The dog days of summer have set in and a bowl of cool, tasty ice cream is the perfect answer to beat the heat. Join the Johnston Community Education department and City of Johnston for the annual “Sundae...
Lawson staff wanted to do something to support their students who live with Type 1 Diabetes. Headed by third grade teacher Melanie Sesker, the school decided to hold a fundraiser for JDRF (Junior Diabetes Research Foundation) during the...
The end of the school year is in sight and our Dragons are giving it their all through every competition, awards ceremony, and challenge they may face. If you have group or individual commendations, please send them to...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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:...