Johnston High School Mock Trial Team Advances To State

Nine teams represented Johnston this year in the district competition held on February 27 and 28th.

Johnston High School Show Choirs Shine at Final Competition

The Johnston Show Choirs - Innovation and Synergy - placed high at the Cedar Rapids Jefferson Invitational.

Get In A Little Pool Time During Spring Break

The Summit Middle School pool will be open for a portion of spring break.

Johnston Middle School Students Honored For Instrumental Work

Recently two Johnston Middle School students were honored for their outstanding musical prowess.

How Did Johnston High School Students Do at State Academic Decathlon?

Students traveled to Mount Vernon earlier this month for the competition.

Johnston National Merit Finalists Honored

Six Johnston seniors were named National Merit Finalists.

Johnston Board Approves Wednesday Early Outs For 2013-14 School Year

Teachers will use the extra time on Wednesdays for professional learning.

Johnston High School Show Choirs Shine at Competition: PHOTOS

Synergy and Innovation had great showings at a competition last weekend.

New Vaccination Required For Middle School Aged Students

Beginning in the 2013-14 school year the State of Iowa will require student entering seventh grade to have a booster immunization.

Johnston Dollars For Scholars Dinner and Auction Saturday

This year is the 10th Annual Dinner.

Johnston Closing and Postponements: Winter Storm Q

The incoming winter storm is forcing several postponements.

2013 Iowa State Wrestling Results: Johnston Wrestler Crowned State Champ

Henry Pohlmeyer is the 3A state champion at 106 pounds. Logan Walkup of Johnston fell a little short in his bid for the 3A state title at 160 pounds.

2013 State Wrestling Quarterfinal and Semifinal Results: Johnston Sends 2 to Finals

Check out how Johnston high schoolers Pohlmeyer and Walkup did in the high school wrestling tournament in Des Moines on Friday.

Johnston Board Honors Tammi Schwaderer For Service to District

The board recognized Tammi Schwaderer for her time spent working with the Johnston High School band department.

Johnston School District Enrollment Continues To Grow

The Johnston Board of Education heard a presentation on student enrollment Monday.

One Tab At A Time: Summit Seventh-Grader Challenges Classmates to Bring Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Jack Marren used his personal experience with the Ronald McDonald House Charities to persuade fellow students to collect pop tabs.

PHOTOS: Acts Shine at Johnston's Big Give Talent Show

The Second Annual Johnston's Big Give raised funds for local charities.

How Many Johnston Seniors Were Named National Merit Finalists?

Six students were honored as semifinalist in October. On Jan. 31, finalists were announced.

Dragon Sports: Johnston Varsity Boys, Girls Schedule of Games, Meets

Find out when and where the Johnston Dragons and other CIML Conference teams are playing the week of Feb. 4.

Vote Johnston Football Playoff Game For 'Game Of The Year'

The 2012 Central Iowa Sports Awards recognizes the best athletes, teams and games of the year.

Johnston School Board Officers Address Concerns of Fellow Board Member's Conduct

Board president Mike Farrell read a statement concerning recent conduct of board member John Dutcher.

Johnston Police Vehicle Involved in Accident; No Problems Reported for Plow Crews

Heavy snowfall overnight results in the third snow day for Johnston students.

Johnston Board Denies Waiving $1,400 Fee for Records Request, Parent Threatens Lawsuit

The Johnston school board voted 5-2 to deny waiving fees associated with an open records request made by a middle school parent.

$41 Million Bond Issue Set For June 25

The Johnston Board of Education approved a measure to hold a bond election this summer.

No Students Injured in Johnston School Bus Accident Monday Morning

Fog contributed to the accident.

How Can You Help The PTO Purple Party This Weekend

The annual event is Feb. 2 at Johnston High School.

Where Can You Sign $41 Million Bond Petition?

The petition will be presented to the board of education on Monday.

Iowa Public Health Department to Require Whooping Cough Vaccine for School Admission

The state department of public health is requiring a pertussis (whooping cough) enrollment for school entry to stop the spread of the disease.

Johnston School Board Approves Bond Petition; Seeks 525 Signatures

Find out where and when to sign the new petition. If enough signatures are collected, a bond election will take place June 25.

Don't Forget: 2013-14 Kindergarten Registration Begins Today

A child is eligible to enroll in kindergarten if he or she is 5 years old as of Sept. 15, 2013.

Johnston Middle School Mock Trials Team Received Recognition at State Tournament

Several teams from JMS competed in the state mock trial tournament Dec. 6-7.

Eat at Johnston Panera Tonight, Help Johnston Music Department

Stop by Panera from 3 to 7:30 p.m. and 10 percent of proceeds will be donated to Johnston Vocal Music Department.

Johnston Middle School Parent Upset After R-Rated Clip Shown in Math Class

Troy Gomez complained to district officials last week after a portion of the trailer for "Texas Chainsaw 3D" was shown during his son's class.

Johnston High School's Synergy and Innovation Kick-Off Show Choir Competition Saturday

The groups have been rehearsing for months for the show choir season.

PHOTOS: Middle School Show Choirs Perfect Performances Before Competition

The Johnston Middle School show choirs begin competition Friday and Saturday.

Johnston High School Launches iPad Initiative

The year new brings an all-new method of learning to Johnston High School seniors using iPads.

UPDATE: Johnston High School Play Canceled

Because of concerns about the shortened rehearsal schedule, the Johnston High School winter play was canceled Wednesday morning.

Johnston Middle School Show Choirs Kick-Off Competitions This Week

Impact and Sound Advice have been hard at work perfecting their performance pieces.

Cameron Carico + 10 Foundation Donates Money Raised from Golf Classic

The Cameron Carico Memorial Golf Classic in September raised money for a student assistance program.

Johnston Sophomore Honored for Work with Youth Homes of Mid-America

Harrison Kruse, who attends Gloria Dei Church in Urbandale, has also volunteered with the Salvation Army and the Johnston Lions Club.