Johnston City Community School District

Adventure Awaits at our first-ever Back-to-School Bash, so we hope you're ready for an evening of FREE fun!

To skip the "check-in" line and jump right into the action, we're offering pre-registration for this event. Pre-registration allows you to pick-up your tote, adventure pass, and voucher for a free gift at your child's school.

Pre-registration will taking place at Washington Middle School's office:

▪ Monday, July 28th: 7:30 am to 4 pm
▪ Tuesday, July 29th: 7:30 am to 4 pm
▪ Wednesday, July 30th: 7:30 am to 4 pm
▪ Thursday, July 31st: 7:30 am to 4 pm
▪ Friday, August 1st: 7:30 to noon

Our Back-to-School Bash is taking place downtown Johnston City on Friday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 p.m. We can't wait to see YOU there!

Parents and Guardians, mark your calendars now! 📅 Below are the dates for our student orientations, school open houses, and class schedule pick-ups.

🎒Remember, all students, from Pre-K through 12th grade, will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies during these events.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for the 2025–2026 school year!

We have some EXCITING news!!! This year's Meet the Indians will include some time to SHOP for your Indian gear!! Everyone in the community is encouraged to come to the Athletic complex between 4:00-6:15pm and get your spirit wear for the upcoming year. We will have vendors set up with shirts, hats, cowbells, yard signs, jewelry, etc. for sale. If they don't have what you want, they will also be taking orders.

Also, beginning at 4:00pm, we will be selling BBQ sandwiches and BBQ Nachos.

We will be introducing our Fall athletes at 5:00pm on the football field. There will be an opportunity for you to get pictures with your favorite athlete while you are there.

Everyone is encouraged to carpool to West Frankfort High School where the Johnston City Indians will be scrimmaging at 7:00pm.

So spread the word!! Come out and eat dinner, shop, see your favorite athletes, and cheer on the Indians as they kick off the season!!!!

The Mike Dean Memorial Blood Drive is taking place Friday, August 1st, from 2:00–6:00 p.m. at Johnston City High School. Sponsored by JCHS HOSA, the drive honors beloved JCHS alum and Sesser educator Mike Dean.

It also supports the local blood supply and funds scholarships for JCHS students. Community members who donate will be entered into a special giveaway at our Back-to-School Bash downtown Johnston City also on Friday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Johnston City School District would like to congratulate Jill Kendrick and Sydney Billington on their new roles and welcome Brian Chaney to our schools.

We're also proud to announce the school district is moving forward with plans to expand our Pre-Kindergarten programming to include a full-time option with wraparound services. We will release more information as this expansion progresses.

🚗 Get Your Ride Shiny & Support a Great Cause! 🚗

Come cheer on our WMS Dance Team as they swap their dance shoes for sponges at their Car Wash Fundraiser tomorrow, July 12, from 9 AM to Noon at the Johnston City Banterra Bank parking lot!

Bring your dirty car and leave with a sparkle — all while helping our talented dancers raise funds for their upcoming season. Every sud makes a difference!

We can’t wait to see YOU there!

All students of the Johnston City School District, from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, attending our schools during the 2025-2026 academic year will receive a free backpack filled with all required school supplies.

This is made possible through Full-Service Community Schools grant funding and will be provided at each student's perspective school on the dates below:

Johnston City High School: Thursday, August 7th, from 7:50 am to 1:30 pm during Freshman Orientation for incoming 9th grade students (lunch will be provided). Sophomore, junior and senior students can pick up their class schedule and free supplies on Friday, August 8th. Seniors 9:00-10:00 am, Juniors 10:00 11:00 am, and Sophomores 11:00 - noon.

Washington Middle School: Wednesday, August 6th, during WMS Orientation from 5pm to 7 pm for grades 6th-8th. For students entering 5th grade, Thursday, August 7th from 5pm to 7 pm during WMS 5th Grade Orientation.

Lincoln Elementary School: Monday, August 11th, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the school's Open House.

