Schools
Commissioner Candidate Charged In School Bus Hit-And-Run
FOUR OAKS — A Johnston County commissioner candidate was arrested Friday afternoon following a hit-and-run crash involving a school bus. Chad Stewart, 55, of Four Oaks, a Republican candidate for…
West Johnston’s Ashton Tennessee Wins School’s First State Wrestling Title
BENSON — Junior Ashton Tennessee made school history, becoming the first wrestler from West Johnston High School to win a state championship. Tennessee finished the season with an impressive 37-1…
A Listening Ear Guides School Resource Officer Each Day
CLAYTON – When parents send their children to school each morning, they want to know they will be safe, supported, and surrounded by adults who care. At Clayton Middle School,…
School Board Breaks Ground On New Clayton High
CLAYTON – Construction on the new Clayton High School has officially begun as the first foundations have been poured. The Johnston County Board of Education hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Feb.…
Groundbreaking Set For New Clayton High School
CLAYTON — The Johnston County Board of Education will host a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction on the new Clayton High School. The ceremony is scheduled…
NC Public Schools Awarded More Than $11 Million To Expand School-Based Mental Health Services
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has been awarded more than $11 million in federal funding to strengthen school-based mental health services, following a recent announcement…
Johnston School Board Approves Administrative Contracts
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Board of Education approved several administrative contract recommendations during its Feb. 10 meeting. Superintendent Dr. David Pearce recommended the personnel actions, which were approved by…
West Johnston High Second Quarter Principal’s List And Honor Roll
West Johnston High Second Quarter Principal’s List And Honor Roll 12th Grade Principal’s List Amelia AndersonGabriela Ayres De AraujoLogan BardenColson BeardHayden BishopMattison BittleKarlie BlakelyHillary BoatengRyley BrinkleyZoe BrooksWyattBrownMason BurtonAniya ButlerMia CaltonReece…
$1.5M Grant Targets Workforce Growth, Biotech Training In Johnston County
CLAYTON — A Johnston County workforce training facility focused on biotechnology and automation will undergo a significant expansion after receiving a $1.5 million grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation, part…
Neuse Charter Senior Semifinalist For Prestigious State Scholarships
SMITHFIELD — A Neuse Charter School senior has been named a semifinalist for two of North Carolina’s most competitive scholarship programs. Preeti Patel, who ranks in the top 10 percent…
Neuse Charter Senior Selected For Prestigious High Point University Program
SMITHFIELD — A Neuse Charter School senior has been invited to compete for one of High Point University’s most competitive scholarships after being selected to attend the university’s Presidential Fellowship…
Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill
SMITHFIELD — Students and educators from Smithfield-Selma High School will represent Johnston County on the national stage as part of a North Carolina delegation attending Special Olympics “Capitol Hill Day”…
