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Principal Leigh White has been leading Riverwood Elementary to academic success for many years! She has a servant heart which is why her students and staff members are fortunate to be under her leadership!
Riverwood Rams help us celebrate Ms. Leigh White, Principal of Riverwood Elementary!
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
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Let's make some noise for our teachers on #NationalTeachersDay!!!
Teachers don't just teach the students of JCPS, they inspire, motivate, mentor, and coach them. Our teachers pour their hearts and souls into their students each and every day. Teaching is a calling, and we are forever grateful to those who have answered that call, and have chosen JCPS to fulfill their purpose!
THANK YOU TEACHERS!!!ππ
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Next up...Tamara Poland, Principal of Polenta Elementary! Ms. Poland has a tremendous impact on the students and staff of Polenta. Her hard work, passion, and bright smile shine through every day.
Puma family, let's give a round of applause to Ms. Poland for being the exceptional leader she is! β¨π±
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Starting off the day for Nationals Principals Month is Mr. Allen Sasser, principal at Pine Level Elementary! Principal Sasser isnβt afraid to jump in wherever needed, sometimes as a bus driver, cafeteria worker, custodial assistant, and so on. Mr. Sasser is truly an asset to the entire Pine Level community..
Thank you Mr. Sasser for your unwavering dedication, and Happy #NationalPrincipalsMonth! π
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Keeping the National Principals Month celebration going, we recognize Ms. Larkeysha Sheppard, Principal at McGee's Crossroads Middle School! She uses her knowledge and talents to build strong relationships with the students, staff, and families in the Mustang community. JCPS is thankful she is on our team.
Happy #NationalPrincipalsMonth, Ms. Sheppard!π
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The next amazing administrator we're recognizing today is Mrs. Heather Anders, Principal of North Johnston Middle! Mrs. Anders continues to be an exceptional leader, and is a strong advocate for her students and staff.
Thank you for all that you do Mrs. Anders! β€οΈπ€
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Continuing our National Principals Month celebration, we recognize North Johnston High Principal Belinda Proctor! Ms. Proctor is in her first year as principal at North Johnston High, but is no stranger to JCPS. When she was asked to fill role of principal, she was both honored and humbled.
Welcome to Panther Country Ms. Proctor!
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It's National Family Week !π
Families help shape the values and beliefs of individuals while also providing a sense of belonging and identity. They also provide emotional and social support, care, and guidance to individuals.
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Even though we celebrated National Custodial Workers Day yesterday, we felt our marvelous custodians deserved another round of applause! The 189 workers that make up JCPS Custodial Services Department are a huge part of what keep the district going. Often, they are the first to arrive at their buildings and the last to leave. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you again for all that you do!!!πππ
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Up next, we're recognizing Mr. Clint Eaves! Mr. Eaves is the Principal at Meadow School, where he continues to follow Meadow School's mission by empowering the students to enrich their world by learning through relationships and innovative experiences. We are thankful for all that you do, Mr. Eaves! #NationalPrincipalsMonth
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October is National Dropout Prevention Month.π¨βππ©βπ
Johnston County Public Schools graduation rate for the Class of 2023 was 91.6%, well above the state average of 86.4%.
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Continuing our celebration, we have Micro Elementary School Principal Carson Cataliotti! Ms. Cattaliotti's dream has always been to be a leader in education, and it shows in her love for her school. In her second year as principal of Micro Elementary, she continues her dream with compassion and understanding to her students and staff.
A big hip hip hooray goes out to Ms. Cataliotti!!!
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Up next for National Principals Month is Archer Lodge Middle Principal Matt Johnson! Mr. Johnson is no stranger to the Archer Lodge community, having been the assistant principal, and most currently as the interim principal. His savvy approach to education makes him effective and a hit with the students, staff, and families. Gator family make some noise for Principal Johnson!π
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On National Custodial Workers Day, our beloved custodians all over JCPS were surprised with a small token of appreciation to celebrate the work they do all year long! JCPS is so grateful to have this amazing group of people in our corner, making a difference not only in the buildings they maintain, but in the lives of the students and staff at their schools. THANK YOU!π
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On National Custodial Workers Day, our beloved custodians all over JCPS were surprised with a small token of appreciation to celebrate the work they do all year long! JCPS is so grateful to have this amazing group of people in our corner, making a difference not only in the buildings they maintain, but in the lives of the students and staff at their schools. THANK YOU!π
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Kicking off our 2023 #NationalPrincipalsMonth celebration, we're recognizing Benson Elementary School Principal Mrs. Takicey Dunston! Mrs. Dunston has been leading the Bronco family since 2015! Benson Elementary School, let's show her some love! πβ€
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month ~
Bullying hurts, not only when it's happening, but the emotional impact can last a lifetime. Together we can create communities that are kinder, more inclusive and accepting for all students.
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It's National Custodial Workers Day, and we are pumped to celebrate these superheroes.
The custodial workers of JCPS are dedicated men and women that ensure our students and staff have clean and safe school buildings. Our custodial staff is second to none, and work diligently in the background. Often they are the first to arrive and the last to leave each day. JCPS thanks each and every one of them!
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It's Johnny Appleseed Day!π
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There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.
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