Miss Iowa Jessica Pray at ELP Event and More Happenings Around Town Wednesday

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Johnston Foundation Inducts Star Athlete Jerry Quick, Former Summit Principal Gary Busby into Hall of Fame

The Johnston Community Schools Foundation will honor Jerry Quick and Gary Busby at the Hall of Fame banquet on Friday.

Would You Watch Videos of Johnston School Board Meetings?

The board approved a measure that would allow them to spend up to $10,000 for videotaping of meetings.

LAST CHANCE: Enter Your Prom Photos for Your Chance at $100

We want to see your Johnston High School Prom Photos on Johnston Patch!

Should Johnston School Board Record its Meetings?

The Johnston school board meets at 6 tonight to discuss whether to video or voice record its meetings.

Summit Students Take Road to Success at State Technology Competition

Students in the Summit Middle School technology program in Johnston competed in the State TSA Conference.

A Sunny and Breezy Start to the Week - And Other Things Happening Around Johnston

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Johnston High School Students Share What's Most Exciting About Prom

Johnston High School juniors and seniors will celebrate prom on April 14.

Johnston High School Students Go to 'Paradise' for Prom

Johnston High School students are hard at work preparing for the April 14 prom festivities.

Beautiful Weather to Usher in the Weekend

TGIF Patchers! What do you have going on today?

PHOTOS: Johnston Students Donate to Save Lives

The Johnston High School student council sponsored the annual spring blood drive Wednesday.

Grab Your Tickets for the JHS Producation of 'Wizard of Oz'

There's plenty happening around Johnston today. What do you have planned?

How Much Did Johnston's Timber Ridge Students Raise for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society?

Students participated in Pennies for Patients during February and March.

Johnston Schools Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Johnston School District received the prestigious award in March.

Johnston Student Council Hosts Blood Drive Today - And More Around Johnston

There's plenty happening around Johnston today, what do you have planned?

Johnston High School Technology/Engineering Department is 'Program of Excellence'

The schools program received recognition at a conference in California on March 15.

Intersted in Severe Weather? Check out the Severe Storm Spotter Seminar Tonight

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A Beautiful Day for Johnston High School Sports - and More Johnston Happenings

What do you have planned to round out your work week?

Find Out How to Help Johnston After Prom and Rent a Tux

Johnston High School Prom is just around the corner.

VIDEO: Johnston Community School Foundation Fundraising Campaign

Johnston Community School Foundation released a video detailing efforts of fundraising.

How Much Did Johnston's Big Give Bring In For The American Cancer Society?

The fundraising effort included a pancake breakfast, talent show, baskeball game and more over a month this winter.

Johnston Board Approves $1.1 Million School Addition

The Johnston Board of Education Monday approved adding six classrooms to Timber Ridge Elementary School.

Johnston Board to Discuss $1.1 Million Addition

An addition to Timber Ridge Elementary School would accommodate district growth.

Cooler, Rainy Afternoon in Forecast: Johnston Five Things

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Lawson Students Jump Rope For Heart

Student performed special challenges during the class.

Johnston High School Mock Trial Teams Argue Their Way to State

Several Johnston High School mock trial students received honors at the district competition.

Regents Never Saw This Eighth-Grader's Plea Before Voting to Close Price Lab

Teachers from around the state attended UNI, including some working in the Urbandale district. Officials are being criticized for not sharing dozens of letters in support of Price Lab School with the Board of Regent's office before a decision to close the

ENCORE: Johnston School Nurse Honored as One of Iowa's Greatest

Barb Allen has been a school nurse in the Johnston school district since 1992. She'll retire this spring.

Letters Pleading for Price Lab Appear to Have Been Withheld From Regents

The closure of Price Lab, a UNI stable for students and teachers, was closed recently. But Cedar Fall's patch editor dug up information on letters of support that never made it.

Principal from Hiatt School in Des Moines Named to Lead Johnston's Summit Middle School

The Johnston school board approved the hiring of Joy Weibers as principal of Summit starting in July.

Johnston School District Receives Award For Excellence in Financial Reporting

The district received the recognition for the fiscal year ending 2011.

Warm Weather Awaits Johnston Boys' Track Team As It Heads to Ames

There's plenty happening around Johnston on what could be a record-warm day. What do you have planned?

Johnston School Board Reviews Plans for Proposed High School Plus Usage for Current Building Tonight

The Johnston school board meets at 6 p.m.

Johnston Community School Foundation Annoucnes Hall of Fame Inductees

The annual Hall of Fame Banquet takes place Friday, April 13.

Summit Sixth-Graders Study Organs From Donated Cadavers

Students had the opportunity to get hands-on experience while learning about the human body.

Share Family Craft Time at Hyperion Tonight

There's lots happening around town today. What do you have planned?

Johnston's Beaver Creek Students Learn Ancient Form of Painting

Students at Beaver Creek Elementary learned and experienced Gyotaku last week.

Johnston After Prom Committee Seeks Volunteers, Donations

The annual, safe After Prom event will be held following prom April 14.

Johnston News You Need: Lifetime Vision Spring Event, Easter Activities and ELP Event

Here's a roundup of briefs from around Johnston.

Hit the Johnston Lions Club Book Sale For a Great Deal

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