Schools
Johnson Donates Salary To Teachers, Disagrees With Chairman
“I personally could not look at myself in the mirror knowing I gave this kind of raise when other school staff will never have this opportunity.” Ronald Johnson, a member…
The Rest of the Story/Facts
By: JCPS Board Chairman Todd Sutton On February 8, 2021, a story ran on JoCoReport regarding some recent personnel changes that were made within the Johnston County Public School System…
JCPS Administrator Defends 17 Percent Pay Increase
Johnston County Public Schools Chief of Facilities and Construction Brooks Moore is defending a 17.38% pay increase he received from the Johnston County Public School Board. On Monday, Johnston County…
$16,292 Pay Raise For School Employee Approved 6-To-1
A Johnston County Public Schools administrator has received a 17.38% pay increase in a cryptic, late night vote by the school board. An open meetings law expert says anyone who…
17 People Have Applied For Vacant School Board Seat
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools today (Monday) released a list of 17 people who have applied thus far for a seat on the Board of Education. The list includes…
Teaching And Coaching In Covid Times 2021
By: Jay Poole I sit here on a Sunday afternoon reflecting on what a strange year it has been in all areas of life. I thought I would give an…
Two Middle Students Receive $20,000 Scholarship
Johnston County Public Schools middle school students Ximena Castaneda Aguilar and Valery Davis Mendoza are two of the several promising North Carolina seventh graders who were named as recipients of…
Wayne Community College To Continue Spring Semester Mostly Virtual
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College will continue in a majority online instruction delivery mode for the remainder of the Spring 2021 semester. It was the original expectation of college administrators…
NJHS Second Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
Tol Avery, Principal 2nd Quarter Honor Roll-Grades 9-12 Gabriel Adams, Adrienne Adkins, Beonka Agosto, Edgar Aguilar Carrillo, Kevin Alexander, Camila Alvarez, Daniela Alvarez, Michiah Artis, Kayla Auton, Evan Bailey, Joshua…
Rep. Donna White Supports COVID-19 Relief Bill That Includes $1.6 Billion To Help Schools Reopen
Bill Also Provides Funding for Rental Assistance, Rural Broadband and Vaccine Distribution RALEIGH – Today, Representative Donna White (R-Johnston) joined her colleagues in unanimously approving a COVID-19 relief package for…
Three JCPS High Schools Recognized For Outstanding Graduation Rates
Three high schools in Johnston County were recognized by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction for achieving outstanding graduation rates in the 2019-2020 school year. Johnston County Early College Academy…
School Board Soap Opera Continues
By Mark Lane Just when I thought the citizens of Johnston County could have confidence in the work of the local school board, that confidence was destroyed by the events…
