The issue failed to get a 60 percent approval from voters.
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The Cyclones meet Tulsa for the second time this season.
Students brought in donations during a week-long food drive.
Due to Winter Storm Draco, students in Johnston were unable to take finals before winter break.
A child is eligible to enroll in kindergarten if he or she is 5 years old as of Sept. 15, 2013.
The Johnston Community School District won't hold classes, or KTC Thursday.
The Johnston school board frequently honors staff, students and community members with a R.O.S.E. Award.
Find out when and where the Johnston Dragons and other CIML Conference teams are playing the week of Dec. 17.
The Johnston board members and superintendent put forth extra time and energy to strengthen their boardsmanship.
Parents, teachers and staff participated in a number of calendar committee meetings and surveys to prepare the proposed calendar.
The board voted 4-1 to pursue a revised high school plan, including renovations to current buildings.
The dinner will take place Thursday.
The Johnston Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Resource Center.
Find out when and where the Johnston Dragons and other CIML Conference teams are playing the week of Dec. 10.
The Johnston school board continues to discuss possible revisions to a faciilty plan that includes construction of a new high school and renovations to the current high school building and Johnston Middle School.
The Johnston school board met Nov. 28 to discuss options for future district facilities. The focus is on increasing space for classrooms and the media center at the high school, plus better gym space at the crowded Wallace Elementary.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the capitol.
The 33rd annual Madrigal Dinner Feaste runs tonight and Thursday in Johnston.
Patrick Kearney will serve in the position for the next year.
First-grade students dressed as Pilgrims and Indians for the annual Thanksgiving feast Tuesday.
The Johnston Community Education Resource Council once again hosts Project Share. Cards are available for pick-up until Nov. 30.
The Johnston High School choir hosts the 33rd annual Olde English Madrigal Feaste.
The new community initiative strives to let young people know they are living in a community that cares and supports them.
Johnston is one of 11 districts in Iowa to be recognized for the honor.
"Celebrate Johnston" is a call to action to support youths and families in the community.
Each year, the Johnston Community Schools Foundation awards teachers grants for programs and projects.
The board discussed community feedback and options at a special meeting on Nov. 8.
Mitchell began his new post on Oct. 29.
Students at Timber Ridge Elementary were educated on both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney's stance on issues such as education and health care before Tuesday's mock election.
The Johnston school district hosted the second community feedback meeting on a failed bond issue Monday evening.
Local businesses and community members contributed to raise more than $60,000 to pay for the new position.
Students at Timber Ridge Elementary are participating in a state-wide mock election, where they research issues and candidates.
A committee of parents, teachers and administrators will begin the task of developing a 2013-14 school calendar.
The students represent the largest number named to All-State Band and Orchestra in the school's history.
The Johnston school district hosted the first of two community feedback meetings for residents regarding the failed $51 million bond issue.
Earlier this month students at Lawson Elementary explored the Iowa State University's Insect Zoo in their classrooms.
The Johnston school district is hosting two community meetings, the first tonight, to hear feedback from residents on the future of facility plans.
As part of the Agriculture in the Classroom series, Johnston students tried their hand at harvesting their own crops on Wednesday.
The annual fall play also features showings Friday and Saturday evening.