Schools
JCPS Utilizes App To Meet The Needs Of Students
Johnston County Public Schools has partnered with Purposity, an app connecting users with one-to-one needs in their community. The partnership aims to fulfill the essential needs of students and families…
Lawmakers, Governor Support Reopening N.C. Schools
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Both political parties are throwing their weight behind school reopening in North Carolina. Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, urged schools to…
Republicans Moving To Mandate Public School Reopening
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — N.C. lawmakers have sent a bill to reopen schools for K-12 students to the Senate floor. Under the bill, schools must…
County And School Officials Meet On Fremont Elementary Planning
GOLDSBORO – A working group of staff and elected officials met Tuesday to continue the initial planning discussions for the new Fremont Elementary School. The working group was developed as…
School Board Chairman Statement On Zukowski
Johnston County School Board Chairman Todd Sutton released a statement Tuesday afternoon addressing concerns raised about former school board member Tracie Zukowski. Those questions center around whether Zukowski was still…
Johnson: Outside Investigation Of School Board Member Needed
Johnston County School Board member Ronald Johnson said Tuesday he believes an outside independent investigation is needed into allegations former school board member Tracie Zukowski moved from Johnston County yet…
Wayne County Schools To Launch Stand-Alone Middle School CDS Program
GOLDSBORO – On Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education approved a stand-alone Community Developmental School Program (CDSP) in the middle school area to better support students with significant…
A Delayed Resignation: Johnston County Has A Continued Out Of Control, Lawless Board Of Education
By: Michelle Antoine The resignation of Johnston County Board of Education (JCBOE) member Tracie Zukowski came as a surprise to some County residents this past week. Zukowsi won election and…
New Thanksgiving Area School Named
SELMA – The Johnston County Public School Board has agreed to name a new elementary school under construction on Lynch Road off Highway 42 East as Thanksgiving Elementary School. The…
Chairman Stewart Delivers 2021 State Of The County Address
The 2021 State of the County Address was delivered this morning (Monday) by Johnston County Commissioner Chairman Chad Stewart. The following is a transcription of his comments: Good morning. This…
House Bill Would Expand Access To Opportunity Scholarships
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — North Carolina’s lawmakers are moving to advance school choice. Republicans on Thursday, Jan. 28, introduced House Bill 32, Equity in Opportunity Act, to…
McNair Earns Top NC Community College Award
GOLDSBORO – Veteran Wayne Community College trustee Veda McNair has been awarded the State Board of Community College’s highest honor. McNair, who has served as a WCC trustee since 2005,…
