By Clara Toot, JCSD Communications Specialist JOHNSTON, Ia. (Nov. 05, 2024) — In a few short weeks, 47 Johnston middle school mock trial students on Teams Purple, Gold, Dragon and Firestorm will take part in their first competition...
By Cameron White, JCSD Communications Intern JOHNSTON, IA. (Oct. 28, 2024) — More than 80 Johnston High School students will on Nov. 8 and 9 showcase months of hard work on and off stage when they bring you...
By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications JOHNSTON, IA. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Johnston High School seniors Kathir Kalyanaraman and Shreyas Shrestha have been named semifinalists in the prestigious national 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Kalyanaraman and Shrestha are...
By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications JOHNSTON, Ia. (Oct. 4, 2024) — When the 143 students of the Johnston High School Varsity Marching Band take the field in Cedar Rapids and Pella this weekend, their 8-minute performance...
By Clara Toot, JCSD Communications Specialist JOHNSTON, Ia. (Sept. 26, 2024) — The Johnston High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) has received the national Service Award of Excellence — a recognition of the chapter’s exemplary record...
By Clara Toot, JCSD Communications Specialist JOHNSTON, Ia. (Sept. 16, 2024) — Johnston is playing a leading role in helping students statewide learn about the importance of civic engagement and voting in elections. Patrick Hennes, a government teacher...
By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications JOHNSTON, Ia. (Sept. 13, 2024) — Ten Johnston High School students have been named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, giving them an opportunity to compete for 6,870...
By Clara Toot, JCSD Communications Specialist JOHNSTON, Ia. (August 29, 2024) — The Johnston Community School District this week launched the Johnston Therapeutic Program for K-8 students in its District Office. The program will have an emphasis on...
By Clara Toot, JCSD Communications Specialist JOHNSTON, Ia. (August 28, 2024) — The Johnston Community School District has been named one of 17 school districts in the nation and one of two in Iowa recognized as an Apple...
By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications JOHNSTON, Ia. (UPDATED May 31, 2024) — The Johnston Community School District is pleased to announce changes to our Kindergarten Jump Start in fall 2024 aimed at bringing more balance and...