The Kentucky Association of Secondary School Principals (KASSP) would like to announce that Noel Crum has been named the 2020 High School Principal of the Year for the state of Kentucky. Crum, who is the principal at Johnson Central High School, has served the Johnson County School District for 25 years. During his tenure, he has filled many roles, including... READ MORE >
More senior info! Please share!!1) Seniors/senior parents, just a reminder that you need to click on this link and secure your appointment for your senior cap and gown individual pictures, your walk across the stage video, and your family photo. So far we have 80 seniors who have taken an appointment in 12 hours - but we want every single senior in this video and... READ MORE >
PLEASE SHARE! Attention JCHS students and parents. Mrs. Webb will be sending out a Google form to begin scheduling requests for the 2020-2021 school year. This form is very important as it will guide us during this unprecedented time to schedule you in your right classes for next year. PLEASE fill yours out by Friday. If a student does not fill their form out,... READ MORE >
Johnson County Schools Public Service Announcement 4/22/2020 READ MORE >
Johnson County Schools Announcement 4/21/2020 READ MORE >
University of Louisville Researchers Seek New Drugs to Fight Coronavirus Using Computers in Schools Across Kentucky READ MORE >
University of Louisville Researchers Seek New Drugs to Fight Coronavirus Using Computers in Schools Across Kentucky READ MORE >
Congratulations, Mr. Jarred Gibson & JC STEAM Team, on being selected to be part of the Verizon Innovative Learning Academy. This grant will provide $24,000 of funding and training from Arizona State University. The funds will be used at JCMS and all elementary schools. Outstanding job, Mr. Gibson! #Eagle4Life READ MORE >
Johnson County Schools Closure Letter- March 24, 2020 READ MORE >
Message from Superintendent Cochran March 18, 2020 READ MORE >
Johnson County School District's partnership with Paul B Hall will continue through the school closure. Our clinic at Johnson Central High School will be open to Johnson County students, staff, and their families. The nurse can provide Telehealth treatment and services in conjunction with a Physician’s Assistant. Please call 789-8895 for further detail and... READ MORE >
How to Make the Most of Your NTI Days! READ MORE >
JC Schools-School Cancellation Message 3/13/2020 READ MORE >
Johnson County School Closure Informative Letter 3/13/2020https://5il.co/doo1 READ MORE >
Based on the recommendation of Governor Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Education, Johnson County Schools will be closed from Monday, March 16th-Friday, April 3rd. There will be scheduled NTI Days. A detailed plan will be posted soon. There will be school tomorrow. Please send your child to school unless he/she is sick. This will allow teachers to... READ MORE >
Superintendent Cochran's Weekly Message: 3/10/2020 READ MORE >
JCHS Juniors Ryan Finney and Conner Finney were recently selected to the prestigious Henry Clay Center For Statesmanship High School Student Congress held at Transylvania University. According to the Henry Clay Center High School Student Congress Website, “The High School Student Congress is an immersive high school summer program for students interested in... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Kristen Sergent & Mr. Jeff Cochran for receiving a KySTE Grant! This grant will provide students with opportunities to create projects using 21st Century Learning Skills. The grant will cover the cost of 2 iMacs, multiple iPads with protective cases, and 2 Padcaster Studios, totaling over $9000. The Padcaster Studios are complete kits that... READ MORE >
Johnson County Schools Weekly Message 3/3/2020Johnson Central High School student leaders Tate Cox and Maggie Brackett join Superintendent Cochran to discuss Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. READ MORE >
JC Schools Weekly Message 2/25/2020Habit 4- Think Win Win READ MORE >
Mr. Matt Cantrell was recently selected as a research presenter for a prestigious international literacy conference held in Columbus, Ohio. At the annual Conference of the International Literacy Association to be held in October, Cantrell will present research on secondary English teacher expertise. This highly competitive conference has only a 30 % acceptance... READ MORE >
