Schools
Personnel Actions Approved By Johnston County School Board
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved several personnel changes during its Dec. 9 meeting, acting on recommendations from Superintendent Dr. David Pearce. The board approved a three-year…
School Board Picks Calendar, New Vice Chairman, Raises Supplements
By The Smithfield Weekly Sun The Johnston County Board of Education at Tuesday’s monthly meeting approved staff recommendations on both: • Shortened fall semester ending before holidays will continue. Two options…
SSS Students Advocate For Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools To State School Board
RALEIGH – On December 4, Unified pair Lillian Mizner and Nathaniel Beliveau, students at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS), delivered a powerful presentation to the North Carolina State Board of Education,…
Nine JCPS Teachers Win Big With Johnston County Education Foundation Grants
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Education Foundation delivered grant checks to nine JCPS educators throughout the school district to be used for further enhancing their students’ learning environment. Founded…
Campbell To Offer Free Tuition For Harnett County Residents
New first-year, full-time students who reside in Harnett County will have 100 percent of their undergraduate tuition covered by Campbell University beginning in 2026, the University has announced. The Campbell…
Neuse Charter School Senior Receives Daughters Of The American Revolution Good Citizen Award
Award honors outstanding seniors for leadership, service, and academic excellence SMITHFIELD – Neuse Charter School has announced that Bella Strickland, a senior, has been selected as this year’s recipient of…
ALA Johnston Fourth Graders Who Began School During COVID-19 Shutdowns Are Now Academically Excelling
Students surpass state averages in reading and math by more than 10 points JOHNSTON COUNTY – Fourth graders at American Leadership Academy (ALA) Johnston, who entered kindergarten during the height…
JCC Honored With EAB Innovative Institution Award
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) has been named an Educational Advisory Board (EAB) Innovative Institution Award recipient, recognizing the college’s exceptional leadership, creativity, and transformative impact on campus culture…
$113,000 In Grants Made To Smithfield-Selma High School
SMITHFIELD – The Nan Ogburn Cullman Education Endowment for Johnston County, a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation, has awarded $113,000 in grants to 13 programs or projects at…
JCC Receives $3.6 Million Grant To Prepare Workforce For Vulcan Elements
FOUR OAKS – Johnston Community College (JCC) has received more than $3.6 million in GoldenLEAF funding that will fuel a strategic partnership with Vulcan Elements, a cutting‐edge manufacturer of rare‐earth…
Smithfield Middle School – First Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll
Smithfield Middle School – First Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll 6th Grade Principal’s List Johanna Johnson, Gabriela Lima Robles, Angie Mejia-Hernandez, Eneida Morales-Moraga, Jeremiah Bullard, Daisy Corral, Michell Rivas…
North Johnston High School – First Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
North Johnston High SchoolFirst Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s ListDavid K. Allen, Principal Principal’s List: To qualify for the Principal’s List, students must earn all A’s in the standard curriculum,…
