On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced a change to the way in which individuals who have been exposed to a positive COVID-19 individual are placed in quarantine. Individuals who...
Submitted by the Johnston Vocal Parents Association The Johnston Vocal Parents Association is asking for your support for the vocal music departments at Johnston Middle School and Johnston High School this holiday season! Order holiday wreathes, garland, swags...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will extend several meal flexibilities which will allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to children into the fall months through as late as December 31, 2020...
(Evanston, Illinois) Today, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the...
*The 2020-21 school year calendar will be an ongoing resource, as we navigate school in a safe and healthy manner. The PDF links below are for calendars reflecting first quarter dates and schedules (Aug. 31-Oct. 23, 2020). The...
(Release provided by In Any Event, Des Moines) August 17, 2020 (West Des Moines, IA) – After giving away over 1000 gallons of free hand sanitizer since the onset of COVID 19, Foundry Distilling Co. is continuing their...
(Posted Aug. 18. 2020, updated Aug. 25) The Central Iowa Metropolitan League, based upon guidance received from Governor’s Office of the State of Iowa, the Iowa Department of Education, the Iowa Department of Public Health, the Iowa Girls...
The derecho storm that hit Iowa last week has had some longer-term impacts on the school district. While we did not lose power or sustain any damage to our technology facilities, our primary Internet connection was lost in...
(August 04, 2020) The Johnston Community School District will be offering two learning models this fall: 100% online and a hybrid model. The communication below outlines these learning models for your information. At this time, we will be...
Starting Monday, July 27 all coaches, activity staff, and students will be required to wear a face covering or mask while in the district building for any extra-curricular or co-curricular activity. This includes any activity in any gym,...