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The countdown has begun! ⏰
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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The countdown has begun! ⏰
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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Parents can now complete the beginning of the year documents digitally! 💻
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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8/22 Open House 5-7 pm
8/20-8/22 Cheer Tryouts; 3:30 - 5:30
8/20-8/22 Volleyball Tryouts; 3: 00 - 5:00
8/20-8/22 Soccer Tryouts; 6:00 - 7:30
8/26 First Day of School
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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!
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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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Save the Date!
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Phantom Phamily!!!
Join us on August 22nd for Open House! We can't wait to see you!
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We are getting ready for a great school year!
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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! 🌟
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Phantom Phamily!!!
Join us on August 22nd for Open House! We can't wait to see you!
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Tomorrow is the last day of school. Early Release at 1:05!
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Have a Phabulous Summer, and GO PHANTOMS!
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6/4 8th Promotion Practice and Cookout!
6/5 8th Promotion @ 9:00 in Gym
7th Awards @ 1:00 Cafe
6th Awards @ 1:30 Cafe
5th Awards @ 2:00 Cafe
6/6 Early Release and Report Cards
6/7 Mandatory Remediation for Retesting
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5/27 Memorial Day Holiday
5/28 English I Exam
5/29 Math EOGs & Math I EOC
5/30 Underclassmen Award Invitations
6/5 8th grade ceremony @ 9 in Gym
7th grade awards @ 1:00 cafetorium
6th grade awards @ 1:30
5th grade awards @ 2:00
6/6 Early Release
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Week 37
5/27 Spring Band Concert
5/23 Science EOG
5/24 Math EOG
5/27 Memorial Day Holiday
5/28 English I Exam
5/29 Math EOG
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Save the date!!! Spring Band Concert is May 21st @ 6 pm!
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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Shout Out to our PHABULOUS PTA and Booster Club for making this week so special.
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!
5/6: 8th grade parent cookout meeting 6:00 Media Center
5/7: Progress Reports
5/8: Athletic Awards 6:00 Gym
5/9: Spring Chorus Concert 6:00 Cafetorium
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4/30 - 5/1 Math MAP Assessments
5/2 - 5/3 Reading MAP Assessments
4/29 Bball, Sball, GSoccer @ Meadow
5/1 Bball, Sball, GSoccer VS NJMS
5/2 Bball, Sball, GSoccer VS Smithfield
Daddy D's Spirit Night for PTA
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Phantom Phamily! Save the Date!
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