After Prom is fast approaching and there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved. After Prom is a free, safe, supervised, substance-free, night-long celebration offering food, drinks, games, prizes, and entertainment. It is for all Johnston High...
When it came to spring parent-teacher conferences, Summit Middle School teacher Shannon DaRos-Hall took her thinking outside the box and outside the walls of the school to connect with parents. DaRos-Hall is a sixth grade language arts and...
A group of Johnston High School art students recently participated in the 2018 Burbs Art Pop-Up Show at the Drake Olmstead Center, along with students from six other suburban high schools. Our students were well-rewarded for their hard...
The State of Iowa Department of Education – Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services, in conjunction with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), has released information regarding a recent E. coli outbreak linked to chopped romaine lettuce. Information...
Hard working Dragons Our students were at it again over the weeks of April 9 and 16, racking up accolades across the state. Many of the commendations come from our academic teams/organizations as they enter their state competition...
Grad rates up, dropout rates down for the class of 2017 Graduation rates and dropout rates for students in the Johnston Community School District class of 2017 have been released by the Iowa Department of Education. The graduation...
Residents of Johnston and surrounding communities have two opportunities on Saturday, April 7 to meet with local legislatures and speak to them about current issues. The first local forum will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at...
Quill and Scroll – the renowned international honorary society for high school journalists – annually invites student journalists to submit their best work in a variety of categories. The Johnston High School yearbook staff has earned a number...
(Submitted by the JHS National Honor Society) The National Honor Society of Johnston High School is hosting a free showing of the movie Wonder as a part of their “Choosing Kind Campaign,” April 15th from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Johnston...
(Submitted by University of Iowa Athletic Communications, March 29, 2018) IOWA CITY, Iowa – – Senior members of the University of Iowa football program, along with head coach Kirk Ferentz and members of the Hawkeye coaching staff, will...