Long-time Johnston athletic and activities director Gary Ross has been inducted into the Iowa High School Athletic Director’s Association Hall of Fame. He is one of two athletic directors receiving the honor this year. Ross was hired as...
At Johnston High School, financial know-how is gold. Late this fall, Johnston High School was awarded a Next Gen Personal Finance Gold distinction for their commitment to educating all JHS students in 21st Century personal finance skills. During...
The 2018-19 Calendar Committee, composed of parents, staff, and a member of the board, has reached a consensus on a calendar that they feel best meets the academic needs of Johnston students. The proposed 2018-2019 calendar represents a...
(Submitted by the Iowa Association of School Boards) 2016-17 Better Boardsmanship Award Winners Board Members and Administrators from 29 Iowa Public School Districts and AEAs Recognized for Commitment to Learning and Leadership Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa...
The Johnston Community School District would like to warn parents and community members of a scam involving people impersonating someone from Johnston High School. Scammers are calling people and businesses in the city asking them to purchase rally...
(Submitted by Molly McConnell) On November 10 and 13, mock trial students from Johnston Middle School and Summit Middle School competed in the regional and play-off rounds of the Iowa middle school mock trial tournament. Out of the...
(Submitted by the City of Johnston) The Johnston Police Department appreciates the community’s support throughout the year. And as a police department, we are always looking for ways to give back to the community we serve and protect...
Summit Middle School has been named a Blue Ribbon School nominee by the Iowa Department of Education. This is the first time Summit has been nominated for the award. According to the U.S. Department of Education website, “The...
Food waste. Styrofoam dishware. Plastic straws. Fast fashion. Freshwater resources. Industrial hemp. And the list of environmental concerns goes on. During the month of October, four Johnston High School students dived into the Project Green Challenge, an online...
A professional photo shoot by the architectural firm Perkins + Will will be taking place in common spaces, classrooms, and around the interior of Johnston High School next week, Tuesday, Nov. 14 and Wednesday, Nov. 15. Students will...