WASHINGTON, March 9, 2021 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the nationwide extension of several waivers that allow all children to continue to receive nutritious meals this summer when schools are out of session. These flexibilities are now...
As Black History Month wraps up and Women’s History Month kicks off, there is perhaps no better person to synchronize the two than Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cancer cells have changed the world of modern medicine....
Johnston’s Academic Decathlon team won 12 individual medals and placed second overall at the State Tournament, held virtually on March 5-6. This performance earned them a berth at the National Academic Decathlon Competition, which will take place on...
Timber Ridge fifth grade teacher Troy Ellerbroek is constantly looking for ways to bring his students together while also celebrating their individualism. An avid reader himself, when Ellerbroek came across the Project LIT community, he thought it would...
The District’s Special Election for the renewal of the SAVE Revenue Purpose Statement and continuation of the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) was successful with both measures passing on March 2, 2021. Results from the Polk County...
A new face will join the Johnston Community School District administrative team in late March. Robert Devens has been hired as the district’s Director of Buildings and Grounds. A long-time Johnston resident, he joins the district after serving...
During the month of February, fourth grade students at Timber Ridge Elementary, like many of their peers around the district, have been learning about influential Black Americans throughout American history. Timber Ridge fourth grade teachers Leslie Mitchell, Amy...
The Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union & The Iowa High School Athletic Association recognizes those teams and cheerleading squads which collectively have excelled in the classroom. Each student-athlete on the team will receive a certificate for their...
The CDC has updated their guidelines to now allow a 2-ply gaiter as an acceptable face covering. The gaiter must be 2 layers or folded over. The gaiter needs to be worn over the mouth and nose just...
Schools and classrooms have been learning more about Black History Month throughout February. And because the material, accomplishments, and figures are abundant, the learning can come to students in a variety of ways, through a myriad of curriculum....