We are proud to share that JCPS students received approximately $59,895,400 in scholarship offerings during the 2025-2026 school year!
Another great year is in the books, and another great graduating class is ready to conquer the world and fulfill their dreams!
#JCPSForward
#JCPSProud
Another great year is in the books, and another great graduating class is ready to conquer the world and fulfill their dreams!
#JCPSForward
#JCPSProud
Good evening Patriot families,
I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Ashley Foisy has been named the Principal of McGees for the 26-27 school year. Mr. George Beasley, has been named the Assistant Principal. These roles will be effective July 1.
As I finish out this chapter to begin a new one, I know you are in good hands. You all will continue to do amazing things because you are McGees STRONG.
Good evening Patriot Families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn. I wanted to make you aware that on July 1st, I will be serving as the Principal at Four Oaks Elementary School. I love this school, Staff, our families, and I especially love our students. I have had the privilege and pleasure of serving as principal of this great school and community for 4 years. Your support and trust over the years means so much to me and you and our students have had a deep and lasting impact in my life. Please let your students know that I will be cheering them on from a distance and cannot wait to see all of the amazing things they continue to accomplish.
I know that whomever is chosen as the new Principal will continue to take care of you and guide this school to amazing things.
Thank you again for sharing your most precious children, families and special moments with me. Have a good evening.
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn. I wanted to make you aware that on July 1st, I will be serving as the Principal at Four Oaks Elementary School. I love this school, Staff, our families, and I especially love our students. I have had the privilege and pleasure of serving as principal of this great school and community for 4 years. Your support and trust over the years means so much to me and you and our students have had a deep and lasting impact in my life. Please let your students know that I will be cheering them on from a distance and cannot wait to see all of the amazing things they continue to accomplish.
I know that whomever is chosen as the new Principal will continue to take care of you and guide this school to amazing things.
Thank you again for sharing your most precious children, families and special moments with me. Have a good evening.
USDA is continuing the Sun Bucks program that provides grocery-buying benefits in a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child on a debit-like card that can be used to buy nutritious food during the summer months when schools are out.
Please refer to the NC DHHS Sun Bucks Website for more information on how to qualify or enroll, here: https://bit.ly/3S7izpz
Please refer to the NC DHHS Sun Bucks Website for more information on how to qualify or enroll, here: https://bit.ly/3S7izpz
Good evening Patriot Families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn with your updates for next week. Thank you for working with us to have the testing at the end of the year run as smooth as possible. It can be a stressful time for everyone and you ensuring that your students were here, allowed for us to focus and finish in a timely manner. Most of you have had your awards ceremonies and celebrated your child’s success by now. Be proud of them. They’ve worked hard this year and it shows. A few reminders as we finish the year:
Monday, May 25th is a holiday and there is no school for staff or students.
Tuesday, May 26th is a normal school day.
Wednesday, May 27th is the last day of school. It is also an early release day and dismissal will begin at 1:45 pm. Please make sure to be in carpool earlier than usual as many students are checked out and it goes quicker. There is also no afterschool care on Wednesday so please make sure other arrangements are made ahead of time. Report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday, as well as the school supply list for next year's grade.
Typically after school has ended, there are lots of items that are not picked up and left in the office. These items will be kept until Thursday, June 4th. After June 4th, these items will be discarded.
Thank you for all that you do and have a good weekend.
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn with your updates for next week. Thank you for working with us to have the testing at the end of the year run as smooth as possible. It can be a stressful time for everyone and you ensuring that your students were here, allowed for us to focus and finish in a timely manner. Most of you have had your awards ceremonies and celebrated your child’s success by now. Be proud of them. They’ve worked hard this year and it shows. A few reminders as we finish the year:
Monday, May 25th is a holiday and there is no school for staff or students.
Tuesday, May 26th is a normal school day.
Wednesday, May 27th is the last day of school. It is also an early release day and dismissal will begin at 1:45 pm. Please make sure to be in carpool earlier than usual as many students are checked out and it goes quicker. There is also no afterschool care on Wednesday so please make sure other arrangements are made ahead of time. Report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday, as well as the school supply list for next year's grade.
