WE ARE JAMES WELDON JOHNSON | The purpose of this page is to continue the community of JWJ after we've left the halls of one of the greatest middle schools
03/29/2026
Congrats to JWJ alum Lyric Cromity on being crowned Miss Stanton 2026-2027
BREAKING NEWS. Tonight, junior Lyric Cromity was crowned Miss Stanton for 2026–27. We congratulate her on this achievement and celebrate her win.
10/28/2025
Come join us to see all the great ways you can give back to your favorite middle school!
06/13/2025
Congratulations to JWJ alum Shaina Ruth for being honored as the Rookie of the Year by State Attorney Melissa Nelson.
06/06/2025
Be sure to listen to JWJ alum Patric Young as he shares his inspirational message with the Jax Chamber CEO on Speak Easy Jax.
He dominated college basketball and he made waves in the pros. Now Patric Young is using his platform to push people forward — physically, mentally, and spiritually. You won't want to miss S1E11. linktr.ee/speakeasyjax
05/21/2025
📣 Calling All Young Writers & Performers! ✍️🎭
The James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival is back — and the Poetry & Monologue Competition is officially open!
🎓 Grades 3–12
💸 Over $6,400 in prizes & scholarships
📝 Submit a poem or monologue — written on the theme “Lift Every Voice” or a subject of your choice
📅 Deadline: June 2, 2025
🎤 Monologue entries include a live performance!
🎨 On-site Book Cover Art Contest, too!
🆓 Registration is FREE
📍Festival Dates: June 11–14, 2025 | Jacksonville Public Library – Main Branch
📧 Parent Orientation: June 2 at 6PM | Brentwood Branch Library
Let your voice be heard - Let your story be seen!
Register today at: www.friendsofbrentwoodlibrary.com
Questions? ✉️ [email protected]
Friends of Brentwood Library
04/14/2025
Exciting to see so many JWJ alumni recognized as National Merit Scholars!
03/30/2025
Tonight JWJ alum Veda Kapadia, Miss Stanton 2024, crowned another JWJ alum, Lindsay Johnson as the 2025 Miss Stanton!
02/22/2025
Congrats to Keegan! A former trojan soccer player!
Congratulations to former Armada FC Academy and U23 Forward Keegan Ancelin on signing a contract with MLS NEXT Pro side Chattanooga Football Club❕
02/09/2025
01/31/2025
From going on the JWJ 8th grade trip— to getting visited by the JWJ 8th grade trip—- Nicholas Bell we are so proud of you! Thank you for talking to the kids about the Naval Academy today
11/09/2024
Come hang out with Friends of James Weldon Johnson College Prep on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Learn more and RSVP at https://www.bit.ly/jwjrsvp.