Jefferson Elementary School: Monday, August 11th, at the school's Open House. Students with last names A-M will attend from 6 pm to 6:45 pm, and students with last names starting with N-Z will attend from 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm. Incoming Pre-K students will receive their backpack and supplies Monday, August 11th, during Pre-K Open House from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.

Reminder: Each family attending our Back-to-School Bash in downtown Johnston City on Friday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 pm will receive a special voucher when they arrive at the event. This voucher can be turned in for a free gift when you pick up your child's backpack and supplies. Make sure to hold onto it!

Our JCHS Football team is selling their Football Fundraiser cards NOW through Thursday, July 24th. Enjoy discounts, free items with a purchase, and Buy One Get One free at participating businesses:

▪ ACE Hardware (Benton)
▪ Applebee's (Marion)
▪ Arby's (Marion)
▪ Burger King (Marion)
▪ Culver's (Carbondale & Marion)
▪ Dairy Queen (Johnston City)
▪ Domino's (West Frankfort)
▪ Hardees (Marion)
▪ Kokopelli Golf Club (Marion)
▪ Krispy Kreme (Marion)
▪ Little Caesars (Marion)
▪ Logan's Roadhouse (Marion)
▪ Marion Nutrition
▪ Papa Johns (Marion)
▪ Subway (Johnston City)
▪ Tequila's (Benton)
▪ Texas Roadhouse (Marion)

The cards are $20 each and can be purchased from a football player, at the unit office, or at the high school office. Both cash and checks are being accepted. Please, make your check payable to "Johnston City Football Team." Thank you for your support!

We're looking back to the National Educators Rising Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Our JCHS students Cassidy and Sophie were chosen as delegates to represent Illinois to make changes for Educators Rising nationally.

The National Delegate Assembly convened on June 28th, where it proposed changes and voted on all changes/directions.

Way to go, Cassidy and Sophie!

Happy 4th of July to our students, families, staff and community. 🇺🇸 Our offices are closed in observance of the holiday.

A friendly reminder that all Johnston City School District offices are closed today, Thursday, July 3rd.

The countdown is on—our Back-to-School Bash is less than a month away, and we can’t wait to see YOU there! Join us Friday, August 1st from 5–8 PM in downtown Johnston City for an evening of FREE fun, food, and resources to help kick off the school year with confidence. This is a great chance for families of Johnston City Schools to connect with staff, ask questions, and make sure every student feels supported before heading back to class. Don’t miss it! ✏️ School/Community Resources & Giveaways ✏️ Dental screenings by Dental Safari ✏️ On-site haircuts and redeemable haircut vouchers ✏️ Blood Pressure Checks by JCHS HOSA ✏️ Burgers, hotdogs, pizza, desserts and more! ✏️ DJ Booth, inflatables, arts and crafts ✏️ Voucher redeemable for special gift at your school The Mike Dean Memorial Blood Drive, sponsored by JCHS HOSA, will be the same day at Johnston City High School from 2-6 p.m.

We can't get over how much FUN we had during our first session of expanded summer enrichment camps put on by JCHS Educators Rising club. A friendly reminder that we're off this week, but will be back July 7th - July 10th, for 'The Great Mess-terpiece'. Students will dive into a week of creativity and color using paint, crayons, and other arts and crafts supplies! 🎨 Those wanting to join, can sign-up here: https://bit.ly/3F8qXiM

Please share this post so we can spread the word to all of our families that parents/guardians do not need to buy school supplies. The Johnston City School District is excited to announce that all students, from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, attending our schools during the 2025-2026 academic year will receive a free backpack filled with all required school supplies. This will be provided at each student's perspective school on the dates below: ▪️ Johnston City High School: Thursday, August 7th, for freshmen, and Friday, August 8th for 10th-12th grade students. Pick-up times will be available at a later date. ▪️ Washington Middle School: Wednesday, August 6th, during WMS Orientation from 5pm to 7 pm for grades 6th-8th. For students entering 5th grade, Thursday, August 7th from 5pm to 7 pm during WMS 5th Grade Orientation. ▪️ Lincoln Elementary School: Monday, August 11th, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the school's Open House. ▪️ Jefferson Elementary School: Monday, August 11th, at the school's Open House. Students with last names A-M will attend from 6 pm to 6:45 pm, and students with last names starting with N-Z will attend from 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm. Incoming Pre-K students will receive their backpack and supplies Monday, August 11th, during Pre-K Open House from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Each family attending our Back-to-School Bash will receive a special voucher when they arrive at the event, which is happening downtown Johnston City on Friday, August 1st, from 5-8 p.m. This voucher can be turned in for a free gift when you pick up your child's backpack and supplies. Make sure to hold onto it!

