Schools
Brown Joins Barton College Cheer Team
Anna Grace Brown, a 2020 graduate from Smithfield Selma High School, has signed to join the Barton College cheer team. Anna Grace is a four year athlete on the Spartan…
Private K-12 Schools Don’t Have To Wait For Reopening Order
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — While public schools wait for Gov. Roy Cooper to decide how classes will look this year, private schools are finalizing plans for…
Vandals Damage Middle School Property
CLAYTON – Law enforcement officers are investigating a vandalism incident and attempted break-in at a Johnston County middle school. The incident was discovered Monday by school staff at Swift Creek…
Princeton High School Class of 2020
Johnston County Report congratulates Princeton High School Class of 2020: Destin Alexis Allnutt Magaly Almaraz Justin Glenn Anderson Kimberly Arriaga Bravo Lucero Arriaga Bravo Katelyn Jean Askew Leighya Rose Avalos…
UNC President-elect Peter Hans’ performance pay could set national example
By Emma Schambach Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Incoming University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans has accepted a $400,000 base salary — significantly less than the earnings of…
Choice Should Guide School Reopening
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — If you are among the minority of North Carolinians who haven’t supported the expansion of parental choice in education over the past two decades —…
CARES Act Funds To Cover Cost Of ClassLink Contract
Johnston County Public Schools will use funds from the CARES Act to pay for a ClassLink contract for the next two years. ClassLink provides a single click sign-on solution that…
Lancaster Receives ECU Program Scholarship
A new graduate of Wayne Community College and Wayne Early Middle College High School has been awarded a scholarship designated for future teachers. Riley Lancaster of Pikeville was awarded a…
Former JCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Ben Williams Hired By Wilson County Schools
Former Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) interim superintendent Dr. Ben Williams started work this week with Wilson County Schools. Dr. Williams, who was an Area Superintendent for JCPS, also served…
North Johnston High School Class Of 2020
Johnston County Report congratulates North Johnston High School Class of 2020: Hector Manuel Aburto Rodriguez Jr. Richard Wayne Allen III Valeria Alvarez Coyt Hayli Teresa Kanileihua Appell Alyssa Yasmin Arellano-Villa…
New Superintendent Opens Up About Himself And His Goals For JCPS
SMITHFIELD – Dr. Eric Bracy was officially sworn in Wednesday to his role as superintendent of Johnston County Public Schools. He was joined by many of his family members, including his…
Cooper Delays School Reopening Announcement Without Saying Why
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper was vague in explaining why he delayed an announcement about how and when schools will start classes. All 115…
