Open Houses, Meet the Teacher Events Start Today in Johnston

School starts in two days and students can get a sneak peek starting today.

Residents Share Concerns, Opposition to Proposed Johnston High School

Concerns included the Johnston school district's plan to inform residents of the upcoming $51 million bond referendum.

How Could Your Taxes Change if $51 Million Bond Issue Passes?

A special election is scheduled for Sept. 11 to decide the fate of a $51 million bond issue that would build a new Johnston High School.

What Could Johnston's Proposed $75 Million High School Look Like? Take a Peek

The Johnston school district unveiled a rendering of the possible tenth- to 12-grade building. Voters will decide whether to replace the high school in an election next month.

Iowa Sales Tax Holiday Starts Friday; What's On Your List?

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. It's the non-essentials that have us scratching our heads.

Searching For School Supplies? We've Got Your Lists Here!

Johnston Schools start Aug. 16.

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Begins Aug. 3 in Johnston And Des Moines Metro

Mark your calendars — Iowa's sales tax holiday is just around the corner.

UPDATED: Johnston Community Schools Administrator Resigns

Jim Casey served as associate superintendent of human resources.

Complaint Accuses Johnston School Leaders, Employees of Misconduct in Election

Board member John Dutcher filed the complaint after receiving thousands of district emails sent around the date of last year's school board election.

Have Questions on $51 Million Vote? Johnston Schools to Hold Public Forums to Answer Them

District staff will be on hand to discuss the upcoming special vote and answer questions.

Should Johnston Schools Run Background Check on Superintendent?

Board member John Dutcher questioned the school district's policy on background checks this week when the board renewed Superintendent Clay Guthmiller's contract.

When Does School Start in Johnston?

Here are the start dates for schools that Johnston kids attend.

1,200-Seat Auditorium Sought in Proposed Johnston High School

The Johnston school board heard from district patrons Monday on the need for a larger auditorium as part of a proposed new high school.

Johnston Board to Discuss Superintendent's Contract and Raise

The Johnston school board meets at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Resource Center.

Johnston School Board Video Coming to a Computer Near You

The Johnston school board approved a contract for installation and training to videotape meetings.

$51 Million Bond Issue to Be Decided By Johnston School District Voters

A special election will determine the fate of a proposed new Johnston High School.

Johnston Board Set to OK Special Election for Sept. 11

The Johnston school board meets at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Resource Center.

Changes to Johnston Elementary Boundaries to be Explored by School Board

Planned construction to several buildings could help shape new elementary attendance area boundaries, the school board says.

Prehistoric Preschool Gives Johnston Children An Inventive Blast from the Past

Students create Play-Doh fossils and cook their own Jell-o eggs.

Petitions Circulate to Put $51 Million School Referendum on Fall Ballot

Residents who want to vote on a multi-million-dollar plan to build a new Johnston High School can sign petitions at several sites in town.

Johnston School Board Sets Bond Amount at $51 Million for Proposed New High School

The Johnston school board discussed whether to proceed with a $51 million or $53 million bond referendum.

Videotaping of Johnston School Board Meetings Could Begin in July

The board of education will likely receive a recommendation for a vendor at the June 25 meeting.

Johnston School Board Continues Discussion on Videotaping Meetings

Tonight's regular meeting includes continued discussion of a special bond referendum to build a new high school.

Johnston School Board Focuses on Bond Issue for New High School

How much are you willing to pay for a new high school and renovations?

PHOTOS: A Little Irish at Johnston Early Childhood Summer Camp

The Little Leprechauns class included jigs, music and lots of shamrocks.

Johnston History Teacher Uses TV Footage to Bring History to Life for Students

Kelly Coleman is one of 30 teachers attending the C-SPAN conference in Washington, D.C.

In Case You Missed It: Johnston Kids Put Competition Aside to Help Stricken Student

And while the Summit students helped a family in need, they also placed third in their category at the Odyssey of the Mind world competition in Ames.

Johnston Middle School Students Conquer Rigorous National French Exam

Twenty-two students placed in the top ten in the National French Exam.

Johnston Hy-Vee Dragon Days Raised How Much For Johnston Schools?

The second annual Johnston Hy-Vee Dragon Days was a success.

Horizon Students Take Tops at Drake Relays

A group of Johnston elementary students set a new meet record.

Johnston Schools Promotes Cale to New Director of Teaching & Learning Position

The Johnston school board approved the hiring of a director of teaching and learning.

Johnston School Board OKs Concept of iPad for Every High School Student

The initiative would provide iPads for each high school student starting the second semester of the 2012-13 school year.

Johnston High School One-to-One Computer Initiative To Be Decided Tonight

The Johnston Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Resource Center

Johnston Seniors Leave High School Behind

More than 400 students graduated from Johnston High School Saturday.

Johnston High School Among Top 50 in Iowa AP Index

Johnston High School ranked 39th among schools.

Johnston High School Seniors Set for Saturday Graduation

The Class of 2012 graduates at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Drake Knapp Center.

Lunch and Bike with Johnston's Mayor; Last Day of School - And More Around Johnston

What do you have planned today?

Girls' State Track Takes Off Today - And More Around Johnston

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Timber Ridge Students Sing For Funds - And More Around Johnston

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Summit Middle School Students' Work Tops Competitions

Three students were honored this week for their work in local and state competitions.