Dear Families,

Johnston County Public Schools is committed to building well-rounded students and consistently improving our schools for greater student success. You are receiving this communication because your school is participating in an opportunity to gather feedback on how we can better meet our goals of improving student success.

Over the next few weeks, students will participate in surveys so that we can better support all of our stakeholders. To learn more about your students' needs, we will be asking for your students’ feedback via an online survey that will begin on October 6 and will remain open for students through October 17.

We thank you in advance for your student’s participation. If you have any questions or concerns about the survey administration or if you want your student to opt out, please contact the school.

about 1 hour ago, Swift Creek Middle School

SCMS is collecting ring tabs. Send them in with your student for a good cause.

2 days ago, Cristina Thompson
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13 days ago, Cristina Thompson
Abdallah Raddad exemplifies perseverance, kindness, and respect. When faced with challenges, he rises to the occasion. One notable example of his perseverance was when Abdallah fractured his leg in the 6th grade, but he didn’t let that deter his focus. He faced the challenge head-on and continued to work hard. Instead of becoming discouraged by this difficulty, Abdallah used this experience as an opportunity to grow. He continues to find the good in every situation.

Abdallah is respectful and kind to his teachers and peers. He is currently assisting a fellow student who is new to the country and speaks no English by translating. He has a warm personality and is willing to always lend a helping hand.

With Abdallah’s perseverance and kindness, the Swift Creek Middle community knows that this will lead to his continued success in all future pursuits. Abdallah exemplifies what it means to be truly determined and resilient.

We are proud to call him our Character Education Award recipient for Swift Creek Middle! Keep reaching for the stars! 👏

#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
14 days ago, Johnston County Public Schools
Abdallah Raddad Character Education Award Recipient

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!

#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

#JCPSForward

28 days ago, Johnston County Public Schools
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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

#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
#JCPSforward

28 days ago, Johnston County Public Schools
School Performance Data Release
Sorry for the late notice, but due to a family emergency, we are going to have to POSTPONE soccer tryouts until tomorrow afternoon!!!

Sorry for any inconvenience. We will see you all tomorrow at 5:00 pm.

Thank you,
Whitney Lawrence
SCMS Athletic Director
about 1 month ago, Swift Creek Middle School
📢 Beginning of the Year documents are to be completed prior to the beginning of the year! Please click the link below, take a few minutes, and get these documents completed today!

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
about 2 months ago, Johnston County Public Schools
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Beginning of the Year documents are to be completed prior to the beginning of the year! Please click the link below, take a few minutes, and get these documents completed today!

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
about 2 months ago, Johnston County Public Schools
Beginning of the Year Documents
Beginning of the Year Documents

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.

about 2 months ago, Johnston County Public Schools
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about 2 months ago, Kerri Evans
📢It has been reported that JCPS students have received more than 66.2 million in scholarship offerings for the 2024-2025 school year! This is an amazing 18 million more than scholarship offerings received during the 2023-2024 year!📢 A great deal of the offerings have been accepted and will cover tuition costs as these students continue their educational journeys! 💲JCPS is proud of the efforts that go into securing scholarship funding, and we celebrate the students, staff, and parents who work hard to make it happen! 💲 Great things are truly happening in JCPS!
4 months ago, Johnston County Public Schools
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It is the last day of school, which means we are just minutes before our students will be enjoying a summer full of fun! Here's to wishing everyone a safe break! See you next year!!!
4 months ago, Johnston County Public Schools
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Today is National School Nurse Day and JCPS is excited to celebrate those who are committed to the well-being of our students each day! Please help us celebrate and champion these dedicated healthcare leaders today and every day of the year! #SND2025 #SchoolNurses
5 months ago, Johnston County Public Schools
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🍎🎉 Happy National Teacher’s Day! 🍎🎉 Today, we celebrate the mentors, guides, and everyday heroes who shape our world. Whether in the classroom, online, or behind the scenes, your dedication and passion for education light the path for generations to come. You don’t just teach lessons, you inspire dreams. 🌟 To every JCPS teacher who’s making a difference, we thank you!❤ #ThankATeacher
5 months ago, Johnston County Public Schools
Today is National Teacher's Day.
Summer is nearly here and May holds a lot of important events! 🎓📚 Make sure you don't miss a thing!📅 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
5 months ago, Johnston County Public Schools
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JCPS & EDvantage Tutoring through NCVPS is offering a limited number of 30-minute tutoring sessions during the 4th quarter for any middle school student. Grades 6-8 ELA, Math, Science and MS Math I sessions will be provided after school hours from 4:30-6:30 pm, Monday-Wednesday. https://ncvps.org/edvantage-tutoring
5 months ago, Swift Creek Middle School
Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 31st annual Flame For Learning Awards celebration this evening, naming William Marshall as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Marshall, a teacher and alumnus of West Johnston Wildcats, was one of four finalists, which included Heather Bryant of Clayton High School, Lois D'Agostino of West View Elementary, and Brooke Hayward of Riverwood Elementary School. On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the nominees and William Marshall, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4cKeLkA
5 months ago, Johnston County Public Schools
William Marshall Flame for Learning Teacher of the Year
Heather Bryant Flame for Learning Finalist
Lois D'Agostino Flame for Learning Finalist
Brooke Hayward Flame for Learning Finalist
We hope everyone had a great Spring Break! Please look at some important dates listed in this week's newsletter - https://docs.google.com/document/d/17zE_w1UrY0vuwOhL8HtLbsQp052TkKPcOmyVrsHK5UI/edit?usp=sharing
6 months ago, Swift Creek Middle School