As the district continues to work with the Johnston Police Department, we are planning on having school with a few adjustments, beginning with a two-hour late start for all students on Wednesday, October 4. Secondary students will start...
Around 8 p.m. on the evening of October 2, individual students and parents within our school district received anonymous messages, threatening the safety and security of our students. In an effort of caution, we will be cancelling school...
(Submitted by the Weidt Group) DES MOINES, Iowa – Sept. 29, 2017 – Recipients of the 2017 Excellence in Energy Efficient Design Award were announced at the 2017 American Institute of Architects Iowa Convention in Des Moines, Iowa....
The 2017 Johnston Homecoming parade will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 along Pioneer Parkway in Johnston. The parade route starts near the intersection of Greendale and Pioneer Parkway and heads north/northwest along Pioneer Parkway,...
It is time again for the annual Dig Pink/Spike Blue event, hosted by the Johnston Volleyball team. This is the 10th year of the event to raise awareness – and funds – for breast and colon cancer. The...
Hey Dragon Fans! Here’s a run-down of Homecoming activities happening in the community. Many schools have specific dress up/spirit days for their students; please check their websites or parent communication for more information. Monday: Rock Around the Clock,...
(Submitted by the Johnston Kiwanis) In standing with their annual tradition, the Johnston Kiwanis presented Johnston third graders with a new, age-appropriate dictionary. The dictionaries are a gift to the students in the hope they will learn the...
On October 6, become part of the global community standing up to cancer through the “One Night, One Fight” event. After the Oct. 6 home football game against Sioux City North, fans can join JHS cheerleaders on the...
(Submitted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation) (Evanston, Ill.) On September 12, officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These individuals have...
Join us on MAKER DAY! Bring the family and participate in Johnston’s first Maker Day experience! There will be something for everyone! In the “Do-It-Yourself” spirit, all are invited to this FREE event to take part in and learn a...