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

Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a joyful day filled with peace, warmth, and holiday cheer.
Best wishes for a happy, healthy New Year!

And.. the winner is... Mrs. Kerley's home base, who enjoyed Christmas-themed donuts! It's a pretty sweet way to end their 1st semester.

The program allows college students to live, learn, and work at Walt Disney World while gaining real-world job experience. There are a variety of roles available from attractions and entertainment to hospitality and food service. Plus, opportunities to build professional skills, network with Disney leaders, and attend educational seminars and career development workshops.
Abbie and Cara shared personal experiences from their time in the program, offering insight into how it helped them grow in independence, responsibility, and confidence.



📸✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨📸
It’s our last Throwback Thursday of 2025! This week, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our littlest learners at Jefferson Elementary.
These candid classroom moments come straight from the 2013–2014 yearbook, capturing the everyday learning that made that year so special. And if you look closely at one photo, you might spot a friendly neighborhood superhero popping up in three different places, proof that Spider-Man was clearly keeping an eye on the classroom that day!
Last Friday, members of our Washington Middle School boys’ basketball team visited Jefferson Elementary School to read Christmas books to our first-grade students. Afterward, Coach Chaney treated the team to breakfast at McDonald’s.
While there, the team noticed a gentleman who needed a little assistance getting from the parking lot into the restaurant. Without hesitation, one player stepped outside to offer his arm for support, while others held the door open to make sure he got inside safely.
As it turns out, the gentleman is a veteran who proudly served our country and previously worked for Johnston City Schools. Can you guess who it was?
It was Mr. Jim, the beloved custodian from Lincoln Elementary School! Coincidentally—or maybe fate—he had been featured as our Throwback Thursday just the day before.
Moments like these remind us that kindness, respect, and service are lessons that last a lifetime. We are so proud of our students for representing our schools and community so well this holiday season. ❤️🖤🎄



During this one-day program, 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 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

On Friday, December 19th, all schools will have early dismissal. Our elementary schools and Washington Middle School will dismiss at 1:50 p.m. Johnston City High School will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.
Christmas break will take place from Monday, December 22nd, through Monday, January 5th. Students will return to school for the start of the 2nd Semester on Tuesday, January 6th.
We hope this extended break provides a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holiday season! ❄️☃️

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. 🎄🏀📚





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.





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 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!
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! 🏀

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!




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

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!

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.

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!


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!



