Johnston County Public Schools is in the process of selecting a calendar for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. During the September 10, regularly scheduled meeting, the JC Board of Education received three calendar options for each school year and has requested that each of the calendar options be made available for review and feedback.
The Johnston County Board of Education held its regular session meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Below is a list of agenda items presented for action. All exhibit sheets and background information are available on eBoards.
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) will be opening two new schools, Swift Creek Elementary and Wilson’s Mills High, and constructing three additions to existing schools: Benson Elementary, Cooper Academy, and Cleveland High. These projects aim to relieve overcrowding in densely populated areas of the county.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Johnston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnston County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Johnston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Johnston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Johnston County Public Schools District allocated a total of $10,906 from state funds to capital outlay in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Johnston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Character education remains a priority for Johnston County Public Schools, with various initiatives promoting positive traits among students. Each month, the Johnston County Board of Education recognizes students who exemplify these values. The following students were honored for September 2024.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Karen Oden has been recognized as the Certified Employee of the Month for September 2024. Known for creating a nurturing and safe environment, Oden dedicates time both before and after school to support her students' success.
Steve Benson, a custodian at Polenta Elementary, has been named the Classified Employee of the Month for September 2024. Known for his dedication and willingness to support staff, Benson has played a crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe environment at the school.
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) celebrated the completion of the structural framework of the new Swift Creek Elementary school with a topping out ceremony.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Johnston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Johnston County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.