Typically after school has ended, there are lots of items that are not picked up and left in the office. These items will be kept until Thursday, June 4th. After June 4th, these items will be discarded.
Thank you for all that you do and have a good weekend.
Families of Bus 766, due to a student getting sick and having to clean it up, it will be delayed by about 5 minutes. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Families,
All students on Bus 647 will be on the first route today. There will not be a second route today. They may arrive earlier than usual.
All students on Bus 647 will be on the first route today. There will not be a second route today. They may arrive earlier than usual.
Good evening Patriot Families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn with the updates for the week. Thank you all for being our partners during testing as we had almost 100% of our students here. We were so fortunate to have so many family members willing to proctor, which also ensured that smooth testing sessions occurred. Since reading and math testing has completed for our 3rd-5th graders, here is our communication plan:
On Monday, May 18th, our 3rd and 4th grade families will receive a phone call or a dojo message with their EOG results. Please make sure that your child’s teacher has the most updated phone number.
On Tuesday, May 19th, 5th graders will be taking the Science EOG and select 3rd grade students will be taking the Read to Achieve test, as well as our reading re-testing opportunities. On the afternoon of the 19th, 5th grade families will receive a phone call or a dojo message communicating the reading and math EOG results.
On Wednesday, May 20th, select 4th and 5th graders will be re-testing in reading and 5th grade families will be notified through dojo about science EOG results.
On Thursday, May 21st - Select 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will be re-testing in math. We are aware that 3rd grade awards will be hosted that afternoon. However all testing should be completed before they begin.
On Friday, May 22nd - Select 5th grade students will be re-testing in Science.
Students are required to have a certain number of hours of remediation before they are given the opportunity to retest. Please help us by having your child at school if this is something you want your child to participate in.
Here at McGees, teaching and learning will occur for all students when we are not testing, using engaging activities.
In other news, the image shared with this message is a reminder of the other End of Year Celebrations, Awards and Graduations. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions concerning those. Thank you for all that you do to partner with our school and help us all be a village in our students' education. Have a good weekend.
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn with the updates for the week. Thank you all for being our partners during testing as we had almost 100% of our students here. We were so fortunate to have so many family members willing to proctor, which also ensured that smooth testing sessions occurred. Since reading and math testing has completed for our 3rd-5th graders, here is our communication plan:
On Monday, May 18th, our 3rd and 4th grade families will receive a phone call or a dojo message with their EOG results. Please make sure that your child’s teacher has the most updated phone number.
On Tuesday, May 19th, 5th graders will be taking the Science EOG and select 3rd grade students will be taking the Read to Achieve test, as well as our reading re-testing opportunities. On the afternoon of the 19th, 5th grade families will receive a phone call or a dojo message communicating the reading and math EOG results.
On Wednesday, May 20th, select 4th and 5th graders will be re-testing in reading and 5th grade families will be notified through dojo about science EOG results.
On Thursday, May 21st - Select 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will be re-testing in math. We are aware that 3rd grade awards will be hosted that afternoon. However all testing should be completed before they begin.
On Friday, May 22nd - Select 5th grade students will be re-testing in Science.
Students are required to have a certain number of hours of remediation before they are given the opportunity to retest. Please help us by having your child at school if this is something you want your child to participate in.
Here at McGees, teaching and learning will occur for all students when we are not testing, using engaging activities.
In other news, the image shared with this message is a reminder of the other End of Year Celebrations, Awards and Graduations. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions concerning those. Thank you for all that you do to partner with our school and help us all be a village in our students' education. Have a good weekend.
