Due to the hazardous road conditions caused by the recent winter weather event, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025, as well as all extracurricular activities. The district will operate under Condition 3 of the inclement weather plan.
For JCPS staff, this day will become an optional teacher workday. Schools and county offices will open at 10 AM.
As always, safety is our primary concern and after driving our roadways and receiving guidance from local safety officials and NCDOT, we have been advised that though the main roads within high-traffic areas may be clear, many secondary roads within the rural areas of the county are expected to still have hazardous conditions through Friday, making them unsafe for JCPS transportation use. In addition, many of our campuses have shaded walkways, parking lots, and areas that must continue to be assessed by our operational staff before students may safely return.
Extracurricular activities and community facility use will resume on Saturday morning, however, we still encourage site visitors to travel safely and be cautious while on campus, particularly in shaded areas.
Have a great weekend everyone and make the most of what is left of the snow!
Due to the hazardous conditions caused by the recent winter weather, all JCPS schools and office buildings will be closed for students and staff on Thursday, January 23, 2025, as well as all after-school activities and events.
JCPS will operate under Condition One of the Inclement Weather Plan. Please view the details of the plan by visiting the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions.
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Johnston County Public Schools offers many career opportunities to aspiring professionals. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the best place for a career!
Come to our Job Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Smithfield-Selma High School from 9 AM to 12 PM, to discover why JCPS and Johnston County are ideal locations to live and work.
To register, scan the QR code below⬇, or visit https://bit.ly/2025jobfair.
See you there!😎
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“Mathletes” from 13 JCPS middle schools, which included 121 students, participated in the JCPS MathCounts competition. There were individual and team events. Teams were comprised of four students, representing 13 varsity teams and 12 junior varsity teams.
Sam McLeod of Innovation Academy was the overall individual academy, followed by Aiden Ernst of North Johnston, and third place went to Edgar Cordon Juarez of McGee's Crossroads Elementary.
Sophia Zenobi of North Johnston Middle earned first place in the Most Questions Answered Correctly in the Countdown Round Competition category.
In the team competition, North Johnston Middle took home 1st place, Innovation Academy came in second, and Princeton Middle/High rounded out the top three.
Congratulations to all of the participants! 🤩
Read the full press release here:
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Let's celebrate Gray Foster, a Character Education Award recipient for December!🥳
In the 8th grade at North Johnston Middle, Foster truly exemplifies all character traits, but he is being recognized for displaying responsibility. He is committed to excellence, and is involved in many extracurricular activities while maintaining Principal’s List. He serves as the National Junior Honor Society President and is captain of the MathCounts team.
Not only does Foster excel in the classroom, but he is a tri-athlete who has been a member of the football, basketball, and baseball teams. Foster is described as a motivated, dependable, and hardworking student who is kind and respectful.
Way to go Gray Foster!
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“Mathletes” from 13 JCPS middle schools, which included 121 students, participated in the JCPS MathCounts competition. ➗✖➕
Sam McLeod of Innovation Academy- Johnston County Public Schools was the overall individual academy, followed by Aiden Ernst of North Johnston Middle, and third place went to Edgar Cordon Juarez of McGee's Crossroads Middle School.
Sophia Zenobi of North Johnston Middle earned first place in the Most Questions Answered Correctly in the Countdown Round Competition category
In the team competition, North Johnston Middle took home 1st place, Innovation Academy came in second, and Princeton Middle/High School rounded out the top three.
Congratulations to all of the participants!🤩
Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4iznx7h
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🚀🚀Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is going on now!!!🚀🚀
📚 Ready to start an exciting journey of learning, laughter, and growth? Don't wait...enroll today!
Find more information about the enrollment process here: https://bit.ly/3HKkacO 🍎🚍
Next up for #NationalPrincipalsMonth is Ms. Heather Anders, principal of North Johnston Middle!
Ms. Anders continues to be an exceptional leader and a strong advocate for her students and staff. She ensures that North Johnston Middle is always striving for excellence and innovation.
