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We foster student excellence from kindergarten through graduation by providing a comprehensive, innovative education and robust support services, ensuring readiness for college, careers, and life beyond school.

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We offer robust Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics programs and value a forward-thinking curriculum.

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We believe each student can achieve their full potential through a caring and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes personalized learning and innovative instructional methods.

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Welcome to Johnston Public Schools. We're glad you're here.

Our highly-ranked, top-rated schools provide unparalleled educational opportunities from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

  • 3285
    Enrolled Students
  • 1:1
    Chromebook Ratio
  • 8
    AP Classes Offered
  • 36
    Art and Music Classes
  • 48
    Teachers are Alumni
  • 300
    Student Athletes

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Upcoming Events

Aug
13
Incoming 6th Grade SUMMER Orientation
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Aug
18
Barnes - Popsicles with the Principal
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug
20
JHS Freshmen Orientation
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug
21
Barnes Kindergarten Orientation
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Aug
21
Barnes Back to School Night
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug
25
Grade 1 Open House 6 pm (Brown Avenue)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug
25
Thornton Open House - Grades 1, 3, & 4
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Aug
28
Open House Brown Avenue Grades 2 and 3
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep
04
Thornton Open House - Grades 2 & 5
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sep
18
Sarah Dyer Barnes Open House
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
18
ECC Open House
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sep
23
Ferri Middle School / Open House
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Sep
24
Winsor Hill Open House
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sep
25
JHS Open House
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep
26
Picture Day (Ferri Middle School 6-8th Grade)
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Oct
23
Halloween Skating Event
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Nov
10
Picture Retakes (Ferri Middle School 6-8th Grade)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nov
10
Ferri Middle School / Parent/Teacher Conferences
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Jan
26
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Aug
13
Incoming 6th Grade SUMMER Orientation
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Aug
18
Barnes - Popsicles with the Principal
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug
20
JHS Freshmen Orientation
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug
21
Barnes Kindergarten Orientation
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Aug
21
Barnes Back to School Night
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug
25
Grade 1 Open House 6 pm (Brown Avenue)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug
25
Thornton Open House - Grades 1, 3, & 4
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Aug
28
Open House Brown Avenue Grades 2 and 3
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep
04
Thornton Open House - Grades 2 & 5
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sep
18
Sarah Dyer Barnes Open House
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
18
ECC Open House
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sep
23
Ferri Middle School / Open House
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Sep
24
Winsor Hill Open House
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sep
25
JHS Open House
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep
26
Picture Day (Ferri Middle School 6-8th Grade)
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Oct
23
Halloween Skating Event
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Nov
10
Picture Retakes (Ferri Middle School 6-8th Grade)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nov
10
Ferri Middle School / Parent/Teacher Conferences
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Jan
26
All Day
View Full Calendar

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