JHS Choir Performs at ICubs Game (watch video!)
On Monday, May 14, students in the Johnston High School choir performed the National Anthem at the Iowa Cubs baseball game. The choir is under the direction of Samantha Robilliard.
Johnston High School Ranked 9th in state by U.S. News & World Report
The 2018 U.S. News and World Report Best High School rankings have been released and Johnston High School has been named ninth in the state and 2,313th in the nation. The district received a silver award through the...
Kacer Named Interim Superintendent of the Johnston Community School District
JOHNSTON, IOWA – Members of the Johnston Board of Education have named Laura Kacer as the interim superintendent of the Johnston Community School District at the May 7 board meeting. The interim position is for the 2018-19 school...
JCSD School Board Leaders Honored in May
May is School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor more than 2,000 locally elected school board members for their dedication to children and schools. “Providing our community’s children with a sound...
“We Are Art” night displays talents of EBCE students
As the school year draws to a close, there are multiple ceremonies and functions aimed at celebrating student success. This year, a new event has been added to the list and it’s not just another awards ceremony. Instead,...
“Raising Healthy Dragons” Community Forum is April 23
The face of mental health awareness in Johnston is changing. On April 23, the Johnston Community School District will offer an evening devoted to educating parents, community members, and the public about the emotional well-being and mental health...
Show Times for “Beauty & The Beast”
Johnston High School students will sing and dance their way through a tale as old as time April 20 and 21st through their rendition of “Beauty & The Beast.” Show times for the musical are: Friday, April 20:...
JHS Art Students Shine at Local Show
A group of Johnston High School art students recently participated in the 2018 Burbs Art Pop-Up Show at the Drake Olmstead Center, along with students from six other suburban high schools. Our students were well-rewarded for their hard...
JCSD graduation rates climb, stay well-above state average
Grad rates up, dropout rates down for the class of 2017 Graduation rates and dropout rates for students in the Johnston Community School District class of 2017 have been released by the Iowa Department of Education. The graduation...
Attend a legislative forum on April 7
Residents of Johnston and surrounding communities have two opportunities on Saturday, April 7 to meet with local legislatures and speak to them about current issues. The first local forum will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at...