By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications and Board Secretary JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 15, 2024) — Vision screening will be more readily available for students throughout the Johnston Community School District, thanks to funding from the Johnston Community School...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 3, 2025) — The Johnston Community School District is moving to a system of establishing academic calendars for the next two years, to help everyone’s planning. Here’s a look at draft Academic Calendars for 2025-2026,...
By Clara Toot, JCSD Communications Specialist JOHNSTON, Ia. (August 29, 2024) — The Johnston Community School District this week launched the Johnston Therapeutic Program for K-8 students in its District Office. The program will have an emphasis on...
By Clara Toot, JCSD Communications Specialist JOHNSTON, Ia. (August 28, 2024) — The Johnston Community School District has been named one of 17 school districts in the nation and one of two in Iowa recognized as an Apple...
By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications JOHNSTON, Ia. (UPDATED May 31, 2024) — The Johnston Community School District is pleased to announce changes to our Kindergarten Jump Start in fall 2024 aimed at bringing more balance and...
By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications JOHNSTON, Ia. (May 8, 2024) — A new location has been added to the Johnston Community School District’s program offering free meals for kids in summer 2024. The Johnston High School...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (March 27, 2024) — Will the 2023-2024 school year be extended by snow makeup days? Superintendent Dr. Nikki Roorda has recommended making up all three eligible days (the fourth day isn’t eligible because teachers worked those...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Feb. 13, 2024) — Jill Van Woerkom has been named the permanent Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for the Johnston Community School District, pending Feb. 19 approval by the school board. Van Woerkom has served...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Feb. 9, 2024) — The Johnston Community School District is pleased to announce that our Developmental Kindergarten (DK) program will be moving to a new location within our district. In fall 2024, the DK program will transition...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 29, 2024) — The Johnston Community School District’s registration for the 2024-25 school year begins next week. Please register your student before spring break this year! Preschool for 2- and 3-year-olds Registration for 2- and 3-year-olds...