Mr. Matt Cantrell, English teacher at Johnson Central High School, was recently promoted to be a Table Leader of the national AP English Literature Exam Reading. At this position he trains the fellow members of his table on how to properly grade student exams. He then reviews their grading and makes changes as needed. It is his responsibility that exams are graded... READ MORE >
Johnson County Schools Weekly MessageCheck out JC student leaders Austin Cantrell & Jules Davis reading "A Place for Everything." READ MORE >
Johnson Central’s very own Mr. John Robinson was recently named to the Educational Professional Standards Board of Kentucky (EPSB). The Educational Professional Standards Board is charged with establishing standards of performance both for preparation programs and practitioners; accrediting educator preparation providers and approving educator preparation... READ MORE >
Sophomores Macy Conley and Olivia Halfhill were selected as the JCHS representatives for the 2020 HOBY Leadership Conference. This conference is dedicated to “training and nurturing the young leaders of tomorrow.” The mission is to develop lifelong leadership skills and empower youth to gain their highest potential of leadership qualities. The conference is held... READ MORE >
Since 1955, the National Merit Program has been one of the most competitive and respected scholarships one could receive. Today, high school students enter by taking the preliminary SAT or the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT) and completing the participation requirements. There are 1.6 million entrances each year by high school juniors... READ MORE >
Johnson Central would like to announce that Kayla Moore VanHoose will be taking on a new role as Sports Information Director. In order to focus on the duties of her new role, VanHoose has decided to step away from coaching volleyball at JCHS. We look forward to her contributions in her new role and would like to thank her for her hard work and dedication as... READ MORE >
Eagle Idol will be held Friday Jan 31 at Johnson Central High School. The sign up link is attached below. There is a $5 fee for every contestant that must be paid before the Idol. There will also be sign ups during lunch this week and next in the JC lobby. Once the form is filled out, another form will be sent to your email for more information. Contestants must... READ MORE >
The holidays are over and as we adjust to the new year; the fears of going back to our daily routines are finally fading away. After the second week in January, everyone is usually back on schedule; after the third week, the longing for spring break settles in. To make the wait more bearable, Johnson Central is hosting its first ever festival. “Eagle... READ MORE >
Tomorrow is National #GivingTuesday. This is a day celebrated globally to inspire people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Check out Superintendent Cochran's National Day of Giving Message. #Eagle4Life READ MORE >
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Stay current with all things JC by subscribing to Superintendent Cochran's YouTube Channel. READ MORE >
It’s election time in the Bluegrass and it’s a very intense, exciting race. All heads are turned towards the candidates and Kentuckians are impatiently waiting for the outcome. Therefore, it’s hard for other news to break headlines during this time of the season, but one particular piece of pre-filed legislation is about to make some noise within the next... READ MORE >
Last Week, Johnson Central High School announced a new endeavor with WJCH- Golden Eagle Broadcasting, the new Radio Station that discusses all things JC! Creator Kevin Conley says that creating a new radio program is another opportunity for students to become successful as they hone their broadcasting skills. “We have so many amazing opportunities here at this... READ MORE >
On Tuesday October 1st, the Golden Eagles soccer team played rival school Paintsville. This game was special as it was for the title of the Apple Cup. The boys pulled out a 4-1 victory with one goal scored by Nathaniel Kumar and three goals scored by Jake Headley. The Lady Eagles were scheduled to play Wednesday October 2nd; however, complications with the field... READ MORE >
Johnson Central’s own Todd Conley was appointed as SkillsUSA Regional Director for the Northeast District 11 after the former Regional Director passed away before the regional competition last year. Because Johnson Central has the most competitors and advisors enrolled, Conley felt like it was beneficial for the region if our school stepped in. Anita Coleman... READ MORE >
