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Frances Velez honored as employee of the month for April 2025

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By Johnston Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

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Brian Jones named JCPS Certified Employee of the Month for April 2025

Mr. Brian Jones has been recognized as the JCPS Certified Employee of the Month for April 2025.

By Johnston Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

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Johnston County Public Schools honors students for exemplary character traits in April 2025

By Johnston Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Johnston County Public Schools has announced the recipients of the April 2025 Character Education recognitions, a monthly acknowledgment by the Johnston County Board of Education for students exemplifying commendable character traits.

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JCPS principal awarded administrator to watch honor by NCMLE

By Johnston Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Larkeysha M. Sheppard, principal of McGee's Crossroads Middle School, was recently honored with the Administrator to Watch award by the North Carolina Association for Middle-Level Education (NCMLE).

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Johnston County Public Schools welcomes new educators at annual teacher signing day

By Johnston Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

On April 10, 2025, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its second annual teacher signing day, an event designed to celebrate student teachers who have committed to working with JCPS.

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Four inducted into JCPS hall of fame for impact on athletics

By Johnston Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

The Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) celebrated the induction of the 16th class into its Athletic Hall of Fame on April 5, 2025, at Smithfield-Selma High.

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Wilson’s Mills High marks structural milestone as community prepares for 2026 opening

By Johnston Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

Johnston County Public Schools marked a significant milestone with the completion of the structural framework for Wilson’s Mills High during a topping-out ceremony held on April 9, 2025.

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Polenta Elementary triumphs at JCPS 2025 Science Olympiad

By Johnston Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

On April 4, 2025, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its annual Elementary Science Olympiad Competition at The Clayton Center.

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Clayton High student awarded NJROTC's top honor for act of bravery

By Johnston Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

Johnston County Public Schools recently announced that Clayton High student, Cadet Ensign Andrew Miller, received the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Meritorious Achievement Ribbon on March 19, 2025.

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f(x) Robotics wins imagery award for sixth consecutive year

By Johnston Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

On March 8th and 9th, 2025, the First Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 6004, known as f(x) Robotics, participated in the Catawba County Competition held at the Hickory Convention Center.

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Johnston County schools recognize March 2025 character education students

By Johnston Reporter | Mar 13, 2025

Johnston County Public Schools continues to emphasize character education across its institutions.

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West Smithfield Elementary honors Ms. Shayla Joyner as Employee of the Month

By Johnston Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

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Riverwood Elementary names Midalys Albornoz employee of the month

By Johnston Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

Mrs. Midalys Albornoz has been named the Classified Employee of the Month for March 2025 at Riverwood Elementary.

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2023-24 School Year: How many students were enrolled in Johnston County schools?

By Johnston Reporter | Mar 7, 2025

There were 4.4% more students enrolled in Johnston County schools in the 2023-24 school year.

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Johnston County Public Schools hosts successful annual job fair

By Johnston Reporter | Mar 5, 2025

On March 1, 2025, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) hosted its annual job fair at Smithfield-Selma High.

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Johnston County Public Schools announces Class of 2025 graduation dates

By Johnston Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

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

By Johnston Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

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

By Johnston Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

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

By Johnston Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

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

By Johnston Reporter | Feb 18, 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.