Your care, strength, and dedication make a lasting difference each day.
We hope you enjoy your day—you deserve it!
Friday, May 8
Clear communication builds trust, strengthens connections, and keeps our Golden Eagle family informed.
Today, we celebrate the voices behind that important work.
Regional Eastern KY TeachMeet – July 20
Johnson County School District is proud to host Eastern KY TeachMeet at Porter Elementary on July 20!
This regional event brings educators together from across Eastern Kentucky for a day of learning, collaboration, and sharing best practices. Sessions are quick-hitting 20-minute presentations, allowing participants to choose topics that matter most to their classrooms and students.
We encourage educators from Johnson County and surrounding districts to attend—and consider presenting. This is a great opportunity to showcase the strong instructional work happening across our region while learning from one another.
Let’s come together to strengthen our practice, share ideas, and support student success across Eastern Kentucky.
We hope to see you there!
This year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses,” is reflected in the care and support our school nurses provide each day, ensuring students are healthy, present, and ready to learn.
Thank you for all you do for our Golden Eagles.
Johnson Central High School has been cleared by law enforcement. Students and staff have returned to the building and are resuming instruction.
While this incident has been identified as part of a nationwide prank, we will remain on a soft lockdown for the remainder of the day out of an abundance of caution. Law enforcement will remain on-site. We ask parents to please allow their children to stay and complete the instructional day.
We greatly appreciate the swift coordination of the Paintsville City Police and Fire Departments, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, the Kentucky State Police, and the Johnson County Schools Campus Police. Thank you for your continued patience and support.
Important Announcement
Attention Golden Eagle Family, there has been a bomb threat at Johnson Central High School. Johnson Central High School has been evacuated. Police are sweeping the school. Everyone is safe and secure. Please remain calm, and do not enter Johnson Central High School at this time, allowing law enforcement time to complete the work. We will keep you updated on our social media outlets.
School Lunch Hero Day • May 1
Thank you to our school nutrition teams for the care and consistency you bring to our students each day.
Your impact matters!
Tuesday, April 28
Today we recognize our dedicated bus drivers who safely transport our Golden Eagles each day. Your commitment and care set The Gold Standard.
Thank you to Darren Gamble, Transportation Director, for his leadership and support of our transportation team.
The Johnson County School District is incredibly proud of our students who represented the district at this year’s State Technology Leadership Project (STLP) at Rupp Arena.
With more than 20,000 in attendance and over 3,600 Creative Digital Arts projects submitted, our students showcased outstanding talent and innovation.
Thank you to our teachers, coaches, administrators, and parents for the support you provide our students each day.
Way to go, Golden Eagles!
CDA - Newscast
1st Place
Porter Elementary K-5 Division
Project: Positive Panther News
Positive Panther News Crew- Mia Simpkins, Abigail Biddle, Kyson Newsom, Kenzi Rice, Waylon Tulbee, Chloe Pruitt, Bentley Hamilton, Harli Mosley, Lily Wilson, Jordan Bowling, Eli Shoemaker
CDA - Feature Video
1st Place
Central Elementary K-5 Division
Project: Leopard Gecko
Grayson Blackburn
CDA - 3D Design
2nd Place
Johnson Central High School 9-12 Division
Project: Olympic Recurve
Paetyn Trusty
CDA - Digital Storytelling
2nd Place
Johnson Central High School 9-12 Division
Project: Defective Line
Brandon Richmond
Live Challenge
2nd Place
Web Design
Porter Elementary K-5
Emma DeRossett
Mr. O’Bryan was a dedicated educator in the Johnson County School System. He served as principal at Johnson Central High School and Johnson County Alternative School and was a respected agriculture teacher. His commitment to students, staff, and the community left a lasting impact on our district.
His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched and the difference he made, shaping generations of students and influencing those who had the privilege to learn from and work alongside him.
The flag will fly at half-staff on Monday, April 27, in his honor.
April 22
Your work ensures everything runs seamlessly for our students, staff, and families. We appreciate all you do to support our Golden Eagles each day.
Online Registration is currently open for incoming (26-27) Kindergarten students!!
We will open online registration for new district students and annual updates for existing students on May 18th, 2026.
Here’s the link for incoming Kindergarten students registration --
Kindergarten Registration
(Please register all Kindergarten students as "new students" even if they are currently attending the district. )
Any questions or need registration assistance, please contact the school attendance clerk.
If additional assistance is needed, please reach out to our District Registrar, Laura Ratliff @ 606-789-2530 x 2022 or laura.ratliff@johnson.kyschools.us
Afterschool Professionals Week | April 20–24
Your commitment, care, and impact make a difference every day.
Johnson County Schools — The Gold Standard.
FRYSC Caregiver Support Group | April 9