On Friday, September 20th the Golden Eagles faced Bishop Sycamore of Columbus, Ohio in their fourth outing of the season. This game was full of excitement due to it being the first home game, the Hutch Bowl, and also the homecoming game. The Eagles finished with a 34-8 victory. Senior Ryley Preece led the team with two touchdowns. Reese Gauze, Bryce Tackett, and... READ MORE >
Since 1955, the National Merit Program has been one of the most competitive and respected scholarships you could recieve. Today, high school students enter by taking the preliminary SAT or the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT) and completing the participation requirements. There are 1.6 million entrances each year by high school juniors... READ MORE >
Please review the following link concerning Clever on iOS app. This may include iPhones, iPads, and iPods. Clever on iOS READ MORE >
On September 10, 2019 both the boys and girls’ JCHS soccer teams had big games against cross town rival Paintsville, and both came out victorious. The Lady Eagles took an early lead in the first half by a goal from Lakin Bentley. The Lady Eagles held the Lady Tigers scoreless in a defensive battle to the end, and they finished the game with a final score of 1-0.... READ MORE >
Earlier this year, Johnson County Schools announced a partnership with Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center that brought the Telehealth program to schools throughout the district. During school hours, students, faculty, and staff can receive diagnoses and treatment from Kelley Cochran, PA-C or Jennifer Martin, APRN via video chat. Working together with the school... READ MORE >
Johnson Central has added another great opportunity for its students. This will be the first year that the high school is offering an unmanned aircraft systems class. Drone-related careers have skyrocketed in the past few years and has left behind its label as “just a hobby.” These careers can range from photography, surveying and mapping, shipping and even... READ MORE >
Senior newspapers arrived at school today for students and parents who want a print copy. You may also share this link with friends and family near and far so they can see the PDF version of the Eagle's Cry Senior Edition. ENJOY! https://5il.co/7sr4 READ MORE >
As we kick off graduation week here at JCHS, we would like to showcase the Honor Scholars who have maintained a 4.0 while taking AP and Dual Credit classes. These are the top members of the Class of 2019. Congratulations to each of these students. Please follow the link for the biographies and feel free to share! https://5il.co/7rk7 READ MORE >
AnnouncementBlake Delong:Blessed to announce that I am committed to Eastern Kentucky University to continue my baseball and academic career! I want to thank EKU's staff for giving me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of playing college baseball! I want to also want to thank Shawn Hall, Justin Arms and the rest of the coaching staff at Johnson Central, Brian... READ MORE >
Story by: Kevin ConleyPhoto: Todd ConleyON MAY 5TH 2017, JOHNSON COUNTY LOST A LEGEND...WHEN LONG-TIME TRAINER, COACH, MENTOR, AND FRIEND TO EVERYONE HE MET...JOE TAYLOR PASSED AWAY. FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS, JOE TAYLOR WAS A FIXTURE AT JOHNSON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. HE ARRIVED IN PAINTSVILLE IN 1979 AS A 1ST BASE COACH FOR THE TRI-COUNTY YANKEES - A MINOR LEAGUE... READ MORE >
The Johnson County Schools Local Planning Committee will conduct the 2nd PUBLIC FORUM on Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at 5:30 pm at the Johnson County Board of Education Central Office. The Public Forum will be an informal gathering to obtain public opinion regarding future district facility priorities. The Local Planning Committee will meet immediately following... READ MORE >
This is an important reminder to everyone that next week our Johnson County students in grades 3rd - 8th and 11th grades will be taking part in the state required End of the Year KPREP Assessments. The results of these assessments will be used to determine the success of our students, our schools, as well as the district. Every public school in Kentucky will be... READ MORE >
Tonight at JCHS former baseball, softball, cross country, and track athletes and coaches will be honored as part of our 50th anniversary celebration. We will also have a special ceremony where the athletic complex is dedicated to Joe Taylor. It will be a special evening, so please come join us and take part in the celebration. Spread the word as we want to see lots... READ MORE >
