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The Johnston Community School District serves 7,250 students, grades preK-12, in Johnston, IA. Home of the Dragons.
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Johnston wins both the girls AND boys state soccer championships! What a night! ⚽️💜💛🎉
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Johnston head football coach and teacher Brian Woodley is The Iowa Football Coaches Association’s Class 5A Coach of the Year. Woodley took the team to the state semifinals at the UNI Dome for the first time in program history. Read more at
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Mike O’Connor has been selected as Johnston’s new athletics and activities director. He will start his new role July 1. O’Connor has served as the assistant athletic director at Dowling for the past 10 years. Welcome to the team, Mike!
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No jokes here .. Josh Tobey has accepted a new position as our district's Athletics/Activities Director! Congratulations, Mr. Tobey!
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Former Johnston AD Gary Ross has been inducted into the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame! Congrats, Mr. Ross - we can't think of a more deserving honoree!
#dragonpride
#foreverdragons
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State champions! With a 51-31 win over Waterloo West, the Johnston girls basketball team finished the season undefeated! Absolutely amazing. So proud. Go Dragons! 💜⛹🏽♀️🏀⛹🏽♀️💛
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We've shared a lot of graduation photos this past week, but here's one more from a proud parent ... these are our ChildServe graduates! What an amazing time for these students and their families!
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Face masks are still required in all schools & when riding a school bus. All mitigation strategies for Athletics/Activities will remain the same.
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On to the UNI Dome! Dragons move on to the semifinals! 🏈💜💛📣
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Johnston school board acknowledges head baseball coach Michael Barta on his 4th Coach of the Year award from Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. His team won the state championship in 2022. Barta joins 5 other Johnston coaches named Coach of the Year this school year.
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Congratulations to our NEW 👏 STATE 👏 CHAMP, CALEB HELGESON! 👏👏👏 Way to go, Caleb - we are so very proud of you!
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STATE CHAMPS!!! Thus team, this season, this honor ... so deserved. Way to go,
@JCSD_Girlsbball
- we are your biggest fans!!
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We are deeply saddened to learn of JHS student Mathew McCulley's death early this morning. More information:
http://t.co/12pzSyAysP
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We proudly present the Johnston High School Class of 2022! 👩🏻🎓💜👨🏾🎓💛👩🎓🎉
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We won our first playoff game against Iowa City, 38-31! 🏈💜💛🎉
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Two overtime wins. Two state soccer championships.
@JCSD_GirlSoccer
defeats Valley 3-2.
@JCSD_BoysSoccer
defeats Iowa City West 3-2. ⚽️🏆💜💛
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Johnston Girls Basketball team punches their ticket to State with a win over Des Moines North 60-46!! Dragons will play next Monday at the Well!!!
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We won the 2022 state championship in golf! What a great day to be a Dragon! 📸 by Sudeep Gupta. More pics to come. ⛳️💜💛🏆🎉
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This is the great news we need. Congratulations to the
@JohnstonDragons
baseball team on their state title! We are so proud of this team and their effort! Go Dragons!
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What a season, what a team! We are so proud of our
@JHSFball
team, coaches, and supporters.
#johnstonstrong
#dragonsforever
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The board has voted to approve pay for all employees through the four-week closure. Thank you, board members!
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More than 500 Johnston High School students will receive their diplomas tonight. It's the closing of one chapter and the start of another for these ambitious young people. Congratulations, Dragons!
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ALERT: Due to threats of safety, all JCSD schools/buildings are closed on Oct. 3. No staff, no students.
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Johnston girls and boys cross country coaches Patrick Hennes and Matt Jaschen have both been named Class 4A At Large Coach of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Both of their teams were state runners up at the state cross country meet this year. Congratulations!
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Best wishes to our 14 JCSD retirees! Thank you for your many years of service to our school community.
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State champions! After a hard-fought battle,
@JohnstonDragons
defeat Ames 6-5 in extra innings for a back-to-back state title. So proud of you, Dragons! ⚾️💜💛🏟️🎉
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Educators and school staff were encouraged to wear
#RedforEd
today in support of public education. Here are a couple photos of our employees proudly supporting the phenomenal public education system in Johnston. We ❤️ Iowa public schools!
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Many of our school nurses have been working the phone lines at Iowa 211 for COVID-19 questions. They answer questions and make recommendations for self-care, getting tested, and accessing health care. What a way to share their knowledge and help others!
