Ice skating added to Summit PE classes
Summit Middle School students have a fun new activity that’s part of their physical education class this winter — ice skating.
Wallace fourth graders look to people and art to celebrate Black History Month
JOHNSTON, IA. (Feb. 1, 2022) — This February during Black History Month, Wallace Elementary fourth graders will celebrate the achievements of African-Americans in U.S. history through both a featured person of the day, and an artist of the...
Furry friends provide comfort to Johnston students
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 28, 2022) — If you were at the high school and heard a bark or meow, you weren’t mistaken. Duke, a yellow Lab, and Link, an orange cat, were there for a visit. The Animal...
Horizon expands help to students in need
JOHNSTON, IA. (Jan. 21, 2022) — It’s a way that Horizon Elementary students and families take care of their own — a place they can go if they’re cold or hungry, or in need of toiletries such as...
Johnston Baseball Program GIVES BACK! #JohnstonServes
The Johnston Baseball Program, composed of over 120 players and 15 coaches, decided to GIVE BACK in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a national day of service. The Baseball Coaches collaborated with the Johnston Partnership,...
Coaches vs. Cancer Game Night – February 1
The Johnston Middle School and Johnston High School Student Council are hosting a Coaches vs. Cancer night on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The event will be at the home girls’ and boys’ basketball game. All proceeds will be...
High school students visit preschool for on-site learning
JOHNSTON, IA (Jan. 10, 2022) — Even the school district’s youngest children have something to teach those already in high school. Students in Laura Bertroche’s child development class at Johnston High School recently visited preschoolers at the Johnston...
JCSD Commitment to Open Dialogue
The Johnston Community School District is committed to an open dialogue about the education of our students. During the public comment portion of Monday night’s school board meeting, a Johnston community member shared her perspective on the debate...
Waller named JCSD Director of Business Services
JOHNSTON, IA (Dec. 9, 2021) — Maria K. Waller has been hired as the Johnston Community School District’s Director of Business Services, filling the vacancy created by Ryan Eidahl being hired as the district’s Chief Financial Officer. She will...
New school board members sworn in, mask mandate lifted
Clint Evans, Deb Davis and Derek Tidball were sworn in Nov. 22 as new members of the Johnston Board of Education. The board then elected Katie Fiala as board president and Alicia Clevenger as vice president. The district...