The Johnston Community School District serves around 7,000 students in grades preK-12 in Johnston, Iowa. Home of the Dragons.

Johnston, IA
Joined December 2012
Following tonight’s 49-0 win against Roosevelt, Johnston heads into the playoffs 8-1 and with a #1 ranking in Class 5A! 🏈💜💛🎉
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Football (Varsity) Score Posted - Johnston Dragons defeat Des Moines Roosevelt Roughriders 49-0.
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Friday night was full of fun senior celebrations and a big win! After honoring 106 seniors from the cheer, dance, football, marching band, and spirit squads, the Dragons pulled out a huge win against #1! See our Facebook page (Johnston Athletics & Activities) for more pictures!
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Johnston will be ranked #1 come Monday. So proud of our Dragons! 🏈💜💛🐉🔥🎉
2nd ranked Johnston takes down #1 SE Polk 38-30. Dragons will be the new #1 team in the state on Monday. @johnsears caught up with Senior Bryce Beachem after the win.
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Amazing night! #2 Dragons defeat #1 Southeast Polk! 🏈💜💛🎉
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To celebrate Senior Night, JHS football seniors presented jerseys to staff who made a lasting impact during their years at JHS. We’re incredibly grateful to these educators for making a positive difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for all you do! 💜💛
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Congratulations to JHS senior Henry Baker for being the state runner up🥈at the 2026 IHSAA State Golf Championships this week! As a team, Johnston finished in 9th place. Congratulations, Dragons! ⛳️ 💜💛🐉
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Senior golfer Henry Baker earned a runner up finish at the 2026 Boys Golf State Tournament! Congrats Henry! ⛳️
Senior golfer Henry Baker earned a runner up finish at the 2026 Boys Golf State Tournament! Congrats Henry!
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So amazing! Our Johnston girls tennis team took us all the way to the IGHSAU state team championship match for the first time ever, ending their season as state runner up today. So proud of you! 🎾💜💛🎉 @JCSD_TennisG
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Dragons head into day 2 of the Men's State Golf Championship with Henry Baker at 5th on the individual leaderboard and the team at 8th at the Davenport Country Club in Pleasant Valley. ⛳️🏌️ Thanks to Jack Whitmore and Bound Iowa for 📸 at @witty.visuals photos.app.goo.gl/zeDYRiL27m…
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Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates, or iJAG, kicked off its fifth year in Johnston with an induction ceremony tonight announcing its 2026 student officers! The program helps students to build skills they need to be successful in the classroom, on the job and in life. 💜💛
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The Dragons girl tennis team has made history by reaching the team state finals for the first time! After Monday's wins against Iowa City Liberty and Pleasant Valley, they will face top-seeded Waukee NW at 9:00 am on Tuesday!
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Dragons are champions. Our athletic teams embody a spirit of excellence, earning multiple state and national recognitions and producing Division 1 college and professional athletes. We’ve been nationally ranked and among the most decorated in Iowa. JohnstonCSD.org/whyjohnston/…
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Johnston Schools retweeted
Team State starts Monday! When: October 12th Location: Waukee Northwest Tennis Courts Time: 9am "No school day"= wear purple and come cheer on the Dragons! 🐉 . @JCSD__Athletics @JohnstonCSD
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Our marching band took 4th place at Valley Fest! Valley Showdown next at 8:45 pm! 🎷🥁🎺
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Johnston Schools retweeted
🎥 WATCH: Johnston took a 21-point lead into the break, and that would prove to be enough. Trevin Helming throws 3 touchdowns and the Dragons' late scoop n' score would put this one on ice. Johnston wins, 35-27. #IAfootball X #iahsfb
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Woo hoo! Dragons defeat Sioux City East 35-27 on the road tonight, bringing us up to 6-1 for the season! 🏈💜💛🎉 graphic by @IAfootball_
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Congratulations, Dragons at the state individual tennis tournament! 🎾 Final results: 5th place - Sophia Launderville 6th place- Zoey Studer and Brianna Launderville 8th place- Lisa Lu
Final results at State Individuals for these “Iowa Girl Strong” Dragons: 5th place - Sophia Launderville 6th place- Zoey Studer and Brianna Launderville 8th place- Lisa Lu @JCSD__Athletics @JohnstonCSD
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Johnston Schools retweeted
Dragon vs Dragon once again. Good news: Dragons win! And both will place as 8th graders at State! Sophia is playing for 5th/6th place. Lisa is playing for 7th/8th.
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Girls Tennis (Varsity) Score Posted - Class 2A State Doubles Fifth Place - Johnston Dragons defeat Valley Tigers 2-0 (6-4, 6-2).
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