Looking for a new, rewarding job that makes a difference today while impacting the future? We have various job openings that will allow you to become a part of a wonderful team and make a difference in the lives of many!
Join us this Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at 2 PM for our Welcome Wednesdays session, an open-door approach to assisting individuals aspiring to become a part of the JCPS team!
Welcome Wednesdays is a hands-on, in-person opportunity for individuals to receive assistance with applications and to ask questions about the various job openings we have within the district.
See you soon!
Beginning August 26th, half of the students will attend, and the other half will attend on August 27th.
If you aren't sure, please check with your school to specify which date your child will attend.
All kindergarten students will attend on August 28th!
We look forward to seeing everyone! 🥳
#JCPSParentandFamilyEngagement | Start the school year with confidence by exploring Johnston County Public Schools’ 2026-2027 Back to School Basics page!
Families can find helpful information and resources all in one place, including:
đź“ť Beginning of the year documents
🏫 Orientation dates and times
🚌 Transportation information
🍎 School Nutrition information
đź“… School calendars
…and much more!
The first day of school is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! Mark your calendars:
• Monday, August 24: First day for traditional-calendar students
• Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27: Kindergarten staggered entry
• Friday, August 28: All kindergarten students attend
Not sure which day your kindergartener should attend? Please check with your child’s school for their assigned date.
Visit our Back to School Basics page here: https://bit.ly/3WPLcX3
#JCPSForward
Ready, set, KINDERGARTEN! 🎉🎒✏️
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year, and we’re excited to welcome our newest learners!
Get started today on our website: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
8/16/26
Good evening Knights, this is Mr. Taylor with this week’s important announcements and information.
Open house is this Thursday. 6th Grade families can come from 2:00-3:30. 7th and 8th Grade families can come from 4:00-5:30. Mr. Taylor will have a presentation for students and their families at 2:00 and 4:00 in the cafeteria to start each session. The presentation will be in English and Spanish.
Volleyball, Boys Soccer, and Cheerleading tryouts start tomorrow. August 17-19 4:00-6:00pm
All students MUST have an up to date physical uploaded to Final Forms in order to tryout. Returning students must meet academic and attendance requirements to try out. For more information see our Athletic Website. If you have any questions reach out to our athletic director Coach Barnes at nicolebarnes@johnston.k12.nc.us
We need all families to complete the Johnston County beginning of school year documents for their student(s) this week. They can be found on our website or using This Link
Parent Advisory Committee:
We are looking for a few more parent volunteers who want to be members of our Parent Advisory Committee. This is a committee position that has to be board approved The committee helps the school make decisions, gets information often before other families and/or more detailed. If you are interested please email me in English or Spanish expressing your interest. nicholastaylor@johnston.k12.nc.us Our meetings all start at 6pm, the dates for the year are:
Sept 17th
November 28th
February 27th
May 28th
APPS
There are three apps that will help set you up for success this year and staying in the know at SmMS.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal- Keep up with grades live as they are updated!
Talking Points- This two way app allows you to message back and forth with your child’s teachers in your preferred language.
EdlogParentPortal- This app allows you to track your student’s bus
Keep enjoying your summers, we look forward to seeing our Knights back soon!
16/8/26
Buenas noches, caballeros, les habla el Sr. Taylor con los anuncios e informaciĂłn importantes de esta semana.
La jornada de puertas abiertas es este jueves. Las familias de sexto grado pueden venir de 2:00 a 3:30. Las familias de sĂ©ptimo y octavo grado pueden venir de 4:00 a 5:30. El Sr. Taylor dará una presentaciĂłn para los estudiantes y sus familias a las 2:00 y a las 4:00 en la cafeterĂa para comenzar cada sesiĂłn. La presentaciĂłn será en inglĂ©s y español.
Las pruebas de selección para voleibol, fútbol masculino y porristas comienzan mañana. Del 17 al 19 de agosto, de 16:00 a 18:00.
Todos los estudiantes DEBEN tener un examen fĂsico actualizado subido a Final Forms para poder participar en las pruebas de selecciĂłn. Los estudiantes que regresan deben cumplir con los requisitos acadĂ©micos y de asistencia para poder participar en las pruebas de selecciĂłn. Para obtener más informaciĂłn, consulte nuestraSitio web deportivoSi tiene alguna pregunta, comunĂquese con nuestro director atlĂ©tico, el entrenador Barnes, alnicolebarnes@johnston.k12.nc.us
Necesitamos que todas las familias completen los documentos de inicio del año escolar del condado de Johnston para sus estudiantes esta semana. Pueden encontrarlos en nuestro sitio web o utilizandoEste enlace
Comité Asesor de Padres:
Buscamos padres voluntarios que deseen formar parte de nuestro ComitĂ© Asesor de Padres. Este puesto requiere la aprobaciĂłn de la junta directiva. El comitĂ© ayuda a la escuela a tomar decisiones y recibe informaciĂłn, a menudo antes que otras familias, y/o informaciĂłn más detallada. Si le interesa, envĂeme un correo electrĂłnico en inglĂ©s o español expresando su interĂ©s.nicholastaylor@johnston.k12.nc.usTodas nuestras reuniones comienzan a las 18:00 horas. Las fechas para este año son:
17 de septiembre
28 de noviembre
27 de febrero
28 de mayo
APLICACIONES
Hay tres aplicaciones que te ayudarán a tener Ă©xito este año y a mantenerte al dĂa en SmMS.
