The Panther's Paw

From the Principal's Desk

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Dear Panther Families,

There is so much to celebrate across North Johnston this week. Our students are growing in the classroom, competing with pride in athletics, stepping into leadership through clubs and extracurriculars, and taking advantage of opportunities that prepare them for what comes next. At the same time, our staff continues to invest deeply in students, create meaningful learning experiences, and help each Panther move forward.

These successes may look different from one area to another, but they all reflect the same thing: a school community working with purpose. When students, staff, families, and community partners each bring their strengths to the table, we truly become many minds doing one work, helping every Panther grow, achieve, and succeed.

🐾 On The Prowl

Read on for upcoming events and deadlines you need to know.

October 27 - Report Cards go home!

October 28 - Soccer Senior Night Home Game

October 30 - Football Senior Night Home Game

🐾 Panthers In The Postseason 🐾

Tennis Conference Championship:

Congratulations to Ella Williams and Sidney Stanley, who won their opening-round doubles match at the NCHSAA 4A Individual State Championships, defeating Newton-Conover 6-3, 6-4 and advancing to the state semifinals! What an incredible accomplishment and a great representation of Panther pride on the state stage!

Congratulations to Peyton Ford on an outstanding postseason run! Peyton earned the title of Conference Singles Champion, finished as the East Regional Runner-Up, and advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCHSAA Individual State Competition. Her success reflects tremendous skill, consistency, and determination, and we are proud of the way she represented North Johnston at every level of competition. Way to compete, Peyton!

Cross Country Conference Championship:

Congratulations to Charlie Earp, who captured the Three Rivers Conference Championship in the boys 5000-meter run! Charlie represented North Johnston with grit, focus, and determination, finishing at the top of the field and earning a conference title for the Panthers. We are incredibly proud of his hard work and the way he continues to represent NoJo on the course. Way to run, Charlie! 🐾🏆

🐾 Paw Prints Around Campus

See below for our proud moments around campus. We are leaving paw prints of greatness everywhere we go!

AFJROTC Brings Home 2nd Place!

Congratulations to the North Johnston High School AFJROTC Drill Team on an outstanding showing at a competition hosted by 71st High School in Fayetteville. Competing against teams from 10 other schools, our cadets earned an impressive Overall 2nd Place finish, along with one 1st-place finish, five 2nd-place finishes, and one 3rd-place finish across individual events. Their discipline, teamwork, and commitment to excellence were on full display. Way to represent North Johnston and make the Panther community proud!

North Johnston FFA had an unforgettable week at the 99th National FFA Convention! A special congratulations to our Parliamentary Procedure Team for proudly representing North Carolina and earning Bronze at the national competition! We are incredibly proud of our students and Mrs. Mangum for their hard work and dedication. From competition to concerts, rodeos, and lifelong memories, it was a week to remember! Way to represent Panther Nation!

🐾 Parent Paw-spectives

Report cards go home Tuesday! Don’t forget that you can check your students grades anytime on the parent portal.

JCPS will be offering an information session in spanish for students and parents who need a translator and are interested in CCP opportunities. Students and families can RSVP at bit.ly/jcpscfncspanish

The NJHS Student Services Newsletter for October is available and is the best place to find college and career readiness resources.

Helpful Links:

Tardy Policy

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

New Traffic Patterns

PSAT Sign-Up before October 15.

Don't forget to follow the North Johnston Panther Club on Facebook and North Johnston High Athletics on Twitter for the latest updates on sports.