North Johnston Middle School

Good evening! I hope that each one of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday break. I wanted to reach out with an important announcement for our Jaguar community. Our school district has recently studied vetted reunification plans and realized the importance of preparing appropriately for the real possibility of having to relocate students and reunify them with parents in the event of an emergency. There are a variety of emergency situations that may require the activation of family reunification plans such as fire, hazardous materials release, or an active shooter incident. Under any circumstance, the process may prove challenging and emotions may run high. Because of this, the need for developing a plan and providing a coordinated response prior to an emergency is essential. Please know that North Johnston Middle has been selected to participate in a practice reunification training with Micro Elementary on Friday, December 1st. The students and staff at Micro Elementary will relocate to the middle school via buses at approximately 9:30 am on Friday, December 1st. The elementary students and staff will be safely located in the gym while other stakeholders work through the main components of the reunification process, including parent/guardian check out for approximately fifty elementary students. Again, this is simply a training exercise. Because of this planned training exercise, there will be a large presence of law enforcement and emergency management personnel on the North Johnston Middle campus from approximately 8:30 am through 11:30 am on Friday, December 1st. Our middle school students will participate in their regular school activities during this time. We look forward to participating in this training exercise as a proactive measure for preparing for an emergency situation. As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a good evening. Heather Anders, Principal

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all JCPS campuses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 24. 🦃

Your voice matters! JCPS is partnering with Research Triangle Institute to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families! Today is the last day to make your voice heard! Complete the community questionnaire here: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46

Good evening, North Johnston Middle Parents, Students, & Staff, Please review the following important reminders and information for our Jaguar families. Any parent or guardian who participated in the PTA Specialty Apple Fundraiser is reminded that apples will be available for pick up tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15th, from 3:15-6:15 PM using the front carpool entrance. A parent/guardian will need to verify that the apple order is correct and will need to sign when picking up the apples. In addition, the PTA will also sell Pura Vida bracelets in school colors for $10.00 each from 3:15-6:15 PM tomorrow night in the media center. The bracelets will make a great gift for students or family members. As a reminder, a school dance will be held this Friday, November 17th from 3:15-5:15 in the school gym for eligible North Johnston Middle sixth through eighth grade students only. Admission to the dance will be $5.00. Drinks and candy will be available for students to purchase in the concession stand. Drinks and candy items will be sold for $2.00 each. Students should plan to stay after school if they choose to attend the dance; however, rides should be arranged in advance. Students will be picked up in the back of the building at the end of the dance. Students will wait inside the building at the end of the dance, and their names will be called for them to report to the vehicles. Please be prepared to possibly wait as we ensure that our students are dismissed in a safe and orderly manner. As always, please visit the school website or Facebook page, as well as view the digital sign at the school’s front entrance for updated information and upcoming events. Thank you for your continued support of North Johnston Middle School! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns as we are more than willing to assist in any way possible! Have a great evening! Heather P. Anders, Principal

JCPS wants to thank all Johnston County veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces! We are forever grateful to you for your unwavering commitment and dedication to the United States. Thank you!🇺🇸

Attention NoJo Middle Students & Families: Please be reminded that Basketball Tryouts will be held this week on Monday, November 6th, Tuesday, November 7th, and Wednesday, November 8th at the following times each day. GIRLS | 3:20 PM - 5:00 PM | Casey Creech, Head Coach BOYS | 5:05 PM - 7:00 PM | Johnny Price, Head Coach Be sure to visit the school's website and see the link on the large scrolling banner for more tryout information. Please be reminded that all participants must create a parent and student account in Final Forms prior to trying out and have all required forms and physical uploaded in the FinalForms account. All of this information can be found on the link located on the large scrolling banner. Students who are participating should be picked up in the bus parking lot at the end of tryouts at the gym entrance. Please contact Coach Casey Creech, NJMS Athletic Director, with additional questions.

Your voice matters! JCPS is partnering with RTI to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families. Click here to complete the community questionnaire: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46

Good Evening, North Johnston Middle Students, Parents, Families, and Staff! This is Principal Heather Anders with some important information for our Jaguars! Today marks the first day of the second nine weeks grading period. Students will receive report cards for the first nine weeks on Monday, November 6th. As a reminder, students and parents can check PowerSchool to see current grades in all classes. Students received purchased picture packages or picture proofs today from the fall pictures. If any student needs to have a retake or missed the first picture day, our picture retake day will be held on Wednesday, November 8th. As a reminder, our North Johnston Middle PTA is holding the annual Specialty Apple fundraiser. Information was sent home with students previously. Please send any orders and money to school with your child to turn in to the school office on or by this Friday, November 3rd. In addition, PTA officers will be on campus tomorrow morning from 7:30-8:05 to sell Puravida bracelets in our school colors for $10.00 each. If students would like to purchase one, they should go to the front lobby in the morning with their cash or check to purchase and receive their bracelet. If a parent or guardian would like to purchase one, please park in the front parking lot and be prepared to show your identification at the front office, so that you will be able to enter the building for purchase. Please visit our school’s Facebook page to view pictures of the bracelets as well as to stay updated on other information. As a reminder, you can download the JCPS app to stay updated on current events and information as well. Basketball tryouts are scheduled for Monday, November 6th through Wednesday, November 8th. All students should have their completed physical signed by a doctor and all completed forms uploaded in the FinalForms platform to participate in tryouts. Please visit our school’s website for additional information. We are more than willing to assist in any way possible. Thank you for your continued support of our school! Have a great evening! Go Jaguars!

