Head Custodians Hard Work Appreciated, Rewarded at Recent Principals' Meeting SMITHFIELD-- "Never give up! - The race goes not always to the swift*but to those who keep on running!" This theme adorned the certificates and plaques presented to the Johnston County Schools' Head Custodians in recognition of their respective team's work for the district's "Sparkle" program. The event took place at the June 7 Principals' meeting held at the Johnston County Board of Education building. The "Sparkle" program consists of quarterly inspections of overall cleanliness and shine of hallway and cafeteria floors, as well as restroom cleanliness. Six categories of awards were presented on various levels. Every school received recognition as listed below: Certificates of Achievement - Clayton High Four Oaks Elementary Smithfield Middle Smithfield-Selma High Most Improved - Benson Middle Outstanding Achievement - Received "Excellent" rating every quarter for the 03-04 school year. Cleveland Elementary East Clayton Elementary McGee's Crossroads Middle Meadow Elementary River Dell Elementary West Johnston High Master's Club (Year 1) - Received "Excellent" rating every quarter for two years consecutively. AIG Center Administrative Annex Benson Elementary Central Services Cooper Elementary Corinth-Holder Elementary Facility Services Four Oaks Middle Glendale-Kenly Elementary McGee's Crossroads Elementary Micro-Pine Level Elementary North Johnston High Princeton Union Riverwood Elementary Riverwood Middle Selma Elementary South Campus South Smithfield Elementary West Clayton Elementary West Smithfield Elementary Wilson's Mills Elementary Master's Club (Year 2) - Received "Excellent" rating every quarter for three years consecutively. Polenta Elementary Selma Middle South Johnston High Master's Club (Year 3) - Received "Excellent" rating every quarter for four years consecutively. Clayton Middle Cleveland Middle North Johnston Middle "This group of custodians is the most hardworking and professional in this state*and country," said Allen Vann, Director of General Services for the Facility Services Department. In turn, the Head Custodians presented Vann, who planned and facilitated a recent "Troopers' School" staff development retreat for the staff, with a certificate of appreciation for his dedication and commitment.
