When the 2021-2022 school year ended, so did free meals for every student. While the federal government funded a program that allowed all students access to free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress recently declined to continue funding...
JOHNSTON, IA. (April 8, 2022) —Erica Whittle has been selected as the Johnston Community School District’s new Learning Coordinator of Secondary Schools and PK-12 Math Supports. She will fill the vacancy created by Mary Cooksley’s retirement at the...
JOHNSTON, IA (March 23, 2022) — We understand how important the availability and consistency of the school bus is for our students and families. Riding the bus is a rite of passage for some students, and our ability...
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. Each student-athlete on the team will receive a certificate for their...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (March 10, 2022) — From coding mice and caterpillars to building paper airplanes and LEGO walls, Wallace Elementary students spent a fun-filled day packed with lessons in STEAM. STEAM Day meant taking a break from students’...
Students, parents, teachers, city, police join forces in a show of kindness JOHNSTON, IA (March 8, 2022) – The power of kindness is awe-inspiring. It can make someone’s day; it can even save a life. Years from now,...
JOHNSTON, IA. (Feb. 17, 2022) — They’ve used books and bulletin boards, photos, songs, videos, art and slideshows. Midway through February, here’s a look at how some Johnston schools have been celebrating Black History Month. WALLACE Walk into...
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...
Preschool and school registration in the Johnston Community School District is starting soon! It all kicks off 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 for 2- and 3-year-olds who can reserve a spot by registering online at johnston.ce.eleo.com/. There’s a...