Johnston County Public Schools

Jackson Byrd, a 4.25 GPA student-athlete, has spent the past 4 years achieving greatness inside and outside of the classroom. Prior to graduating early and beginning his career at East Tennessee State University the football phenom broke many state records and led the Cleveland High football program to an exciting era of gridiron excellence. Take a look as JCPS Athletic Director Josh Plisko sits with Jackson and his father, Ken Byrd, Area Assistant Superintendent of Middle Schools, to discuss various aspects of this extraordinary journey! Check out the video here: https://bit.ly/3Dtqh6x #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

❤March is Social Work Month!!!❤ Social workers are changing the world—one compassionate act at a time! Thank you to our incredible team of social workers for the tireless effort, compassion, and dedication they bring to their work every single day. Your commitment is making a lasting difference in the lives of our students!🌟 #SWMonth2025 #CompassionPlusAction

🩸March is American Red Cross Month!!!🩸 Every March the American Red Cross celebrates its mission to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. The organization honors the heroes who dedicate their lives to serving the wounded, disaster-struck, or traumatized in any catastrophe. Red Cross supporters provide a beacon of hope, from helping during disasters and ensuring access to lifesaving blood, to delivering training to save lives and supporting military communities. The American Red Cross is there when help can’t wait!❤ #AmericanRedcrossMonth

🎶 Cue the Pomp and Circumstance!!! 🎶 We are excited to announce the Class of 2025 graduation dates!🎓 For questions regarding a specific ceremony, please contact the specific school. View the JCPS Graduation Information page here: https://bit.ly/4bkNVyG

📣 Today’s the Day! 📣 🚨The JCPS Job Fair is happening this morning at 📍Smithfield-Selma High from ⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM. Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children's lives?🌟 Join Johnston County Public Schools and explore exciting career opportunities! With competitive pay, state benefits, and room for growth, JCPS is the place to be! It’s not too late—stop by or register now! 🔗 https://bit.ly/2025jobfair See you soon! 😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

🚨 The JCPS Job Fair is TOMORROW! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to join Johnston County Public Schools! 🎉 📅 When? Saturday, March 1, 2025 📍 Where? Smithfield-Selma High School ⏰ Time? 9 AM - 12 PM Why JCPS? ✔ Competitive pay ✔ State health benefits ✔ Career growth opportunities ✔ A fantastic place to work & live! 📢 It’s not too late—register now! Scan the QR code or sign up here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/2025jobfair See you there! 😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

JCPS is hosting a free Spring Community Resource fair for our district's families on March 28th from 4pm-7pm at the AG Glenn building in Smithfield. Many local agencies and businesses will be there sharing resources available for free in our community! We will have free pizza and door prizes. Join us to discover how to support your students and connect with local resources that include literacy, mental health and more! See you on March 28 from 4pm - 7pm at the AG Glenn Building in Smithfield. For more information or to RSVP, use this link - http://bit.ly/3CsNFko

🥳📚Congratulations to Riverwood Elementary School, our 2025 Battle of the Books Elementary Champions!!!📚🥳 The runner-up was the Pine Level Elementary School team, with Selma Elementary School taking home third place! Battle of the Books is an annual competitive academic endeavor in which students read 16 books from the NCSLMA Elementary Battle of the Books list. Then, students are asked questions on key details and events from each novel. Teams from 23 elementary schools tested their knowledge, and after several rounds and a few tiebreakers, Riverwood Elementary was announced the winner. They move on to the regional competition on April 5, 2025, at Corinth-Holders Elementary. Congratulations to ALL of the teams!!!👏👏 Keep reading!!!📖 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

🌟 Looking for a fulfilling career opportunity? ✅ 💡 Passionate about making a difference in children's lives? ✅ Johnston County Public Schools is hosting a Job Fair—and you're invited! 🎉 📅 When? Saturday, March 1, 2025 📍 Where? Smithfield-Selma High School ⏰ Time? 9 AM - 12 PM JCPS offers: ✔ Competitive salaries ✔ State health benefits ✔ Career growth opportunities ✔ A thriving community to work & live in! 📢 Don’t miss out! Scan the QR code or register today: 🔗 https://bit.ly/2025jobfair We can’t wait to meet you! 😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

