The cohort of business and nonprofit professionals from Johnston County was provided a tour of the new school, an overview of JCPS, its operations and procedures, data highlighting recent success, and engaged in a Q&A session with Superintendent Dr. David Pearce and cabinet members.
We are grateful to have had the opportunity to share all of the wonderful things that JCPS is doing!
He perseveres through his learning by staying focused and working hard to grow his brain. Izaiah can be found in his 5th-grade classroom answering questions with insightful comments.
Congratulations to Izaiah Priest for being recognized as the September Character Ed Student for Swift Creek Elementary! Keep up the great work! 👏
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Congratulations to Kristiina Long, Bookkeeper at Swift Creek Elementary School! She is our Classified Employee of the Month for September! 👏
Long has worked with Johnston County Public Schools for nine years, beginning as a receptionist. When the opportunity arose to apply as the bookkeeper at Swift Creek Elementary, she jumped at the chance.
Since becoming the bookkeeper, she has been learning a new skill set while continuing to build strong bonds with the students and staff.
Read about Long’s supportive and compassionate outlook here: http://bit.ly/48dsLmw
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It was great visiting South Johnston High, Meadow School, Innovation Academy, Selma Elementary, East Clayton Elementary, and West View Elementary today as we recognize them each as a school moving forward!
These schools received this acknowledgment for their outstanding performance in the 2024-2025 school year!
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JCPS continues to shine! 🌟
We are excited to announce that Johnston County Public Schools has continued its journey to becoming one of the best districts in the state, according to 2024-2025 data recently released by NCDPI.
A few of the district highlights included a significant increase in student proficiency scores and school performance grades, with 93% of our schools having a school letter grade of A, B, or C! 75% of our schools met or exceeded growth, which is well above the state average.
Amazingly, 15 of our schools rank in the top 20% statewide, with seven schools in the top 10% for growth! Graduation rates for JCPS schools continue to rise, with JCPS reaching 92.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 87.7%
A huge thank you to our incredible educators, hardworking students, and supportive families for helping drive this success forward! 📈
Find more data and details here: http://bit.ly/3JPzfhi
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The opening of Swift Creek Elementary was one we will never forget! ✨
Watch the video and read more about the unforgettable day here: http://bit.ly/474eubj
Today, we proudly celebrated the grand opening of Swift Creek Elementary with a ribbon cutting, special ceremonies, and the dedication of the media center!
This highly anticipated 2022 bond referendum project, which consists of nearly 116,000 square feet of space, will serve students from Pre-K through fifth grade, providing a fresh and innovative location for Johnston County students to enjoy their journey to a brighter future in education. With the capacity for 939 students, the state-of-the-art two-story design has an open, contemporary theme, and features 56 classrooms, a shared cafeteria, auditorium, and gym space.
Welcoming our students, staff, families, and community members into this space for the first time was unforgettable, and we look forward to watching Swift Creek grow into another exceptional JCPS school.
More Grand Opening pictures coming soon!
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Click here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/beginningoftheyeardocuments
Documentos de inicio de año deben completarse antes del comienzo del año escolar. ¡Haga clic en el enlace a continuación, tómese unos minutos y complete estos documentos hoy mismo!
Haz clic aquí: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/beginningoftheyeardocuments
Join us this Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 3 PM, 4188 Cleveland Road, Smithfield, for the grand opening of Swift Creek Elementary! 🎉
Here is a sneak peek of this vibrant, new space before the GRAND OPENING!
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Johnston County Public Schools is committed to providing quality education to its students and professional learning environments for its staff, free of distractions, and supporting high-quality teaching and learning, enhancing student well-being, and maintaining a safe and focused school environment.
Recent studies indicate that cell phone use, particularly for social media and interaction, can interfere with students' ability to focus on learning and negatively impact students in many ways. Excessive use of cell phones and social media has been linked to lower academic performance, increased behavioral issues, and other conditions that hinder students' ability to excel.
In recent legislation, House Bill 959, Session Law 2025-38, revisions were made addressing clear guidelines for the use of cell phones to include educational purposes. The Johnston County Board of Education has adopted Policy Code: 4318 Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
Families are strongly encouraged to review the policy in its entirety.
Visit the JCPS website for more information and links: HERE.
Join us on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 3 PM as we celebrate the grand opening of our newest, state-of-the-art facility.
This event will include a ribbon cutting, a grand opening ceremony, a library dedication, and tours of some of the spaces!
Be the first to see our brand-new campus, meet amazing administrators and staff, and witness what makes SCES a great place to learn and grow!
We can’t wait to welcome you!
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