JCPS Provides Back To School Basics Resource For Families

SMITHFIELD, N.C. – As Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) prepares for the 2026-2027 school year, parents and families are encouraged to take advantage of the district’s Back to School Basics webpage, a convenient one-stop resource designed to help families prepare for a successful start to the new school year. With many important details to review before students return to the classroom, the webpage brings essential information together in one easy-to-access location. 

The Back to School Basics page includes information on orientation dates and times, beginning-of-the-year documentation, school supply lists, enrollment, transportation services, school nutrition services, and communication tools. Families can use the page to find information they need to complete important preparations and ensure their students are ready for the first day of school.

Additional resources available on the page include information about preschool, school nurses, the district calendar, district maps, the Center for Safer Schools videos, and Johnston County Board of Education policies regarding wireless communication devices. The page also provides resources such as Rooms information to assist families as they navigate the start of the school year.

Johnston County Public Schools encourages all parents and guardians to visit the Back to School Basics webpage regularly for important information and resources. By reviewing the available information and completing necessary preparations in advance, families can help ensure a smooth transition into the new school year. Visit the JCPS Back to School Basics page to get started.