We absolutely love seeing our student-athletes giving back. Members of the Washington Middle School Boys' Basketball team made a special visit to our first-grade students at Jefferson Elementary School.
Our middle schoolers went into each first-grade classroom to read Christmas-themed books, spreading holiday cheer and serving as great role models. 🎄🏀📚
Our JCHS Food Science class is busy for the holidays! To get into the Christmas spirit, the class made homemade, spirit-free eggnog.
Then, our students made homemade cookies and decorated them for Christmas with homemade icing. Ms. Ray and a couple of other students come into the class to judge the students' decorating skills. Jaycie Will won the decorating contest with her Santa Claus cookie.
Then, our students made homemade cookies and decorated them for Christmas with homemade icing. Ms. Ray and a couple of other students come into the class to judge the students' decorating skills. Jaycie Will won the decorating contest with her Santa Claus cookie.
Our Winter Mobile Pantry, sponsored by Full-Service Community Schools, is tomorrow and is open to ALL community members who reside within the Johnston City School District.
This distribution will offer a variety of non-perishable items to help support families and community members during the colder winter months.
The mobile pantry is taking place on Friday, December 12th, at Washington Middle School from 1 to 7 p.m. Please remember to bring a school or government-issued ID to verify residency.
We hope this provides extra support and comfort as we head into the winter season. ❄️❤️🖤
This distribution will offer a variety of non-perishable items to help support families and community members during the colder winter months.
The mobile pantry is taking place on Friday, December 12th, at Washington Middle School from 1 to 7 p.m. Please remember to bring a school or government-issued ID to verify residency.
We hope this provides extra support and comfort as we head into the winter season. ❄️❤️🖤
📸✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨📸
This week, we're shining a spotlight on Mr. Jim, a beloved custodian at Lincoln Elementary School. We're sharing a photo from the 2005–2006 yearbook that offers a glimpse of the hard work, care, and dedication he poured into keeping the school clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff.
Today, we say a heartfelt thank you to all past and present custodians of Johnston City Schools!
This week, we're shining a spotlight on Mr. Jim, a beloved custodian at Lincoln Elementary School. We're sharing a photo from the 2005–2006 yearbook that offers a glimpse of the hard work, care, and dedication he poured into keeping the school clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff.
Today, we say a heartfelt thank you to all past and present custodians of Johnston City Schools!
We are gearing up for our opening JCHS boys' basketball home game this Friday, December 12th. We want to ensure a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for all players, coaches, families, and fans.
Please take a moment to review our 2025–2026 Basketball Season Reminders. These guidelines help us maintain a fun and welcoming environment for everyone who comes out to support our teams.
We appreciate your cooperation and can't wait to see you at our games! 🏀
Please take a moment to review our 2025–2026 Basketball Season Reminders. These guidelines help us maintain a fun and welcoming environment for everyone who comes out to support our teams.
We appreciate your cooperation and can't wait to see you at our games! 🏀
Mrs. Grizzell’s class has been diving into their 4th-grade poetry unit, exploring Haiku writing and reading.
These Lincoln students learned how to craft their own poems using the traditional 5-7-5 syllable pattern. They had a wonderful time tapping into their creativity.
To wrap up the unit, each student proudly shared their Haiku with the class. This was a fun and inspiring way to celebrate their hard work!
These Lincoln students learned how to craft their own poems using the traditional 5-7-5 syllable pattern. They had a wonderful time tapping into their creativity.
To wrap up the unit, each student proudly shared their Haiku with the class. This was a fun and inspiring way to celebrate their hard work!
Support Washington Middle School & Look Great Doing It!
Our WMS Student Council is excited to announce its T-Shirt Fundraiser, in partnership with Silkworm. This is your chance to grab a high-quality shirt and show off your Indian Pride!
Fundraisers like this allow our students to give back to the community, including sponsoring local children from the Angel Tree.
Those interested in supporting this cause can use the link below to order your shirt(s). The last day to place an order is 1/4/26. All orders will be available for pickup or shipped on 1/15/26.
https://shopsilkworm.com/jcms
Our WMS Student Council is excited to announce its T-Shirt Fundraiser, in partnership with Silkworm. This is your chance to grab a high-quality shirt and show off your Indian Pride!
Fundraisers like this allow our students to give back to the community, including sponsoring local children from the Angel Tree.
