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Scores hold steady

Schools see little change in scores on AP exams Updated: Oct. 1, 2008 9:57 AM | Full story

National Merit Scholarship semifinalists named

Two students from Johnston were named 2009 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Updated: Oct. 1, 2008 9:19 AM | Full story

Neuse begins anew

Updated: Sep. 10, 2008 10:21 AM | Full story

Schools bask in SAT gains

Updated: Sep. 9, 2008 11:45 AM | Full story

SAT scores rise

High school students in Johnston County broke a two-year trend of falling SAT scores last school year, according to test results released Tuesday morning. Updated: Aug. 26, 2008 4:44 PM | Full story

Two from Johnston spend summer studying abroad

For three weeks in June, Anna Youngblood and Amber McClure, both graduates of Smithfield-Selma High School, visited Ireland as part of an art-history class. Updated: Aug. 20, 2008 11:44 AM | Full story

School orientations

A list of the remaining school orientation sessions for Johnston County schools. Updated: Aug. 20, 2008 9:11 AM | Full story

High school contract will have to wait

County wants state agency to sign off on financing plan. Updated: Aug. 13, 2008 11:46 AM | Full story

AIG parents worry anew

Parents of gifted youngsters in Johnston feel they are under attack again by the school system. Updated: Aug. 5, 2008 9:32 PM | Full story

Four schools face federal sanctions

Funds at four Title I schools will be stretched further this year as parents face new decisions about the education of their children. Updated: Aug. 1, 2008 9:33 AM | Full story

2008-09 Johnston County school directory

Johnston County students will return to classes on Monday, Aug. 25. Here’s a directory of the county’s schools, with address, telephone number, principal and Web address. Updated: Aug. 20, 2008 1:34 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


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