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Kindergarten registration is happening now at JCPS! 🏫
You can complete the process online or call to schedule an in-person appointment. We are here to help you every step of the way!
Get started today on our website: johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
Click HERE for an enrollment video with more information.
This is your principal, Ashley Foisy, with a few important reminders as we wrap up our first two days of school.
First, thank you for an incredible start to the school year! It has been wonderful having our students back in the building.
Please remember to be patient during morning and afternoon carpool. Our top priority is keeping students, staff, and families safe. When entering or leaving campus, please use the lane directed by our staff and do not attempt to pass cars using the center lane. This creates traffic congestion and can be dangerous. Also, please make sure your carpool tag is clearly visible. This allows us to call your child’s name quickly without needing additional verification from the office.
For families who have submitted a bus request, those requests have been entered into the system, and Johnston County Transportation will assign routes as quickly as possible. Please understand that bus transportation is not guaranteed during the first week of school. Until you receive notification of a bus assignment, your child will need to be a car rider. Assignments can take approximately 7 to 10 days to process. Once your child is assigned to a route, you will be notified. Please also be prepared for buses to run behind schedule during the first few weeks as routes and routines are established.
Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26th, we will celebrate “Independence Day” for our first through fifth grade students! Starting tomorrow, students in grades 1 through 5 will begin walking to their classrooms independently and will continue this routine throughout the school year. Staff members at the front entrance will help us maintain this procedure, so please be understanding if they remind you that students need to walk to class on their own. Please plan to drop your child off through carpool rather than walking them into the building.
Tomorrow through Friday, we will also welcome our kindergarten students and families to campus. Half of our kindergarten students will attend Wednesday, the other half will attend Thursday, and all kindergarten students will begin attending on Friday. Please expect some delays as our youngest Patriots and their families learn our arrival and dismissal procedures.
Finally, please check your child’s communication folder. Today is our first Tuesday folder of the school year, and each week your child’s teacher will send home important information. This week’s folder includes your child’s inclement weather packet. Please keep this packet in a safe place in case we experience inclement weather during the school year. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher.
Again, thank you for helping us have such an incredible start to the school year. We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and partnership. Have a wonderful evening, Patriots!
Take a moment to rewind and relive the smiles, excitement, and memories from the first day of school!
View the recap video here: https://bit.ly/4gP2ZJc
Want to read more about the first day? Check out the full story here: https://bit.ly/3SVNaY2
Beginning August 26th, half of the students will attend, and the other half will attend on August 27th.
If you aren't sure, please check with your school to specify which date your child will attend.
All kindergarten students will attend on August 28th!
We look forward to seeing everyone! 🥳
Every school year begins with a first day, bringing with it new opportunities to learn, grow, and discover what’s possible. From the first bus stop of the morning to the final bell of the afternoon, today marks the start of an amazing year!
It’s exciting to see the hallways full of energy and smiles and students back in the classrooms! We are wishing everyone a fantastic first day!
The 2026-2027 school year is here! From the first bus stop of the morning to the final bell of the afternoon, today marks the beginning of another amazing year.
We hope you all have a great first day!
#JCPSParentandFamilyEngagement | 1 MORE DAY!! Are you excited about the first day of school?
Don’t forget to take a look at our school nutrition menu to see what's cooking for breakfast and lunch each day!
View it here: johnston.k12.nc.us/schoolnutrition
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#JCPSParentandFamilyEngagement | The countdown continues! Only 2 days left until the 2026-2027 school year begins!
Before the first bell rings, make sure you know where and when your student’s bus will arrive.
Visit our Transportation page for bell times, Edulog Parent Portal app information (bus tracking), FAQ’s, and more! johnston.k12.nc.us/transportation
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Good Evening, Patriot Families!
This is Principal Ashley Foisy with important information and reminders as we prepare for our first day of school on Monday, August 24th.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open House! We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we adjusted our schedule due to the unexpected power outage. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces in our building!
FIRST DAY – MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and the tardy bell rings at 8:55 a.m. On the first day, families may park and walk their child to their classroom door to wish them a great first day. All parents and visitors must enter through the Front Entrance and go through the Evolve Weapons Detection System.
Teachers will be busy welcoming students and beginning the school day. They will be happy to say hello but will not be able to have extended conversations. Please save longer conversations for a phone call, email, or scheduled conference.
INDEPENDENCE DAY – GRADES 1–5
Beginning Wednesday, August 28th, students in grades 1–5 will begin walking to their classrooms independently and will continue doing so throughout the school year. Staff members will help maintain this procedure, so please be understanding if they remind you that students need to walk to class on their own.
BUS RIDERS
If you requested transportation at Open House but did not receive a bus pass, your request has been entered into the system. Johnston County Transportation will assign routes as quickly as possible. Please understand that a bus assignment is not guaranteed during the first week. Until you receive notification of a bus assignment, your child will need to be a car rider. Once routes are assigned, you will be notified. Please also expect possible bus delays during the first few weeks as routes and routines are established.
