The Johnston Dragons' soccer program won their first Iowa State 4A Championship in 2023, and repeated the feat in 2024 after star Junior, Isaiah LaMark, announced his transfer from Theodore Roosevelt High School.

Public meetings were held in the six weeks prior to the special election.

[12] However, the measure was voted down by the community, which needed 60 percent approval to pass.

On June 25, 2013, a reduced bond referendum of $41 million passed with 66% support.

[14] Renovations were completed prior to the 2017–2018 academic year, and Johnston High School was moved to its current address.