Due to inclement weather, all Johnston schools, including Digital Dragons, will be dismissing two hours early on Monday, January 25 (secondary dismisses @ 12:50 p.m.; elementaries at 1:35 p.m.). There is no afternoon Developmental Kindergarten or Preschool (morning...
The pandemic left many Johnston students with extra time on their hands, normally filled with school activities and social events. For Johnston High School junior Reagan Peterson, it meant more time to grow her small business, “By The...
Message from Supt. Laura Kacer, Dec. 22, 2020 Prior to our temporary shift online, students and staff were in a 5 day, in-person model. We took the steps to slow the spread here in Johnston and our efforts...
This article was written and published by Melody Mercado, Des Moines Register on December 18, 2020. Tangible memory, virtual existence: High school yearbook staffs push to publish despite pandemic Charity Bos waited three years for her turn to...
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has awarded Xan Taylor, JHS Head Varsity Girls Bowling Head Coach, the Golden Plaque Award – one of the highest honors given out by the IGHSAU! Coach Taylor is not only...
Sixth grader Quinnlyn Schulte took a look at the world around her and decided that her Extended Learning Program (ELP) independent learning project semester should be something that helped others. With that attitude and a love for all...
At the December 07 board meeting, the board approved continuation of the Johnston CSD temporary online learning waiver, due to continued concern of COVID-19 positivity rates in Polk Co. and the desire to keep students and teachers in...
Congratulations to the Johnston Middle School Mock Trial Teams for a successful virtual season! Here are the results from the state competition: Harrison Burkhardt (7th grade) and Henry Zou (7th grade) both received awards for outstanding performances as...
This news release has been provided by the Coco-Cola Scholars Foundation and released with permission by the Kalyanaraman family. For Immediate Release, December 7, 2020 (Atlanta) Johnston High School senior Karshana Kalyanaraman has been named a Semifinalist...
Sign up for the second semester Digital Dragons Online Program is now open through Infinite Campus. This form will be open through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. Parents and guardians are encouraged to check their email and...