Thank you for the time, care, and leadership you give your school communities each day.
Let’s end the month by showing our principals some extra appreciation! Comment a principal’s name and what makes them amazing in the comments below!
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I would like to start with saying "Thank you" to all of our students as we have transitioned to our new WAVE Time schedule. We are still working through some kinks with the system and our schedule, but the students have been amazing through this transition.
Now, I do have to share something that I know is not going to be too popular, but we need for students to be in regular school attire tomorrow, no costumes, face paint, masks, etc. I have not been able to get out guidelines for acceptable Halloween attire before now, so students just need to wait to wear their costumes until Saturday.
And finally, I wanted to remind all of our families that students do not have school next Tuesday, November 3rd- it is a teacher workday. Also, students do not have school on Wednesday, November 11th- it is Veteran's Day.
Thank you for your time and I hope you have a wonderful evening!
Maritza Rosado began her career as an educator inspired by other educators who demonstrated professionalism and excellence. Through this motivation, she has impacted the Selma community in profound ways.
Her influence has not only motivated students and staff to be their best over the years, but has also changed the landscape of education throughout Johnston County and the State of North Carolina. She is currently in the running for 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year, an honor she is truly worthy of receiving.
Take a look at the leadership, dedication, and impact behind an exceptional principal from Selma Elementary School, Maritza Rosado, our 2026-2027 Principal of the Year!
🎥 https://bit.ly/3UNzJKN
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As we near the end of National Principals Month, we are excited to shine a spotlight on our 2026-2027 Principal of the Year, Maritza Rosado, principal of Selma Elementary!
Join us for a special video premiere on Thursday, October 29th, at 9AM, that celebrates Ms. Rosado’s story and the difference she makes in her school and community.
Don’t miss it! Watch here: https://bit.ly/3UNzJKN
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I wanted to let you know that our students started signing up for our new WAVE time schedule that starts on Tuesday, October 27th. Unfortunately, it was allowing them to sign up for activities beyond Tuesday. We are correcting that error, and students should only have access to Tuesday, October 27th. We have removed any selections beyond Tuesday. Students will sign up for our WAVE time tutoring, enrichment activities, and a lunch each morning between 6am and 7:15am for each school day.
I also wanted to remind you that our sophomores will be taking their Pre-ACT assessment on Monday, October 26th. This is a required assessment for all 10th graders, so please make sure our students arrive to school on time so we can begin the test on time. Our 9th graders will be staying in their homerooms working on classwork and Xello activities while our 10th graders are taking the test.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
I wanted to let you know that our last home games for our fall sports season are coming up. Our men's soccer team plays their last home game tomorrow night (10/22/26) at 6pm vs. North Johnston HS. Our Flag Football team plays their last home game on Monday, October 26th at 5:30pm vs. Union Pines. Please come out and support our Green Waves student-athletes!
Our 10th grade students will be taking the Pre-ACT assessment on Monday, October 26th- this is mandatory for all 10th graders. Our 9th grade students will be in their homeroom while the 10th graders take their test working on their work and Xello.
We are excited to announce that we are creating our very first yearbook. This is a special milestone, and we can't wait for our students to have a keepsake filled with memories, smiles, and special moments. Yearbook sales are open now at https://yearbookordercenter.com (the code is 27027).
And finally, I wanted to make sure you know that our students do not have school on Tuesday, November 3rd- that is the Election Day; and they do not have school on Wednesday, November 11th- that is Veteran's Day.
Thank you for your time and I hope you have a wonderful evening!
#JCPSFamilyAcademy | Introducing the new Family Academy webpage! 🎉📚
We’re excited to launch a new online hub designed to help Johnston County Public Schools families connect, learn, and stay informed! The Family Academy website brings helpful information and resources together in one convenient place to support families throughout their child’s educational journey.
Families can explore school calendars, enrollment information, lunch menus, access to the latest math curriculum, informational video guides, and so much more!
Explore Family Academy here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/familyacademy
Together, JCPS employees have contributed an incredible 28,785 years of service to our district! 💙Employees were recognized with years-of-service pins in five-year increments, celebrating their commitment to JCPS. One employee has proudly served the district for more than 50 years!
Thank you to all JCPS employees for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to our students and schools. We appreciate all you do! 👏
Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the Homecoming Dance online via the bit.ly site- bit.ly/WMHoCoDance for $15 dollars. The site will close at 11:59pm tonight. Tickets can be bought at the door for $20; and you can pay with cash or card.
Last Friday, October 9th, was the last day to register guests for our Homecoming Dance. We will have a guest list at the front entrance. If you did not register your guest by last Friday, we will not allow your guest to enter the dance.
I want to remind families that this Friday, October 16th is the last day of the 1st quarter. Students do not have school on Monday, October 19th- it is a teacher workday.
