In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday last week, Horizon Elementary students participated in a number of activities based on his stories.
In fourth grade, students got to ‘set into character’ and perform readers’ theatre scripts for their kindergarten buddies.
L to R – Cole Eichacker, Ellie Feller, Keeley Carney, Cameron Tucker, Zeke Doninger
Recently Johnston Middle School ninth-graders were recognized for winter sports character.
The students were individuals were nominated by coaches and peers that are members of the pursuing victory with honor group to be recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship and character throughout their winter sports.
Front row L to R: Emily Lehman for Basketball and Emil Van Wiel for Cheerleading
Second row L to R: Levi Clark for Bowling, Nick Lee for Basketball, Dawson Kerr for Swimming, and Henry Pohlmeyer for Wrestling
photo credit: Nate Zittergruen
This weekend, Johnston ninth-graders in the Pursuing Victory Honor group volunteered at Kidsfest.
The students were charged with working the Dora the Explorer booth.
Dora during the first half of the day was Carly Kinning and the second shift was Josh Borwick.
The first picture L to R: Nate Zittergruen, Jady Polson, Carly Kinning, Jordan Weddington and Logan Beguhn.
The second picture L to R: Jordan Weddington, Regen Siems, Josh Borwick (as Dora), Carly Kinning, Clare Farrell, and Matt Shaver
Photo credit: Nate Zittergruen
The Johnston Boys Swim Team finished third as a team, a school best, at the State Swim Meet on Feb. 11.
First Row: Cody Carlson, Alex Clark, Adam Rieck, Brian Ross, Ross Winget. Second Row: Tyson Wieland, Dylan Johnson, Justin Winnett, Tyler Cracraft, Reed Molander
Trostel’s Greenbriar is celebrating 25 years in the community. Check out their anniversary deal!
Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld presented a certificate to Johnston’s own Miss Iowa Jessica Pray at the Johnston City Council meeting on Monday.
Pray, an advocate for blood donation, placed in the top ten in the Miss America pageant in January.
On Wednesday, several Johnston student athletes signed commitment letters to play at the collegiate level.
Katie Newburry, left, and Samantha Hildreth, right, signed to play softball at Iowa Central College.
Photo of Rhonda Hildreth
I found this little guy munching on some treats while enjoying the beautiful February weather.
If you look close enough you can see a cat stalking the squirrel from inside the screen door.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Do you have your treats?
Walgreens no Merle Hay Road has plenty of options!