SENIOR SUPERLATIVES 2019 Pictures will be Monday, May 13 after cap and gown pics! CATEGORY Mr. & Ms. Senior - Eagle Evan Adkins & Allie Wells Most Likely to Succeed - Elijah Conley & Jolene Fairchild Most Athletic - Joe Jackson & Katie Wells Best Personality - Blake Cochran & Kaitlyn Wright Best Nickname - Scott “Turbo” Meadows & Morgan... READ MORE >
The Governor's Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders. Established in 1983, the program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Students must complete an application and compete with others from across... READ MORE >
Johnson County Schools will soon have a new way to deal with students struggling with tobacco and nicotine use both in school and at home. The Johnson County School System via partnership with the Johnson County Health department was one of 15 schools systems that was chosen across the United States to participate in the American Lung Associations INDEPTH... READ MORE >
Beginning July 1st, Johnson County Schools will be sadly, but gladly, watching assistant superintendent, Dr. Harry Burchett, move forward as the new superintendent of Harrison County Schools. After twenty four years working in this school system, under five different superintendents, with jobs ranging from social studies teacher at our own Johnson Central High... READ MORE >
A current English teacher at Johnson Central High School, Matt Cantrell, was recently selected to present at the annual AP Conference July 17-21 in Orlando, Florida at Disney World. To be chosen for this honor, Cantrell had to write a proposal, apply, and then have his application go through a tough steering committee. In simpler words, it is very hard to get... READ MORE >
52 students from JCHS traveled to Louisville for the HOSA State Leadership Conference. The students that placed in the top 3 of their category qualified to attend the HOSA International Conference in Orlando, Fl. June 18-23. The 2019 HOSA members racked up gold, silver, and bronze sending 23 students to internationals in Orlando, Florida. JCHS was first in the... READ MORE >
We’re thrilled to announce Johnson CountySchools’ new app! It’s everything JC Schools, in your pocket.With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteriamenus, news updates, and even emergency notifications.Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2GdCyh2 oriPhone: https://apple.co/2Gbwfuj READ MORE >
It was 1987 when Johnson Central High School made their first appearance in a Governor’s Cup District Competition, and since then, it has been an uphill battle for this academic team. For over three decades, Johnson Central has marched towards a state championship in academics, sometimes not advancing past districts or regions, and other times, losing at state by... READ MORE >
The Johnson Central wrestling team made a name for themselves at the state level this year. Coached by Jim Matney, Zane Burt, Darren Gamble, and Blake Gamble, they were able to achieve the title of champions at the state duals. After the duals, they competed at Alltech Arena in Lexington, Kentucky where they earned team large state champions overall runners up.... READ MORE >
Senior Jacob Rice is officially a record holder at JCHS. Last Saturday against Clay County (the Eagles lost 72-59), Rice broke the JCHS all-time record for career assists, surpassing Braxton Blair, class of 2015. Rice came into the game with 495 and gained 9 more assists pushing him past the previous record of 500. The Eagles also traveled to Magoffin County... READ MORE >
On Monday the Johnson Central Lady Eagles took on district opponent Magoffin County, and the Lady Eagles prevailed over the Lady Hornets with a score of 68-36, improving to 12-12 on the season. Spectators of the game were able to witness one of the most historic games in Johnson Central girls basketball history as senior Ashlee Belcher outscored the Lady Hornets... READ MORE >
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McDonald’s of Eastern Kentucky and Bob Hutchinson sponsored the Polar Bear Plunge today at the Johnson Central High School pool. Boy Scouts from Pike, Floyd and Johnson Counties earned their swimming and water safety badges as well as the kayaking merit badge. Over 100 participants took part in this all day event hosted by the Johnson Central Aqua Eagles swim team READ MORE >
A huge congratulations to the 14th Hall of Fame class at JCHS. Such a deserving group and such a wonderful ceremony to honor them. Inductees include: Brent Adams Class of 1981 Ruth Adkins, DMD Class of 1994 Samantha Blevins Class of 1993 G. Michael Coleman, MD Class of 1987 Shawn Grim Class of 2008 Clinton Hackney Class of 2000 Jon Hale Class of 2005 Gregory C.... READ MORE >