In the simplest terms, the onset of COVID-19 in our nation, state, and communities has brought about the need for a major shift in our lifestyles and daily routines. When that happens, there can be feelings of uncertainty,...
The U.S. Census, which is conducted every 10 years, directly impacts federal funding every year for schools and communities in Iowa. This funding impacts special education, teacher training, technology, school lunch assistance, Head Start and after school programs....
Our Grab-n-Go meal plan has changed. Johnston Community School District has been approved to deliver a bundle of FREE LUNCH and BREAKFAST meals for the week for all children ages 1 – 18 years old at our three...
The Johnston Board of Education met via conference call in a special meeting on Thursday, March 19 to discuss school closure and employee pay related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board members first heard a report from Superintendent Kacer...
(Submitted by the Johnston Partnership on Tuesday, March 17) Effective March 17th, the Johnston Partnership will be operating under new procedures to inhibit the spread of COVID-19 As always, we ask that any staff or volunteers stay home...
(Message sent to staff and families on Monday, March 16, 12:30 p.m.) The COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly; we continue to follow state recommendations and guidelines closely and communicate that information to you. While there are many questions,...
(Posted on Sunday, March 15 at 9:15 p.m.) Tonight, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced a recommendation for all Iowa schools to close for four weeks in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa. This recommendation...
Johnston’s Academic Decathlon team competed in the State Competition at Waterloo East High School, March 6-7. Besides having a lot of fun, the team finished in the top six, earning five individual medals and the third best overall...
Sent to Staff and Families on March 11, 2020 Thank you for your continued attention and interest in how we, as a school district, are handling information and recommendations regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is truly something on the...