Schools
Whaley Signs With Barton College
Smithfield Selma High safety Devonte’ Whaley has signed to play football for Barton College and will become part of the inaugural 2020 Barton Bulldogs football class. Devonte’ will further his…
School System Responds To Alleged Gang Incident At WJHS
Johnston County Public School officials have responded to a report of possible gang activity on the campus of West Johnston High. On Wednesday, JoCoReport reported the arrest of 16 year-old…
33 Inducted Into National Technical Honor Society
Society recognizes outstanding achievement of vocational students The National Technical Honor Society at Johnston Community College inducted 33 new members for the 2018-2019 academic year. The honor society recognizes outstanding…
South Johnston High Bleacher Contract Awarded
Johnston County Schools will use funding from the 2018 School Bond Referendum to replace the visitors bleachers on the football field at South Johnston High School. Gates Concrete & Construction,…
JCPS Names 2019 Adult Volunteer Of The Year
Sarah Poling of McGee’s Crossroads Elementary School was named the 2019 Johnston County Public Schools Adult Volunteer of the Year at the annual PTA/PTO Council Meeting Banquet, held at Smithfield-Selma…
Camels Defeat No. 17 NC State In Raleigh, 5-3
Raleigh – Campbell baseball used a five-run fourth inning to defeat the No. 17 NC State Wolfpack 5-3 Tuesday night at Doak Field at Dail Park. Tuesday’s victory was Campbell’s…
School Board Approves 2019-2020 Traditional, Restart Calendars
Last school year there were at least six different school calendars for students to follow. Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow challenged members of the Calendar Committee to reduce that number to no…
Cleveland High School Arts Performance Ensembles Accomplishments
Cleveland High School Band Program has announced recent accomplishments for the Cleveland Arts Performance Ensembles earned as they participated in the 2019 WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. They ended…
2019 Teacher Assistant of the Year Named
Teacher Assistant Jennifer Jordan from West View Elementary School was named this year’s Teacher Assistant of the Year at their organization’s annual banquet. Teacher Assistants work under a teacher’s supervision…
Johnston County GOP Criticizes School Board For Cancelling Classes For Teacher Rally
UPDATE 3:20PM – Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow and School Board Chairman Mike Wooten released a joint statement in response to the GOP news article stating, “Safety remains our top priority…
Johnston County Schools Experiencing Shortage Of Bus Drivers
Survey Indicates 380 To 470 Drivers Are Needed Draft Budget Includes Funds For 53 New Full-Time Drivers Johnston County Public Schools has 850 employees who drive 1,218 school bus routes…
JCPS Innovation Expo Set For May 31
Johnston County Public Schools students and teachers will showcase their latest work at a special Innovation Expo on May 31. This event will highlight innovative practices being utilized by students…
