At the January 14 board meeting, the Johnston Board of Education approved the 2019-20 Johnston Community School District academic calendar. A public hearing on the calendar was held at the January 14 board meeting at approximately 6 p.m....
On February 7, Timber Ridge Elementary students and staff will be holding a community event called Rachel’s Challenge at Johnston Middle School from 6:30-7:30 p.m., open to all community members 11 years of age and older. Rachel’s Challenge...
PALO ALTO, California, January 8, 2019 – Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF), a non-profit committed to ensuring that ALL students leave high school with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex financial world, is pleased to...
In October 2018, Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise announced a state Seal of Biliteracy would be available for participating schools to recognize students who demonstrate proficiency in two or more world languages by high school graduation....
Creating an authentic learning experience for students of all ages drives a variety of projects within the Johnston Community School District. This year, students in Rhys South’s construction technology class were asked to construct wood lockers and storage...
As the end of 2018 approaches, students and staff will be going on winter break. Friday, Dec. 21 is a full day for students and staff. There will be no school Monday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 2....
Johnston Middle School has been nominated for a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award for the 2018-2019 school year by the Flippen Group. Two years ago, school administrators began an initiative to transform the campus into an...
Johnston, IA – December 1, 2018 – The Johnston Community School District is pleased to announce that three of its schools have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools. Johnston High School, Johnston Middle School, and Summit Middle School...
The robotics craze has hit schools, libraries, and community groups across the nation. It’s no different in Johnston, with more and more students gearing up to build, program, and compete in a variety of robotic clubs. As robots...
During the 2018-19 academic year, Laura Kacer is serving as Interim Superintendent of the Johnston Community School District, in addition to her duties as Director of Human Resources. The Johnston school board is currently evaluating the various options...