Johnson County Schools

The Johnson Central High School English Department is excited to implement the High-Quality Instructional Resource, Into Literature, as part of the district’s KyCL25 initiative!

A big thank you to Curriculum Director and English Department Chair, Mrs. Amiee Webb, and the entire English Department for their dedication and investment in this important work to support high-quality instruction for all students!

New and newly assigned Language Arts teachers in Johnson County Schools are diving into our High-Quality Instructional Resource, Wonders!

Thank you to Mrs. Sabrina O’Bryan for leading this impactful professional learning session and supporting strong instruction across our district.

Attention Golden Eagle Families

Any Johnson County School District student who has not yet received their sports physical is encouraged to attend Ready Fest on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 9:00–11:00 AM at Central Elementary.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) will be on-site providing FREE sports physicals.

ARH will also be raffling off a FREE iPad!

Don’t miss this opportunity to get prepared for the upcoming school year!

Thank you to Assistant Superintendent Crum for representing Johnson County Schools at the KASA Conference. We appreciate your leadership and the message you shared with educators across the state.

The KY Opry Jr. Pros wowed the crowd at the KASA Conference! These talented Johnson County students represented our district with excellence. We couldn’t be more proud!

The Countdown Is On—Back to School Is Almost Here!
We’re getting ready for an amazing year in the Johnson County School District!

First Day of School: Wednesday, August 6th
All new and returning students must register online:
https://sites.google.com/johnson.kyschools.us/jc-going-back-to-school/on-line-registration

Let’s make this the best year yet. Let’s go, Golden Eagles!

Upcoming PD for next week! ☺️ Many of these sessions are required for New Elem. Teachers. However, any teacher can to attend as a refresher and is encouraged to attend if you are new to a grade/subject! 🦅💛

Celebrating Our Kagan Champions!

Thanks to our amazing teachers from across Johnson County Schools who dedicated five days to the Kagan School Trainer Program! They are now ready to support their school teams by modeling and coaching Kagan Structures that promote engagement, collaboration, and academic success.

They even had the incredible opportunity to meet the founder, Dr. Spencer Kagan!

Special thanks to Superintendent Cochran and the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Grant for making this opportunity possible.

We’re proud of their leadership and excited to see the positive impact they’ll make across the district.

JC EMPOWER Academies – This Friday

Date: Friday, July 25
Who: Incoming Kindergarten, 7th, and 9th Grade Students

Times:

Elementary: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Middle/High: 9:15 AM – 2:15 PM

Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.

This is a great opportunity for students to meet their teachers, explore the new campus, and start the school year with confidence.

Elementary Parent Academy: Friday, July 25 | 9:00–10:30 AM
Johnson County Middle School Parent Academy: Held Tuesday, July 22
Johnson Central High School Parent Academy: Monday, August 4 | 5:30–7:30 PM

Learn more: https://secure.smore.com/n/wm5n4

Let’s get ready to unlock your potential and launch into an amazing school year.

Join us Tuesday for Impact Day! You'll get to select from many great sessions that will impact student learning and success! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

Calling all JC Elementary Teachers! This Monday, come network with your fellow teachers across the district! 💛🦅✏️🖤

We are excited for all our upcoming PD!! See you there! 📚✏️

Elem. Teachers- District PLCs are Monday! Please be sure to bring a charged device. See you then!! 🤗

The Johnson County School District extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Nikki Barber, retired Gifted and Talented Instructor. Ms. Barber served the district with unwavering dedication and a passion for nurturing the unique strengths of her students from 1978 until her retirement in 2002. Her commitment to excellence and the lasting impact she made on so many young lives will always be remembered.

Lyndsay Cantrell APRN & ARH provided school nurses have performed over 200 sports physicals to our students across the district this summer! What a wonderful service provided thanks to ARH!

Join Heather Butcher to gain updates and ideas for KY's Future Assessment & Accountability System. 🗓️July 14 @ Porter Elem. 9:00-9:20 in Room 181

Come learn all about the PES Newscast at Eastern KY TeachMeet!

Room 180- 1:00–1:20 PM - Porter Elementary
Don’t miss this powerful student-led session!

Don’t miss out!

Join Charlene Owens for Internalizing Your PLC: Plan, Instruct, Reflect, Repeat at Eastern KY TeachMeet.
📍 Room 177 | 🕙 10:00–10:20 AM | Porter Elementary

Don’t miss out at Eastern KY TeachMeet!

Join Charlene Owens, Jayme O'Brian, Gabriel Vicker & Rhonda VanHoose at Porter Elementary for Begin with the End in Mind—using standards, data & KSA blueprints to plan, instruct, and reflect.

Room 177 at 10:30–10:50 AM

Stephanie Trimble presents “Condiment Content: Small Groups Made Simple”

Eastern KY TeachMeet
🕤 July 14 • 9:30 AM
📍 Room 181, Porter Elementary

Don’t miss practical strategies to make small groups easy and effective!