Josh Tobey has been selected as the new Johnston activities and athletic director following an internal review process. He will officially start in his new role on July 1, 2020. Tobey has served as the district’s assistant activities...
From the Iowa Department of Education, March 30, 2020 DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today released a host of optional resources for families and educators to use as they support student learning during school closures...
In the simplest terms, the onset of COVID-19 in our nation, state, and communities has brought about the need for a major shift in our lifestyles and daily routines. When that happens, there can be feelings of uncertainty,...
The U.S. Census, which is conducted every 10 years, directly impacts federal funding every year for schools and communities in Iowa. This funding impacts special education, teacher training, technology, school lunch assistance, Head Start and after school programs....
Our Grab-n-Go meal plan has changed. Johnston Community School District has been approved to deliver a bundle of FREE LUNCH and BREAKFAST meals for the week for all children ages 1 – 18 years old at our three...
The Johnston Board of Education met via conference call in a special meeting on Thursday, March 19 to discuss school closure and employee pay related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board members first heard a report from Superintendent Kacer...
(Submitted by the Johnston Partnership on Tuesday, March 17) Effective March 17th, the Johnston Partnership will be operating under new procedures to inhibit the spread of COVID-19 As always, we ask that any staff or volunteers stay home...
(Posted on Sunday, March 15 at 9:15 p.m.) Tonight, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced a recommendation for all Iowa schools to close for four weeks in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa. This recommendation...
Following the retirement announcement of long-time Johnston Community Education director Nancy Buryanek, Scott Kruthoff has been selected as the new director, effective May 1, 2020. An internal search for the director’s position was held in mid-February; following interviews,...