*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,...
Pandemic EBT Notification from the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Human Services (Dated July 13, 2020) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act allows states to issue Food Assistance benefits to households with children in Pre-K...
The JCSD Technology Team has been made aware of non-delivery issue for a number of district emails. For example, a JCSD employee could respond to an email, but because of these non-delivery issues, the email reply would not...
Johnston, Iowa – The JCSD Teaching & Learning Department has undergone a realignment and as a result, will see new and familiar faces in new roles, effective July 1, 2020. With an increased focus on Career and Technical...
(As shared by the National History Day organization) National Museum of African American History and Culture Selected Student Films to be Showcased by Smithsonian Learning Lab WASHINGTON, DC—National History Day® (NHD), the Smithsonian National Museum of African American...