In case of an emergency in the Johnston Community School District, live updates from the school district will be shared with families and staff via ParentSquare Urgent Alert (email, text, app update, phone call) and will also be posted on this page of our website. The short URL to this page is johnstoncsd.org/emergency/
| Date | Time | Location | Update |
| May 22, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | Johnston Middle School |
Johnston Middle School administrators and police are investigating a Snapchat message sent to two students that indicated a bomb in the small gym at JMS. Administrators were notified at about 9 a.m. Police and school administrators searched the gym and found nothing suspicious. The investigation is continuing and the student will face disciplinary action. Please know that the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. All potential threats are taken seriously.
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| May 20, 2025 | 3:35 p.m. | Lawson Elementary | We just wanted you to be aware that the ambulance you may have seen outside Lawson Elementary at dismissal today was due to a medical emergency of a student. The ambulance arrived as students were boarding the bus at the end of the school day. Everyone else is safe. |
| May 20, 2025 | 11:29 a.m. | Summit Middle School | Summit Middle School students and staff were evacuated at 11:29 a.m. due to a false fire alarm. The all clear was given and students returned into the building at 11:36 a.m. Everyone is safe and classes have resumed. |
Once an incident has passed, updates from that incident will be archived. Please contact jcsdcomm@johnston.k12.ia.us with questions.