By Clara Toot, JCSD Communications Specialist JOHNSTON, Ia. (June 12, 2025) — Brooke Hakert has been selected as assistant principal of Lawson Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year, pending board approval June 9. She will step into the...
By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications JOHNSTON, Ia. (June 10, 2025) — Kevin Tow has been selected as the Johnston Community School District’s new Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning, following board approval Monday night. He will...
By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications JOHNSTON, Ia. (March 27, 2025 ) — Construction is underway in the northwest wing of the Johnston Community School District Office to create exciting new spaces for the Alternative High School...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (March 24, 2025) — Dr. Erica Whittle has been named the Johnston Community School District’s new Director of Technology, following unanimous approval by the school board. She will succeed Tony Sparks, who retired in December after...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (March 6, 2025) — Carol Eddy of Pleasant Hill has been named the Johnston Community School District’s new Executive Director of Instructional Services, pending March 10 approval by the school board. The new position splits the...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Feb. 18, 2025) — Tiffany Spiegel has been selected as the Johnston Community School District’s new Assistant Director of Special Education, pending approval by the school board. This is a brand new position created to serve...
By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications and Board Secretary JOHNSTON, Ia. (Jan. 15, 2024) — Vision screening will be more readily available for students throughout the Johnston Community School District, thanks to funding from the Johnston Community School...
By Clara Toot, JCSD Communications Specialist JOHNSTON, Ia. (Sept. 16, 2024) — Johnston is playing a leading role in helping students statewide learn about the importance of civic engagement and voting in elections. Patrick Hennes, a government teacher...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (March 27, 2024) — Will the 2023-2024 school year be extended by snow makeup days? Superintendent Dr. Nikki Roorda has recommended making up all three eligible days (the fourth day isn’t eligible because teachers worked those...
JOHNSTON, Ia. (Feb. 13, 2024) — Jill Van Woerkom has been named the permanent Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for the Johnston Community School District, pending Feb. 19 approval by the school board. Van Woerkom has served...