Schools
Administration Changes For JCPS Virtual Academy, Innovation Academy
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools announced administration transitions Thursday for the JCPS Virtual Academy and the Innovation Academy at South Campus. Patsy Elrod resigned from her position as the…
Billboards Call On Teachers To Leave NCAE, Get A $500 Raise
By Mitch Kokai Carolina Journal A statewide campaign launched by the John Locke Foundation — publisher of The Carolina Journal — urges public school teachers to save $500 in dues each year…
School Bus Rear Ended
A Johnston County public school bus was rear ended Thursday morning. The accident occurred around 7:40am on Barnes Lake Road off NC Highway 39 North. Bus 668, assigned to Thanksgiving…
Miss South Johnston High 2021
The Miss South Johnston High School pageant was held on July 29, 2021 at South Johnston High School. Reagan Whitley Vanek, a Junior at SJHS, was crowned the 33rd Miss…
West Johnston High Advisory Council Reappointments
BENSON – At the request of Principal Jennifer Swartz, the Johnston County Public Schools Board has approved the reappointment of Heather Pennica and Brenda Harless to the West Johnston High…
JCPS Takes Action Against Teacher Who Refuses To Wear Mask
FOUR OAKS – A Johnston County high school teacher who refuses to wear a mask is speaking out about her stance and how Johnston County Public Schools has responded. Aurora…
JCPS Day 2 Enrollment
Johnston County Public Schools Day 2 (Aug. 24) enrollment total was 35,256 students, down 77 from last year’s Day 1 total of 35,333. The daily total includes students in grades…
Riverwood Middle School Advisory Council Appointment
CLAYTON – Curt Hallinger has been appointed to the advisory council at Riverwood Middle School. Principal Sharon Bryant made the recommendation to the Johnston County School board. Mr. Hallinger will…
Wayne County Public Library Wraps Up Novel STEM Camp
GOLDSBORO – On Friday, August 6th, the Wayne County Public Library completed the first teen STEM camp. This innovative camp is just the beginning of the STEM program that the…
$180,000 Consulting Contract With Former School Superintendent Considered
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools is reportedly considering a lucrative one-year contract with a former superintendent. The Johnston County Report has learned some members of the Johnston County school…
Bad Grades: Johnston County Schools In Academic Free Fall
By: Michelle Antoine The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) school report cards show Johnston County Public Schools are in serious academic trouble. In 2012, Johnston County Schools…
Parents Revolt Over Buncombe County School Board’s Mask Mandate
By David Bass Carolina Journal Mask wars have once again erupted in Buncombe County after the school board voted during a specially called meeting last week, without public comment, to…