Good evening Patriot Families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with your updates for the week. Next week, is a big week for us all. On Wednesday, May 13th, our 3rd-5th graders will take the Reading EOG and on Friday, May 15th, they will take the Math EOG. On Tuesday and Thursday of next week, our students will be doing review activities to help give that last boost of confidence and lessen anxiety. It is very important next week that our students are able to arrive on time, stay the full duration of the school day and get lots of rest. On the EOG days, after students finish, we ask that students remain at school, so that they are able to remediate and retest if the opportunity allows. Teachers will be calling families to discuss this opportunity with some students, but all students will receive a score report letter in their Quarter 4 Report Card at the end of the school year. Please be reminded that if you come to check out your student during EOG testing, you may be asked to wait until a scripted break is scheduled in the session. Proctors for testing are still needed. If you are an approved Level 2 Volunteer and can donate time to help, please email Mrs. Dunn or Mrs. Foisy. There is also a sign-up link on our social media and school dojo.
With all of that said, the best advice you can give your student on days like next week is to try their best, give 100% and use the strategies they have learned all year. Build their confidence and let them know that test days are one piece of their academic puzzle and if they try their best - that is all that you can ask from them.
Thank you for all that you do to partner with our school. Have a good weekend.
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with your updates for the week. Next week, is a big week for us all. On Wednesday, May 13th, our 3rd-5th graders will take the Reading EOG and on Friday, May 15th, they will take the Math EOG. On Tuesday and Thursday of next week, our students will be doing review activities to help give that last boost of confidence and lessen anxiety. It is very important next week that our students are able to arrive on time, stay the full duration of the school day and get lots of rest. On the EOG days, after students finish, we ask that students remain at school, so that they are able to remediate and retest if the opportunity allows. Teachers will be calling families to discuss this opportunity with some students, but all students will receive a score report letter in their Quarter 4 Report Card at the end of the school year. Please be reminded that if you come to check out your student during EOG testing, you may be asked to wait until a scripted break is scheduled in the session. Proctors for testing are still needed. If you are an approved Level 2 Volunteer and can donate time to help, please email Mrs. Dunn or Mrs. Foisy. There is also a sign-up link on our social media and school dojo.
With all of that said, the best advice you can give your student on days like next week is to try their best, give 100% and use the strategies they have learned all year. Build their confidence and let them know that test days are one piece of their academic puzzle and if they try their best - that is all that you can ask from them.
Thank you for all that you do to partner with our school. Have a good weekend.
Good evening Patriot Families,
*Last night, we had a wonderful turnout for our Popsicles on the Playground event. Thank you for attending and learning how to get your rising Kindergartener prepared for school. If you have any questions or were not able to attend, please reach out to Brittany Swanner and she can help answer those.
* Looking ahead, next week is Staff Appreciation Week. Our theme this year is " Teachers are Like a good book. They can change you forever." An image is included to give ideas in case you want to support your teachers with the theme. However I know they will appreciate any recognition they get. Part of our treat to teachers is duty free lunch on Monday, May 4th. If you haven't signed up, please join us to help make this happen.
* On Wednesday, May 6th WJHS Seniors will be coming around 1:00 to do their grad walk.
* On Friday, May 8th, our End of the Year/Quarter 4 Principal Book Club Party will be held in the afternoon where students will receive pizza and a t-shirt if they have turned in their book logs consistently all four quarters.
*If you don't already, please make sure you follow our school based facebook page and Class Dojo - as lots of end of the year dates and information are being shared regularly.
Thank you for all that you do! Have a good weekend.
*Last night, we had a wonderful turnout for our Popsicles on the Playground event. Thank you for attending and learning how to get your rising Kindergartener prepared for school. If you have any questions or were not able to attend, please reach out to Brittany Swanner and she can help answer those.
* Looking ahead, next week is Staff Appreciation Week. Our theme this year is " Teachers are Like a good book. They can change you forever." An image is included to give ideas in case you want to support your teachers with the theme. However I know they will appreciate any recognition they get. Part of our treat to teachers is duty free lunch on Monday, May 4th. If you haven't signed up, please join us to help make this happen.
* On Wednesday, May 6th WJHS Seniors will be coming around 1:00 to do their grad walk.
