Johnston County Schools

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is a large and diverse school district in North Carolina, serving nearly 38,000 students with a focus on supporting academic success both inside and outside the classroom. The district aims to rank within the top 20 of school districts in the state by 2029, with an impressive graduation rate of 91.3% for students completing high school in four years or less. JCPS offers a variety of innovative programs, including the AVID College Readiness system, the Career and Technical Leadership Academy, and dual enrollment opportunities through the Career and College Promise program. These initiatives, among others, are designed to close the opportunity gap and prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. Generated from the website

Glendale Kenly Elementary serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school s academic curriculum includes a variety of subjects, such as math, language arts, social studies, physical education, science, instrumental and vocal music, drama, art, computer literacy and vocational arts. It encourages students to participate in a range of extracurricular activities, ,ncluding band and student council. Glendale Kenly Elementary s sports activities include football, softball, wrestling, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, baseball, and track and field. The school also operates a parent-teacher association that conducts several fundraising activities and book fairs. Located in Kenly, N.C., it is a part of the Johnston County School District, which operates more than 40 schools in North Carolina in the United States.