In October 2018, Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise announced a state Seal of Biliteracy would be available for participating schools to recognize students who demonstrate proficiency in two or more world languages by high school graduation....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Due to the weather forecast, the October 5 football game against Indianola has been moved up to a 5 p.m. kickoff. Senior Night has been cancelled and coaches will be in touch with parents with more information. If...
U.S. Department of Education Office of Communications & Outreach, Press Office 400 Maryland Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202 Contact: Press Office (202) 401-1576 or press@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education Announces 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools Summit Middle School...
Hey Dragon Fans! If you can’t make it to tonight’s homecoming football game, live stream it via YouTube! The Dragons take on the Ottumwa Bulldogs; kickoff is at 7 p.m. Let’s Go Dragons! Live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kersB-IE6q4