Only 2 days remain until the start of the 2024-2025 school year begins!
Monday, August 26th, 1st-12th grade children on the traditional calendar will fill the halls again.
Visit the Back To School page at:
www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for any last minute questions.
We can't wait! 🌟

Antonella Vecchiola, a teacher at Selma Elementary, was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Teacher of the Year Award!
Find out if she receives the distinct honor on Tuesday, April 23rd. We will post the winner as soon as they are announced!

Make some noise for Elisabeth Tart who is a 2024 Teacher of the Year semifinalist from Selma Elementary!👏
On the evening of Tuesday, April 23, when the winner is revealed, we will announce it here!

BUS 217 is running approximately 45 minutes late due to mechanical issues.
Make some noise for Elisabeth Tart from Selma Elementary! She was chosen as a semifinalist for 2024 Teacher of the Year!
We will post here as soon as the winner is announced Tuesday evening, April 23rd!

Bus 217 is running 20 minutes late.
JCPS is looking for Reading Buddy volunteers to help our students this summer! We need parents, grandparents, community members, and high school students to join our Summer Reading Camp participants during morning arrival.
Volunteers will listen to and encourage students as they develop their reading skills. No experience is required, but you will need to register and be a volunteer with JCPS before you begin.
To sign up:
Complete the Reading Buddy Volunteer Form by visiting: https://bit.ly/JCPSbuddy
Register to Volunteer with JCPS by visiting https://myvolunteer.com/jcps/volunteer/login
Thank you and have a great evening!

Elise Barnhart-Mock is our next March Character Education Award recipient!
Nominated for Dependability, she is a superstar 3rd grader at Selma Elementary, crushing her studies and treating everyone like rockstars. She sets a bright example for the whole school community through her positivity.
Way to go!🌞
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Let's hear it for Erika Santos, our March 2024 Classified Employee of the Month!👏
As the Cafeteria Manager at Selma Elementary, she was nominated for her unwavering dedication to maintaining a high standard of quality in the cafeteria for students and staff. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, fostering teamwork, and creating a supportive atmosphere for the school nutrition staff.
Congratulations!🎇

Last night, JCPS celebrated the 2024 Leading with the Heart recipients!💝
The event, inspired by Mike Krzyzewski’s book, “Leading with the Heart,” recognizes those staff members throughout the school system that demonstrate leadership, compassion, and heart on a daily basis. One person from every school as well as central services was nominated by their peers, because of their unwavering commitment and dedication to their role.
We honor the 53 amazing members of the JCPS family for their work that clearly does not go unnoticed! Thank you!✨
Stay tuned for an event recap video...
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Bus 210 will be on bus 622 and Bus 622 is running 15-20 minutes late.
Johnston County Public Schools is the fastest growing district in NC, and we are hiring!
Discover why Johnston County is an ideal location to live and work, and why JCPS is the best place for a career. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the place to grow.
Check out our Job Fair on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Hope to see you there!😎
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Under the guidance of local emergency officials and out of an abundance of caution, JCPS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Everyone is encouraged to drive with caution when traveling.

Christmas Break is just a couple of days away!🎄🎁
For students following the traditional school calendar, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 is an early release day. Then students will be out of school from Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 2, 2024.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all JCPS campuses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 24. 🦃
Johnston County Public Schools is proud to announce its Focus Schools Math Tutoring Program, designed to provide additional instruction to 2nd, 4th, and 7th grade math students at various school specific locations.
In this program, students at Benson Elementary, Riverwood Middle, Selma Elementary, Smithfield Middle, and South Smithfield Elementary will have the opportunity to receive supplemental instruction that will help propel them to academic success!
Tutors can earn up to $30 per hour based on licensure and welcomed to apply today!!!

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

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!🇺🇸

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

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!👻

