Exciting News for JC Youth
Little Indians Boys & Girls Basketball League is Back! 🏀
Registration is officially opening for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade!
The season runs from September through mid-December (wrapping up right before Christmas). We understand that several players participate in fall sports; please note that fall sports take priority over this league until those seasons conclude.
Season Details:
Practices: Held weekday evenings between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM (20+ practices anticipated throughout the season).
Games: 20+ games across multiple local leagues.
Locations: Games will be held in Johnston City gyms, as well as West Frankfort and Harrisburg (hosted by the Harrisburg Youth League).
Halftime Showcase: Youth teams will get to showcase their skills during halftime at every home High School Boys Basketball game (2–4 teams per night)!
Following the rec season, players can also look forward to Travel Tribe opportunities.
Questions? Reach out to JCHS Boys Basketball Head Coach Zack Essex at zessex@jcindians.org. Click on this link for more information about the Youth Development League.
Fall Picture Day at JCHS will be Friday, August 14, 2026. Order online at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER using code 0499XEB. GO INDIANS.
Just a reminder that our Back-to-School Bash will be in downtown Johnston City on Friday, August 7th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This event is for all ages! We will have bounce houses, games, and food. You can also visit our community partners area for additional information on available resources.
JCCUSD #1 would like to welcome all students to the 2026-27 school year! School will begin on Friday, August 7, 2026. We will be on an 11:30 dismissal schedule.
Donate Blood in Memory of Mike Dean
A proud 1999 graduate of JCHS and SIU-C alumnus, Mike went on to become a deeply respected teacher at Sesser-Valier High School. Tragically, he was killed in a 2006 car accident while serving his students. The outpouring of love at his visitation was so immense that mourners waited in line well into the early morning hours. Today, his legacy lives on at the Mike Dean Memorial Park and Playground at the Scout Cabin in Johnston City. Please keep Mike in your hearts and roll up your sleeve to give blood in his honor.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
In Memory of Mike Dean
Friday, July 31st, 2026
1:00pm-5:00pm
JCHS Commons
Johnston City CUSD #1 will again host a Back to School Bash for the 2026-2027 school year!
In order to help us prepare, we ask that you complete the pre-registration form for each child attending.
Please use the following link to pre-register.
https://forms.gle/62Mqoq9CvYgggQUn7
In order to help us prepare, we ask that you complete the pre-registration form for each child attending.
Please use the following link to pre-register.
https://forms.gle/62Mqoq9CvYgggQUn7
The Johnston City High School gym is getting a exciting new addition! Our new LED video board is up and running. This project was 100% grant funded! GO INDIANS!
Happy 4th of July from Johnston City School District!
Mark Your Calendars!
Johnston City CUSD #1 is happy to announce that you can officially Save the Date for the 2026-27 Back to School Bash on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM!
Keep an eye on our live feed and notifications for more details coming soon!
Johnston City CUSD #1 is happy to announce that you can officially Save the Date for the 2026-27 Back to School Bash on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM!
Keep an eye on our live feed and notifications for more details coming soon!
Johnston City High School is hosting a Little Indians Basketball Camp for incoming 3rd - 8th grade boys and girls on June 23 - 25 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Click here to register for the Little Indians Basketball Camp.
Johnston City High School is pleased to welcome Paul Johnson as the new head coach of the softball program.
Johnston City High School is pleased to welcome Zack Essex as the new head coach of the boys' basketball program.
Summer Office Hours
Monday - Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
All offices will be closed on Fridays.
Normal office hours will resume the week of August 3, 2026.
Monday - Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
All offices will be closed on Fridays.
Normal office hours will resume the week of August 3, 2026.
The Johnston City C.U.S.D. #1 is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2026-2027 school year:
High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach
High School Boys' Assistant Basketball Coach
High School Bowling Coach
Please send a letter of application and resume to Mr. Aaron Wright, Athletic Director, Johnston City High School, 1500 Jefferson Avenue, Johnston City, IL 62951 or email awright@jcindians.org.
WMS has exciting news! Thanks in part to a donation from the Harrison-Bruce Foundation, our middle school gym will be receiving some major upgrades for the upcoming school year. New court, new goals, new scoreboards, new video display board, and new expanded bleacher areas! We cannot wait for the community to see the new Joe Castrale Gym!
Please be advised that Lincoln School will be closed today, May 20 due to a water service interruption.
All other schools within the Johnston City School District will remain open as scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We're proud to announce the Class of 2026 Johnston City Sports Hall of Fame inductees:
Matt Beavers - Athlete
Roger Kee - Friend of JC Sports
1938 Basketball Team
The Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at the September 18th Homecoming Football Game and the induction ceremony and banquet will be held on September 19th at 11:00 am.
Congratulations to the inductees!
Matt Beavers - Athlete
Roger Kee - Friend of JC Sports
1938 Basketball Team
The Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at the September 18th Homecoming Football Game and the induction ceremony and banquet will be held on September 19th at 11:00 am.
Congratulations to the inductees!
Thanks to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant, we are excited to continue providing summer programs to our JCCUSD #1 families. Fill out the information below if you are interested in enrolling your child in our 2026 Summer Camp! If you are enrolling more than one child, please complete a separate form for each child. Thank you!
Use this link to sign up for Summer Camp.
Tonight, Lincoln School hosts its Annual Fundraiser from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please join them for a variety of refreshments, including pizza, ice cream, nachos, and hot dogs. In addition to great food, the evening will feature exciting raffles and family-friendly activities. They hope to see you there!
We have big news!
Our district was recently awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant for JCHS, Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson Schools. This funding allows us to reestablish summer enrichment, after-school programming, and more.
Stay tuned for details on the new opportunities launching this summer!
Our district was recently awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant for JCHS, Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson Schools. This funding allows us to reestablish summer enrichment, after-school programming, and more.
Stay tuned for details on the new opportunities launching this summer!
