Johnston Community School District history

1915 - A new K-9 building was built on land donated by Ben McKee family (where the fire station now sits)

1920 - First high school graduation held and school certified as an accredited high school

1932 - The first school student council was organized and the school colors were changed from blue and white to yellow and blue and later to purple and gold.

Until a lunchroom was constructed in 1953, students and teachers either carried their lunches or went home for lunch.

1958 - An elementary school was built and called Johnston Elementary.

1962 - The school district was expanded with acquisition of the Herrold District and name changed to "The Johnston Community Schools"

1968 - South wing added to Lawson Elementary

Johnston Elementary School educated children from the first grade to the eighth grade until 1971.

Jesse Grissom, a bricklaying teacher, and his students built and moved into the present masonry shop during the 1972-73 school year.

· In 1976, a large open concept wing was built onto the back of the school.

In 1977, Erwin Middle School was opened for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.

In the fall of 1982,the student lounge was converted into the "Focus" room and the lunchroom was enlarged and air-conditioned.

· In 1987, the playground was redesigned.

1990 - School district offices move to building west of Wallace Elementary

In 1998, Clayton High School underwent major renovations and construction.

2000 - Beaver Creek Elementary built and opens doors

2001 - Horizon Elementary built and opens doors

The current gymnasium, named after former basketball coach Jeff Adams, opened in December of 2003.

2004 - Summit Middle School built and opens doors.