JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 29, 2023) — Seventeen Johnston students who participated in Academic Decathlon emerged with 42 individual ribbons, six of the overall medals and the regional championship. Academic Decathlon is a contest requiring each student to give a...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 26, 2023) — Johnston robotics teams T.H.O.R., Atomic Narwahls, Disco Duckbots and Radiant Rivals will advance to the Super Qualifier on Feb. 11 following a tournament last weekend. Five teams of Johnston students were among 24 teams...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 24, 2023) — Dr. Nate Zittergruen has been selected as the Johnston Community School District’s new Human Resources Director, following approval Monday night by the school board. He replaces Anthony Spurgetis, who left the district...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 23, 2023) — The Johnston school board on Monday night approved the Academic Calendar for the 2023-24 school year, extending from Aug. 23, 2023 to May 31, 2024.. The new calendar eliminates early-out Wednesdays and replaces them...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 23, 2023) — The Johnston Community School District’s registration for the 2023-24 school year begins next week. Please register your student before spring break this year! Registration for 2- and 3-year-olds will begin 8 a.m....
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 19, 2023) — Class meetings were held today with both 8th and 9th graders at Johnston Middle School to outline schoolwide expectations as we kick off the 2nd semester. The meetings covered building goals for the...
JOHNSTON, Ia (January 12, 2023) — The impact that educators have on students’ lives is immeasurable. Two dozen Johnston educators were recognized this week for the impact they’ve had on students’ lives. Educator’s Impact Night was a time...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Dec. 20, 2022) — Johnston High School head football coach and teacher Brian Woodley has been named The Iowa Football Coaches Association (IFCA)’s Class 5A Coach of the Year. Woodley took the Johnston varsity football team to...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Dec. 16, 2022) — Today the Johnston Community School District opened its doors to legislators, city council members and other policymakers for a Legislative Showcase. Our guests came to Johnston High School where they spoke with...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Dec. 15, 2022) — Timber Ridge fifth graders waited with anticipation for Thursday’s big announcement. Their eyes grew wide as they saw the purple-and-gold balloons, then the big check. The fifth-grade class at Timber Ridge received this...