Portal para padres de Infinite Campus: ¡MantĂ©ngase al dĂa con las calificaciones en tiempo real a medida que se actualizan!
Talking Points: esta aplicaciĂłn bidireccional te permite enviar mensajes de ida y vuelta a los profesores de tu hijo en tu idioma preferido.
EdlogParentPortal: esta aplicaciĂłn te permite rastrear el autobĂşs de tu estudiante.
¡Sigan disfrutando del verano! ¡Esperamos ver pronto de vuelta a nuestros Caballeros!
A new school year is just around the corner! While the excitement is building, we know getting ready can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a one-stop shop to help families get ready for the year ahead!
đź“… Orientation dates & times
đź“ť Enrollment information
🚌 Transportation services
🍎 School nutrition
…and so much more!
Visit our Back to School Basics page for everything you need to start the school year prepared and ready to go! https://bit.ly/3WPLcX3
During the July 14th regular scheduled meeting, the JC Board of Education approved revisions to Policy Code 4304: Code of Student Conduct.
There was special attention to Section F. 36, which provides governance for the "Possession, Display, Use, Sale or Distribution of Vapes".
Revisions define vapes and expresses that there will be a 10-day suspension for any student in violation of the code.
We strongly encourage parents to speak with your child(ren) regarding the details of the policy and the consequences moving forward.
Please know that the Johnston County Board of Education strives to mitigate health and safety concerns related to harmful substances such as tobacco products and/or vapes. The revised verbiage and the associated penalties have been set to achieve this goal.
View Policy Code 4304 online, here: https://bit.ly/4f2TEwE
Kindergarten registration is happening now at JCPS! 🏫
You can complete the process online or call to schedule an in-person appointment. We are here to help you every step of the way!
Get started today on our website: johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
Click HERE for an enrollment video with more information.
Beginning August 26th, half of the students will attend, and the other half will attend on August 27th.
If you aren't sure, please check with your school to specify which date your child will attend.
All kindergarten students will attend on August 28th!
We look forward to seeing everyone! 🥳
Ready, set, KINDERGARTEN! 🎉🎒✏️
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year, and we’re excited to welcome our newest learners!
Get started today on our website: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
8/9/26
Good evening Knights, this is Mr. Taylor with this week’s important announcements and information. Because this weeks message contains a lot of back to school information please see the email version of this message, or the school website for all of the detailed information.
Buenas noches, caballeros. Les habla el Sr. Taylor con los anuncios e informaciĂłn importantes de esta semana. Dado que este mensaje contiene mucha informaciĂłn sobre el regreso a clases, consulten la versiĂłn en correo electrĂłnico o el sitio web de la escuela para obtener todos los detalles.
Over the course of 8 weeks, more than 270,000 meals were prepared and provided, making a meaningful impact on the children and families throughout Johnston County.
This recap video highlights the incredible reach of the program and those who made it possible. A huge THANK YOU to JCPS School Nutrition staff and the many community volunteers whose hard work made this year’s Summer Feeding Program another success!
🎥 https://bit.ly/4bBha1I
📢 Enrollment is open, and our future scholars are ready, so don’t forget to register for Kindergarten!
Complete the process online or call us at 888-903-6765 to schedule an in-person appointment.
Get started today: johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
đź”— https://bit.ly/3TtX6It
During the July 14th regular scheduled meeting, the JC Board of Education approved revisions to Policy Code 4304: Code of Student Conduct.
There was special attention to Section F. 36, which provides governance for the "Possession, Display, Use, Sale or Distribution of Vapes".
Revisions define vapes and expresses that there will be a 10-day suspension for any student in violation of the code.
We strongly encourage parents to speak with your child(ren) regarding the details of the policy and the consequences moving forward.
Please know that the Johnston County Board of Education strives to mitigate health and safety concerns related to harmful substances such as tobacco products and/or vapes. The revised verbiage and the associated penalties have been set to achieve this goal.
View Policy Code 4304 online, here: https://bit.ly/4f2TEwE
Ready, set, KINDERGARTEN! 🎉🎒✏️
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year, and we’re excited to welcome our newest learners!
Get started today on our website: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
Kindergarten registration is happening now at JCPS! 🏫
You can complete the process online or call to schedule an in-person appointment. We are here to help you every step of the way!
Get started today on our website: johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
Click HERE for an enrollment video with more information.
There’s still time to get to the Summer Information Fair!
Until 6 PM today, families can stop by Corinth Holders High, Cleveland High, or Smithfield-Selma High to receive support regarding enrollment applications, transportation questions, student resources, and more.
In case you weren’t able to attend, no worries! Check out your school's website or our Back to School Basics webpage: https://bit.ly/45snXXT
Ready, set, KINDERGARTEN! 🎉🎒✏️
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year, and we’re excited to welcome our newest learners!
Get started today on our website: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment
Check out our latest Principal's message Click Here
During the July 14th regular scheduled meeting, the JC Board of Education approved revisions to Policy Code 4304: Code of Student Conduct.
There was special attention to Section F. 36, which provides governance for the "Possession, Display, Use, Sale or Distribution of Vapes".
Revisions define vapes and expresses that there will be a 10-day suspension for any student in violation of the code.
We strongly encourage parents to speak with your child(ren) regarding the details of the policy and the consequences moving forward.
Please know that the Johnston County Board of Education strives to mitigate health and safety concerns related to harmful substances such as tobacco products and/or vapes. The revised verbiage and the associated penalties have been set to achieve this goal.
View Policy Code 4304 online, here: https://bit.ly/4f2TEwE
