Johnston County Schools
Recent News About Johnston County Schools
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Johnston County Public Schools announces Class of 2025 graduation dates
Johnston County Public Schools has announced the graduation ceremony dates for its high schools for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Benson Elementary honored with NCASCD Lighthouse School Award
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) has announced that Benson Elementary has been honored with the 2025 North Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (NCASCD) Lighthouse School Award.
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McGee's Crossroads hosts Assistant Principal Accelerator Program
Principal Lyndsey Dunn and the faculty at McGee’s Crossroads Elementary School recently welcomed participants from the Assistant Principal Accelerator (APA) program for a school visit and instructional walks.
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Johnston County Public Schools honors outstanding staff at annual celebration
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) recognized 54 staff members at its 17th annual Leading with the Heart reception on February 18, 2025.
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Tami Poland appointed principal of Swift Creek Elementary opening fall 2025
Johnston County Public Schools has announced the appointment of Tami Poland as the principal of Swift Creek Elementary, a new school set to open in fall 2025.
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Johnston County Public Schools honors February 2025 character education students
Johnston County Public Schools places a strong emphasis on character education, utilizing various methods such as rewards, bulletin boards, presentations, and interactive lessons to promote this initiative.
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Four Oaks teacher Tara Haire named JCPS employee of the month
Tara Haire, a second-year 2nd-grade teacher at Four Oaks Elementary, has been recognized as the JCPS Certified Employee of the Month for February 2025.
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School staff honored with Leading with the Heart Award
The school system has announced the recipients of the 17th annual Leading with the Heart Award, recognizing staff members who embody leadership and compassion.
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Johnston County Public Schools honors counselors during National School Counseling Week
Johnston County Public Schools recently marked National School Counseling Week, which took place from February 3-7, 2025.
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Johnston County names Jeff Sullivan as new District 7 representative
The Johnston County Board of Education held a meeting on February 4, 2025, to evaluate candidates for the District 7 vacancy.
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Johnston County Public Schools honors student achievements at special recognition event
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its Fall Special Recognition Celebration on January 30, 2025, at West Johnston High.
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Angela Betterton honored as JCPS Certified Employee of January 2025
Angela Betterton has been named the Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Certified Employee of the Month for January 2025.
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River Dell Elementary's Loan Such named JCPS employee of the month
Mrs. Loan Such has been recognized as the JCPS Classified Employee of the Month for January 2025.
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Johnston County Board announces South Smithfield's IB recognition
The Johnston County Board of Education convened for its regular session on January 14, 2025.
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Johnston County student leaders discuss school improvements with superintendents
The Johnston County Public Schools Student Leaders Program convened today, engaging in discussions with Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy and Area Superintendent of High Schools, Roderic Brewington.
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Interpreter recognized as JCPS Classified Employee of December 2024
Mrs. Yennifer Diaz has been recognized as the JCPS Classified Employee of the Month for December 2024.
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Johnston County honors students for exemplary character traits in January 2025
Johnston County Public Schools continues to emphasize character education, recognizing students who exemplify positive traits each month.
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South Smithfield Elementary becomes IB World School for Primary Years Programme
Johnston County Public Schools has announced that South Smithfield Elementary is now an Authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Primary Years Programme.
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Charlene Esteban Vazquez nominated for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Early College Academy senior Charlene Esteban Vazquez has been nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a prestigious honor recognizing high school students across the nation.
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475 Johnston County Public Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on math performance on 2022-23 ACT
Of the 2,697 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Johnston County Public Schools, 475 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.