School News

Back to School Events 2025-26 August is just around the corner— that means it’s almost time to return to school! Get a head start on planning for the upcoming school year and check out our compiled list of...

By Lynn Meadows, JCSD Director of Communications JOHNSTON, Ia. (June 24, 2025) — Robert Kinney has been selected as the new assistant principal of Summit Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, following Monday night’s approval by the...

SUMMIT WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, May 23, 2025 MOCK TRIAL Mock Trial is open to all 7th grade students at Summit and 8th graders at JMS, with the season running from August – December.  For anyone interested in learning...

By Clara Toot, JCSD Communications Specialist JOHNSTON, Ia. (May 29, 2025) — As the school year comes to a close, the Johnston Community School District is celebrating significantly lower chronic absenteeism districtwide.  Attendance data shows the number of...

THURSDAY-A DAY Middle School Mock Trial  7th & 8th grades What is Mock Trial? Mock trial is a competition-based introduction to the legal system which offers students an opportunity for personal growth and achievement, emphasizing the importance of research,...

WEDNESDAY-B DAY Middle School Mock Trial  7th & 8th grades What is Mock Trial? Mock trial is a competition-based introduction to the legal system which offers students an opportunity for personal growth and achievement, emphasizing the importance of research,...

MONDAY-NO SCHOOL, MAY 26TH TUESDAY-A DAY Middle School Mock Trial  7th & 8th grades What is Mock Trial? Mock trial is a competition-based introduction to the legal system which offers students an opportunity for personal growth and achievement,...

Friday B Day CONGRATULATIONS 7TH GRADE BAND It’s with great pride that I share the results of the 2025 Adventureland Band Metro Concert Band Festival, held Friday evening at SEP Junior High.  The Summit 7th grade band (98-members)...

Thursday A Day CONGRATULATIONS 7TH GRADE BAND It’s with great pride that I share the results of the 2025 Adventureland Band Metro Concert Band Festival, held Friday evening at SEP Junior High.  The Summit 7th grade band (98-members)...

Wednesday B Day CONGRATULATIONS 7TH GRADE BAND It’s with great pride that I share the results of the 2025 Adventureland Band Metro Concert Band Festival, held Friday evening at SEP Junior High.  The Summit 7th grade band (98-members)...