Did someone say Trick or Treat?! It's Halloween, and we want to make sure everyone has fun, while staying safe . Check out these tips!👻

Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® 2023, Oct. 23-27! This year’s theme is "Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free." JCPS believes in a drug free future for all of it students! Here are some fun activities the celebration going all week long, as we encourage everyone to pledge to live drug free! https://bit.ly/3tKyRc8 #BeKindToYourMindLiveDrugFree #RedRibbonWeek

We are excited to announce JOCO Works 2023! This event is a great opportunity for 8th grade JCPS students to explore the many careers paths awaiting them! Scan the QR code to learn more!

Today is the first day of National School Lunch Week! This year the School Nutrition Association and JCPS are celebrating the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. 🥗🍞 #NSLW23 #LevelUpWithSchoolLunch

Llamando a todos los héroes: ¡En NSLW celebramos el poder del almuerzo escolar! En la búsqueda del éxito académico, las investigaciones muestran que los almuerzos escolares saludables brindan a los niños la ayuda que necesitan para sobresalir. #NSLW23 #SubedeNivelconelAlmuerzoEscolar

Let's make some noise for our teachers on #NationalTeachersDay!!! Teachers don't just teach the students of JCPS, they inspire, motivate, mentor, and coach them. Our teachers pour their hearts and souls into their students each and every day. Teaching is a calling, and we are forever grateful to those who have answered that call, and have chosen JCPS to fulfill their purpose! THANK YOU TEACHERS!!!💝👏

The next amazing administrator we're recognizing today is Mrs. Heather Anders, Principal of North Johnston Middle! Mrs. Anders continues to be an exceptional leader, and is a strong advocate for her students and staff. Thank you for all that you do Mrs. Anders! ❤️🖤

There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.

Greetings, North Johnston Middle Students, Parents, and Staff! This is Principal Heather Anders with some important reminders for our Jaguar community! As a reminder, tomorrow, Friday, September 22nd, is a district teacher workday, and there will be no school for students. Fall School Picture Day is scheduled for Monday, September 25th. We encourage all students to have their picture taken as these photos will be used in our yearbook for students with permission to be published. All students received a picture order form envelope on Monday, September 18th. Parents and guardians can order online using the information on the form or can return the envelope with cash or check with students on Monday. The information was also posted on our school Facebook page. The Cards for Cash Fundraiser will end next Tuesday, September 26th. This fundraiser allows us to support our community, and card proceeds will directly benefit North Johnston Middle. Families and friends can use the cards in over 200 locations in the Kenly and surrounding areas to receive discounts. Students are also able to receive prizes based on the number of cards sold. We appreciate your participation in this school sponsored fundraiser! Students should return any fundraiser orders and money on or by Tuesday, September 26th. On Thursday, September 28th, students will receive progress reports for all classes. Parents and guardians are asked to review and sign each progress report. Our beginning of the year MAP reports in reading and math will also be sent home with students as well as other school information. As always, please visit our school website, Facebook page, or contact the front office if you have any questions or concerns. We are more than willing to assist in any way possible. Thank you for your continued support of North Johnston Middle!

There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.

JCPS CLOSED FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 Due to the impending inclement weather conditions caused by Hurricane Idalia, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students, staff, and visitors tomorrow, Thursday, August 31. This includes all after school activities on Thursday. The district will operate under Condition 1 of our Inclement Weather Procedures. Weather Conditions can be found online by visiting www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions. This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution and per the guidance of local and state emergency service officials. We hope that all of our students, staff, and families stay safe, and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this severe weather event.

We had a wonderful first day back to school and want to thank all of our students, staff, and families for working together to make today a success. We want to share a few reminders to keep things running smoothly in the days and weeks ahead. In the first few weeks of school, it’s typical for our bus routes and carpool lanes to run a bit slower than normal. Our drivers are getting used to new routes, there are more drivers on the road, our students are getting into a routine, and most importantly - we are focused on keeping everyone safe at all times. We ask that you keep these things in mind if our arrival and departure procedures are moving more slowly than we anticipate. If your student is a bus rider, we encourage you to download the EduLog Parent Portal App, for real time information on where your student's bus is on their route. We also want to remind our families that the majority of our schools are offering free breakfast and lunch this school year. All schools, with the exception of Clayton High, Cleveland Elementary, Cleveland High, Corinth Holders High, and Powhatan Elementary, will offer free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision. Families with students attending non-qualifying schools are encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced meal application to receive benefits for this school year. This form, which can be found on the district website, assists our schools in many other services throughout the year, and can be beneficial for our families and students. Lastly, please be reminded that all of our school campuses now have a weapons detection system in place at the entrances of our school. All students, staff, and guests will be expected to pass through the system upon arrival to our campuses. This first week of school is a busy time, with a lot of excitement for our students. Please be reminded that attendance will be taken daily. However attendance calls for students who are marked tardy or absent will not resume until next week. We thank you in advance for your help in making this a great school year.