Schools
School Board Votes To Continue Mask Requirement
The Johnston County Public School Board voted Tuesday afternoon to continue with the facemask mandate for students and employees. Since last month, the number of active COVID cases among staff…
Local Team Wins All-Girl Robotics Competition
By: Shannon Mann Fourteen young women from Johnston County took home top honors at a recent FIRST Robotics off-season competition held in Cary, N.C. FRC Team 6004 f(x) Robotics, a…
AVID And CTE Students Host SSS College Fair
On October 14th, Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) students conducted a college fair for the school. These students are part of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. Students from the Career Technical…
Thanksgiving Elementary Dedication Brings Community Together
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SELMA – The community of Thanksgiving came together on Sunday, October 24, to dedicate Thanksgiving Elementary School. The school is the 24th public elementary…
Pine Level Community Shows Up For School’s Red Ribbon Week Parade
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist PINE LEVEL – Students, staff, and families of Pine Level Elementary School came out in a show of force for the school’s 8th Annual…
School Board Approves Wellness Day And Wellness Week
Johnston County public school students will have a full week to enjoy their Thanksgiving Holiday along with an additional day out of school for Veterans Day following a calendar change…
NAACP Monitoring Incident At Princeton High School, Calls For Investigation
PRINCETON – The Johnston County NAACP and African American Caucus of the Johnston County Democratic Party said Tuesday they are closely monitor an incident involving students at Princeton High School.…
School Superintendent Receives Contract Extension
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy has received a contract extension. The board voted unanimously to extend Dr. Bracy’s contract one additional year. Bracy was hired…
Former Superintendent Hired By Neighboring School District
Former Johnston County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow has been hired by a neighboring school district. Dr. Renfrow was hired August 25, 2021 by Wilson County Schools as the…
JCPS Names Principal & Assistant Principal Of The Year
TJ Parrish, principal of Micro Elementary School, was selected as the 2021-2022 Principal of the Year for Johnston County Public Schools. Lyndsey Dunn, assistant principal of Riverwood Elementary School, was…
The ‘Miracle Kid’ Becomes South’s King
Three-sport athlete talks journey back from rare COVID-related condition By Donnell Coley Dunn Daily Record Sports Editor FOUR OAKS — Jaydn McNeill could barely stay in his seat as he…
Employment Agency Awarded $250,000 JCPS Contract
The Johnston County Public School Board has awarded a contract to a Smithfield employment agency to help fill vacant custodial positions. Since the pandemic, additional cleaning requirements have been placed…
