Based on the book “28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World,” by Charles R. Smith Jr., fourth graders at Beaver Creek Elementary are learning about one different influential figure in African-American history each day throughout...
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...
It’s show choir season! Over the weekend, JCSD show choirs competed at the Des Moines Christian Illumination Show Choir Competition. Congratulations to our students, bands, crews, and directors on a great showing! Innovation – 1st runner up overall...
The Johnston High School Student Council is hosting their annual Coaches vs. Cancer event this year on Thursday, February 4 during the Boys/Girls basketball games vs Waukee. Last year, this event raised nearly $1,000 to support kids with...
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...
The pandemic left many Johnston students with extra time on their hands, normally filled with school activities and social events. For Johnston High School junior Reagan Peterson, it meant more time to grow her small business, “By The...
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...
This article was written and published by Melody Mercado, Des Moines Register on December 18, 2020. Tangible memory, virtual existence: High school yearbook staffs push to publish despite pandemic Charity Bos waited three years for her turn to...
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has awarded Xan Taylor, JHS Head Varsity Girls Bowling Head Coach, the Golden Plaque Award – one of the highest honors given out by the IGHSAU! Coach Taylor is not only...