Johnston choir selected for Iowa Choral Showcase
JOHNSTON, IA. (Feb. 4, 2022) — A Johnston High School choir has been selected to participate in the prestigious Iowa Choral Showcase this spring. Cantus is the top choir of five at JHS and is 53 members...
JHS hosts inaugural Winter Olympics
Johnston High School this week held its inaugural Winter Olympics, paying tribute to Friday’s kickoff of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games while also raising money for paralympics in Iowa.
Ice skating added to Summit PE classes
Summit Middle School students have a fun new activity that’s part of their physical education class this winter — ice skating.
Wallace fourth graders look to people and art to celebrate Black History Month
JOHNSTON, IA. (Feb. 1, 2022) — This February during Black History Month, Wallace Elementary fourth graders will celebrate the achievements of African-Americans in U.S. history through both a featured person of the day, and an artist of the...
Furry friends provide comfort to Johnston students
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...
Five Johnston teams qualify for state speech competition
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 Starting Soon
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...
Horizon expands help to students in need
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...
Johnston Baseball Program GIVES BACK! #JohnstonServes
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,...