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Lots of wonderful events coming up this month, so mark your calendars! π
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May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!
We want to take this opportunity to thank our
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Johnston County Public Schools is pleased to announce graduation ceremony dates for our high schools for the 2023-2024 school year!π
For questions regarding a specific ceremony, please contact the specific school.
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The JCPS Transportation Department hosted the 2024 School Bus Road-E-O!
Drivers & staff from Wake, Nash, Wayne, & Johnston counties came to North Johnston High for friendly competition, driving buses through obstacles like railroad crossings & right turns. π
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The JCPS Transportation Department hosted the 2024 JCPS School Bus Road-E-O!
Drivers and staff from Wake, Nash, Wayne, and Johnston counties came to North Johnston High for a friendly competition driving buses through obstacles such as railroad crossings and making precise right turns.
The event is designed to help build morale, allow drivers networking opportunities, and to reinforces the importance of navigating through different obstacles.
Our bus drivers are dedicated to keeping the children of JCPS safe!π
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It's National Arbor Day! π²
Trees have shown the ability to reduce stress, improve overall health and development in children, and encourage physical activity. Arbor Day encourages the planting of trees in communities and neighborhoods.
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FREE summer learning opportunities for rising 6-12 graders are here!π
Join JCPS Career & Technical Education for the 2024 Summer Career Accelerator program. Experiences include career exploration, skill development, and networking opportunities for students in rising grades 6-12.
Learn more and register here: https://cteinjoco.info/summer_programs/
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Johnston County Public Schools board members and senior leadership hosted the Spring Legislative Breakfast this morning.
During the meeting JCPS met with local legislators and government leaders this morning to discuss various topics, to include: opportunity scholarship, per pupil ratio funding, teacher and principal pay, new school performance grade A-F model, the low wealth status of the district, and more.
We are extremely thankful for all the leaders who joined us and continue to support the educational goals of JCPS!
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Today is Administrative Professionals Day!
We can't say "Thank You" enough to every single one of our administrative professionals. Often times they are behind the scenes taking care of important matters and keeping departments running like well-oiled machines.
You are appreciated and valued! Thank your administrative professional today, and every day! π
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The 2024 Flame for Learning Award ceremony was an outstanding event that brought together educators, stakeholders, and business partners in a unified effort to support education.
It was a truly remarkable experience that expressed our appreciation for the hard work of those who are committed to enriching the lives of students around the world.
We extend our sincere gratitude to not only the 20 semifinalists but every JCPS educator.
We also thank the educational partners who worked diligently to make this event possible and for their unwavering support of our teachers.
Congrats again to all semifinalists, Mr. Rotenberry (Award Winner), and Ms. Newhart, Ms. Collingwood, and Ms. Irvine (Award Finalists).
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We are excited to announce that Mr. Nick Rotenberry of Polenta Elementary has been named the 2024 Flame for Learning Award recipient and the 2024 JCPS Teacher of the Year!
During the event Katie Collingwood (Innovation Academy), Jenny Irvine (Cleveland High), and Karen Newhart (Riverwood Elementary) were recognized as award finalists.
Congratulations to our winner, finalists, and semifinalists!!!
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Jennifer Medlin is a teacher at Riverwood Elementary, and she is also a semifinalist for 2024 Teacher of the Year! π€©
Check in tomorrow evening when the winner will be revealed!
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It's Public School Volunteer Week! β€
The weeklong celebration honors the contributions of volunteers in public schools. JCPS is continually grateful to our volunteers for everything they do, and their passion for the students of our school district!
Thank a school volunteer this week!π
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Nick Rotenberry, a teacher at Polenta Elementary, is another 2024 Teacher of Year nominee! π
Only one day left until the winner is announced. Check back tomorrow evening to see who gets the distinguished title!
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Today is Earth Day! π
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Make some noise for Riverwood Elementary teacher Karen Newhart, a 2024 Teacher of the Year semifinalist!π₯³
Find out who wins the honor on the evening of Tuesday, April 23rd. We will post here immediately following the reveal!
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Here's to Riverwood Elementary 2024 Teacher of the Year nominee is Valorie Trombley!
Next Tuesday evening, April 23, the winner will be announced. Their name will be posted here as soon as it's revealed, so stay tuned!
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2024 Teacher of the Year nominee Kaitlyn Collingwood is a teacher at Innovation Academy! β¨
She could be the winner, so stay tuned as we post the 2024 Teacher of the Year here on the evening of Tuesday, April 23rd.
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The next semifinalist for 2024 Teacher of the Year is Riverwood Middle's own Amy Wellbrook!π
Will she receive the distinct honor? Find out here next Tuesday evening, April 23rd, as we post the winner here!
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A big round of applause for Dixon Road Elementary teacher Elizabeth Jordan. She was named a 2024 Teacher of the Year semifinalist!π
Check in here on Tuesday evening, April 23rd to find out if Jordan is the winner!
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