On October 24, the Illinois Association of School Social Workers honored Cheri Litton of The J.C. Manna Mission with its Citizen of the Year Award during the organization’s annual conference in Springfield.
Litton was nominated by Washington Middle School Social Worker Ashley Huey in recognition of her dedication to supporting children and families in the Johnston City School District.
Mrs. Huey attended the event along with Lincoln Elementary 3rd-grade teacher Melanie Emery, who is Litton’s daughter.
Read more about Litton's nomination here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/784442313/14/
Litton was nominated by Washington Middle School Social Worker Ashley Huey in recognition of her dedication to supporting children and families in the Johnston City School District.
Mrs. Huey attended the event along with Lincoln Elementary 3rd-grade teacher Melanie Emery, who is Litton’s daughter.
Read more about Litton's nomination here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/784442313/14/
🎪 🍂 Jefferson's Carnival is THIS Thursday 🍂 🎪
Our Jefferson staff has planned an evening of family fun, featuring a chili supper and nearly a dozen carnival games. Plus, a variety of raffle baskets, including:
🎃 JC-themed basket
🎃 Movie night - sweets
🎃 Game night/board games
🎃 Movie night - chocolates
🎃 Self-care/spa
🎃 Fall-themed basket
🎃 Christmas-themed basket
🎃 Cooking and baking basket
There will be many other basket raffles and raffle items from local businesses the night of the carnival. Come join us on Thursday, October 30th, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Our Jefferson staff has planned an evening of family fun, featuring a chili supper and nearly a dozen carnival games. Plus, a variety of raffle baskets, including:
🎃 JC-themed basket
🎃 Movie night - sweets
🎃 Game night/board games
🎃 Movie night - chocolates
🎃 Self-care/spa
🎃 Fall-themed basket
🎃 Christmas-themed basket
🎃 Cooking and baking basket
There will be many other basket raffles and raffle items from local businesses the night of the carnival. Come join us on Thursday, October 30th, from 5 to 8 p.m.
This Friday night is round one of the IHSA 2A Playoffs between our Johnston City Indians and the Wesclin Warriors. It's also Halloween, and you can celebrate both! 🎃 Kindergarten through 4th-grade students are encouraged to wear their full costumes!
We want our families, fans, and visitors to have a positive, friendly, and safe atmosphere. Here are some reminders regarding the upcoming game.
Please note that admission is $8 for everyone, which is set by IHSA.
We want our families, fans, and visitors to have a positive, friendly, and safe atmosphere. Here are some reminders regarding the upcoming game.
Please note that admission is $8 for everyone, which is set by IHSA.
Halloween Week is here, and there are some schedule changes to be aware of:
🍂 Thursday, October 30th:
▪ 11:30 a.m. dismissal
▪ No Latch Key
▪ Jefferson's Fall Carnival (5 to 8 p.m.)
🍂 Friday, October 31st:
▪ No School
▪ Johnston City downtown Trail of Treats (4 to 6 p.m.)
🍂 Sunday, November 2nd:
▪ Daylight saving time ends
▪ Fall back an hour
🍂 Thursday, October 30th:
▪ 11:30 a.m. dismissal
▪ No Latch Key
▪ Jefferson's Fall Carnival (5 to 8 p.m.)
🍂 Friday, October 31st:
▪ No School
▪ Johnston City downtown Trail of Treats (4 to 6 p.m.)
🍂 Sunday, November 2nd:
▪ Daylight saving time ends
▪ Fall back an hour
🩷 Our JCHS CNA Students “Care-a-Lot”! 💙
To celebrate their final week of clinicals at Parkway Manor, our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students spread smiles and kindness dressed as Care Bears!
Johnston City High School CNA Instructor Mrs. Mummert and District Nurse Mrs. Johanson joined in the fun too, proudly calling themselves the “Care Bear Tribe.” Mrs. Mummert shared that the residents absolutely loved seeing the students’ colorful costumes.
The fun didn’t stop there! Our CNA students also went reverse trick-or-treating, surprising JCHS staff with sweet treats. Plus, they’re putting their creativity to work by decorating boxes for Johnston City’s downtown Trail of Treats on Halloween night from 4–6 p.m.
To celebrate their final week of clinicals at Parkway Manor, our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students spread smiles and kindness dressed as Care Bears!
Johnston City High School CNA Instructor Mrs. Mummert and District Nurse Mrs. Johanson joined in the fun too, proudly calling themselves the “Care Bear Tribe.” Mrs. Mummert shared that the residents absolutely loved seeing the students’ colorful costumes.