Thank you for all that you do Ms. Anders! ❤️🖤
JCPS wrapped up the 2023-2024 school year ranked 35th in the state overall! 💪
Now we are future-focused on our 2029 goal of being in the top 20% in the state. With the best teachers, students, and parents giving their all, we will get there! 📚🏫🎓
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We continue to grow and improve each & every day! 🌟
JCPS English learners showed more improvement than the state average in back-to-back years! 👏
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One last reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, for JCPS students on the traditional calendar. 📅
JCPS showed exceptional growth for the 2023-2024 school year❗
Eleven schools are no longer on the Assisted Targeted Support and Improvement list. JCPS is moving forward! 🚂
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JCPS is raising the bar of academic success! ⬆
We were above the state average for all EOG/EOC subject areas in grades 3-8 and in high school Math 1 and Biology. ✨
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With the guidance of exceptional educators, our students continue to excel! 😎
According to the academic growth data, from the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of our schools exceeded growth, compared to the state average of 29%. 💪
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JCPS continues to improve its school performance grades! 🌟
We are proud to announce that 89% of our schools received a school letter grade of A, B, or C according to recent data, surpassing the state average of 66%. This is a tremendous increase since 2018, when 65% of our schools were identified as the same.
Through dedication and hard work, three schools moved from a letter grade of C to B, and four schools moved from D to C! 👏
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JCPS communities came together in an extraordinary way for our neighbors in Western North Carolina! 🌟
Donations from our schools for the Hurricane Helene Relief filled three dump trailers, three 3 box trucks, two pickup trucks, and two vans! This outpouring of kindness, compassion, and generosity is what our school system is built upon. We thank everyone involved in this effort!
We continue to keep everyone affected by this devastating event in our hearts! ❤
Thousands of supplies. Hundreds of donors. One common goal…helping those in their time of need. ❤
Today our Facility Services team gathered supplies from our schools, which were Hurricane Helene Relief donation sites. In a few hours, these supplies will be transported to Western North Carolina.
Thank you to the many, many students, parents, and staff who have responded promptly and compassionately.
Also, a special thanks to Johnston County Government and the Johnston County Sheriff's Office for allowing us to partner with you in this effort. 🤝
As we provide critical assistance to our neighbors in Western North Carolina, here's a reminder of our district's partnership with Johnston County Government's Hurricane Helene Relief Effort.
The region is in dire need of new, unused blankets. As you continue supporting the relief efforts, place these at the top of the list.
Thank you!
JCPS continues to exceed the state average graduation rate! 🎓
In 2024 our graduation rate was 91.3%, well above the state average of 86.9%. 🥳
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Good Evening North Johnston Middle Students & Families!
I wanted to share a few reminders with our Jaguar community!
Our Fall Family Game Night is scheduled for next week on Tuesday, October 8th from 6:00-7:30. We look forward to an evening of fun with our students and families as they enjoy different games and activities. Our staff members look forward to leading the games in different rooms throughout the building. Join us for a game of Bingo for small prizes, some bucket drumming, Connect Four, Uno, checkers, and more. Each guest will be provided one free slice of pizza and one free canned drink or water while available.
Our Fall Book Fair preview with students begins this Friday, October 4th. Students can begin making purchases from Monday, October 7th through Friday, October 11th. In addition, the Fall Book Fair will be open during Family Night in the media center.
Please join us tomorrow night for a Spirit Night at the Kenly 95 Petro Truck Stop from 5:00-8:00 PM. The Spirit Night is sponsored by our NJMS PTA. A percentage of the proceeds during this time frame will go directly to our school’s PTA to support our students and staff.
The final day to turn in any last minute sales for the Cards to Cash fundraiser is tomorrow, Thursday, October 3rd! If there are any parents or students who have not turned in their final sales and money, please bring the envelope with money to school tomorrow. The final fundraiser prizes will be distributed tomorrow and Friday. We appreciate our students and parents for their hard work and assistance with supporting our school and community through the Cards to Cash fundraiser.
As always, please visit our school website or contact the front office if you have any questions or concerns. We are willing to assist in any way possible and truly appreciate your continued support of North Johnston Middle! Have a great evening.
Heather P. Anders, Principal
