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!
📚✏️ It’s time to get ready for preschool!
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 JCPS Preschool program is open now. We look forward to welcoming our newest little learners!
Learn more: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/preschool
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 JCPS Preschool program is open now. We look forward to welcoming our newest little learners!
Learn more: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/preschool
Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻
The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey is April 2nd.
We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone here: https://bit.ly/3O00dFq
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.
The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey is April 2nd.
We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone here: https://bit.ly/3O00dFq
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.
Good evening Patriot families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with your updates for the week. Friday was our first day of the Spring Book Fair. It will continue until next Friday, March 27th. If you wish to go to the book fair with your child, you will need to come between 8:30-9:00 in the morning or you will have the opportunity at our Book Fair Family Night. If you choose to come in the morning before the tardy bell, please go into the office, sign in and receive a visitor’s pass.
Book Fair Family night will be on Tuesday, March 24th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. There will be opportunities for students to show you their work in their classrooms from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Food trucks will be on site and the book fair will be open for you to shop with your student as well. Classrooms will close at 6:30, but the food trucks and book fair will remain open until 7:00 pm.
As a reminder, in order for the book fair to run daily during school hours, volunteers are required. If you have any free time, please apply to be a level 2 volunteer and then follow the PTA page, dojo, or our page on social media to volunteer to help run the book fair an hour or two.
Students in grades 3-5 will be taking their reading check-in on Wednesday and Math check in on Friday of this week.
We are still working with our picture company to reschedule the Spring Pictures. We will communicate that new date with you as soon as we have it.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Have a good evening.
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with your updates for the week. Friday was our first day of the Spring Book Fair. It will continue until next Friday, March 27th. If you wish to go to the book fair with your child, you will need to come between 8:30-9:00 in the morning or you will have the opportunity at our Book Fair Family Night. If you choose to come in the morning before the tardy bell, please go into the office, sign in and receive a visitor’s pass.
Book Fair Family night will be on Tuesday, March 24th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. There will be opportunities for students to show you their work in their classrooms from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Food trucks will be on site and the book fair will be open for you to shop with your student as well. Classrooms will close at 6:30, but the food trucks and book fair will remain open until 7:00 pm.
As a reminder, in order for the book fair to run daily during school hours, volunteers are required. If you have any free time, please apply to be a level 2 volunteer and then follow the PTA page, dojo, or our page on social media to volunteer to help run the book fair an hour or two.
Students in grades 3-5 will be taking their reading check-in on Wednesday and Math check in on Friday of this week.
We are still working with our picture company to reschedule the Spring Pictures. We will communicate that new date with you as soon as we have it.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Have a good evening.
🌟 The 2026 Showcase of Stars event videos are now available for streaming. Whether you'd like to revisit the performance or watch for the first time, you can enjoy the memorable moments and talent!
Click the link for more details: https://broadcasting.johnston.k12.nc.us/
Good evening Patriot Families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with your updates for the week.
Per the message you received from JCPS - school will be closed for students on Monday, 3/16. Picture day will be rescheduled and communicated when we have chosen a new date. Please be safe tomorrow and we will see you on Tuesday, 3/17.
Tuesday, March 17th is Duty Free Lunch. If you are a Level 2 Volunteer and haven’t signed up, please check the link to help on Dojo and our school Facebook page. Also on Tuesday, the report card for Quarter 3 will be going home. There will also be several letters included for you to review and sign. Please return those as soon as you can.
Unfortunately today was the day that the Principal Book Reward was supposed to be delivered to students. Due to a delay in ordering of an item, the reward did not get delivered to students. It will be delivered to them on Tuesday now.
Also book fair is quickly approaching and we need volunteers to help that week go smoothly. Please look at the MCES PTA facebook page and Dojo for a link to come and help volunteer.
Stay safe tomorrow in the potential weather threats and we will see you on Tuesday.
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with your updates for the week.
Per the message you received from JCPS - school will be closed for students on Monday, 3/16. Picture day will be rescheduled and communicated when we have chosen a new date. Please be safe tomorrow and we will see you on Tuesday, 3/17.
Tuesday, March 17th is Duty Free Lunch. If you are a Level 2 Volunteer and haven’t signed up, please check the link to help on Dojo and our school Facebook page. Also on Tuesday, the report card for Quarter 3 will be going home. There will also be several letters included for you to review and sign. Please return those as soon as you can.
Unfortunately today was the day that the Principal Book Reward was supposed to be delivered to students. Due to a delay in ordering of an item, the reward did not get delivered to students. It will be delivered to them on Tuesday now.
Also book fair is quickly approaching and we need volunteers to help that week go smoothly. Please look at the MCES PTA facebook page and Dojo for a link to come and help volunteer.
Stay safe tomorrow in the potential weather threats and we will see you on Tuesday.
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, the associated high wind and the uncertain timing, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students on Monday, March 16, 2026, as well as all extracurricular activities. The district will operate under Condition 3 of the inclement weather plan.
Based on the guidance issued by local safety officials, the forecasted high winds will present hazardous travel for our school buses and potentially cause property damage.
We thank you for your patience and understanding during this weather event.
Have a great evening!
Families,
This is just a notification to let you know that we will be hosting a drill afterschool hours today around 4:30. You may see EMS or Law Enforcement Personnel arriving on campus. There is not a safety concern. If you have a child in afterschool care, they will be made aware of the drill and will not be involved in the drill. Thank you.
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
