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,...
Coaches vs. Cancer Game Night – February 1
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...
Timber Ridge fifth graders learn about financial literacy in Biztown
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...
iJAG coming to Johnston next year
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...
High school students visit preschool for on-site learning
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...
Summit “wax museum” merges past and present
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...
JHS awarded grant to restore prairie, help insect pollinators and monarch butterflies
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Dec. 29, 2021) — Johnston High School is among 12 Midwest high schools awarded $1,000 pollinator habitat grants from the Sand County Foundation, which will be used toward restoring the prairie just southwest of the high...
Middle school mock trial teams honored for outstanding performance
Congratulations to the Johnston middle school mock trial teams for a fantastic 2021 season! Four teams competed at the regional competition in November. Three of those teams made it to the state competition held at the beginning of...
Johnston storm damage featured by The Weather Channel
Johnston was on the national news this morning. The Weather Channel arrived at Johnston High School at 5 a.m. and has been broadcasting the storm’s impact on the Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) at the top and bottom of...