February 07, 2021 As a reminder, face masks and at-home health screenings are still required in all schools and when riding a school bus. All mitigation strategies for athletics/activities will remain the same. Thank you for helping keep...
Throughout the month of February, community members can take part in virtual and in-person Black History Month events around the metro. Big thanks to Ahmed Agyeman, Director of Community and Global Engagement at DMACC, for calling out these...
Due to inclement weather, all Johnston schools, including Digital Dragons, will be dismissing two hours early on Monday, January 25 (secondary dismisses @ 12:50 p.m.; elementaries at 1:35 p.m.). There is no afternoon Developmental Kindergarten or Preschool (morning...
Message from Supt. Laura Kacer, Dec. 22, 2020 Prior to our temporary shift online, students and staff were in a 5 day, in-person model. We took the steps to slow the spread here in Johnston and our efforts...
Sixth grader Quinnlyn Schulte took a look at the world around her and decided that her Extended Learning Program (ELP) independent learning project semester should be something that helped others. With that attitude and a love for all...
At the December 07 board meeting, the board approved continuation of the Johnston CSD temporary online learning waiver, due to continued concern of COVID-19 positivity rates in Polk Co. and the desire to keep students and teachers in...
Sign up for the second semester Digital Dragons Online Program is now open through Infinite Campus. This form will be open through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. Parents and guardians are encouraged to check their email and...
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. There are two awards which may be earned: Excellence in Academic...
At the November 23 board meeting, the board approved continuation of the Johnston CSD temporary online learning waiver, due to high COVID-19 positivity rates in Polk Co. and high numbers of staff absences due to illness or quarantine....
The JCSD Nutrition Department will continue providing free meals to Johnston students while they are learning remotely. Each student will receive a bundle of 5 breakfast and 5 lunch meals for the week. We will offer FREE grab-n-go...