JCSD_Teaching & Learning

The official Twitter account of the Johnston Community School District Teaching & Learning Department.

[Johnston Schools @JohnstonCSD]

Johnston now has eight students qualified in five events for the National Speech and Debate Tournament, June 14-19 in Richmond, Virginia!

Two qualified today at a national qualifying tournament for congressional debate at Roosevelt High School:
—Satya Thavanesh Yalla placed 3rd in the House and qualified for nationals
—Paxton Myers is the district champion in the House and qualified for nationals.
—Also, for the second year in a row, Johnston was the winner of Sweepstakes award for congressional debate.

See full results at Dragon Drama Boosters

[Johnston Schools @JohnstonCSD]

This year’s National History Day district competition was a huge success, with Johnston students advancing to state in every division we entered. Nineteen Summit, JMS and JHS students presented 14 projects and came home with 16 state qualifiers who will advance to the National History Day state contest, April 27 at Iowa State University. Read more about how each student placed: https://t.co/IibSiLN3C1

[Bound Iowa @Bound_IA]

🚨𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄-𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄🚨

THE JOHNSTON DRAGONS WIN #79 IN A ROW.

THE QUEST FOR THREE STRAIGHT IS COMPLETE.

#iahsbkb Matt Matz Design

[Chad Jilek @cjilek42]

Never wanted this season to end but it couldn’t have been a better ending for our senior class - 3 🏆, 1 🥈, 79 straight wins, & a record of 103-2. I appreciate everything they have done for our program. They might not wear the uni anymore but they are Dragons for life!!

[JCSD_GirlsBball @JCSD_Girlsbball]

Girls Basketball (Junior Varsity) Score Posted - Johnston Dragons defeat Urbandale J-Hawks 56-41. https://t.co/Xo0VHRgOqw

[Johnston Schools @JohnstonCSD]

Johnston girls bowling team members Harper Veigel, Lulu Barsness, Maddie Dirsksen, Adella Junk, Naomi Anderson and Mia Thompson placed 2nd🥈 at the Lincoln Girls JV Baker Invite today. Their highest baker game was a season best of 166. They had so much fun! 🎳

[JCSD_GirlsBball @JCSD_Girlsbball]

Girls Basketball (Varsity) Score Posted - Johnston Dragons defeat Edgewood Crusaders 69-48. https://t.co/btioOt83cO

[JCSD_Teaching & Learning @JCSD_TeachLearn]

RT @JohnstonCSD: Congratulations to Rexford Davidson, Kaycee Schippers and Justin Smith for being elected to Johnston’s Board of Education…

[Bound Iowa @Bound_IA]

ZACHARY GRIDER WITH THE PASS BREAK UP TO WIN IT FOR THE DRAGONS IN OVERTIME 🔥

#iahsfb @zacharymgrider

[Johnston Athletics & Activities @JCSD__Athletics]

It's 3-3 in penalty kicks, and we're diving into the thrilling second round! Let's go, Dragons! ⚽⚽💜💛 @JCSD_GirlSoccer

[JCSD_BoysSoccer @JCSD_BoysSoccer]

Johnston is tied with Waukee Northwest 1 to 1 after the 2nd half.

[Johnston Schools @JohnstonCSD]

Several Johnston students participated at the Summer Games State Special Olympics track meet in Ames! Students from all across the district competed and had tons of fun! Multiple students also came home with first place and podium finishes, which is always a plus.🏆 Way to go, Dragons!💜

[JCSD_GirlsXCTF @JCSD_GirlsXCTF]

Our Dragons came to compete tonight at the district track meet in Marshalltown! We fought through the wind and heat, crushed it on the track, and brought home 3rd place! Tons of events punched their ticket to STATE! 💥🔥 Stay tuned for results—we are so proud of our girls💜💛💜💛

[Johnston Girls Wrestling @JDragonsGW]

Want a free shirt? All you have to do is come to one of our open mat practices and try girls wrestling. Let’s grow the sport together and get more girls to try the fastest growing sport today‼️🤼‍♀️

[Johnston Schools @JohnstonCSD]

JHS senior Kathir R. Kalyanaraman is among nine outstanding Iowa high school seniors who have been named semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars program!

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars program honors the nation’s most distinguished high school seniors. Kalyanaraman was recognized for his high achievements in academics as well as in career and technical education. Read more: https://t.co/KYM9f0ojeV

[Johnston Athletics & Activities @JCSD__Athletics]

Boys Track & Field (Varsity) Score Posted - Johnston Dragons place 3rd with a score of 111 in 2025 Urbandale Chuck Silvey Track & Field Invitational. https://t.co/dUFa5gS0s1

[JCSD Girls Tennis @JCSD_TennisG]

Johnston JV continue to roll, with a 23-3 win over Waukee NW JV

[Johnston Golf Foundation @GolfJohnston]

Let's meet our 2025 Iowa High School Golf Showcase invitees...

[JCSD_BoysSoccer @JCSD_BoysSoccer]

⚽️⚽️⚽️ C. Pope
⚽️⚽️⚽️ K. Pope
⚽️ L. Mawia
⚽️ K. Kljucanin
⚽️ N. Gourley
🎯🎯🎯🎯 Leach
🎯🎯 K. Pope
🎯Kljucanin
🎯 Dervisevic

[Johnston Schools @JohnstonCSD]

Six Beaver Creek Students participated in the Special Olympics spring Track and Field Event today! They competed in the 50 meter dash and softball throw.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🥎Five of the students qualified for the State Meet in May! Fellow BC students welcomed participating students back to school with signs and cheers. What a fun day!