* On Friday, May 8th, our End of the Year/Quarter 4 Principal Book Club Party will be held in the afternoon where students will receive pizza and a t-shirt if they have turned in their book logs consistently all four quarters.
*If you don't already, please make sure you follow our school based facebook page and Class Dojo - as lots of end of the year dates and information are being shared regularly.
Thank you for all that you do! Have a good weekend.
Families,
Just a reminder that all Quarter 4 Principal Book Club Logs are due tomorrow, Friday, May 1st. Please make sure to turn those in! The Quarter 4 reward will be given Friday, May 8th. However, if a student has turned in their logs for all four quarters, they will participate in a pizza party and receive a t-shirt too!
Just a reminder that all Quarter 4 Principal Book Club Logs are due tomorrow, Friday, May 1st. Please make sure to turn those in! The Quarter 4 reward will be given Friday, May 8th. However, if a student has turned in their logs for all four quarters, they will participate in a pizza party and receive a t-shirt too!
📢 Calling all rising kindergarteners for the 2026-2027 school year 📢
Please see information below about our "Popsicles on the Playground" event. Tour the school, meet the kindergarten teachers and learn information about your child's upcoming kindergarten year.
You can also find information about enrolling your child for Kindergarten next year at this link: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/jcps/page/enrollment
Good evening Patriot Families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn with your updates for the week. Thank you so much to everyone who came to participate in our Spring Carnival or volunteered to help. It may have been a little warm, but that didn't stop us from having fun!
* Next week on Thursday, April 30th will be our Popsicles on the Playground where rising Kindergarteners can come with their families and learn about how to prepare over the summer, get to explore the bus and experience a cafeteria line. If you attend, please come through the front doors and we will show you where to go. Have a good weekend!
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn with your updates for the week. Thank you so much to everyone who came to participate in our Spring Carnival or volunteered to help. It may have been a little warm, but that didn't stop us from having fun!
* Next week on Thursday, April 30th will be our Popsicles on the Playground where rising Kindergarteners can come with their families and learn about how to prepare over the summer, get to explore the bus and experience a cafeteria line. If you attend, please come through the front doors and we will show you where to go. Have a good weekend!
Good evening Patriot families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with your updates for the week. *On Monday, April 20th, duty free lunch will be provided for our teachers. If you are a level 2 volunteer and have some spare time in your day, please use the links posted on Dojo and Social Media to help provide coverage.
* Tuesday, April 21st, is Cap & Gown Picture Day for students in Kindergarten and 5th grade.
* Friday, April 24th is Spring Individual Picture Day for all students in grades K through 5th.
Friday, April 24th is also our Spring Carnival for all students. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and all families must park and enter through the front door and parking lot. If you want to attend, but did not pre-purchase tickets - no worries. They will be $8.00 per child and this also includes the first 5 tickets. Non-playing adults and children do not need to purchase tickets to enter. Additional tickets can be purchased at ticket booths. Cash and cards are accepted. The carnival will end at 7:30 pm. It will be super fun event so we hope to see you there! Have a great weekend!
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with your updates for the week. *On Monday, April 20th, duty free lunch will be provided for our teachers. If you are a level 2 volunteer and have some spare time in your day, please use the links posted on Dojo and Social Media to help provide coverage.
* Tuesday, April 21st, is Cap & Gown Picture Day for students in Kindergarten and 5th grade.
* Friday, April 24th is Spring Individual Picture Day for all students in grades K through 5th.
Friday, April 24th is also our Spring Carnival for all students. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and all families must park and enter through the front door and parking lot. If you want to attend, but did not pre-purchase tickets - no worries. They will be $8.00 per child and this also includes the first 5 tickets. Non-playing adults and children do not need to purchase tickets to enter. Additional tickets can be purchased at ticket booths. Cash and cards are accepted. The carnival will end at 7:30 pm. It will be super fun event so we hope to see you there! Have a great weekend!
What an incredible first day at Special Olympics Johnston County Spring Games 2026!
There was so much excitement from the start! Before the games began, the teams paraded around the track to the cheers of the families and friends gathered in the stands.