The fun didn’t stop there! Our CNA students also went reverse trick-or-treating, surprising JCHS staff with sweet treats. Plus, they’re putting their creativity to work by decorating boxes for Johnston City’s downtown Trail of Treats on Halloween night from 4–6 p.m.
🎪 Jefferson's Carnival is next week! 🎪
We are so excited for the return of this event, especially with the recent renovations and additions to our school building! Our Jefferson staff has planned an evening filled with family fun, including nearly a dozen carnival games:
🎃 Candy Bar Walk
🎃 Price is Right Plinko
🎃 Cake Walk
🎃 Soda Ring Toss
🎃 Pumpkin Bag Toss
🎃 Pumpkin Putt-Putt
🎃 Operation
🎃 Candy Corn Bowling
🎃 Withes hat ring toss
Carnival tickets are .50 cents each or $10 for an unlimited armband. The event also includes raffle baskets and a chili dinner. Come join us on Thursday, October 30th, from 5 to 8 p.m.
We are so excited for the return of this event, especially with the recent renovations and additions to our school building! Our Jefferson staff has planned an evening filled with family fun, including nearly a dozen carnival games:
🎃 Candy Bar Walk
🎃 Price is Right Plinko
🎃 Cake Walk
🎃 Soda Ring Toss
🎃 Pumpkin Bag Toss
🎃 Pumpkin Putt-Putt
🎃 Operation
🎃 Candy Corn Bowling
🎃 Withes hat ring toss
Carnival tickets are .50 cents each or $10 for an unlimited armband. The event also includes raffle baskets and a chili dinner. Come join us on Thursday, October 30th, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Johnston City Community Unit School District #1 is accepting applications for two new positions for our upcoming pre-kindergarten wraparound program, called Tiny Tribe:
▪ Tiny Tribe Wrap-Around Child Care Teacher's Aide (1) - AM
▪ Tiny Tribe Wrap-Around Child Care Teacher's Aide (1) – PM
Completed applications, along with a resume and references, should be submitted to:
▪ Mr. Josh Pietrantoni, Superintendent
▪ Email: jpietrantoni@jcindians.org
▪ Mail or In-Person: 1113 Grand Avenue, Johnston City, IL 62951
Those interested can find the application and job description links here: https://www.jcindians.org/page/employment
▪ Tiny Tribe Wrap-Around Child Care Teacher's Aide (1) - AM
▪ Tiny Tribe Wrap-Around Child Care Teacher's Aide (1) – PM
Completed applications, along with a resume and references, should be submitted to:
▪ Mr. Josh Pietrantoni, Superintendent
▪ Email: jpietrantoni@jcindians.org
▪ Mail or In-Person: 1113 Grand Avenue, Johnston City, IL 62951
Those interested can find the application and job description links here: https://www.jcindians.org/page/employment
🎉 Lincoln celebrates its first PBIS party! 🎉
Our 3rd and 4th-grade students who exhibited positive behavior recently enjoyed two large Inflatable Fun obstacle courses, and students were able to have a snack and drink.
It was a beautiful day for being outdoors, and our students had a great time. Principal Smiley is so proud of their behavior during the first nine weeks of the school year.
Keep up the great work, Lincoln students!
Our 3rd and 4th-grade students who exhibited positive behavior recently enjoyed two large Inflatable Fun obstacle courses, and students were able to have a snack and drink.
It was a beautiful day for being outdoors, and our students had a great time. Principal Smiley is so proud of their behavior during the first nine weeks of the school year.
Keep up the great work, Lincoln students!
We've added another raffle basket to our selection at Red & Black Night. This one is perfect for Fall with cozy candles, a blanket, and football decor.
Join us TONIGHT, Thursday, October 23rd, for this Junior Indians Scrimmage that will include:
▪ Athlete and Coach introductions
▪ Boys and Girls Basketball
▪ Cheer and Dance routines
▪ Pizza and drinks
▪ Raffle giveaways
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the events starts at 5 p.m. We can't wait to see YOU here!
Join us TONIGHT, Thursday, October 23rd, for this Junior Indians Scrimmage that will include:
▪ Athlete and Coach introductions
▪ Boys and Girls Basketball
▪ Cheer and Dance routines
▪ Pizza and drinks
▪ Raffle giveaways
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the events starts at 5 p.m. We can't wait to see YOU here!
📸✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨📸
In recognition of our JCHS Volleyball game at Sesser-Valier tonight, we're throwing it back to the 2014 Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball teams! 🏐
This photo brings back so many great memories of teamwork, school pride, and the unstoppable spirit of our Lady Indians.
Do you recognize a familiar face who’s still part of the Johnston City Schools family?
