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Welcome back to school!๐
It's the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year! Today will be full of excitement and some nerves for everyone, but we know this will be an amazing year. Here's to new adventures in learning.
Have a great day! ๐
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With 1 day to go, the buzz of excitement surrounds all of JCPS! ๐ซ
Tomorrow morning, 1st-12th grade children on the traditional calendar will be back for the start of the 2024-2025 school year!
To answer any questions parents may have, visit the Back To School page at:
www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics .
See you in the morning!๐
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Only 2 days remain until the start of the 2024-2025 school year begins!
Monday, August 26th, 1st-12th grade children on the traditional calendar will fill the halls again. Visit the Back To School page at: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for any last minute questions.
We can't wait! ๐
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Three days are left until students on the JCPS traditional calendar return to class! ๐
Next Monday, August 26th, 1st-12th grade children across the school district will fill the halls again.
Visit the Back To School page at:
www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for information needed to ensure your child is all set and ready to go.
See you soon!๐
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The countdown continues! โฐ
Only 4 more days until JCPS schools are bustling with children. On Monday, August 26th, 1st-12th grade students on the traditional calendar return to class.
Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for all things Back To School!
We can't wait to see everyone!
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The countdown has begun! โฐ
Just 5 more days until the 2024-2025 school year begins. 1st-12th grade students return to class on Monday, August 26, 2024. Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for all things Back To School!
We hope you are as excited as we are to kick off another exciting year!
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The countdown has begun! โฐ
Just 5 more days until the 2024-2025 school year begins. 1st-12th grade students on the traditional calendar will return to class on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for all things Back To School!
We hope you are as excited as we are to kick off another exciting year!
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Parents can now complete the beginning of the year documents digitally! ๐ป
We require our parents/guardians to review and sign each document for each of their students.
Please begin completing the documents today by clicking on the following link: https://bit.ly/4fPnjrr
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The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement, but can also be overwhelming for parents. So, we are providing a one-stop shop for all things back to school the Back to School Basics page! ๐
Click on the link below to learn more about orientation dates and times, beginning-of-the-year documentation, enrollment, transportation services, school nutrition services, communication tools information, and more!
https://bit.ly/3WPLcX3
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The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement, but can also be overwhelming for parents. So, we are providing a one-stop shop for all things back to school the Back to School Basics page!
Click on the link below to learn more about orientation dates and times, beginning-of-the-year documentation, enrollment, transportation services, school nutrition services, communication tools information, and more.
https://bit.ly/3WPLcX3
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Only 2 days remain until the start of the 2024-2025 school year begins!
Monday, August 26th, 1st-12th grade children on the traditional calendar will fill the halls again.
Visit the Back To School page at:
www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for any last minute questions.
We can't wait! ๐
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"Take me out to the ball game, take me out with the crowd..."
The ALMS gators took the field at the Mudcats game and really showed up in style!
Special shoutout to the @archerlodgemiddle school band for performing the national anthem so wonderfully! Also congratulations to the baseball and softball players, coaches and AD, PTA president and treasurer, and principal Matt Johnson on the opportunity to join Mudcats players on the field! And for collecting the bag! ๐ฐ
"Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks, I don't care if I never get back..." ๐ถ
So much fun!
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The girls softball game just ended and the boys baseball game is coming to a close. Please make your way to the back of the school to pick up your students that stayed for the game. Thank you!!
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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!
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Brad Betterton, Athletic Director at Archer Lodge Middle was awarded with the Middle School Athletic Director of Excellence by the North Carolina Athletic Director Association!
Betterton was recognized at the North Carolina Athletic Directors State Conference for his significant contributions on the middle school level in the field of athletic administration in the state. The inaugural year for the Athletic Director of Excellence Award, Betterton was one of only six middle school athletic directors from around North Carolina to be recognized.
Congratulations and keep up the amazing work!
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Bus 730 is running 45 mins to an hour late. If possible please try to pick up your child through car pool.
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Last night, JCPS celebrated the 2024 Leading with the Heart recipients!๐
The event, inspired by Mike Krzyzewskiโs book, โLeading with the Heart,โ recognizes those staff members throughout the school system that demonstrate leadership, compassion, and heart on a daily basis. One person from every school as well as central services was nominated by their peers, because of their unwavering commitment and dedication to their role.
We honor the 53 amazing members of the JCPS family for their work that clearly does not go unnoticed! Thank you!โจ
Stay tuned for an event recap video...
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Johnston County Public Schools is the fastest growing district in NC, and we are hiring!
Discover why Johnston County is an ideal location to live and work, and why JCPS is the best place for a career. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the place to grow.
Check out our Job Fair on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Hope to see you there!๐
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Join us tomorrow, Saturday Jan.13th, for our January Spirit Day at Inspire Nutrition between 10 am and 2 pm! A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to our school.
Order the ALMS Tea for a special discount! Go Gators!
Address: 50 Neuse River Parkway, Clayton NC 27520
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Meagan Leas is JCPS January 2024 Certified Employee of the Month!
A math teacher at Archer Lodge Middle, Leas always has the best attitude, and is a wonderful teacher and co-worker, doing whatever is needed for the students and staff. Three days a week, she tutors students before and after school. She also volunteers to assist with movie nights and school dances.
Thank you for all you do!๐
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