#JohnstonStrong
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The Johnston High School Class of 2023. Congratulations, graduates! 👨🏽🎓👩🏼🎓 💜💛🎉
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@JHSFball
coach Brian Woodley has been named the Class 4A Football Coach of the Year by the IA HS Football Coaches Association! Way to go, Brian!
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WOW! 😃Our essential Nutrition Dept. workers have prepped 9,000 meals for families this week. Our three sites are Chapel Ridge, Sterling Point, and Meredith Dr. Reformed Church, 12-12:30, Mondays only.
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Here is the Johnston High School men’s golf team, your 2022 Class 4A state champions! ⛳️💜💛🎉 📸 by Jen Christy.
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Dragon Nation was treated to a double state championship tonight! ⚽️🏆💜💛🥅🎉
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On
#worlddownsyndromeday
, we celebrate the Johnston students who have an extra chromosome - we think it makes them extra awesome!
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STATE RUNNERS-UP!!! Dragons come home with🥈trophy in cross country at the state meet. Both Johnston boys
@JCSD_XCountry
and girls
@JCSD_GirlsXCTF
finish 2nd in respective races and earn state team runner-up!! For boys, Jaxson Plumb places 3rd overall. Go Dragons! 🏃🏽♀️ 🏃🏻♂️💜💛🎉
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State champions!
@JCSD_GirlsXCTF
takes 1st at the state cross country meet. Olivia Verde takes 2nd overall. 💜💛🏃🏽♀️👟🎉
@JCSD__Athletics
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Our hearts go out to the Parkland, FL community. We wish them peace and healing in the days, months, and years to come. 💜
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We'd like to give a BIG shoutout to our friends
@Johnston_PD
&
@cityofjohnston
- we're lucky to work with such fine folks!
#johnstonstrong
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Our championship varsity girls basketball team took a victory lap tonight! The undefeated team received a standing ovation and certificates of recognition from the school board and a packed audience. The team was then recognized by the City Council. You’ve made Johnston so proud!
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We are heartbroken over the death of student Ali Hashim, killed in an accident. Our thoughts are with the family.
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We are proud of our students for their patriotism and support of America's 13 fallen soldiers. Great work, Dragons!
Johnston high school senior Drake Wendl just returned from basic training. Drake got friends to bring 13 American flags to the football game to honor the 13 fallen soldiers.
Photo thanks Mindy Dougherty (daughter Dylan is a cheerleader)
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The Johnston Board of Education has named Laura Kacer as the permanent superintendent of the Johnston Community School District. She will officially switch from interim supt to supt on July 1, 2019. Congratulations, Laura!
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A heartbreaking loss to Ames tonight for the state championship, but what a great season for our Johnston Dragons boys basketball team. We are so proud of you! 💜🏀⛹🏽♂️💛
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Congratulations to
@JCSD_Track
head coach Matt Jaschen for being named Coach of the Year by both the
@iatfcc
and
@DMRegister
! He was also named Coach of the Year in boys cross country last November. Jaschen is the 10th Johnston coach named Coach of the Year this school year.
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Congratulations to our NATIONAL show choir champs,
@JCSD_Innovation
!! What a great welcome home!
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JMS Chamber Choir boys perform with Foreigner at the Iowa State Fair
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It's
#PrincipalAppreciationDay
and we certainly appreciate the work, long hours, and compassion our school principals put into their work! We are a better district because of these nine individuals!
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Masks are no longer required to be worn in Johnston schools except on buses, effective immediately. The Johnston Board of Education voted to lift the mask mandate that’s been in place since Sept. 23 for preK-12 students, staff and visitors indoors during instructional hours.
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A small bit of humor to start your day ... don't worry, we'll get to the serious stuff later. But for now, take a second and smile.
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State bound! The Johnston Dragons varsity baseball team advances to the state tournament after a win tonight over Ankeny Centennial. On to Iowa City next week for the state quarterfinals. Go Dragons! ⚾️💜💛
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National champions! 🏆 Innovation won the FAME Show Choir National Finals 2023 in Branson today, finishing off an undefeated season. Schools from Utah, Minnesota, Indiana & Nebraska competed in today’s event. Synergy took 4th runner up. Congratulations!
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The Johnston varsity boys baseball team ends the season 36-4 and takes the 2022 Class 4A state championship after defeating Dowling 11-1. We’re so proud of you!
