Winter Break Information
As the end of 2018 approaches, students and staff will be going on winter break. Friday, Dec. 21 is a full day for students and staff. There will be no school Monday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 2....
Johnston Middle School Nominated for a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools Award
Johnston Middle School has been nominated for a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award for the 2018-2019 school year by the Flippen Group. Two years ago, school administrators began an initiative to transform the campus into an...
Johnston High School, Johnston Middle School, and Summit Middle School named Apple Distinguished Schools
Johnston, IA – December 1, 2018 – The Johnston Community School District is pleased to announce that three of its schools have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools. Johnston High School, Johnston Middle School, and Summit Middle School...
Students Gear Up for Robotics Season
The robotics craze has hit schools, libraries, and community groups across the nation. It’s no different in Johnston, with more and more students gearing up to build, program, and compete in a variety of robotic clubs. As robots...
Superintendent Search Listening Forums Happen in December
During the 2018-19 academic year, Laura Kacer is serving as Interim Superintendent of the Johnston Community School District, in addition to her duties as Director of Human Resources. The Johnston school board is currently evaluating the various options...
JCSD Thanksgiving Hours, Closures
All schools/school buildings in the Johnston Community School District will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 21 – Friday, Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving break. All schools will re-open at their normal time on Monday, Nov. 26. The district’s Administrative...
District-wide emergency notification test is November 20
The Johnston Community School District will be testing its emergency notification systems in preparation for winter weather on Tuesday, November 20 at 4 p.m. All notification lines for each student and employee in the district will be tested,...
JHS ACT scores hit all-time high
Johnston, IOWA – The Johnston Community School District (JCSD) has received the results of the 2017-2018 ACT tests. The 377 students who completed the exam had a composite average of 24.5 (out of a possible 36) and scored...
JHS Presents “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”
Theater lovers are invited to the JHS production “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” which centers around a musical production team and a string of murders associated with their productions. The play will run on Thursday, Oct. 25...
Johnston Legislative Action Committee Open House, Nov. 11
The Johnston Legislative Action Committee (JLAC) would like to invite all members of the Johnston community to their open house on Sunday, November 11 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Summit Middle School Library. There will be a brief...