Those interested in supporting this cause can use the link below to order your shirt(s). The last day to place an order is 1/4/26. All orders will be available for pickup or shipped on 1/15/26.
https://shopsilkworm.com/jcms
Parents and Guardians,
A friendly reminder that we have a School Improvement Day on Friday, December 12th. This means all Johnston City Schools will dismiss early at 11:30 a.m.
Please make any necessary arrangements for your child’s pickup or after-school care. Thank you!
A friendly reminder that we have a School Improvement Day on Friday, December 12th. This means all Johnston City Schools will dismiss early at 11:30 a.m.
Please make any necessary arrangements for your child’s pickup or after-school care. Thank you!
Johnston City Schools is still collecting items for our district-wide food and toy drive. There's only one week left!
We invite staff and students to support this effort by donating non-perishable food items, snacks, and unwrapped toys. Let’s work together to help our Johnston City Schools families.
Students can bring donations to class or drop them off at any school's front office. The school with the most donations will earn a special treat from our Full-Service Community Schools team.
We invite staff and students to support this effort by donating non-perishable food items, snacks, and unwrapped toys. Let’s work together to help our Johnston City Schools families.
Students can bring donations to class or drop them off at any school's front office. The school with the most donations will earn a special treat from our Full-Service Community Schools team.
This week, WMS teacher Mrs. Dobraski surprised her 6th-grade advanced math class with donuts to celebrate a major achievement. Every single student improved their Edmentum math benchmark score; not one score dropped!
Their dedication, effort, and persistence truly paid off. This time, it earned them a sweet reward!
Great job, WMS Indians! Keep up the amazing work!
Their dedication, effort, and persistence truly paid off. This time, it earned them a sweet reward!
Great job, WMS Indians! Keep up the amazing work!
You asked for 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball, and the Johnston City School District Full-Service Community Schools team (FSCS) is delivering!
FSCS is excited to offer a FREE co-ed basketball program for students who attend Lincoln Elementary School. This will include a dedicated schedule of practice and game days/times.
More information, including sign-up forms, will be released in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
FSCS is excited to offer a FREE co-ed basketball program for students who attend Lincoln Elementary School. This will include a dedicated schedule of practice and game days/times.
More information, including sign-up forms, will be released in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
This week, members of our Washington Middle School Student Council went shopping for a local Angel Tree. WMS Student Council holds several fundraisers a year to support community projects like this one.
These middle school students were excited to sponsor two Angel Tree children. Sponsor Ms. Kara Stark gives the group a budget, and they do their best to buy all the items on each child's Angel Tree list, including toys and clothes.
This experience is even more meaningful because the group selected tags from the Angel Tree inside the Banterra Bank in Johnston City, meaning these gifts will support fellow JC students.
📸✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨📸
Our Christmas Concert is coming up on Tuesday, December 9th, at JCHS Gymnasium, starting at 7 p.m., and it inspired us to take a trip down memory lane!
Today, we’re flashing back to the 1994–1995 school year, featuring Washington Middle School’s talented performers. Mrs. Sanders directed the 6th Grade Choir, and Mr. Kragness led the 7th & 8th Grade Band.
We hope you'll join us on Tuesday as we continue this wonderful musical tradition! 🎶
Our Christmas Concert is coming up on Tuesday, December 9th, at JCHS Gymnasium, starting at 7 p.m., and it inspired us to take a trip down memory lane!
Today, we’re flashing back to the 1994–1995 school year, featuring Washington Middle School’s talented performers. Mrs. Sanders directed the 6th Grade Choir, and Mr. Kragness led the 7th & 8th Grade Band.
We hope you'll join us on Tuesday as we continue this wonderful musical tradition! 🎶
There might be snow on the ground, but we're STILL thinking about all the fun our students at Lincoln Elementary had the day before Thanksgiving break.
Our 3rd and 4th-grade students went from classroom to classroom, taking part in different holiday-themed activities. In Mrs. Grizzell's room, students enjoyed snacks and learned about dinner etiquette. This included being distraction-free at the table, especially from electronic devices, giving people turns to talk, and listening when others are speaking!
We sure hope our kiddos put these best practices to use during their Thanksgiving meal!
Our 3rd and 4th-grade students went from classroom to classroom, taking part in different holiday-themed activities. In Mrs. Grizzell's room, students enjoyed snacks and learned about dinner etiquette. This included being distraction-free at the table, especially from electronic devices, giving people turns to talk, and listening when others are speaking!
