At the August 06, 2021 special board meeting of the Johnston Board of Education, board members voted 7-0 to approved the JCSD 2021-22 Health & Safety Handbook, outlining mitigation and school health and safety procedures as students and...
Mark your calendars for a variety of back-to-school events to kick off the 2021-22 school year. We can’t wait to welcome back all of our Dragon learners in person, with masks optional for students and staff. The flyer...
The DSF Auction is Going Virtual! The Dragon Scholarship Fund Virtual Auction will be held from July 11 through July 18. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the event from the comfort of your own home! Registration...
(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...
During one of the last days of the school year, Horizon students in Susan Chronister’s fifth grade classroom were hard at work, with their minds, hands, and hearts. As one last community service project, students, with the support...
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...
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...
Annually, the Johnston Chamber supports a t-shirt design contest for the summertime Greendays community celebration. Entries are submitted by Johnston students from all schools. On May 26, school winners and the overall t-shirt design winner were recognized at...