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
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.
Due to the forecast of inclement weather and per the guidance of local emergency and safety officials, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Monday, December 8, 2025, as well as all extracurricular activities. The district will operate under Condition 3 of the inclement weather plan.
View the inclement weather plan online at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/inclementweather.
Please be safe and have a great evening!
The Johnston County Education Foundation surprised nine of our JCPS educators with grants to further enhance their students' learning environments!
Learn more about JCEF and meet this year’s recipients to see how they plan to use their grants in our full story here: https://bit.ly/445geP5
We are grateful to work with our wonderful partners at the Johnston County Education Foundation as they continue their commitment to enhancing education through funding, programs, and community partnerships!
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
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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