Join us for our Fall Festival and sign-up to be a vendor at the link here: https://forms.gle/3zbejZcKuk9T4fXR9
Coach Adam Crum and his JC Golf Teams dominated the 2A Regional Tourney hosted at Stonecrest! Both the boys and girls took home the team championships and! Kaiden Powers took home medalist for the boys tournament while Kortlyn Wheeler took home the girls medalist! #CleanSweep #WeAreJC #Golf #Champions #Tradition
JOHNSON COUNTY SCHOOLS PROPOSED TAX NOTIFICATION 08/12/2026
The Johnson County Board of Education is proposing a general fund tax levy of 61.7 cents on real property and 61.7 cents on
personal property.
The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2026 was 61 cents on real property and 61 cents on personal property and produced
revenue of $4,731,740.17. The proposed General Fund tax rate of 61.7 cents on real property and 61.7 cents on personal property
is expected to produce $4,999,061.78. Of this amount, $745,137.47 is from new and personal property. The compensating tax for
2027 is 59.4 cents on real property and 59.4 cents on personal property and is expected to produce $4,812,711.02.
The proposed rate is expected to generate more revenue than received in the preceding year. The general areas to which revenue
of $267,321.61 above 2026 revenue is to be allocated as follows: Cost of collections, $10,692.86 and Instruction, $256,628.75.
This information is published pursuant to KRS 160.470. The proposed tax rate is not subject to recall under KRS 132.017.
The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.
The 2026–2027 school year begins with one commitment: to serve our students, families, and community with excellence.
Together, we will continue to set The Gold Standard.
You Belong Here!
Together, we will continue to set The Gold Standard.
You Belong Here!
Johnson County Schools
Opening Day 2026
Thank you to all of our amazing student leaders!
KASA -
Johnson County had several students perform with the Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry jr Pros. Eli Shoemaker, Clevleynn Allen, and Lydia Smith.
Johnson County had several students perform with the Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry jr Pros. Eli Shoemaker, Clevleynn Allen, and Lydia Smith.
We are excited to welcome Officer Jason Dials to the Johnson County Schools Police Force!
Officer Dials brings 23 years of law enforcement experience to our district. A retired Kentucky State Police Trooper, he spent much of his career as a detective, including nearly a decade serving on the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Throughout his career, he has also presented educational programs to schools across Eastern Kentucky and served as a School Resource Officer with the Paintsville Police Department and an investigator with the Kentucky Department of Insurance Fraud Investigations.
His distinguished career includes being named Detective of the Year three times, receiving the Citation of Bravery Award, and being recognized as a Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky Champion for Children.
Officer Dials holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Teaching (Social Studies) at Morehead State University.
Please join us in welcoming Officer Dials as he begins this new chapter serving and protecting the students, staff, and families of the Johnson County School District. We are proud to have him as part of the Golden Eagle Family!
Officer Dials brings 23 years of law enforcement experience to our district. A retired Kentucky State Police Trooper, he spent much of his career as a detective, including nearly a decade serving on the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Throughout his career, he has also presented educational programs to schools across Eastern Kentucky and served as a School Resource Officer with the Paintsville Police Department and an investigator with the Kentucky Department of Insurance Fraud Investigations.
His distinguished career includes being named Detective of the Year three times, receiving the Citation of Bravery Award, and being recognized as a Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky Champion for Children.
Officer Dials holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Teaching (Social Studies) at Morehead State University.
Please join us in welcoming Officer Dials as he begins this new chapter serving and protecting the students, staff, and families of the Johnson County School District. We are proud to have him as part of the Golden Eagle Family!
WELCOME BACK Johnson County Staff! We can't wait to see all our JC School Family @ Opening Day!
Welcome Back, Golden Eagles!
We are excited to welcome our students, staff, families, and community partners to the Johnson County School District for the start of another outstanding school year.
On Thursday, August 6, our classrooms will once again be filled with learning, laughter, and opportunities to grow. Thank you for helping make our schools a place where every child is supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.
Together, let's make this school year one to remember. We can't wait to see our Golden Eagle Family on August 6!
We are excited to welcome our students, staff, families, and community partners to the Johnson County School District for the start of another outstanding school year.
On Thursday, August 6, our classrooms will once again be filled with learning, laughter, and opportunities to grow. Thank you for helping make our schools a place where every child is supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.
Together, let's make this school year one to remember. We can't wait to see our Golden Eagle Family on August 6!
Central Elementary Staff Invest in Excellence at the Innovative Schools Summit
Central Elementary is proud to have educators Rhonda Vanhoose, Kathleen Burchett, and Dustin Blair representing Johnson County Schools at the Innovative Schools Summit in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout the conference, they participated in professional learning sessions led by nationally recognized educators, gaining innovative strategies to enhance student engagement, strengthen classroom culture, and improve academic achievement.
A highlight of the summit was attending a session with renowned educator Ron Clark, founder of the Ron Clark Academy and author of Move Your Bus and Be 1% Better. Clark inspired educators with powerful stories and practical strategies focused on building meaningful relationships, creating high expectations, and motivating every student to reach their fullest potential.
The knowledge and ideas gained at the summit will have a lasting impact as these educators bring fresh, research-based practices back to Central Elementary. Their commitment to continuous learning reflects Johnson County Schools’ dedication to providing students with engaging, innovative, and high-quality educational experiences.