#RollDrags
#GoDragons
⚾️💜💛🎉
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The Johnston school board on Monday night recognized JHS head football coach and teacher Brian Woodley, who was named The Iowa Football Coaches Association (IFCA)’s Class 5A Coach of the Year. Read more:
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Congratulations to Mr. Wiebers on this honor! He will be missed in our district; we wish him the best in his new adventure!
ADM is pleased to announce that Rod Wiebers has been named the next 7-12 Activities Director at ADM Community Schools. Join us in welcoming Rob and his family to ADM!
Read More:
#WinEachDay
|
#WeAreADM
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It's been a long and emotion-filled night. A robust communication on the details of tonight's vote for the Return To Learn hybrid plan will be coming tomorrow, Aug. 4.
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It was a nail-biter! Johnston defeated CR Prairie 61-57 in overtime in the semifinals of the Iowa High School Athletic Association boys state basketball tournament tonight. They advance to the 4A state championship game against Ames, 7 pm Friday at Wells Fargo Arena. Go Dragons!
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Congrats to
@JCSD_Golf
on the district championship today at A.H. Blank Golf Course! The team placed 1st among 14 Class 4A teams with a score of 299. Four were in the top 10 as individuals. On to the State Tournament Oct 7-8 in Cedar Rapids. Go Dragons! ⛳️ 💜💛 📸 by Jen Christy
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We're pleased to welcome Melissa Crosse as our new Assistant Activities & Athletics Director! She will work alongside AAD Josh Tobey and oversee middle school activities. We're glad to have you on the Johnston team, Melissa!
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Congratulations to Johnston Athletic Director Josh Tobey, who’s been named the new activities director in Norwalk. A huge thank you from your Dragon family. You will be missed! 💜💛
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Our spring activity/athletic students will mostly likely not be getting their senior night honors. So, we're bringing the honors to social media! First up are Allison Klahn, Aurora Pinardi, Ashlee Abdel-Razeq, & Austin Nanke.
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Our hearts go out to the owners and users of Plaza Lanes. Information for girls and boys bowling practices, tournaments, will be shared when we have more info.
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Our
@JCSD_GirlSoccer
coach Eric Shafer has been named the 2022-23 Soccer Coach of the Year by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association! His team won the Class 3A Girls State Soccer Championship last weekend. Shafer is the seventh Johnston coach named Coach of the Year this school year.
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That's another WIN for our Johnston Dragons! The girls picked up a 52-47 victory over Iowa City West and will now face Waukee in the state championship game tomorrow night, 7 pm.
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Johnston Boys Track & Field today won their first Class 4A state championship! Read how they made Iowa & national history, how two relay teams won state championships & how the team broke seven school records:
By Brian Hurley,
@JCSD_Track
&
@MennenFilms
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Our Johnston men’s golf team are state champions! Congratulations, Dragons! ⛳️💜💛🏌🏿♂️
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With a 55-53 win over Ankeny, the Johnston boys basketball team moves on to the semifinals at the Iowa High School Athletic Association state basketball tournament! Next up: Johnston vs. Prairie, 7:15 pm Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena. Go Dragons! 🏀⛹🏽♂️💜💛
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JHS swimmer Olivia Swalley was tonight recognized by the school board for being the only athlete from Johnston to have earned 5 state titles. Olivia has made a verbal commitment to swim at the University of Iowa following her graduation in 2023. Congratulations, Olivia! 🏊🏼♀️ 🏊🏼
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A powerful story from an outstanding young man. Thank you for sharing, Coty.
'It's giving me hope': Johnston player uses football, his coaches' help to fight his battle with depression via
@DMRegister
. A story everyone should read.
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Thank you to the staff, admins, parents, and students who made today's Senior Day a success! We LOVED seeing your smiles! Best of luck to you all!
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Wow! TEN JHS seniors have been named Nat'l Merit Semifinalists! Big congrats to Erin Anderson, Matthew Ding, Madison Dunn, Anna Janni, Akshaya Kumar, Karson Lee, Jackie Liang, Paxson Picken, Taylor Siebert, & Stella Zeng.
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Introducing the Johnston High School Class of 2024! 🎓💜💛🎉
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We Believe ...
💪In the power of a team
🧠In positive thinking
🥇In winning attitudes
🐉In DRAGONS
Good luck to our Boys Basketball team in the Class 4A State Championship tonight, 7:30 pm. Stream it: . Photo credit: DM Register.