CAR RIDERS
Please exercise patience and caution in our car rider lines. Your car rider tag must hang from your rearview mirror and remain there until your child is safely loaded into your vehicle. For everyone's safety, please remain in your vehicle while in the car rider line.
If you do not have your car rider tag, you will be asked to park and enter the building with identification before your child can be released. This is an important safety procedure.
All vehicles entering the carpool line must enter from Highway 210. Please do not enter from Highway 50. Entering from Highway 50 creates a safety concern in our parking lot. Staff will direct anyone entering from Highway 50 to turn around and use the Highway 210 entrance.
We know our carpool process may look unusual, especially for new families. Because of our location between Highways 210 and 50, these procedures are designed to keep traffic moving and prevent backups onto the highways. A video explaining our carpool procedures will be posted on our school Facebook page and ClassDojo School Story.
Please do not become frustrated with staff members enforcing these procedures. We are working together to keep our students, families, and staff safe.
Parents may not walk to the car rider area with a car rider sign and have their child called. If you need to check your child out before 3:15 p.m., please follow our regular early checkout procedures through the Front Office. If you are not checking your child out before 3:15 p.m., you must use the car rider line. We encourage families to keep students at school for the full instructional day whenever possible, as instruction continues until the final bell at 3:45 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SIBLING WALKERS
Families requesting participation in the Middle School Sibling Walker program were required to complete a Google Form and meet specific criteria. Parent tags will be used this year for safety purposes.
If your child qualified and you did not pick up your tag at Open House, you may pick it up Monday. Parents must wait on the grass when students cross the crosswalk and must have the tag matching their child. Without the appropriate tag, your child will not be released and you will need to enter the building and show identification.
The Sibling Walker program is a privilege, and we appreciate your help following these procedures to keep everyone safe.
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
We are excited to share that breakfast and lunch are free for all students again this year! Students do not need to bring money for breakfast or lunch. Families may add money to their child's account if they would like their child to purchase extra snacks or ice cream.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support as we begin a new school year. The first few days can be busy as we establish routines, and we truly appreciate your partnership in making the transition safe and smooth.
We cannot wait to see all of our Patriot smiles on Monday! Have a wonderful weekend!
#JCPSParentandFamilyEngagement | The countdown is flying! Only 3 days left until the 2026-2027 school year kicks off!
Get ahead by checking out the district calendar to know the holidays, early dismissals, and important dates.
View the JCPS district calendar here: johnston.k12.nc.us/calendars
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#JCPSParentandFamilyEngagement | There are only 4 days left until the first day of school!
Be sure to review the approved revisions to Policy Code 4304 before the start of the first day so that students are prepared and informed about our 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".
For more information and to read the policy, click here: https://bit.ly/4f2TEwE
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#JCPSParentandFamilyEngagement | Start the school year with confidence by exploring Johnston County Public Schools’ 2026-2027 Back to School Basics page!
Families can find helpful information and resources all in one place, including:
📝 Beginning of the year documents
🏫 Orientation dates and times
🚌 Transportation information
🍎 School Nutrition information
📅 School calendars
…and much more!
The first day of school is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! Mark your calendars:
• Monday, August 24: First day for traditional-calendar students
• Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27: Kindergarten staggered entry
• Friday, August 28: All kindergarten students attend
Not sure which day your kindergartener should attend? Please check with your child’s school for their assigned date.
Visit our Back to School Basics page here: https://bit.ly/3WPLcX3
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#JCPSParentandFamilyEngagement | The countdown is ON! There are just 5 days left until the first day of the 2026-2027 school year!
Have you completed the Beginning of the Year documents? If not, now is the perfect time to complete and double-check forms to ensure a smooth start to the school year!
Visit our Beginning of the Year documents page on our website: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/beginningoftheyeardocuments
Visit our Back to School Basics page where families can find helpful information and resources all in one place to start the school year: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics
📢 Enrollment is open, and our future scholars are ready, so don’t forget to register for Kindergarten!
Complete the process online or call us at 888-903-6765 to schedule an in-person appointment.
Get started today: johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
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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, August 19th, 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!
Beginning August 26th, half of the students will attend, and the other half will attend on August 27th.
If you aren't sure, please check with your school to specify which date your child will attend.
All kindergarten students will attend on August 28th!
We look forward to seeing everyone! 🥳
#JCPSParentandFamilyEngagement | Start the school year with confidence by exploring Johnston County Public Schools’ 2026-2027 Back to School Basics page!
Families can find helpful information and resources all in one place, including:
📝 Beginning of the year documents
🏫 Orientation dates and times
🚌 Transportation information
🍎 School Nutrition information
📅 School calendars
…and much more!
The first day of school is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! Mark your calendars:
• Monday, August 24: First day for traditional-calendar students
• Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27: Kindergarten staggered entry
• Friday, August 28: All kindergarten students attend
Not sure which day your kindergartener should attend? Please check with your child’s school for their assigned date.
Visit our Back to School Basics page here: https://bit.ly/3WPLcX3
#JCPSForward
Ready, set, KINDERGARTEN! 🎉🎒✏️
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year, and we’re excited to welcome our newest learners!
Get started today on our website: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
