The Johnston County Board of Education recognized several students for their exemplary character on Mar. 12, highlighting the district’s ongoing commitment to character education. Each month, students who demonstrate positive traits such as compassion, perseverance, and dependability are honored by the board.
Character education is a key focus for Johnston County Public Schools, which serves communities in Johnston County, North Carolina, according to the official website. The program aims to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop strong values through rewards, presentations, and interactive lessons.
Among those recognized for March were Alannah Rozar from Powhatan Elementary for compassion; Monroe Purdy from Riverwood Elementary for compassion; Zoey Devine from Riverwood Middle for perseverance; Aaliyah Elizabeth Rhue from Selma Elementary for dependability; Yaneidy Deno from Selma Middle for compassion; and Tucker Scott from West Smithfield Elementary for perseverance. These students were commended by their schools not only for academic effort but also for kindness, leadership, reliability, and resilience.
Johnston County Schools serves over 37,000 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade and fosters cultural diversity with families representing more than 45 languages, according to the official website. The district features state-of-the-art facilities supported by community backing and stands as the largest employer in Johnston County while offering services like student transportation and nutrition programs. The school system embraces a vision of empowering students to succeed in a global society.
The recognition of these students reflects the district’s broader goal of nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared to contribute positively both within their schools and beyond.