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Today’s Johnston High School homecoming pep rally featured table surfing, a pie in the face, teacher dancing, co-ed dancing, a cheer competition, our mascot JD, the announcement of the Rock Around the Clock winners, and of course the Johnston fight song! 💜💛🏈📣🎶🕺🏽💃🏻
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Let's start Tuesday with two spring senior spotlights! Clara Toot and Dominic Ford have been involved in a variety of activities. Congratulations!
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It was a big morning for many of our JHS student athletes as they signed with colleges and universities to continue their athletic pursuits. Congrats, Dragons!
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JHS student Austin loves art and Rubik's cubes. So much so, that he creates awesome mosaics of people and characters during his free time. Check out this time lapse video of his MLK portrait. Up next, a large Nikola Tesla piece! So cool!
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Wow, wow, wow!!! This team is nothing short of amazing! So proud to call them Dragons!!
Proud of our Dragons, today and every day! 💛💜🐉💨
@clarajane2t
@brooklynmckee_
@_samstrauss
@Faith_Nead
@AleahTenpas
@BellaHeikes4
& Twitterless Kaya Young
#StateChamps
#GotItBack
#BeBetter
#GoLonger
#GDAOS
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Jacob Helgeson is the Class 3A 165 lb State Champion! Back-to-back state championships! We are so proud of you, Jacob and
@DragonsJohnston
Wrestling! 🤼💜💛🎉
@JCSD__Athletics
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Today's spring athletic/activity shout outs are going to Sam Swift, Taylor Sedivec, Gia Brichetto, and Megan Shermer!
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The Johnston school board tonight recognized four head coaches that have been named Coaches of the Year — Matt Jaschen w/boys cross country, Darin Robertson w/girls swimming, Patrick Hennes w/girls cross country and Carson Hattel w/boys golf. Congratulations & thank you, coaches!
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We are so proud of our Lady Dragon XC team ... state champs (again)!!
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We are SO excited to hold our first-ever elementary teacher parade tomorrow! Teachers will drive through school neighborhoods with signs, waves, and BIG smiles for their kiddos. 10:30-11:15 a.m. - routes will be sent out today! We can't wait to see you!
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Due the inclement weather and unpredictability of the blizzard-like conditions, all schools in the Johnston Community School District are closed for Thursday, January 11. There is no KTC today.
If you must be out, please use caution! Stay warm and safe, Dragon Nation!
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What a night to be a Dragon! Both Johnston boys and girls track and field teams are District Champions! On to state! For the boys, it is believed to be the first District Championship for our program as a 4A school. History made on a wet evening in Norwalk!
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Congratulations to our Johnston boys track and field team for winning their first Class 4A state championship! Our boys broke so many school and state records over the past three days. We are so proud of you! 🏃🏻♂️👟 💜💛🎉
@JCSD_Track
@IHSAA
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For 2nd consecutive year, the Johnston Boys Track & Field Team are the Drake Relays Cup Champions!
🥇1st in 4x200 w/School Record
🥈2nd in 4x100 w/School Record
🥈 2nd in 4x800
🥉 3rd in Distance Medley Relay
🥉 3rd in 4x400
* 400 Meter-Jashua Anglo 3rd w/School Record
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Our boys golf team just captured a big win at the district tournament! They will now move on to state. Congratulations, guys - great work to the entire time, coaches, and supporters!
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ICYMI: Over the weekend, we learned
@JCSD__Athletics
director Joe Nelson was inducted into the IA High School Baseball Coaches Assn and
@dragonsoftball1
coach Todd Merical was named a finalist for Coach of the Year by the Nat'l High School Athletic Coaches Assn! Congrats!
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Hey-o ... these ladies and their coaches deserve a big congrats on an awesome season and being named the conference champs!
Congratulations to Coach Hennes and our Girls XC Team. 2019 Conference Champs! Amazing group!
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Who needs a little Dragon spirit today? Thanks, Mrs. Heidbreder for putting a song in our step! 🎶
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@JCSD_JHS
Special education students gave Coach Brian Woodley a big congratulations on his latest coaching honor. Coach Woodley goes above and beyond to make sure ALL students have fun in the gym and feel like part of the team. 💜💛
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What a win for our Dragons! They play on the Class 4A state championship tonight!
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Today is
#NationalNursesDay
and we'd like to recognize our amazing school nurses! These compassionate and qualified individuals help our students, staff, and families on a daily basis with their knowledge and care. THANK YOU to our school nurses for all they do! 👩⚕️
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