We sure hope our kiddos put these best practices to use during their Thanksgiving meal!
A group of our WMS Girls' Basketball players volunteered yesterday at The J.C. Manna Mission, helping the non-profit organization restock its pantry items.
The holidays are all about giving back, and these students enjoyed supporting a community partner that does so much for the families and students of Johnston City Schools.
Full-Service Community Schools Liaison Megan Hearn accompanied the students and is working to connect our school community with community partners.
The holidays are all about giving back, and these students enjoyed supporting a community partner that does so much for the families and students of Johnston City Schools.
Full-Service Community Schools Liaison Megan Hearn accompanied the students and is working to connect our school community with community partners.
Scholarship Opportunity: Illinois Electric Cooperatives Memorial Scholarships
Sixteen scholarships are awarded to high school seniors each year.
- Ten are reserved for high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at a 2-year or a 4-year college, university or vocational/technical school. These students must be children of an Illinois electric cooperative consumer-member.
- Five are reserved for high school seniors enrolling full-time at a 2-year Illinois community college. These students must be the children of Illinois electric cooperative consumer-members, employees or directors.
- One, the Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship, will go to a high school senior who is the child of an Illinois electric cooperative employee or director and will enroll full-time at a 2-year or a 4-year college, university or vocational/technical school.
Eligibility Requirements: The applicant must be a high school senior who is planning to enroll in a full-time (at least 12 hours) undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university or vocational/technical school.
How to Apply: Applications are completed online. Please visit this link for more information: https://aiec.coop/iec-scholarship/scholarship-application-preparation/
You can now sign up your 1st through 6th-grade child for the JCHS Educators Rising Winter Enrichment Camp. During this one-day event, participants will enjoy holiday-themed STEM activities and crafts!
It's taking place on Saturday, December 20th, at Jefferson Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This gives parents the perfect opportunity to finish last-minute shopping, get the house ready for guests, or just relax before entertaining!
Walk-ins are welcome, but the club encourages families to sign up in advance. This will help ensure we purchase enough supplies for the camp.
Click the link to sign up now: https://bit.ly/4oAB28T
It's taking place on Saturday, December 20th, at Jefferson Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This gives parents the perfect opportunity to finish last-minute shopping, get the house ready for guests, or just relax before entertaining!
Walk-ins are welcome, but the club encourages families to sign up in advance. This will help ensure we purchase enough supplies for the camp.
Click the link to sign up now: https://bit.ly/4oAB28T
Full-Service Community Schools is hosting another Mobile Pantry. This time, the distribution will focus on providing non-perishable food items. This event is open to all community members residing within the Johnston City School District.
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: 1:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Middle School
Please remember to bring a student or government-issued ID to verify residency within the Johnston City School District.
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: 1:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Middle School
Please remember to bring a student or government-issued ID to verify residency within the Johnston City School District.
Our JCHS Educators Rising club recently visited Mrs. Williford's PACE classes at Washington Middle School!
During the visit, our high school students shared why they joined Educators Rising and what being a member is all about.
Educators Rising is designed for high school students interested in becoming future educators. Members participate in leadership workshops and conferences, help run STEM camps for younger students, and mentor Educators Rising clubs at other schools.
Visits like this one are especially meaningful because many of our current members were first inspired to join after meeting high school leaders during their own middle school years.
During the visit, our high school students shared why they joined Educators Rising and what being a member is all about.
Educators Rising is designed for high school students interested in becoming future educators. Members participate in leadership workshops and conferences, help run STEM camps for younger students, and mentor Educators Rising clubs at other schools.
Visits like this one are especially meaningful because many of our current members were first inspired to join after meeting high school leaders during their own middle school years.
We invite you to our annual Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 9th. The concert is taking place at the Johnston City High School Gymnasium starting at 7 p.m.
The evening will feature performances by our talented 7th–12th Grade Band, 5th–6th Grade Band, Middle and High School Choirs, and the Lincoln Elementary 3rd Grade Children’s Chorus.
Bring your family and friends to celebrate the season with wonderful holiday favorites performed by our students. We look forward to seeing you there!
The evening will feature performances by our talented 7th–12th Grade Band, 5th–6th Grade Band, Middle and High School Choirs, and the Lincoln Elementary 3rd Grade Children’s Chorus.
Bring your family and friends to celebrate the season with wonderful holiday favorites performed by our students. We look forward to seeing you there!
