergency and safety officials, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Monday, December 8, 2025, as well as all extracurricular activities. The district will operate under Condition 3 of the inclement weather plan.
View the inclement weather plan online at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather.
Please be safe and have a great evening!
For the first time since 1989, the team is headed to the NCHSSA 7A State Championships.
Claiming the titles of Greater Neuse River Conference and 7A East Regional champs, the Comets had an astonishing overall season record of 12-2.
For the title game, they will take on Grimsley High. Congratulations and good luck, Comets!
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It was a productive day of collaboration to ensure high levels of learning for every student!
Please take note of the important dates if your student will be graduating mid-year for the 2025–2026 school year. 🎓
You can view the schedule here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/graduation
Congratulations to our graduates, and good luck in your future endeavors! 🥳
Join us this Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 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!
The “Thanksgivings” continue as we share more thoughts of gratitude from our students and staff!
Stay tuned for more tomorrow!
Johnston County Public Schools would like to wish our students, staff, and families a Happy Thanksgiving!
The annual Riverwood Elementary Thanksgiving Parade featured students dressed in handmade costumes they had perfected just for today. Principal Shannon Pawlak, teachers, staff, the surrounding community, and JCPS Leadership joined in the fun to kick off the holiday season.
Thanks to everyone who made the parade an exciting event for the students, especially Santa! 🎅
All students will have no school from Wednesday, November 26, to Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving break.
She leads by example as a true role model, bringing her positive energy into the classroom every single day. Leilani is the epitome of respect because she is such a considerate person, works well with others, and is constantly willing to lend a helping hand.
Congratulations, Leilani, for being recognized as the November Character Ed Student for Wilson’s Mills Elementary! 👏
Congratulations to Carmen Young! She is our Certified Employee of the Month for November! 👏
Young is in her 25th year of teaching, all of which has been at Wilson's Mills Elementary. She has taught third, fourth, and fifth graders, with the majority of her career spent in fifth grade.
Throughout her career, Young has been known for her persistent belief in her students’ success and her commitment to building meaningful relationships. Her selflessness, compassion, and dedication shine through in everything she does.
Find out more about our November Certified Employee of the Month in Young's Spotlight Q&A here: https://bit.ly/3LPzWbB
Taraji Wright approaches every task with enthusiasm, focus, and a genuine desire to learn. No matter the challenge, she always puts her best foot forward. Taraji's respectful and kind nature makes her a trusted friend and a valued member of the school community.
She demonstrates strong character traits such as respect, responsibility, dependability, and compassion for others. Taraji can always be counted on to do the right thing, encourage her peers, and make choices that reflect her excellent character.
Congratulations, Taraji, for being recognized as the November Character Ed Student for West Clayton Elementary! 👏
We are so proud of the incredible young artists here at JCPS.
Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you for reminding us why attendance matters!
Mariah works well with her peers during class projects, group discussions, and in other school activities. She has a positive attitude and always puts forth her best effort. Even when others around her are not always doing the right thing, Mariah holds firm with her respectful attitude.
Congratulations, Mariah, for being recognized as the November Character Ed Student for East Clayton Elementary! 👏