Thank you for your time and I hope you have a wonderful evening!
#JCPSFamilyAcademy | Introducing the new Family Academy webpage! 🎉📚
We’re excited to launch a new online hub designed to help Johnston County Public Schools families connect, learn, and stay informed! The Family Academy website brings helpful information and resources together in one convenient place to support families throughout their child’s educational journey.
Families can explore school calendars, enrollment information, lunch menus, access to the latest math curriculum, informational video guides, and so much more!
Explore Family Academy here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/familyacademy
This is Mr. Jewett, Principal of Wilson’s Mills High, with an important message regarding staff.
Recently, Johnston County Public Schools received information regarding one of our employees. After a thorough review, the allegations have been determined to be unsubstantiated.
We regret the disturbance that this situation may have caused, however, we are confident that we are prepared to move forward. If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to the school’s administration.
Thank you for your support and understanding!
The staff and students have really enjoyed our Homecoming Spirit Week so far. Tomorrow is Green Wave Day- wear your Wilson's Mills High School gear or colors (green/orange). Friday is pajama day- please make sure the pajamas still meet the school dress code.
We have our Homecoming Football Game tomorrow evening at 6:30pm vs. John Paul II Catholic School from Greenville, NC. Please come out and support our student athletes. Admission is $10. We will also be recognizing Wilson's Mills High School Alumni at halftime.
We have our Powder Puff Football game on Friday, October 9th at 6:00pm. Admission is $5 and the game will be played on our football field. Also, our soccer team has a game this Friday at 6pm vs. SSS- admission is $10.
Thank you for your time and I hope you all have a wonderful evening!
I wanted to let you know that the fire alarm went off at 11:57am and we evacuated the building. It was a malfunction, but we evacuated out of an abundance of caution to wait for the Wilson's Mills Fire Department to clear the building and acknowledge the alarm. Our staff and students did a great job, and we are back on schedule. I wanted to make sure you were all aware and informed.
Have a great rest of your day!
We wanted to inform our parents and students that bus 689 is running 2-hours behind. Any students that have not been brought to school already and need to ride the bus to school, need to be at the bus stop 2-hours later from their normal pick-up time this morning. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Good evening Green Waves Family! This is Mr. Jewett, principal of Wilson's Mills High School, with some important information.
I wanted to remind all of you that students do not have school this Friday, September 25th. This is county workday for teachers.
I wanted to make let all of our families know that latest time that parents can check students out of school is 1:45pm. Checking out students later than that makes it very difficult with transitions, afternoon announcements, and getting ready for dismissal. I greatly appreciate you for understanding.
Parents, I am excited to let you know that we have an attendance email address for you to email any absent notes for us to have documentation of. You can still send in a hard copy if you like, but this email may make it more convenient for you. The email address is wmhsattendance@johnston.k12.nc.us
I wanted all of our families and students to know that if a student does not ride the school bus that they are assigned to for 10 consecutive days, transportation will remove them from the route. Since we are well beyond our 10th day of school, I didn't want this to catch any of you off guard.
If your student is interested in trying out for any of our winter or spring sports, please email our athletic director, Mr. Betterton at bradleybetterton@johnston.k12.nc.us
Please make sure that you have an updated physical and completed all forms in the Final Forms program prior to going to workouts or tryouts. If you have any questions or need any assistance, you can email Mr. Betterton and he can help you.
Thank you so much for your time and attention! Have a wonderful evening!
Calling all JCPS Alumni!
Your JCPS story didn’t end when you crossed the stage at graduation. We want to know where life has taken you since then!
Have you reached a career goal, started a family, or taken on an adventure worth sharing? We’d love to hear what’s happening in your life and celebrate with you.
Share your updates and stories by filling out the JCPS Alumni Highlight form: https://bit.ly/4rh0K5h
Use our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner to plan time away while helping students make the most of every school day.
Yesterday, members of the Leadership Johnston 2026 Cohort visited Wilson’s Mills High. Superintendent Dr. David Pearce presented the school district’s recent academic performance data for the 2025-2026 school year, including district-wide goals and objectives, before Principal Chad Jewett escorted the cohort on a tour of the school.
The cohort includes members from many agencies and organizations including, Johnston County Clerk's Office, The Old Mill Group Real Estate, First Citizens Bank, Bright Mind Behavioral Health Center, UNC Health Johnston, KS Bank, State of North Carolina, North Carolina Department of Revenue, Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc., Partnership for Children of Johnston County, Johnston County Public Schools, Johnston Community College, BHW LLC, Frost and Fyre, Wintergreen Hospitality, CommWell Health, Johnston County Education Foundation.
The event provided a valuable opportunity for Johnston County Public Schools and local business partners to collaborate in supporting students’ career, college, and life readiness and preparing them for success in the workforce.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4iGZpm1
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