JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 28, 2022) — If you were at the high school and heard a bark or meow, you weren’t mistaken. Duke, a yellow Lab, and Link, an orange cat, were there for a visit. The Animal...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 26, 2022) — Five groups of Johnston speech students have qualified to perform at the Iowa High School Speech Association’s state large group contest next Saturday, Feb. 5 at Valley High School in West Des...
Preschool and school registration in the Johnston Community School District is starting soon! It all kicks off 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 for 2- and 3-year-olds who can reserve a spot by registering online at johnston.ce.eleo.com/. There’s a...
JOHNSTON, IA. (Jan. 21, 2022) — It’s a way that Horizon Elementary students and families take care of their own — a place they can go if they’re cold or hungry, or in need of toiletries such as...
The Johnston Baseball Program, composed of over 120 players and 15 coaches, decided to GIVE BACK in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a national day of service. The Baseball Coaches collaborated with the Johnston Partnership,...
The Johnston Middle School and Johnston High School Student Council are hosting a Coaches vs. Cancer night on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The event will be at the home girls’ and boys’ basketball game. All proceeds will be...
DES MOINES, IA (Jan. 14, 2022) — Some Timber Ridge fifth graders this week took the long-awaited trip to JA Biztown — a simulated town where students operate the banks, manage the restaurants, write checks and vote for...
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates, or iJAG, is coming to Johnston High School next school year. The program that prepares students for graduation, the workforce and life will support juniors and seniors. A new Johnston iJAG teacher will...
JOHNSTON, IA (Jan. 10, 2022) — Even the school district’s youngest children have something to teach those already in high school. Students in Laura Bertroche’s child development class at Johnston High School recently visited preschoolers at the Johnston...
JOHNSTON, IA. (Jan. 5, 2022) — Seventh graders at Summit Middle School are showcasing their research on global issues this week through a “wax museum” that brings together key leaders from the past and present. At this week’s...