
April 9, 2026
Fifteen elementary school teams competed at The Clayton Center during the annual Science Olympiad on March 27. Students engaged in hands-on science events testing their knowledge and engineering skills. Polenta Elementary earned first place among participating schools.
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March 26, 2026
Lauren Strickland has been named Assistant Principal of the Year by Johnston County Public Schools for 2025-2026. Her focus on positive behavior supports led to improvements at Pine Level Elementary School. JCPS serves over 37,000 diverse students across state-of-the-art facilities.
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March 23, 2026
Alexandra Ennis has been recognized as Johnston County Schools' Certified Employee of the Month for March. Ennis's dedication at Powhatan Elementary is highlighted alongside her reflections on teaching and future goals.
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March 23, 2026
Two staff members from Benson Middle School were honored by the Benson Area Chamber during an awards banquet held on February 26. Teacher Franklin Ruiz was named Teacher of the Year while Jaclyn Kliest received Police Officer of the Year honors for their dedication to students.
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March 18, 2026
The Johnston County Board of Education has honored six students with Character Education Awards for March. The awards highlight traits such as compassion and perseverance among elementary and middle schoolers across the district. This initiative supports the district's focus on fostering strong values in its diverse student body.
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March 18, 2026
Over 1,200 Johnston County Public Schools students performed at this year's Showcase of Stars event held at Johnston Community College. The program highlighted student achievements in music, dance, theatre, and visual arts while engaging families across local communities.
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March 18, 2026
Johnston County Early College Academy won first place at this year's High School Battle of the Books competition. Nine teams from across Johnston County Public Schools participated in this event focused on literacy and teamwork. The winning team will move on to represent their district at regionals.
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March 16, 2026
Roseann Logan has been recognized as Johnston County Public Schools' Classified Employee of the Month for March. As bookkeeper at Selma Elementary School, Logan credits teamwork with making an impact on students' success.
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March 11, 2026
Twenty-two elementary school teams from Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) participated in the 2026 Battle of the Books Elementary School District Competition.
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March 8, 2026
Twelve middle school teams from Johnston County Public Schools competed in the 2026 Battle of the Books Middle School District Competition.
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