The Johnston City School District is excited to announce that all students, from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, attending our schools during the 2025-2026 academic year will receive a free backpack filled with all required school supplies. This will be provided at each student's perspective school on the dates below: Johnston City High School: Thursday, August 7th, for freshmen, and Friday, August 8th for 10th-12th grade students. Pick-up times will be available at a later date. Washington Middle School: Wednesday, August 6th, during WMS Orientation from 5pm to 7 pm for grades 6th-8th. For students entering 5th grade, Thursday, August 7th from 5pm to 7 pm during WMS 5th Grade Orientation. Lincoln Elementary School: Monday, August 11th, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the school's Open House. Jefferson Elementary School: Monday, August 11th, at the school's Open House. Students with last names A-M will attend from 6 pm to 6:45 pm, and students with last names starting with N-Z will attend from 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm. Incoming Pre-K students will receive their backpack and supplies Monday, August 11th, during Pre-K Open House from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Each family attending our Back-to-School Bash will receive a special voucher when they arrive at the event, which is happening downtown Johnston City on Friday, August 1st, from 5-8 p.m. This voucher can be turned in for a free gift when you pick up your child's backpack and supplies. Make sure to hold onto it!

📣 UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, Washington Middle School's mobile pantry originally set for Monday, June 16th, from 4-6 p.m. at Easy Coin Laundry has been canceled. The distribution is now been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 17th, from 4 - 6 p.m. at Easy Coin Laundry. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Volunteers are ready for Washington Middle School's next mobile pantry tomorrow. All families of Johnston City Schools and community members are welcome to attend this distribution taking place Monday, June 16th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Easy Coin Laundry. The mobile pantry includes hygiene items like towels, clorox wipes, hair brushes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, hand and body wipes, and deodorants. The giveaway also includes an assortment of non-perishable food items, which could include: ▪️ Corn ▪️ Green beans ▪️ Black beans ▪️ Peas ▪️ Diced tomatoes ▪️ Baked beans ▪️ Mixed vegetables ▪️ Beef ravioli ▪️ Tomato sauce ▪️ Pineapple ▪️ Chicken noodle soup ▪️ Evaporated milk We do ask that attendees bring a student or government-issued I.D. to verify residency in the Johnston City School District.

A friendly reminder that Washington Middle School's next mobile pantry distribution is Monday, June 16th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Easy Coin Laundry. All families of Johnston City Schools and community members are welcome! The mobile pantry includes hygiene items like towels, clorox wipes, hair brushes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, hand and body wipes, and deodorants. The giveaway also includes an assortment of non-perishable food items, which could include: ▪️ Corn ▪️ Green beans ▪️ Black beans ▪️ Peas ▪️ Diced tomatoes ▪️ Baked beans ▪️ Mixed vegetables ▪️ Beef ravioli ▪️ Tomato sauce ▪️ Pineapple ▪️ Chicken noodle soup ▪️ Evaporated milk We do ask that attendees bring a student or government-issued I.D. to verify residency in the Johnston City School District.

🏀 Another opportunity for some hoops 🏀 Coach Shick is holding an open gym for Girls Basketball. This opportunity is for any student entering 5th-8th grade! The open gym is taking place at Johnston City High School on Friday, June 6th, 9 am - 10 am.

We want to share an appreciation post for the Washington Middle School Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) team as well as staff and student volunteers, who helped launch the WMS Mobile Pantry yesterday. Thank you for your time and dedication to all families of Johnston City schools and the community. Our next distribution will be Monday, June 16th, from 4-6 p.m. at the Easy Coin Laundry at 410 W. 11th street.