Johnston County Public Schools

09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, all campuses are closed for both students and staff on Monday, September 7, 2026. This includes JCPS students on traditional and non-traditional calendars.

Have a safe holiday!

09/03/2026

| We are so proud of what our students and staff accomplished during the 2025-2026 school year. Check out the 2025-2026 JCPS Performance Infographic!

09/03/2026

| It was a day of celebration for JCPS as 7 schools were celebrated for their extraordinary performance during the 2025-2026 school year!

North Johnston High School, Smithfield-Selma High School, Smithfield Middle School, Four Oaks Middle School, Benson Middle, West Johnston Wildcats, and West View Elementary School were among the schools identified as “Schools Moving Forward”! Congratulations!

See JCPS’s amazing results in the recent press release, here: https://bit.ly/4gOrG7k

09/02/2026

Enrollment and registration is happening at JCPS! 🏫

If you’re ready to enroll a student, our team is here to help guide you through the process and answer any questions along the way.

You can complete the process online or call to schedule an in-person appointment. Get started today at johnston.k12.nc.us/enrollment!

09/02/2026

During the July 14th regular scheduled meeting, the JC Board of Education approved revisions to Policy Code 4304: Code of Student Conduct.

There was special attention to Section F. 36, which provides governance for the "Possession, Display, Use, Sale or Distribution of Vapes".

Revisions define vapes and expresses that there will be a 10-day suspension for any student in violation of the code.

We strongly encourage parents to speak with your child(ren) regarding the details of the policy and the consequences moving forward.

Please know that the Johnston County Board of Education strives to mitigate health and safety concerns related to harmful substances such as to***co products and/or vapes. The revised verbiage and the associated penalties have been set to achieve this goal.

View Policy Code 4304 online, here: https://bit.ly/4f2TEwE

09/01/2026

Looking for a new, rewarding job that makes a difference today while impacting the future? We have various job openings that will allow you to become a part of a wonderful team and make a difference in the lives of many!

Join us this Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at 2 PM for our Welcome Wednesdays session, an open-door approach to assisting individuals aspiring to become a part of the JCPS team!

Welcome Wednesdays is a hands-on, in-person opportunity for individuals to receive assistance with applications and to ask questions about the various job openings we have within the district.

See you soon!

08/29/2026

This is wonderful!

After several years of inactivity, Johnston County successfully reestablished the welding program at Smithfield-Selma High School. While the timeline required a significant, last-minute effort to put the necessary resources and logistics in place, the commitment and collaboration of all parties involved made it possible. Through strong communication, teamwork, and a shared commitment to providing students with valuable career opportunities, we were able to successfully relaunch the program.

Thank you to Robert Long for sharing this information and photo.

Johnston County Public Schools Smithfield-Selma High School JCPS Career & Technical Education

08/28/2026

We hope you all had a GREAT first week of school!

Here’s to an amazing rest of the 2026-2027 school year! We hope you make many memories, make the most of every opportunity to learn along the way, and continue to grow and succeed!

08/28/2026

Here are some midday pictures of our kindergarteners as they enjoy their first full day together to bring a few smiles to your Friday!

08/28/2026

The future of Clayton High School is taking shape! We invite our community to join us for the Clayton High School Topping Out Ceremony on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 409 S. Robertson Street, Clayton, NC 27520, as we recognize this exciting moment in the construction and progress of the Clayton High rebuild!