(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...
(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...
Following the retirement announcement of long-time Johnston Community Education director Nancy Buryanek, Scott Kruthoff has been selected as the new director, effective May 1, 2020. An internal search for the director’s position was held in mid-February; following interviews,...
The three-hour early out on February 27 made a perfect day for Johnston Middle School students to learn about different cultures from around the world, thanks to the school’s partnership with CultureALL. According to their website, CultureALL is...
(Submitted by the Dragon Scholarship Fund) The Johnston Dragon Scholarship Fund (DSF) Board is excited to announce the date for its upcoming fundraising auction. Auction Details All community members are welcome to attend our annual DSF Auction on...
Dan Loy’s fifth grade students have a lot of questions. And not just any questions – these questions come from some critical thinking about the earth, the sun, elements, and the list goes on. Loy, who is now...
The Dragon Scholarship Fund will be hosting a Family Bingo Night on Monday, Dec. 30. Cost is $5 per person. Check-in begins at 6 p.m.; games run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is event is open to the community...
Today’s scheduled mass notification test WILL NOT take place, as we already “tested” the system on Monday with the weather delay. Thank you!