College Financial Aid Applications In Johnston Area: Compare To IA

See how college aid applications changed for Johnston area high schools.

Johnston Community School District: Understanding Juneteenth

In this short video, a JCSD official and a ninth-grader discuss the importance of this holiday.

Johnston High School Students Earn National Ranking In French Contest

Senior Bernadette Ebambi and sophomore Artwright Chinyama received bronze medals in the Le Grand Concours competition.

Johnston Community School District: Horizon Students Help The Homeless

The students filled bags with water, self-care items and healthy snacks for homeless and indigent populations in the Des Moines area.

Johnston Community School District: Three Earn NMSC College-Sponsored Awards

James Grimm, Alexander Lehman, and Abbie McLaren are all slated to attend the University of Iowa.

Johnston Community School District Teachers, Retirees Honored At Annual Reception

Among those recognized were the district’s Portrait of Learner award winners.

Johnston Students Design Greendays T-Shirt

On May 26, school winners and the overall T-shirt design winner were recognized at a small reception.

Johnson Community School Foundation Awards Emma Winterboer With Schlenker Scholarship

Winterboer, the daughter of Chris and Missy Winterboer, has attended Johnston schools since kindergarten.

Johnston Community School District: Seniors Honored At Stepping Toward Success Banquet

Students and a staff member who they believe has helped them be successful were recognized.

Johnston Community School District: 2021 Retirees

See the latest announcement from the Johnston Community School District.

Johnston Community School District: Middle School Girls Cross Country Information

See the latest announcement from the Johnston Community School District.

Johnston Community School District Students Showcase Art Online

This short video features the skills and abilities of many students district wide, from all schools.

Tara Owen Named Executive Director Of School Leadership At Johnston Community Schools

She has most recently served as an elementary principal in Ankeny.

Johnston Community School District: Save The Date: Dragon Scholarship Fund Annual Auction

See the latest announcement from the Johnston Community School District.

Johnston Community School District To Continue To Require Masks Through End Of School Year

However, contact tracing and quarantining will no longer be conducted.

Johnston High School Senior Karhsna Kalyanaraman Wins National Merit Scholarship

The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of some 16,000 finalists.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Johnston Patch.

JHS Ranked Among Best High Schools In The Nation

U.S. News and World Report also ranked Johnston High School 22nd statewide.

Johnston Community School District: Kalyanaraman, Chen Named To Governor's Scholar Program

More than 400 high school seniors statewide received this honor.

Johnston Community School District: Cantus Performs At Capitol

See the latest announcement from the Johnston Community School District.

Johnston Community School District: Student Council Spring Clean Up

Nearly 70 high schoolers got some time in the great outdoors as they cleaned up sticks, trash and pulled garlic mustard (an invasive pla ...

Johnston Middle School Selected As A Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School

This year’s selection process began with 555 campuses and resulted in 325 awardees.

Johnston Community School District: Morgan Dunn Awarded NMSC Corporate Scholarship

Scholars were selected from students who advanced to the Finalist level in the National Merit Scholarship competition.

Johnston Community School District: Travel To Spain With JCSD In 2022

JCSD Spanish Teacher Peggy Fox will be the group leader on the trip, with all arrangements, tours, and accommodations arranged through E ...

College Financial Aid Applications In Johnston Area: Compare To IA

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Johnston area high schools have done so far.

Johnston Community School District: Kramer Shines At State FFA Convention

DCG FFA members participated in state convention activities ranging from Leadership Workshops, Career Fair, and Leadership State Level C ...

Nicole Roorda Named Johnston CSD Associate Superintendent Of Teaching & Learning

Her past education experience spans the K-12 spectrum.

Johnston Community School District: Support The Dragon Scholarship Fund!

Please consider donating by simply clicking this link: www.dragonsf.org/donate

Johnston High School's Tanner Kenin Receives IBA Student Athlete Achievement Award

Recipients were selected based on their academic performance, athletic participation, leadership skills and community involvement.

Johnston Community School District: JHS Mock Trial Teams Complete In Prelim Rounds

Congratulations to the eight Johnston teams who competed in the preliminary rounds of the Iowa High School Mock Trial competition!

Johnston Community School District: National History Day Regional Results

Congratulations to students from Summit, JMS, and JHS who competed in this year's regional Iowa National History Day competition! This y ...

In Johnston Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

The portion of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Polk County.

Johnston Community School District: Prom 2021 Information

More information will be coming soon from the JHS Prom Committee and the parent After Prom Committee. We are excited to be able to provi ...

Johnston Community School District: USDA Extends Free Meals To Children Through Summer 2021

USDA is extending these waivers to provide local program operators with clarity and certainty for the summer months ahead, when many chi ...

Johnston Early Learning Academy Students Seek To Understand By Listening

From eye glasses to freckles, the children first heard about what makes each person special, then celebrated it with one another.

Robert Devens Named Director Of Buildings & Grounds For Johnston Community Schools

A long-time Johnston resident, he joins the district after serving in the Iowa Air National Guard.

Johnston Community School District: Johnston Ac-Dec Team Named State Runners-Up

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Johnston Community School District: Winter Student-Athletes Excel In Academics

Seven of the school's sports programs were recognized for their high cummulative GPAs.

Johnston Community School District: JMS Nominated As A Capturing Kids’ Heart Showcase School

Through the National Showcase Schools™ awards, Capturing Kids’ Hearts® recognizes and celebrates schools that go the extra mile each day.

Johnston Community School District: Gaiters Now Allowed As Acceptable Face Coverings

If a person choose to wear a face shield, they should also wear a cloth or paper mask in efforts to not spread the COVID-19 virus.