Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan.
Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather for full details.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions over the coming days and provide updates on district schedule changes.
As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
❄️ Please be safe and enjoy a wonderful day in the snow! ⛄️
Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan.
Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather for full details.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions over the coming days and provide updates on district schedule changes.
As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
❄️ Please be safe and enjoy a wonderful day in the snow! ⛄️
Since we were out of school yesterday, our Tuesday folders will be going home today with lots of information. The following may be included in your child's folder regarding to academics: Mclass Report for students in K-3, MAP testing report for students in K-5, EOG Retesting Permission Slip for students in 3-5, and a notice of academic concern letter for students who this applies to. In other news, information will be sent home today or tomorrow regarding our School Store/Reading for Education Fundraiser that begins now but continues through the end of the year. These are the ever so popular wrist bands with the fun animals. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. Thank you for all that you do.
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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
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Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan.
Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather for full details.
As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please be safe!
Due to the inclement weather and the hazardous road conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan.
Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather for full details.
As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please be safe!
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn with your updates for the week. This week, you may have seen a flier come home from our PTA regarding our Someone Special Dance. The dates for that event are February 5th and 6th, based on your last name. More information will be provided soon, but please refer to the facebook pages and the flier to buy tickets and plan for the special adult in your child’s life to attend with them.
In the event that we have inclement weather, inclement weather packets were already sent home with Quarter 1 report cards. Today, additional review/practice work was also sent home if needed. More communication will come if inclement weather arrives.
Our School is working on becoming a Project Adam Certified School - which prepares schools for sudden cardiac arrest through education and life-saving techniques. A drill will be held after school on Wednesday with a team of people. Students will not be on campus for the drill, unless your child attends after school care. No need to worry if you see Emergency services or Law enforcement on campus - it is just to practice the drill.
Stay safe and warm this weekend.
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn with your updates for the week. Monday, January 19th is a Holiday and school will be closed for all students and staff, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In other news, the Spring VIP Carpool winners were drawn by the PTA and notified today. They will begin on Tuesday when we return. Thank you to everyone for participating in that raffle! Stay safe and warm this weekend and we will see everyone back on Tuesday!
Good evening Patriot Families,
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn, with a few updates for the week. First off - congratulations to staff and families for surviving the first week back from break. Getting into that routine can be quite difficult, but you did it! Next week on Tuesday, January 13th, Quarter 3 report cards will be sent home in our Tuesday folders so please be on the lookout for those. The Spring PTA VIP Carpool raffle is currently underway. The raffle closes January 15th and the winners will be drawn on the 16th. Duty free lunch for teachers is on Monday, January 12th so please sign up to help if you haven't already. It is a great way to give back a quick thank you to teachers without it costing anything at all! Have a restful weekend and a wonderful evening.
Are you interested in a meaningful career with lasting rewards? Are you passionate about shaping the future?
Join Johnston County Public Schools at our Job Fair on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Smithfield-Selma High!
Why JCPS?
✅ Competitive pay
✅ State health benefits
✅ Opportunities for growth and incentives
✅ A great place build your career and life
Don't miss this opportunity! Scan the QR code or register at: https://bit.ly/jobfair2026
Can’t wait and want to join the team today? The job vacancies page here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/employment
JCPS is thrilled to announce an exciting community event you won’t want to miss! Our wonderful partners, the Johnston County Ed Foundation, will host a Harlem Wizards basketball fundraiser on February 9, 2026, at Smithfield-Selma High School. The event will begin at 6:30 PM and doors will open at 5:30 PM.
We invite all JCPS families, staff, and community members to join us for an unforgettable night of high-flying basketball where some of JCPS’s most captivating athletes will compete against the Harlem Wizards! Come cheer as some of your favorite principals, teachers, coaches, and support staff step onto the court for some friendly competition, school spirit, and lots of laughs. This high-energy evening promises fun, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment for students, families, and staff, all while supporting a great cause.
🏀 Who are the Harlem Wizards?
The Harlem Wizards are a nationally renowned basketball entertainment team known for their incredible ball-handling skills, jaw-dropping trick shots, and interactive, family-friendly showmanship. Blending athletic talent with comedy and crowd engagement, the Harlem Wizards create an electrifying experience that delights audiences of all ages while promoting positive messages about teamwork, education, and community.
🏀 Who is the Johnston County Ed Foundation?
This event is spearheaded by the Johnston County Education Foundation, which plays a vital role in supporting JCPS by investing directly in our educators and classrooms. Through grant funding and other initiatives, the Foundation helps bring innovative instructional projects to life, supports creative teaching strategies, and enhances learning opportunities for students across the district. Events like this fundraiser make it possible for the Foundation to continue expanding its impact in JCPS schools.
So, if you are looking for great entertainment, for an even greater cause, mark your calendar now and get ready for a night of excitement, community engagement, and fun for everyone!
🎟️ To register, click here: https://bit.ly/4anzlrL
This is your Principal, Lyndsey Dunn with your updates for the week. Tomorrow, Saturday, December 13th, is our Breakfast with Santa event from 9-11 am. If you are joining us, please park in the front parking lot and enter through the front doors only. The back doors will not be open for families to enter. If you pre-registered, those items should have been sent home today with your students.
Monday is our 8th day of winter and it is " Do you wanna build a snowman? (Wear white or winter scarves, mittens, or gloves). Also, our holiday shop has been extended to Monday for the classes that have not been able to attend yet and our 1st Grade Gingerbread Market is Monday as well.
Stay warm this weekend and we hope to see you tomorrow!
This is Mrs. Dunn just letting you know that after school today, we will be practicing a drill. If you have a student in afterschool care, the staff will prep them and they will not be a part of the drill, but will just hear an announcement. We are practicing while students are not on campus in order to be be prepared but did not want to startle anyone. If you have any questions, please reach out to me, Mrs. Dunn.
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.
Here are some updates regarding this week:
* JCPS schools are closed tomorrow, December 8 for all students.
* In our 12 Days of Winter, we will skip day 3 and on Tuesday, 12/9/25, we will have Winter Sports Day - Show your love for sports by wearing your favorite jersey or uniform.
* Stay safe and we will see all students on Tuesday.
* Our Holiday Shop will now begin on Tuesday, 12/9 and be open for the remainder of the week. Items range in price from 25 cents to $20.
* Don't forget about Breakfast with Santa next Saturday, 12/13 from 9-11 am in the cafeteria. Pre-registration ends december 10th @ 6 pm.
Thank you and have a good evening.