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Four schools face sanctions

Parents at four Title I schools will be offered the choice to transfer their children to other schools. Updated: Jul. 23, 2008 3:23 PM | Full story

JCC receives $23,000 from club

The Rotary Club of Central Johnston County donates $23,000 to the Johnston Community College for scholarships. Updated: Jul. 16, 2008 2:10 PM | Full story

High school at Corinth-Holder could come first

County Commissioners agree to help school leaders with the spiraling cost of building two new high schools. Updated: Jul. 9, 2008 4:50 PM | Full story

JCC seeking mentor families

Families are asked to meet with the Egyptian students on a regular basis and introduce them to the local culture. Updated: Jul. 8, 2008 2:48 PM | Full story

Violinists return from overseas gig

Local students play for England officials. Updated: Jul. 1, 2008 11:45 AM | Full story

Graduates celebrate

Johnston County high schools held graduation ceremonies Thursday night. Updated: Jun. 13, 2008 4:47 PM | Full story

Schools might expand language lineup

School board members are looking for money to expand foreign-language programs in the lower grades. Updated: Jun. 18, 2008 12:49 PM | Full story

Charter school facing changes

Neuse Charter School in Selma will reopen next fall with a new director, new teachers and an expanded list of classes. Updated: Jun. 10, 2008 5:49 PM | Full story

Churches, parents encouraged to get involved

Church and parent involvement, combating gangs and easing poverty are some of the most-effective ways to improve schools and the lives of kids, according to a panel. Updated: Jun. 4, 2008 9:38 AM | Full story

Beehives moved away from school

A Clayton beekeeper removes hives that were near West Clayton Elementary School. Updated: May. 27, 2008 9:42 PM | Full story

Next bonds would build four schools

Referendums might be held in 2009 and 2011. Updated: May. 23, 2008 1:14 PM | Full story

Principal to lead elementary education

Selma Elementary School principal is the new director of elementary education for the school system. Also, the current interim principal at Clayton High School is named the school's principal. Updated: May. 14, 2008 3:41 PM | Full story

Schools name Volunteer of the Year

Jeff Jennings has played an active role at East Clayton Elementary. Updated: May. 14, 2008 12:45 PM | Full story

Honored teacher advocates communication

Riverwood MS’ Dave Hinrichs, Johnston County's teacher of the year, fits class to students’ needs. Updated: May. 7, 2008 9:14 AM | Full story

Old school made new again

School leaders joined alumni of the former Smithfield High School on Saturday for the reopening of the building that now bears a late principal's name. Updated: Apr. 30, 2008 11:36 AM | Full story

School mourns student's death

7-year-old Marcus Lassiter's classmates and teachers at Cooper Elementary School honor his memory last week during a somber awards ceremony. Updated: Apr. 23, 2008 11:28 AM | Full story

School start times to change

School start times will change at Clayton, Smithfield-Selma and West Johnston high schools and the elementary and middle schools in those high-school districts. Updated: Apr. 15, 2008 2:36 PM | Full story

Johnston schools to hold 'town hall meeting'

Updated: Apr. 10, 2008 6:47 PM | Full story

About 100 students to be reassigned

School board decides to send 96 rising freshmen and sophomores from West Johnston to South Johnston. • To view a map of the changes that affect the schools, click here. Updated: Apr. 10, 2008 4:11 PM | Full story

Future teachers nab scholarships

Seven Johnston County high school seniors have received N.C. Teaching Fellows scholarships. Updated: Apr. 9, 2008 3:50 PM | Full story

Veteran educator honored

Johnston school board member Fred Bartholomew of Princeton receives Trailblazer award from the N.C. Association of School Administrators. Updated: Apr. 1, 2008 2:53 PM | Full story

Classes offered for job seekers

Updated: Apr. 3, 2008 11:11 AM | Full story

Club celebrates diversity

Children at the Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County learn to embrace the differences of others. Updated: Apr. 1, 2008 12:53 PM | Full story

Etheridge touts school-security bill

Legislation would promote emergency preparedness Updated: Mar. 25, 2008 12:49 PM | Full story

Students hike for health

Event raises money for PTA Updated: Mar. 25, 2008 10:55 AM | Full story

Seniors win UNC, State scholarships

Two high school seniors win prestigious scholarships to North Carolina universities. Updated: Mar. 18, 2008 10:29 AM | Full story

Relief coming to crowded schools

A proposal would allow Powhatan to open with 527 students next year while cutting East Clayton’s enrollment to 500. Updated: Mar. 14, 2008 3:23 PM | Full story

Leaders chosen for schools

The Johnston County Board of Education names new principals for five schools. Updated: Mar. 12, 2008 1:45 PM | Full story

Parker knows s-p-e-l-l-i-n-g

The Meadow School student wins the 2008 Johnston County Spelling Bee. Updated: Mar. 7, 2008 3:12 PM | Full story

Selma students practice weathering tornadoes

A drill at Selma Elementary School teaches students how to stay safe during severe weather. Updated: Mar. 11, 2008 2:52 PM | Full story

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