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Under the guidance of local emergency officials and out of an abundance of caution, JCPS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Everyone is encouraged to drive with caution when traveling.
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Christmas Break is just a couple of days away!🎄🎁
For students following the traditional school calendar, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 is an early release day. Then students will be out of school from Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 2, 2024.
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JCPS will host a Choice Programs Information Night on Tuesday, December 12, at Smithfield-Selma High, 6 PM to 8 PM.
Attendees will be provided 15 minute information sessions about the various programs offered to 8th graders and a Q&A session.
Students are able to apply for the programs now! The application window for students wanting to attend High School Choice Programs will end on February 21, 2024.
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JCPS will host a Choice Programs Information Night on Tuesday, December 12, at Smithfield-Selma High, 6 PM to 8 PM.
Attendees will be provided 15 minute information sessions about the various programs offered to 8th graders and a Q&A session.
Students are able to apply for the programs now! The application window for students wanting to attend High School Choice Programs will end on February 21, 2024.
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The family of Anthony Nicolaou, the Archer Lodge community, baseball teammates, students and friends, gathered for the Make-A-Wish Foundation sponsored car show at Archer Lodge Middle on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The event was held in honor of Nicolaou’s wish, who loved fancy and vintage cars.
The 140 cars made a lap around the school beeping their horns and revving their engines to the delight of the students as they waved at the drivers.
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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all JCPS campuses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 24. 🦃
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Your voice matters!
JCPS is partnering with Research Triangle Institute to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families!
Today is the last day to make your voice heard! Complete the community questionnaire here: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46
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JCPS wants to thank all Johnston County veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces! We are forever grateful to you for your unwavering commitment and dedication to the United States. Thank you!🇺🇸
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Gator Families,
The glow dance ends at 5:30. Please arrive a little early so that we can get you in line for a smooth exit. We will dismiss as close to 5:30 as we can.
6th and 7th Graders will dismiss from the back of the school. 8th grade students dismiss from the front. If a student has a younger sibling they will go with the older sibling.
Please bring your carpool tags. If you do not have one a staff member will provide one. Pickup will function like our normal carpool in the back.
Thank you and see you this evening!
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Your voice matters!
JCPS is partnering with RTI to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families.
Click here to complete the community questionnaire: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46
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Did someone say Trick or Treat?!
It's Halloween, and we want to make sure everyone has fun, while staying safe . Check out these tips!👻
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Gator Families,
Tonight from 4-8PM we will have a PTA Spirit Night At La Cucina Italian located in the Harris Teeter shopping center.
We hope, if you are in the mood for some Italian cuisine, that we will see you there tonight! Go Gators!
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Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® 2023, Oct. 23-27! This year’s theme is "Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free."
JCPS believes in a drug free future for all of it students! Here are some fun activities the celebration going all week long, as we encourage everyone to pledge to live drug free! https://bit.ly/3tKyRc8
#BeKindToYourMindLiveDrugFree #RedRibbonWeek
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We are excited to announce JOCO Works 2023! This event is a great opportunity for 8th grade JCPS students to explore the many careers paths awaiting them!
Scan the QR code to learn more!
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Llamando a todos los héroes: ¡En NSLW celebramos el poder del almuerzo escolar! En la búsqueda del éxito académico, las investigaciones muestran que los almuerzos escolares saludables brindan a los niños la ayuda que necesitan para sobresalir. #NSLW23 #SubedeNivelconelAlmuerzoEscolar
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Today is the first day of National School Lunch Week!
This year the School Nutrition Association and JCPS are celebrating the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. 🥗🍞
#NSLW23 #LevelUpWithSchoolLunch
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It's World Teachers Day!!! The teachers of JCPS are not just teachers. They are motivators, mentors, and coaches, just to name a few. They love and guide their students each and every day so they can set their sights high for the future. Teaching is a calling and we are forever thankful to those that have answered that calling, and choose to be a part of the JCPS family!
THANK YOU TEACHERS!!! 💝🤩👏👏
#WorldTeachersDay
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Up next for National Principals Month is Archer Lodge Middle Principal Matt Johnson! Mr. Johnson is no stranger to the Archer Lodge community, having been the assistant principal, and most currently as the interim 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!🐊
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Friday, Oct. 13 PTA is hosting a movie night at ALMS. This will be our first after school social event of the year. More info will come with this week's message on Sunday. Have a great evening!
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Reminder tomorrow is fall picture day at ALMS!