(Written by the Iowa Department of Education) The Iowa Department of Education today announced that six Iowa educators have been named 2021 finalists in the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This year’s finalists are:...
Nikki Heidemann has been selected as the new principal of Lawson Elementary in the Johnston Community School District. Heidemann is currently the assistant principal of Southview Middle School, an eighth- and ninth-grade building in the Ankeny Community School...
Johnston Community School District is participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program which will allow for a safe and streamlined service of nutritious meals. Daily Grab-n-Go Breakfast and Lunch meals will be provided at each location June...
Johnston High School Senior Bernadette Ebambi and sophomore Artwright Chinyama received bronze medals in Le Grand Concours national French competition, earning them National Laureate titles in the 86th annual event. Le Grand Concours is sponsored by the American...
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL DISMISSAL AT 2:50 PM BOY’S CROSS COUNTRY Any current 6th and 7th grade boys interested in being a part of cross country this fall, please fill out the google form below! You will...
Today, National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 3,100 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Three of those students are Johnston graduates James Grimm, Alexander Lehman, and Abbie McLaren. All three students are...
WEDNESDAY-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL DISMISSAL AT 2:50 PM We are requiring that students keep all backpacks, iPads, etc. at home tomorrow. They will not need anything for the last day of school. Your student will keep their iPad...
The 2020-21 school year is nearly complete! Students’ last day is Wednesday, June 2. It is a full length day, meaning there is no early out. Grades 6-12 dismiss at 2:50 p.m. and grades K-5 dismiss at 3:35...
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, MAY 31ST TUESDAY-B DAY WEDNESDAY-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL DISMISSAL AT 2:50 PM GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Attention current 6th and 7th grade girls! The JMS XC family wants you to be a part of something special...
After a school year like no other, Johnston teachers and staff celebrated their hard work at the annual Johnston Chamber Educator Appreciation event on Wednesday, May 26. Fellowship, laughter, and accolades were shared. Among those honored were the...