Schools
Op-Ed: Pathway to Excellence for Johnston County Schools
By: Kay Carroll, Candidate For Johnston County School Board Leadership is the key to our success-both on the Board of Education and in the Superintendent’s Chair. 1. Choosing the right Superintendent…
Johnston County Schools Closing 3 Hours Early Thursday
Johnston County Public Schools will be closing three hours early Thursday. School officials released the following statement: Due to the threat of inclement weather beginning in the early afternoon tomorrow,…
WJHS Unveils New ‘Wildcat Cafe’ Experience
West Johnston High School unveiled the school’s new vision for the Wildcat Cafe to its students and staff on Friday, Feb. 14. The school held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate…
JCS We Are One Unity Forum March 5th
The Johnston County Public Schools Office of Equity, Information and Student Services has announced a special discussion panel forum at Corinth Holders High School called We Are One: A Unity Forum.…
WCC Announces Fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 298 students for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2019 semester. The college recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place on its…
Archer Lodge Middle School 2nd Quarter Principal’s List and Honor Roll
2nd Quarter Principal’s List and Honor Roll 8th Grade Principal’s List Robert Alfonsin, Julia Alfonsin, Maria Allen, Charlotte Amerson, Aaron Anderson, Olivia Bailey, Kallie Ball, Isabella Barber, Stephanie Barker, William…
Partner In Wellness Audit Firm Being Solicited By JCS Named In Lawsuit Alleging Fraud, Spending $10,000 At Strip Club
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public School administrators gave glowing reviews last week about a wellness audit firm they are considering hiring to conduct an examination of their finances. While naming…
Johnston County Schools JoCo2020 Train Wreck: “A lot of icing, but no cake”
By: Kay Carroll Former Johnston County Board of Education Chairman and Candidate For School Board During the time I was on the Johnston County School Board, from 1992 to 2008,…
WJHS To Debut New ‘Wildcat Cafe’ Experience
West Johnston High School will debut the school’s new vision for the Wildcat Cafe on Friday, Feb. 14 at 10:45 a.m. The school will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate…
Embezzlement Investigation Underway At Johnston County Elementary School
A criminal investigation is now underway at a Johnston County Elementary School. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday they are investigating allegations money was embezzled at West Clayton Elementary School,…
Dr. Ben Williams Sworn In As Interim Superintendent
Dr. Ben Williams was sworn in as Johnston County Public Schools Interim Superintendent on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The ceremony was held in the JCPS Evander Simpson Building board room, where…
Smithfield Selma High Second Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll
9th Grade Principal’s List (All As or Bs in Honors/AP/IB) Allhane Alexa Agnas Britney Sarai Arana Alberto Macy Allen Valeria Antonio Olquin James Atkisson Jennifer Avalos-Henandez Autumn Ciara Baker Jasmine…