#throwbackthursday
📚 Bringing books to our Lincoln readers! 📚
Mrs. Tanner rolled our mobile library, giving 3rd and 4th grade students a chance to check out new books and keep their love of reading growing.
There’s nothing like the excitement of discovering the next great story!
Mrs. Tanner rolled our mobile library, giving 3rd and 4th grade students a chance to check out new books and keep their love of reading growing.
There’s nothing like the excitement of discovering the next great story!
🎲 Math in Action at WMS 🎲
Learning probability is anything but ordinary in Mrs. McCluskie’s Math Lab at Washington Middle School!
Students explored probability stations using everyday math items to see how chance and outcomes work in real life. Hands-on learning makes math come alive!
Learning probability is anything but ordinary in Mrs. McCluskie’s Math Lab at Washington Middle School!
Students explored probability stations using everyday math items to see how chance and outcomes work in real life. Hands-on learning makes math come alive!
➕ Learning is adding up in Mrs. Cheers’ Kindergarten class! ➕
Our students have been working with five frames to build a strong foundation in addition. By using counters and visual models, students are learning how numbers combine to make five and having fun while doing it!
Our students have been working with five frames to build a strong foundation in addition. By using counters and visual models, students are learning how numbers combine to make five and having fun while doing it!
History came to life for our 6th graders during their field trip to the Fort Massac Encampment!
Students stepped back in time to experience what daily life was like in the 1700s and 1800s for American, French, and British troops as well as Native Americans. They explored hands-on demonstrations like blacksmithing, basket weaving, and hide tanning, discovering the essential skills people once relied on to survive.
A big thank you to the reenactors and organizers who made this living history experience unforgettable for our students!
Students stepped back in time to experience what daily life was like in the 1700s and 1800s for American, French, and British troops as well as Native Americans. They explored hands-on demonstrations like blacksmithing, basket weaving, and hide tanning, discovering the essential skills people once relied on to survive.
A big thank you to the reenactors and organizers who made this living history experience unforgettable for our students!
Our JCHS Food Science students are cooking up something delicious!
Last week, the class held its first kitchen lab by learning to make perfectly scrambled eggs. 🍳 This week, they’re taking their skills to the next level with more complex breakfast creations.
We can’t wait to see (and smell!) what they whip up next!
Last week, the class held its first kitchen lab by learning to make perfectly scrambled eggs. 🍳 This week, they’re taking their skills to the next level with more complex breakfast creations.
We can’t wait to see (and smell!) what they whip up next!
🛼 Rolling into positive behavior 🎉
Our WMS students celebrated positive behavior in a BIG way with a field trip to the local skating rink for their PBIS party!
Students had a blast roller skating, playing arcade games, winning lots of prizes, and socializing with their friends!
Our WMS students celebrated positive behavior in a BIG way with a field trip to the local skating rink for their PBIS party!
Students had a blast roller skating, playing arcade games, winning lots of prizes, and socializing with their friends!
Our high school FFA recently presented to Mrs. Williford’s 7th and 8th grade PACE classes at Washington Middle School.
This is a great example of our JCHS students inspiring our middle school students, sharing their passion for agriculture, leadership, and hands-on learning with younger students.
We love seeing our older students step up as mentors and role models!
📸 Mrs. Williford
This is a great example of our JCHS students inspiring our middle school students, sharing their passion for agriculture, leadership, and hands-on learning with younger students.
We love seeing our older students step up as mentors and role models!
📸 Mrs. Williford
Today kicks off National School Bus Safety Week.
Remember, always stop when the stop-arm is out for school buses—it’s the law! ✋ 🛑 Flashing red lights and a stop sign ALWAYS mean it's time to keep kids safe.
#schoolbussafety
Remember, always stop when the stop-arm is out for school buses—it’s the law! ✋ 🛑 Flashing red lights and a stop sign ALWAYS mean it's time to keep kids safe.
#schoolbussafety
JCHS student Luke Davis interviews Quinton Smothers, the new head coach for the Boys Basketball team.
Davis asked Smothers about his milestones on the court as a player, what it means to be at Johnston City, and how he's bonding with players before the season even starts!
Watch out for this story in our next issue of JC Hometown Highlights, out in December!
Davis asked Smothers about his milestones on the court as a player, what it means to be at Johnston City, and how he's bonding with players before the season even starts!
Watch out for this story in our next issue of JC Hometown Highlights, out in December!
All Johnston City Schools are closed today, Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day.
Enjoy this Fall day, and we will see you back in class tomorrow!
Enjoy this Fall day, and we will see you back in class tomorrow!
