Congratulations to James Faggart, Jr. who was named JCPS 2023-2024 Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year! 👏
A resource/inclusion teacher at Corinth Holders High, Faggart was given the honor during a celebration at Cleveland High that recognized all 34 nominees.
The two finalists are Smithfield Middle’s D'Andra Garcia-Duhaney and McGee’s Crossroads Elementary’s Alyssa Martens.
JCPS is proud of to every first year educator that was nominated by their administrators! 🤩
Congratulations to Pat Smith a JCPS 2024 Hall of Fame inductee!
After an illustrious career as a baseball player and coach , Smith joined South Johnston High in 1988, where he continued his accolades winning five conference championships and leading the Trojans to a 25-3 record, and the 3A State Championship in 1990.
What a great addition to the JCPS Athletic Hall of Fame!⚾
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Alika Pa'u received an April 2024 Character Education Award for Compassion!
A second grader at South Smithfield Elementary, he is the kind of student that shares his thoughts and opinions when asked to do so, but is always quick to listen to others. Knowing that everyone is treated fairly and has a chance to speak up is something that is very important to him. Shy at first, his personality shines through with his friends.
Great job!😎
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Alexandra Orozco is a April 2024 Character Education Award recipient!
Recognized for Compassion, this Smithfield-Selma High senior is empathetic and always tries to see life from the perspective of others. This year, she has been amazingly helpful as a teacher assistant in student services.
Orozco is one of those rare people who can sense needs before they are spoken, and has been a huge asset in making sure the Spanish speaking students are able to navigate the ins and outs of high school.
A big round of applause for Alexandra Orozco!👏
Congratulations to Lynwood McLamb on becoming a JCPS 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Legacy nominee!
He was a stand out athlete in high school at Four Oaks School. He became a teacher at Meadow School, where he coached baseball and basketball. From 1969 until he retired McLamb taught at Four Oaks Elementary/Middle School.
Thank you!👏
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Carolina Romero is our April 2024 Classified Employee of the Month!🎉
Romero is a teacher assistant at Princeton Elementary and spends her day ensuring that all families feel a part of the school community. Her ability to translate and communicate with Spanish-speaking families has transformed relationships and increased communication throughout the building.
Thank you for all you do!
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Grant Johnson is our April 2024 Certified Employee of the Month!🏆
An assistant principal at Smithfield-Selma High, Johnson is in his first year as an administrator and has has enthusiastically joined in the pride of SSS. He is an educator who is passionate about all aspects of education and programs that benefit kids' development.
Congratulations!
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FREE summer learning opportunities for rising 6-12 graders are here!😎
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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JCPS held a groundbreaking celebration for Swift Creek Elementary!🏫
It was a momentous occasion filled with excitement and high hopes for the children of Johnston County, and their futures. Community members, local stakeholders, and JCPS team members were on hand for the historical event.
The school is slated to open in Fall of 2024 and will serve just over 900 students from Pre-K through fifth grade. It will also make an immediate impact on overcrowding due to the county's exponential growth.
As part of the 2022 Bond Referendum, voters approved the new construction. JCPS is proud to partner with JC Board of Commissioners and other stakeholders in this latest endeavor.
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Anna Marbry has been named a JCPS 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee!
A South Johnston High alum, dominated in several sports during her four years. During her career at UNC-Wilmington she set ten school records and became the first NCAA Division I All-American in school history.
Congratulations!🏆
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Neal Lancaster was named a JCPS 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee!
A native of Smithfield, Lancaster was a Professional Golf Association professional with more than 25 top 10 finishes.
Congratulations!⛳
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Today is National Library Workers Day! 📚
It's a time to recognize library professionals for their expertise and leadership skills in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning. Thank a library worker today!
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Congratulations to Chris Archer for being named a JCPS 2024 Hall of Fame inductee!
From a very young age, Archer played competitive sports, and was an exceptional baseball and football player at Clayton High from 2002 to 2006. He played Major League Baseball and was a two-time MLB All Star.
Congratulations! ⚾
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It's National Library Week!
This week is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2024 is "Ready, Set, Library!"
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Congratulations to Riverwood Elementary!
They won the JCPS Elementary Battle of the Books, and will represent JCPS at the regional competition on April 13th at Corinth-Holders Elementary School. River Dell Elementary and Wilson's Mills Elementary took home second and third respectively.
Good luck and we're rooting for you!🥇
JCPS will host the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Swift Creek Elementary on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 1 PM.
The event will be held at the future site of Swift Creek Elementary, 4188 Cleveland Rd., Smithfield, NC.
Join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion!
Johnston County Early College student Ashley Jara is an inspiration to everyone she comes into contact with! Her passionate, caring, and authentic personality is contagious and partly the reason she is the success she is today.
In this month's Student Spotlight, the North Carolina Governor's Page Program participant, 2024 JCPS Student Leaders Cohort member, and JC Early College student shared details about her journey, her future hopes to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and more.
Learn more about Ms. Ashley Jara here: https://bit.ly/49qdxrg
Today is International Children's Book Day!
Since 1967, April 2 is International Children's Book Day (ICBD). This day is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books. The keyword for 2024 is "Imagination".
Grab a book and let your imagination soar!📖
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It's National Autism Awareness Month!
JCPS wants to thank our Autism (AU) teachers who move from a place of love and understanding. These teachers assist their students with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.
We cannot thank these wonderful educators enough for the work they do in school and behind the scenes for the children and their families!✨
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April is School Library Month!📚
School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and school libraries.
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