It is with great honor and appreciation that in recognition of your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to Polenta Elementary School you are awarded the S.O.A.P award.
Your dependability, willingness to take on additional responsibilities—such as driving a bus when needed—and your continuous efforts to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff do not go unnoticed. You embody the true spirit of teamwork, always ready to assist with projects and support your fellow custodians.
Your behind-the-scenes efforts play a crucial role in keeping our school running smoothly, ensuring that every student and staff member has a comfortable and hygienic place to learn and work. Your positive attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done inspire those around you.
On behalf of the entire Polenta Elementary community, we extend our deepest gratitude for all you do. You are truly a vital part of our school.
Congratulations, and thank you for your outstanding service!
Congratulations to Ms Melissa Spain for winning the Johnston County Bus Rodeo this week. She will now go on to compete at the Regional level next month. Thank you for always getting our kids to school safely each day! Your Puma family is proud of you!
This is a friendly reminder of some important dates. Picture Day is tomorrow Friday, March 14th. Be sure to come in your best dressed. 3rd Quarter report cards will go home in Tuesday Folders on March 18th.
Our 2025 Flame For Learning Semifinalists have been announced!!!📣
If you know one of them, say thank you for carrying the torch for learning and for educating the next generation.
The winner will be announced on April 22, so stay tuned!
Congratulations to all 20 of these exceptional teachers, and every educator that was nominated for this prestigious award! 👏👏👏
To view the webpage, click here: https://bit.ly/4iKeVtW
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
Congratulations to our students who performed this past weekend in the annual Showcase of Stars performance. You did an outstanding job! We also had a group of students who had their art displayed during the show. Congraulations to Mrs Lauren McCall who wrote a Johnston County Ed Foundation Grant that was funded. We are proud of all of our Pumas.
We are excited to announce that Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy will announce the 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Flame for Learning Award during the March 11 Johnston County Board of Education meeting!
Please tune in via livestream on the district's YouTube page and help us celebrate our amazing educators!!!🍎📚
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
This is a friendly reminder that today Tues, Mar 11th, and Wed, March 12th, are teacher workdays, and there will be no school for students.
This is a reminder to our Pumas to move your clocks forward tonight before you go to bed. Its time for Daylight Savings Time to begin!
Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻
We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's 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 between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.
Best Wishes as you compete today in the Annual Battle of the Books Contest!
Cingratulations to Rayne Tomlinson, Puma of the Week for embodiment of our core value of maintaining high expectations. Rayne consistently demonstrates this principle through her strong work ethic, exemplary behavior, and positive interactions with students. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to upholding high expectations.
Mila embodies our core value of inclusivity. Mila always makes sure that everyone has a partner during classroom activities. If she notices that someone does not have a partner, she asks the person to join her group. Mes Kapusta has noticed on the playground that she also searches out students who may be playing alone and asks them to join in playing whatever her group of friends is playing. She is so helpful in class and wants to help her teachers as well. Mila is a blessing to her friends and her teachers!
Due to the inclement weather and the forecast for hazardous conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed for all students and staff on Friday, February 21, 2025, 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/weatherconditions 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, particularly regarding weekend facility usage and extracurricular activities for Saturday.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Due to the inclement weather conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed for all students and staff on Thursday, February 20, 2025, 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/weatherconditions 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.
🌟 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭! 🌟
Erica does so much for our students and staff, always leading with kindness, warmth, and an unwavering positive attitude. She has a heart of gold and is always ready to lift others up, spreading joy wherever she goes. 💙✨
Her dedication to our school outreach events has been truly above and beyond, ensuring every student and family feels seen, heard, and supported. Erica is a strong advocate for our community, and her passion for making a difference is undeniable.
Whether she’s supporting families alongside Heather, encouraging students, or lending a helping hand to staff, she does it all with love and kindness. ❤️ 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭!❤️
Thank you, Erica, for all you do! We are so grateful for you! 💕
#PolentaLeadingWithTheHeart #LeadsWithHeart #InspiringEducator #MakingADifference
Johnston County Public Schools is proud to announce that Mrs. Tami Poland, the current Principal of Polenta Elementary, will be stepping into the role of Principal at Swift Creek Elementary, effective March 1, 2025! 🎉
With 21 years of educational experience, including 9 years as a school-based administrator, Mrs. Poland brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to her new school community.
We are excited about this new opportunity and the bright future ahead for the students, staff, families, and community of Swift Creek Elementary!
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/414s4XJ
Join us in congratulating Mrs. Poland on this new journey! 👏👏
#JCPSProud
#SwiftCreekElementary
Due to the forecast for inclement weather, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students and staff on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 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/weatherconditions for full details. As a reminder: All assignments offered during remote learning days will be enhancement/enrichment type activities. No assignments will receive a grade, but will be reviewed. Parents who have questions should contact their child’s teacher via email.
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.
Thank you to Officer Langley for protecting our students, staff and school each day! We appreciate you for keeping us safe!
Congratulations to our PUMAS of the week! Emmie Hopkins for Compassion and Erick Ramos Saurez for High Expectations. These students embodie our core values as PUMAS. Emmie is always looking out for those in need and for others who need help. She is always looking to shine her light on all who cross her path. Erick is compassionate and cares about his fellow classmates. Erick has high expectations for himself, and can always be counted on to be doing the right thing. He demonstrates inclusivity by working well with all of his peers. Erick works hard every day in class, and he is a wonderful role model to his peers. Erick is responsible, respectful, and very kind.
Don't forget Sweetheart Ball ticket sales end tonight at 9 p.m. !
No tickets will be sold after that.
No tickets will be sold at the door. If your child has not received their tickets by tomorrow, PTA will have a list of all purchased tickets at the door! Children can NOT be dropped off; they must have a chaperone.
Use this link to purchase tickets!
https://app.givebacks.gives/sweetheartdance25
