Schools
Johnston County Education Foundation Awards Over $90,000 In Student Scholarships
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Education Foundation (JCEF) has administered over $90,000 in student scholarships to the Johnston County Public Schools class of 2024. In partnership with other community organizations,…
Lead Counselor Kim Lewter Is JCPS 2024 Employee Of The Year For Curriculum, Instruction, And Accountability
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Lead School Counselor Kim Lewter has been awarded the JCPS 2024 Employee of the Year for Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability. She has been…
Montavia Heath Is JCPS 2024 Administrative & Auxiliary Services Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Montavia Heath, a ten-year veteran with Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), was named JCPS 2024 Administrative and Auxiliary Services Employee of the Year. A Johnston County native and…
Belinda Lee Is Named JCPS 2024 Central Office Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Payroll Supervisor Belinda Lee received the JCPS 2024 Central Office Employee of the Year Award. Lee was recognized and presented with the award…
Former School Resource Officer Under Investigation
SELMA – A former Selma police officer is under investigation by the NC State Bureau of Investigation. Officer Dannya Denise Tavarez was a school resource officer at Selma Middle School…
School Board Names Interim West Clayton Elementary Principal, 3 Assistant Principals
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved four personnel changes during a special meeting held July 9. The personnel recommendations were made by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy. Sarah…
New Program Will Create Job Opportunities In Drone Industry For NC High School Graduates
Pathway program available at Cleveland High School in Johnston County RALEIGH – As the drone industry continues its rapid expansion, a new program is creating exciting career prospects for North…
Principals Complete The Distinguished Leadership In Practice Program
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools principals Lyndsey Dunn (McGee’s Crossroads Elementary), Dr. Ryan Ewell (Cleveland Elementary), and LaShunda Faison (Smithfield Middle) recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program…
School Board And County Commissioners Collaborate To Enhance Educational Opportunities For Future Generations
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education and the Johnston County Board of Commissioners have announced a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students across Johnston County.…
Read To Grow Provides Over 800 Students With Books For The Summer
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Read to Grow Johnston County hosted its second annual Booked for Summer events, creating opportunity and excitement for 816 students across the county. The events encourage summer…
Clayton High Graduate Receives Sam Narron Baseball Award
SMITHFIELD – Clayton High class of 2024 graduate Dominic Pegues was recently awarded the prestigious Sam Narron Baseball Award. The award celebrates a Johnston County high school senior baseball player…
Ashley Holloman Named JCPS 2024 Career & Technical Education Teacher Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Ashley Holloman has been selected as the JCPS 2024 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year. She has served as an agriculture education teacher and Future Farmers…
