Johnston County Public Schools

Antonella Vecchiola, a teacher at Selma Elementary, was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Teacher of the Year Award! Find out if she receives the distinct honor on Tuesday, April 23rd. We will post the winner as soon as they are announced!

Congratulations to Thanksgiving Elementary teacher Kimberly Flynn on being named a 2024 Teacher of the Year semifinalist! 😎 Who will win? Stay tuned as we post the winner here on Tuesday evening, April 23rd. #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

JCPS and JCC partnered today to host a FAFSA event at Cleveland High! The event provided approximately 30 students with an opportunity to receive in-person assistance while completing the FAFSA paperwork. Cleveland High Senior Hao Xian Kuang was one of the many students to attend the event and complete his paperwork. The UNCW hopeful was fortunate to share his story with our media partners from Spectrum News. Be on the lookout for that media coverage today at 5 PM!

Day 2 of Johnston County Special Olympics Spring Games did not disappoint!🥇 JCPS middle and high school athletes spent the morning competing in track and field events for a place on the podium. The athletes were focused and ready to have fun! Congratulations to everyone that competed and the countless number of staff and volunteers that ensure the athletes had the best experience! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Our next 2024 Teacher of the Year semifinalist is Jenny Irvine of Cleveland High! Irvine could be the next Teacher of the Year, so stay tuned! We will post the winner next Tuesday evening, April 23rd.

Make some noise for Elisabeth Tart who is a 2024 Teacher of the Year semifinalist from Selma Elementary!👏 On the evening of Tuesday, April 23, when the winner is revealed, we will announce it here!

Let's hear it for Clayton Middle teacher Jenna Fitzgerald! She is a semifinalist for 2024 Teacher of the Year!🌟 Want to know if she is named this year's winner? Check back the evening of Tuesday, April 23rd.

April 19th is a special day as we invite you to celebrate with us, and many others across the country, by wearing purple to honor military-connected students!💜 #purprpleupday

The 2024 Johnston County Special Olympics Spring Games are off and running! 👟 JCPS student athletes, and children from around Johnston County, competed in track and field events such as Standing Jump and Softball Throw. The opening ceremony included music, singing, and encouraging words from guest speakers. The games continue tomorrow when middle and high school athletes put their training and skills to the test!🥇 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Carlos Jimenez teaches at Selma Middle, and is our next 2024 Teacher of the Year semifinalist! The winner will be revealed on Tuesday evening, April 23rd. Check back!

Congratulations to Clayton High's Caroline Daily for being named a semifinalist for 2024 Teacher of the Year! Who will be named the winner? Find out on next Tuesday evening, April 23rd!

South Johnston High's Cindy Adams was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Teacher of the Year Award! 🙃 We will let you know who wins next Tuesday, April 23rd. #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Clayton High educator Bethany Helms is our next 2024 Teacher of the Year semifinalist!🎇 See who receives the distinguished honor on Tuesday, April 23rd! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

A big round of applause for Matthew Barnhill, a Corinth Holders High teacher, for being nominated for 2024 Teacher of the Year!🥳 Barnhill and the 19 other semifinalists will gather for a celebration where the winner will be revealed. #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Congratulations to West Clayton Elementary teacher, Becky Johnson on being named a semifinalist for 2024 Teacher of the Year! The winner will be revealed on Tuesday, April 23rd. Stay tuned! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Let's make some noise for Swift Creek Middle teacher Danielle Wilson. She is a 2024 Teacher of the Year semifinalist!🌞 Keep an eye out as we announce the winner on Tuesday, April 23rd! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

A special thank you to Representatives Donna White and Howard Penny for visiting Johnston County Public Schools and taking part in the inaugural "Bring Your Legislator to School" day! Cleveland High was bustling with energy and many students and staff members were excited to engage in very meaningful conversations. 2024 JCPS Flame for Learning Teacher of the Year Melissa Pearce, who is a teacher at Cleveland High, coordinated the great event, bridging the gap between legislative leadership and JCPS students. It was a great day! #NCGASchoolDay

JCPS is looking for Reading Buddy volunteers to help our students this summer! We need parents, grandparents, community members, and high school students to join our Summer Reading Camp participants during morning arrival. Volunteers will listen to and encourage students as they develop their reading skills. No experience is required, but you will need to register and be a volunteer with JCPS before you begin. To sign up: Complete the Reading Buddy Volunteer Form by visiting: https://bit.ly/JCPSbuddy Register to Volunteer with JCPS by visiting https://myvolunteer.com/jcps/volunteer/login Thank you and have a great evening!

Sarah Crews is the next April 2024 Character Education Award Recipient! Crews is in the fifth grade at Princeton Elementary, and was recognized for her dependability as a student and as an individual. She is a valuable member of the flag team, Battle of the Books and Science Olympiad. To be dependable means to be trustworthy and reliable, Sarah exemplifies this daily through her actions, even when no one is watching. Keep up the good work!👍 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Congratulations to Jaida Padilla, an April 2024 Character Education Award recipient! 🥳 In 8th grade at Smithfield Middle, Padilla was recognized for Compassion. She is the epitome of a role model, is well behaved, and has a penchant for excellence. Padilla continues to set high standards for herself and works assiduously to achieve her goals. She is also an active member of the school’s chorus and was selected to participate in the district's all-county chorus due to her superb vocal talent. 🎶 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS