District Mission
We serve our community by using district resources to educate and support all students to graduate as confident learners.
Vision
The Johnston Community School District is recognized as a leading educational institution through:
- Student Success – Supporting every student to reach their full potential through high-quality instruction, challenging coursework, personalized learning opportunities and comprehensive support systems.
- Progress and Growth – Embracing practices and structures to meet the evolving needs of our community.
- Staff Experiences – Fostering a collaborative environment that attracts and retains high-quality staff through professional growth and support.
Core Values
Academic Excellence for all through:
- Collaboration – Strong partnerships.
- Communication – Respectful, open, and transparent dialogue.
- Continuous Improvement – Results-oriented and measurable success.
- Comprehensive Support – System-wide assistance and encouragement.
Strategic Directions
A. Maximizing learning through rigorous and relevant curriculum, instruction, and assessments with purposeful technology integration.
B. Effectively implementing support systems that drive student success.
C. Building a culture where staff feel valued, supported, and heard to create positive outcomes for all.
D. Fostering a thriving environment through community partnerships and equitable access with open communication.
E. Improving efficiency, effectiveness and safety in district operations and facilities.
Developing our plan for the future
In September 2024, the Johnston Community School District began the yearlong process of developing its next Strategic Plan. Working with an organization called Teamworks of Centerville, Minnesota led by Dr. Ray Queener, the district is undergoing a yearlong journey to gather feedback from all stakeholders.
These stakeholders will weigh in about what they would like their desired daily experience to be here in Johnston, what are our district’s strengths and needs, what has been our district’s story of the past, and what we want our story to be in the future.
The goal will be to create a 3-year operational plan for the district and each school that will be updated each year.
Additional information on 2024-2025 JCSD Strategic Planning
NEW: Final JCSD Strategic Roadmap