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The JCPS 2026 Leadership Conference wrapped up today!
The final day began with the announcement of our 2026-2027 Principal of the Year Maritza Rosado of Selma Elementary, and Assistant Principal of the Year Tamara Brock of South Smithfield Elementary.
Our administrators and staff left equipped with valuable knowledge, tools, and techniques to lead their school communities to continued success!
“Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge — and moving them forward.” - Simon Sinek
Learn more about the 2026 Leadership Conference with a shared focus on teamwork and unity: https://bit.ly/4f68xOP
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They took a deeper dive into leading with a purpose, leveraging student success, growing connections and relationships, and so much more, leaving day two, “Stronger Together”.
We are looking forward to tomorrow!
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This morning, we were excited to welcome all of our School Resource Officers to express sincere appreciation for all that they do to keep our campuses safe!
The following departments partner with JCPS in this effort:
Johnston County Sheriff's Office
Clayton Police Department
Four Oaks Police Department
Town of Benson PD
Town of Pine Level PD
Town of Princeton PD
Selma Police Department
Smithfield Police Department
Wilson's Mills Police
This year’s theme is Stronger Together, and for the rest of this week, administrators and staff will learn valuable information for themselves and their school teams.
Principals are focusing on three main essentials: Students First, People’s Principal, and Instructional Leadership. Assistant principals are focusing on Principal Support, People Leadership, and Instructional Leadership.
Stay tuned tomorrow for more highlights!
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Day 2 of JCPS Leadership began with a focus on its core instruction definition, which is “High Quality Teaching and Learning for ALL students."
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They participated in training sessions designed with the tools they will need to move their schools forward on the path to student success and academic achievement.
The afternoon sessions will also be filled with essential district elements including “Why Do We Exist: Principal Essentials” and “Why Do We Exist: Thriving as a New Assistant Principal”.
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Leadership 2026 has begun!
New principals and assistant principals are engaging in 7 sessions of informative and instructive leadership training.
The passionate group of 26 administrators will receive presentations on curriculum and instruction, relationship development, accountability, effective hiring practices, district practices and standards, and much, much more.
This group of strong leaders are proof that the future is bright for JCPS!
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JCPS celebrates the 250th anniversary of our great nation!
Here's to wishing everyone a happy 4th of July!
JCPS is committed to ensuring that its leaders are prepared to lead students forward in the classrooms and in life.
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Another great year is in the books, and another great graduating class is ready to conquer the world and fulfill their dreams!
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Please refer to the NC DHHS Sun Bucks Website for more information on how to qualify or enroll, here: https://bit.ly/3S7izpz
Attire: Business casual
Ceremony Time: 8:45 AM (approximately 1.5 hours)
Doors Open: 8:15 AM at the bus doors located at the back of the building
Entry: Please enter through the back of the building and proceed through the security towers
Parking: Back parking lot, grass areas, and carpool lane
Following the ceremony, students will return to their 1st block classroom and will wait for ONE parent/guardian to check them out. A photo ID will be required for student checkout. If you are also checking out a younger sibling, you will need to enter through the front office as normal for checkout.
We look forward to celebrating our 8th graders tomorrow!
The JCPS Middle School Track Championships, held at Cleveland High, brought together the district’s top student-athletes for a day of speed, strength, and spirited competition.
Congratulations to the Cleveland Middle boys track & field team and the Riverwood Middle girls track & field team, who took home the first-place trophies.
See the final results for all events on the JCPS Athletic Zone website: https://bit.ly/4cBNbrh
What an incredible way to close out the Special Olympics Johnston County Spring Games 2026!
Today, we had 22 middle and high school teams representing JCPS, and our Special Olympics athletes made the day unforgettable! They led the day from start to finish with determination, lots of energy, and incredible support for one another.
We are so grateful for Special Olympics Johnston County, our Special Olympics athletes, JCPS staff, volunteers, and families who made the Spring Games amazing!
Read more about the third and final day here: https://bit.ly/4sUSFCe
We had an unforgettable night celebrating 20 exceptional JCPS educators at the 32nd annual Flame For Learning Award Ceremony in the presence of friends, family, colleagues, and more!
There were 218 nominations for this year’s title, representing 15 schools across the school district. Nearly all semifinalists were first-time nominees, underscoring the depth of outstanding educators across the JCPS team. Nominated by colleagues and administrators, the semifinalists advanced through a judging process that included interviews and submitting their classroom best practices for review.
On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the semifinalists, finalists, and James Johnson, the 2026 Teacher of the Year. 👏
Read more about the 2026 Flame For Learning Award Ceremony here: https://bit.ly/3QpEnMz
Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 32nd annual Flame For Learning Awards this evening, naming James Johnson, Agricultural Mechanics teacher from North Johnston High, as the 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Johnson was one of four Flame for Learning Award finalists, including Moesha Gonzales of Swift Creek Middle, Lena LeBoeuf of Swift Creek Elementary, and Rebecca Reeves of Smithfield-Selma High.
On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the semifinalists and James Johnson, our 2026 Teacher of the Year!
