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
Tickets are on sale NOW! Get them before they are G O N E!
Tickets are Limited! Get yours today, before it's too late!
Tickets are ONLY being sold online - Go to the link below and get yours today!!
https://app.givebacks.gives/sweetheartdance25
Due to an accident on Barber Mill Road - buses are running behind. Thanks for your understanding.
Due to the hazardous road conditions caused by the recent winter weather event, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025, as well as all extracurricular activities. The district will operate under Condition 3 of the inclement weather plan.
For JCPS staff, this day will become an optional teacher workday. Schools and county offices will open at 10 AM.
As always, safety is our primary concern and after driving our roadways and receiving guidance from local safety officials and NCDOT, we have been advised that though the main roads within high-traffic areas may be clear, many secondary roads within the rural areas of the county are expected to still have hazardous conditions through Friday, making them unsafe for JCPS transportation use. In addition, many of our campuses have shaded walkways, parking lots, and areas that must continue to be assessed by our operational staff before students may safely return.
Extracurricular activities and community facility use will resume on Saturday morning, however, we still encourage site visitors to travel safely and be cautious while on campus, particularly in shaded areas.
Have a great weekend everyone and make the most of what is left of the snow!
Due to the hazardous conditions caused by the recent winter weather, all JCPS schools and office buildings will be closed for students and staff on Thursday, January 23, 2025, as well as all after-school activities and events.
JCPS will operate under Condition One of the Inclement Weather Plan. Please view the details of the plan by visiting the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions.
Congratulations to Charlotte Holtzhauser for representing our Polenta Pumas in the Annual JCPS Spelling Bee! You represented our school well and we are so proud of you!
Here are some great resources and opportunities that are approaching for you to take advantage of with your kiddos!
📣📣WE ARE HIRING📣📣
Johnston County Public Schools offers many career opportunities to aspiring professionals. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the best place for a career!
Come to our Job Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Smithfield-Selma High School from 9 AM to 12 PM, to discover why JCPS and Johnston County are ideal locations to live and work.
To register, scan the QR code below⬇, or visit https://bit.ly/2025jobfair.
See you there!😎
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
We had all kinds of special visitors in our building today from Santa to Olaf to The Grinch, Elves and Reindeer. We hope each of you have a safe and happy holidays with your family. Enjoy your break and we will see you on January 6th!
Today is wear green and yellow day! All of the office staff showed up to school dressed as elves! We all believe the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!