From 100-meter races and running jump, to tennis ball throw, and bowling, our elementary Special Olympics athletes showed incredible athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship.
Huge thanks to Special Olympics Johnston County for partnering with JCPS to put together this great event at Smithfield-Selma High.
Stay tuned for day two!
There was so much excitement from the start! Before the games began, the teams paraded around the track to the cheers of the families and friends gathered in the stands.
From 100-meter races and running jump, to tennis ball throw, and bowling, our elementary Special Olympics athletes showed incredible athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship.
Huge thanks to Special Olympics Johnston County for partnering with JCPS to put together this great event at Smithfield-Selma High.
Stay tuned for day two!
Special Olympics Johnston County Spring Games start TOMORROW, and we are so excited!
Come out and support our Special Olympics athletes loud and proud on April 16th, 17th, and 24th at Smithfield-Selma High as they inspire us all! 💪
Good evening Patriot Families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with updates for the week. I hope each and everyone of you had an amazing Spring break.
* Students and staff return tomorrow, Monday, April 13th.
* Wednesday, April 15th is Legislature Day and our Representative Howard Penny will be visiting our school, along with a team from the JCPS District office.
* Friday, April 17th is Purple Day. This day was established to honor military children for their strength, sacrifices, and resilience. Supporters are encouraged to wear purple—a color representing all branches of the armed forces—to show support for military youth.
* As a general reminder, please remember that students cannot be dropped off early in front of the school without staff present.
* Looking ahead - save the date for our uprising kindergarteners and future Patriots! Registration is now open and our Popsicles on the Playground Event will be held on April 30th.
Get some good rest and we will see you back tomorrow!
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with updates for the week. I hope each and everyone of you had an amazing Spring break.
* Students and staff return tomorrow, Monday, April 13th.
* Wednesday, April 15th is Legislature Day and our Representative Howard Penny will be visiting our school, along with a team from the JCPS District office.
* Friday, April 17th is Purple Day. This day was established to honor military children for their strength, sacrifices, and resilience. Supporters are encouraged to wear purple—a color representing all branches of the armed forces—to show support for military youth.
* As a general reminder, please remember that students cannot be dropped off early in front of the school without staff present.
* Looking ahead - save the date for our uprising kindergarteners and future Patriots! Registration is now open and our Popsicles on the Playground Event will be held on April 30th.
Get some good rest and we will see you back tomorrow!
The Johnston County Special Olympics start NEXT WEEK!
Come out and support our athletes loud and proud on April 16th, 17th, and 24th at Smithfield-Selma High as they inspire us all! 💪
Come out and support our athletes loud and proud on April 16th, 17th, and 24th at Smithfield-Selma High as they inspire us all! 💪
Spring Break is April 3rd through April 10th for students on the traditional calendar!
We wish everyone a fun-filled and safe break. ☀️🌻
We wish everyone a fun-filled and safe break. ☀️🌻
Good evening Patriot Families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with the updates for the week. Thank you all for your participation in the book fair, and our most recent family night.
*This week there is no school on Friday, April 3rd, as well as no school during Spring Break which is April 6-10th.
*Students will return from Spring Break on Monday, April 13th.
*Looking ahead - picture day was cancelled due to inclement weather. New dates have been provided. Friday, April 24th is the new date for Spring Individual pictures.Tuesday, April 21st will be Kindergarten and 5th grade Cap and gown pictures.
Have a wonderful break and we will see you back on April 13th!
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with the updates for the week. Thank you all for your participation in the book fair, and our most recent family night.
*This week there is no school on Friday, April 3rd, as well as no school during Spring Break which is April 6-10th.
*Students will return from Spring Break on Monday, April 13th.
*Looking ahead - picture day was cancelled due to inclement weather. New dates have been provided. Friday, April 24th is the new date for Spring Individual pictures.Tuesday, April 21st will be Kindergarten and 5th grade Cap and gown pictures.
Have a wonderful break and we will see you back on April 13th!