We are proud of these educators for representing Central Elementary and for their commitment to growing as professionals so they can continue making a difference in the lives of our students.
Central Elementary is proud to have educators Rhonda Vanhoose, Kathleen Burchett, and Dustin Blair representing Johnson County Schools at the Innovative Schools Summit in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout the conference, they participated in professional learning sessions led by nationally recognized educators, gaining innovative strategies to enhance student engagement, strengthen classroom culture, and improve academic achievement.
A highlight of the summit was attending a session with renowned educator Ron Clark, founder of the Ron Clark Academy and author of Move Your Bus and Be 1% Better. Clark inspired educators with powerful stories and practical strategies focused on building meaningful relationships, creating high expectations, and motivating every student to reach their fullest potential.
The knowledge and ideas gained at the summit will have a lasting impact as these educators bring fresh, research-based practices back to Central Elementary. Their commitment to continuous learning reflects Johnson County Schools’ dedication to providing students with engaging, innovative, and high-quality educational experiences.
We are proud of these educators for representing Central Elementary and for their commitment to growing as professionals so they can continue making a difference in the lives of our students.
Celebrating EMPOWER Academy!
We loved welcoming our incoming kindergarten, 6th-, 7th-, and 9th-grade students and families to EMPOWER Academy across Johnson County Schools!
Students and families had the opportunity to meet teachers, explore their new schools, ask questions, and make connections before the first day.
Thank you to everyone who helped make EMPOWER Academy possible and created such a warm welcome for our students and families!
We can’t wait to welcome our Golden Eagles back on August 6!
We loved welcoming our incoming kindergarten, 6th-, 7th-, and 9th-grade students and families to EMPOWER Academy across Johnson County Schools!
Students and families had the opportunity to meet teachers, explore their new schools, ask questions, and make connections before the first day.
Thank you to everyone who helped make EMPOWER Academy possible and created such a warm welcome for our students and families!
We can’t wait to welcome our Golden Eagles back on August 6!
Congratulations to Ms. Allison Caudill!
Johnson County Schools is excited to announce that Allison Caudill has been selected as the Community School Coordinator and Digital Learning Instructional Coach at Johnson County Middle School.
We are excited to have Allison step into this role as she works to support students, families, staff, and instruction at JCMS.
Congratulations, Allison!
Johnson County Schools is excited to announce that Allison Caudill has been selected as the Community School Coordinator and Digital Learning Instructional Coach at Johnson County Middle School.
We are excited to have Allison step into this role as she works to support students, families, staff, and instruction at JCMS.
Congratulations, Allison!
Johnson County Schools -Upcoming Professional Learning
July 27–31
Register in Teachpoint!
Kentucky’s new School Bus Safety Law is now in effect. Please take a moment to review these important changes and help us keep our students safe on the road.
Slow down. Stay alert. Know when to stop. A few extra seconds can save a life.
Slow down. Stay alert. Know when to stop. A few extra seconds can save a life.
Be sure to check out our updated PD information here at Johnson County Schools!
#thegoldstandard
#thegoldstandard
225+ educators.
40+ presenters.
13 school districts represented.
One incredible day of learning, sharing, and collaboration across Eastern Kentucky!
THANK YOU to everyone who presented, participated, partnered, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make Eastern KY TeachMeet such a success.
Special thanks and photo credit to KVEC’s Holler Boys for capturing the energy, excitement, and memorable moments of Eastern KY TeachMeet!
Eastern Kentucky educators truly showed up—and showed out!
40+ presenters.
13 school districts represented.
One incredible day of learning, sharing, and collaboration across Eastern Kentucky!
THANK YOU to everyone who presented, participated, partnered, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make Eastern KY TeachMeet such a success.
Special thanks and photo credit to KVEC’s Holler Boys for capturing the energy, excitement, and memorable moments of Eastern KY TeachMeet!
Eastern Kentucky educators truly showed up—and showed out!
ARH continues free sports physicals July 20th-22nd & July 31st!
Please see flyer attached for locations/times.
Please have pages 1,2,5, & 6 filled out prior to arrival!
Link to forms:
https://khsaa.org/.../ge04-total...
https://khsaa.org/.../ms01-total...
If you have a child who is going to be playing a sport any any time throught the year now is the time to get a physical completed. They are good for one year from date of completion.
Please see flyer attached for locations/times.
Please have pages 1,2,5, & 6 filled out prior to arrival!
Link to forms:
https://khsaa.org/.../ge04-total...
https://khsaa.org/.../ms01-total...
If you have a child who is going to be playing a sport any any time throught the year now is the time to get a physical completed. They are good for one year from date of completion.
Last Week for Summer Meals!
This is the final week of our Summer Meals Program! If your child has been participating, be sure to stop by and pick up meals before the program ends.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this summer a success by ensuring our students had access to nutritious meals while school was out.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year soon!
This is the final week of our Summer Meals Program! If your child has been participating, be sure to stop by and pick up meals before the program ends.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this summer a success by ensuring our students had access to nutritious meals while school was out.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year soon!
Presenter Spotlight! Keily Musick will share engaging strategies to inspire and excite your youngest learners. Join more than 250 educators already registered and 40+ presenters sharing ideas that make a difference. There's still time to register and attend Eastern KY TeachMeet on July 20!
Presenter Spotlight! Join Mandie Ballman to learn how the KAST Outreach Grant can bring new opportunities to your students and school. See you July 20 at Eastern KY TeachMeet!