👏🥳Congratulations to Johnston Early College Academy!!!🥳👏 📚They are the JCPS 2025 Battle of the Books Champions!!!📚 Second place went to West Johnston High, with Smithfield-Selma High bringing home third! Nine high school teams participated in the competition, and two tiebreaker rounds decided the winning team. Great job to each team, and remember this year's motto, "One More Chapter".🔖📖 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

"JCPS is proud to partner with the Partnership for Children of Johnston County in providing Kindergarten Readiness Nights for soon-to-be kindergarteners! During the event, children will engage in many fun activities including touring a school bus, practice line etiquette, indulge in learning stations and more. If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten soon, you definitely want to attend! See graphic for more details! ¡JCPS se enorgullece de asociarse con la Partnership for Children del condado de Johnston para ofrecer Noches de Preparación para el Kinder a los futuros estudiantes de kinder! Durante el evento, los niños participarán en muchas actividades divertidas, como recorrer un autobús escolar, practicar la formación en fila, disfrutar de estaciones de aprendizaje y mucho más. Si tienes un niño que pronto ingresará a kinder, ¡definitivamente querrás asistir! Consulta el gráfico para más detalles."

JCPS is hosting a free Spring Community Resource fair for our district's families on March 28th from 4pm-7pm at the AG Glenn building in Smithfield. Many local agencies and businesses will be there sharing resources available for free in our community! We will have free pizza and door prizes. Join us to discover how to support your students and connect with local resources that include literacy, mental health and more! See you on March 28 from 4pm - 7pm at the AG Glenn Building in Smithfield. For more information or to RSVP, use this link - http://bit.ly/3CsNFko

🚀 Looking for a rewarding career? ✅ 🌟 Want to make a difference in children's lives? ✅ Join Johnston County Public Schools at our Job Fair! 🎉 📅 Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025 📍 Location: Smithfield-Selma High School ⏰ Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Why JCPS? ✅ Competitive pay ✅ State health benefits ✅ Career growth opportunities ✅ A great place to work & live! 📢 Don’t miss out! Scan the QR code or register now: 🔗 https://bit.ly/2025jobfair See you there! 😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Happy Birthday to George Washington!!!🇺🇸 Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. He served from 1789 until 1797. Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1732, Washington when he was 67.

Due to the lingering hazardous conditions at our school and office buildings, which were caused by the recent winter weather event, all Johnston County Public Schools campuses and buildings will remain closed for all students, staff, and community use on Saturday and Sunday, February 22-23, 2025. As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Have a great weekend!

As we move towards Spring, mark your calendars with these important dates!📅✅ #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

💕JCPS held a special celebration for Leading with the Heart recipients!!💕 The 17th annual event recognized 54 individuals from every school and various central office departments. Honorees were recognized by board members and the superintendent and were presented with a framed memento as an expression of gratitude. Each honoree will have their photo placarded in their buildings for the remainder of the school year, showcasing their extraordinary recognition. "Whether you are the custodian, the principal, or the bus driver, the people in this room see a need and reach out. The art is the heart work.” -Keynote Speaker Terri Sessoms Congratulations and thank you to our 2025 Leading with the Heart honorees!!!👏👏 Watch the recap video here: https://bit.ly/LWTH2025

Due to the inclement weather and the forecast for hazardous conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed for all students and staff on Friday, February 21, 2025, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan. Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions for full details. As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available, particularly regarding weekend facility usage and extracurricular activities for Saturday. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Ready for a rewarding career with a dynamic institution? ✅ Want to make a difference in the lives of children? ✅ Join Johnston County Public Schools at our Job Fair! 🎉 📅 Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025 📍 Location: Smithfield-Selma High School ⏰ Time: 9 AM - 12 PM ✨ Why JCPS? ✅ Competitive pay ✅ State health benefits ✅ Career growth & incentives ✅ A great place to work & live! Don't miss this opportunity! Scan the QR code or register at: 🔗 https://bit.ly/2025jobfair See you there! 😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Due to the inclement weather conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed for all students and staff on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan. Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions for full details. As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.