Johnston County Public Schools

It's time for lunch, and time to recognize Mr. Darrick McNeill, principal of West Smithfield Elementary for National Principals Month! A former JCPS Assistant Principal of the Year, Mr. McNeill is making great strides with the Eagle family. A JCPS team member for many years, we thank you for your continued commitment! Eagles let's give a round of applause for Mr. McNeill!🦅 #NationalPrincipalsMonth

The two Student Assignment Information sessions were informative and allowed the public to ask questions. We appreciate the JCPS community coming out! For a comprehensive overview of the proposed assignment maps, visit: https://bit.ly/3MTMjQY

It’s day 2 of National Principals Month!❤ This morning we are recognizing Benson Elementary School Principal Dr. Takicey Dunston! She taught at Cleveland Elementary for 10 years, and was assistant principal at Meadow School for three years. Dr. Dunston has been leading the Bronco family since 2015! Benson Elementary School, let's show her some love! 🐎 #NationalPrincipalsMonth

REMINDER! 📣 The second Student Assignment Community Information Session is tonight from 6-8 PM at Swift Creek Middle School, 325 Norris Road, Clayton. Please feel free to attend if you would like to know more about the proposed student assignment maps. Hope to see you there! ¡RECORDATORIO! 📣 La segunda Sesión de Información Comunitaria sobre Asignación de Estudiantes es esta noche de 6 a 8 PM en la Escuela Intermedia Swift Creek. ¡Siéntase libre de asistir si desea saber más sobre los mapas de asignación de estudiantes propuestos! La dirección es 325 Norris Road, Clayton. ¡Espero verlos allí!

Next up for National Principals Month is Archer Lodge Middle School Principal Matt Johnson! 🥳 Mr. Johnson is no stranger to the Archer Lodge community, having been the assistant principal, and now 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!🐊 #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Happy 1st day of October!🍂🍁 Lots of happenings this month, so mark your calendars!

Wilson's Mills Elementary Principal Mrs. Dondi Pate Holland is our first recognition for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Now in her third year as principal, Mrs. Pate Holland is making great things happen at Wilson's Mills Elementary. She has made a huge impact in the lives of the students, staff, and families. We are so happy you decided to join the JCPS team. Mustang family, help us celebrate Mrs. Pate Holland! 🐎💚 #ThankAPrincipal

Academic growth is very important to JCPS! 📚 The district is proud to announce that 89% of the schools received a letter grade of A, B, or C, an increase of 24% from 2018! Likewise, 85% of the schools in the district met or exceeded growth, a 56% increase from 2018! JCPS is truly moving forward! 🌟 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 🥳 Starting tomorrow, keep an eye on our feed all month long to catch your principal's highlight, and give them a shout out! National Principals Month is a time to honor and celebrate the important role school principals play in the education system, and in the lives of students and staff. We look forward to seeing your loving comments about our principals! ❤

Want to know more about the proposed JCPS assignment plan? We are hosting two Student Assignment Community Information sessions. The first session is tonight, September 30, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Wilson's Mills Elementary. The second information session will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Swift Creek Middle School. Please note that all attendees will need to enter through the front entrance and proceed through the weapons detection system. The Johnston County Board of Education believes in providing thorough and timely information to the citizens of Johnston County. Therefore, the Board is providing pertinent information and soliciting community input. To view the proposed maps, visit: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/jcpsassignmentmaps

Want to know more about the proposed JCPS assignment plan? We are hosting two Student Assignment Community Information sessions. The first session will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Wilson's Mills Elementary. The second information session will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Swift Creek Middle School. Please note that all attendees will need to enter through the front entrance and proceed through the weapons detection system. The Johnston County Board of Education believes in providing thorough and timely information to the citizens of Johnston County. Therefore, the Board is providing pertinent information and soliciting community input. To view the proposed maps, visit: https://bit.ly/3MTMjQY

It's Johnny Appleseed Day! 🍎 Johnny Appleseed was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Ontario, as well as the northern counties of West Virginia. Have an apple, and thank Johnny Appleseed!

Did you know... JCPS is 1 of 12 districts to exceed pre-pandemic achievement? Not only that, six of our amazing schools exited low performing status. All student subgroups are above pre-pandemic achievement, and JCPS is closing the achievement gaps. #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Community members, local stakeholders, and JCPS staff attended the 2024 Bond Information Session last night at Selma Elementary. JCPS supporters received important details regarding the specifics of the upcoming bond referendum. It was a great and informative evening for the attendees! ✨

There is still time to register your child for kindergarten! 🍎 Register today for the 2024-2025 school year at https://bit.ly/3yo2thw.

The next data highlight from the 2023-2024 school year data report is phenomenal! Twenty-three of our schools earned their way into the top 20% of the state for growth. This accomplishment is just one example of students, teachers, and parents working together to propel our district up! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Voters will have the opportunity on November 5, 2024, to vote for a bond that could provide $120 million to JCPS and continue to improve the quality of education we offer our community. It is imperative that all of our leadership and school stakeholders understand the projects that will be funded by this referendum. Join us on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, @ 7:00 PM in the Selma Elementary School auditorium at 311 W Richardson St, Selma, NC. We hope to see you there!

Remember, Friday, September 27 is an early release day. 📅 JCPS students on the traditional calendar, will get out of school early. Check with your child's school for their early release times.

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Johnston están en el proceso de seleccionar un calendario para los años escolares 2025-2026 y 2026-2027. 📅 Durante la reunión regular programada del 10 de septiembre, la Junta de Educación de JC recibió tres (3) opciones de calendario para cada año escolar y solicitó que cada una de las opciones de calendario esté disponible para su revisión y comentarios. Revise las opciones del calendario, mire un breve video informativo, vea un cuadro comparativo de calendarios y complete el formulario de comentarios aquí: https://bit.ly/4enhKyO El formulario de comentarios estará disponible hasta el mediodía del lunes 23 de septiembre de 2024. ¡Esperamos tener noticias suyas!

It's the last chance to make your voice heard! Johnston County Public Schools is in the process of selecting a calendar for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. 📅 During the September 10, regular scheduled meeting the JC Board of Education received three (3) calendar options for each school year, and has requested that each of the calendar options be made available for your review and feedback. Review the calendar options, watch a brief informative video, view a Calendar Comparison Chart, and complete the feedback form here: https://bit.ly/4enhKyO The feedback form will be available until Noon today. We look forward to hearing from you!