Congratulations to the Smithfield-Selma High graduating class of 2024!!! 🎓👏
JCPS wishes you the best of luck in your future endeavors!
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Johnston County Public Schools is pleased to announce graduation ceremony dates for our high schools for the 2023-2024 school year!🎓
For questions regarding a specific ceremony, please contact the specific school.
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!
Alexandra Orozco is our next April 2024 Character Education Award recipient!
A senior at Smithfield-Selma High, Orozco was recognized for her compassion. She is empathetic and always tries to see life from the perspective of others. Also, she is one of those rare people who can sense needs before they are spoken.
Congratulations! 🥳
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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!👏
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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Last night, JCPS celebrated the 2024 Leading with the Heart recipients!💝
The event, inspired by Mike Krzyzewski’s book, “Leading with the Heart,” 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!✨
Stay tuned for an event recap video...
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Congratulations to all of our mid-year graduates!🎓
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!😎
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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.
Students from Smithfield-Selma High will be competing in WRAL's Brain Game!
The recording of the event will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM, at Wake Tech Community College Northern Campus, Building E. The event will air on January 27, 2024, at 10:30 AM on WRAL.
Let's Go Spartans!!!
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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.
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.
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.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all JCPS campuses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 24. 🦃
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
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!🇺🇸
Calling all Johnston County Veterans! Tomorrow is the 19th Annual JCPS Veterans Day Celebration! 🇺🇸
All Johnston County veterans are invited to Smithfield-Selma high for a presentation honoring all of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Immediately following, veterans will be treated to a Thanksgiving style meal in the school's cafeteria. For those who are unable to attend in person, the event will be live streamed: https://bit.ly/46Lcdih🇺🇸
JCPS 19th Annual Veterans Day Celebration is this Friday! 🇺🇸
All Johnston County veterans are invited to attend the presentation honoring those who have served. After the presentation, veterans are invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving style meal in the cafeteria. If you are unable to attend, we invite you to watch the event live: https://bit.ly/46Lcdih🇺🇸
We are just one week away from JCPS 17th Annual Veterans Day Celebration! 🇺🇸
All Johnston County veterans are invited to attend a presentation honoring those who have served. Immediately following the presentation, veterans are invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving style meal in the SSS cafeteria. For those who are unable to attend in person, the event will be live streamed: https://bit.ly/46Lcdih
