Health Update: Measles
Reminders for Families from the Iowa Department of Health This past weekend, the Iowa Department of Health confirmed a case of measles in Iowa. This is the first case in our state since 2011 and is a good...
Event: Raising Healthy Dragons on April 29 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Keeping Our Dragons Safe! April 29, 2019 | 6:30-8 p.m. Summit Middle School, 9500 Windsor Parkway, Johnston, Iowa Parents and guardians you are invited to an evening of learning presented by the Board of Education Student Well-Being and...
Marci Cordaro Appointed to Board of Directors
At the Feb. 25 board meeting, Marci Cordaro was appointed to the JCSD board of directors, filling the recently vacated seat. Marci will serve on the Mental Health and Student Well-Being Committee and Board Policy Committee. Marci and her...
Community Stage Makes its Debut at Horizon Elementary First Grade Classrooms
Earlier this year, Mrs. Becky Heikes submitted a grant request on behalf of all Horizon Elementary first grade teachers, for a community stage to the Johnston Community School Foundation. A small theatre-like stage was requested to help meet...
Last Day of School Update
As of today, March 1, 2019 we have missed two days of school due to weather. By law, students are required to attend a minimum of 1,080 hours each year. Our current academic calendar exceeds the minimum requirement...
Horizon Reads—Save Me Seat
We are in our 3rd year of Horizon Reads, our school’s vision of helping students to build rich literacy skills at home, as well as at school. Every family is encouraged to read the same book, at the same...
Preschool Registration Opens Wednesday, February 6
2019-20 school registration will open at 8 a.m. on February 6, 2019 for both new and existing families – this will include preschoolers, developmental kindergartners (DK), and kindergartners. Ways Register Online On-Site Registration: Johnston Early Learning Academy (JELA), 6207 NW 62nd...
Purple Party 2019!
Schedule for January 29-31, 2019 Due to Wind Chill Forecast
Due to the arctic wind chill forecast, the following schedule has been put in place for ALL Johnston schools. Tuesday, January 29 – NO evening activities after 6 p.m. School will dismiss at its regular time. KTC will...
Kacer Named Superintendent of the Johnston Community School District
JOHNSTON, IOWA – Members of the Johnston Board of Education have named Ms. Laura Kacer as the new superintendent of the Johnston Community School District. The board was unanimous in its decision to hire Kacer following her interview...