Ms. Moore's Class at Jefferson Elementary is learning all about insects.
These 2nd graders are working on a report about any insect of their choice. After finishing their report, they'll create a poster showcasing all of the information they learned about their insect like:
🦋 Where the insect lives
🦋 Its diet
🦋 Life stages
🦋 Harmful or helpful to humans
🦋 Interesting facts
Members of the JCHS Student Council took part in the first ever Polar Plunge Frosty Face Off yesterday at Mtn Dew Park. ❄️🐻❄️ This fundraiser helps to support Special Olympics Illinois -- Region K.
We love that our students want to be involved in the community and help support local, non-profit organizations.
Check out these rides for Drive Your Tractor to School Day.
A handful of our JCHS students traded in their cars or trucks for a tractor to help celebrate National Ag Week! From left to right, those students are:
▪ Kace Grant
▪ Ty Clark
▪ Daxton Borders
▪ Wyatt Custinger
▪ Jordan Norris
▪ Marcus Smith
▪ Grady Barker
The event raises awareness about the importance of agriculture and farming, and to showcase the machinery and equipment used in the industry.
Jefferson Elementary School's Mr. Kee is giving a shout out to his 2nd grade students.
Every Friday, his class unloads 140 Gum Drops bags. Then, distributes them to students in classrooms throughout the school. Gum Drops are bags of child-friendly foods that go home with kids during the weekend.
Mr. Kee says his students do this in the rain, snow, cold, or heat. We appreciate your hard work and helping heart. ❤️🖤
Washington Middle School students put their engineering skills to the test in an exciting STEM challenge—building the tallest freestanding paper tower! 📄🔧 With nothing but paper and tape, teams worked together to design and construct their way to new heights.
This hands-on activity encouraged critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity, showing that even the simplest materials can be used to build something incredible!
National Ag Week is coming to a close, and we really enjoyed celebrating!
This week, our high school hosted Ag Awareness Night for FFA chapters in the surrounding area. We had around 74 students show up. Section 24 FFA officers organized five speakers in the agriculture industry to come out and talk with FFA members and Ag students:
▪️ Nicole Cressey
▪️ Nathan Schatte
▪️ Brad Price
▪️ Neitzel Family Farm
▪️ Jeremiah Bright
Also, 1st year FFA members competed in the Greenhand Quizbowl. Those five students put a lot of time into studying for the competition including making flash cards!
We hope to make next year's National Ag Week even BIGGER and BETTER!
One last reminder -- all schools have early dismissal today at 11:30 a.m.
Eat a delicious Fish Fry, support our JCHS students!!
The Johnston City Lions Club is sponsoring a Fish Fry where proceeds will go toward scholarships for our JCHS students! There will also be free eye exams for children ages 6 months to 6 years old (no purchase necessary).
This event is Saturday, April 5th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (or until they run out) at the Masonic Lodge, 501 Washington, Johnston City. The meal is $12.00 per plate, dine-in or carry-out.
Tickets are available from Lions Club members, Johnston City High School Office, and the Johnston City District Office.
JCHS National Honor Society students volunteer this morning for the food giveaway at the First United Methodist Church. Our students were joined by the high school's Full-Service Community School Coordinator Heather Miller.
This is the second month in a row that students have offered a helping hand, and Junior Sophie Walker has taken part both times.
"I just really love helping everybody and like to put that joy into people," says the 16-year-old student pictured in the gray hoodie. "It really opens my eyes to how grateful I am and should be about everything that I have. "
Several church members and regular volunteers mentioned they're thankful for both groups of students giving their time, especially on days like this one where nearly all the food went home with local neighbors.
📚⭐️ On Saturday, our JCHS Scholar Bowl team will compete in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Tournament!! 📚⭐️
After months of hard work, dedication, and teamwork, these amazing students have earned their spot in the state competition. We couldn't be more proud of their accomplishments, and wish them the best of luck as they represent the high school at the state level!
https://www.jcindians.org/article/2098469
Friendly reminder: Tomorrow, March 21st, is a Half Day with dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
JCHS Senior Emma Holland is awarded the John A. Logan College (JALC) Ambassador Scholarship. This is a full tuition scholarship for two years.
The Student Ambassador Program at JALC is a leadership opportunity for students who are dedicated to serving and representing the college on campus and out in the community.
Way to go, Emma! 👏👏
March is Music in our Schools month 🎵🎵 A time of year to raise awareness about the importance of music education for all children, and the educators who are in the classroom teaching students the fundamentals of music and how to build on them.
Today, we're highlighting Mr. Smith, who has a deep passion for music education and years of experience as a band director. He brings music, inspiration, and a whole lot of rhythm to Washington Middle School and Johnston City High School.
🍀 A FUN day to be in Mrs. Cheers' Kindergarten class 🍀
Students wore their green for St. Patrick's Day and learned about some Irish traditions.
The class had a shamrock and gold coin hunt, made shamrock pudding and rainbow snacks, played pass the shamrock, listened to Irish music and did special brain breaks.
Some members of our JCHS Baseball team volunteered their time this Spring Break.
The Johnston City Little League (JCJBL) had a shipment of field conditioner delivered to the park, but no way to unload it.
The baseball team sent a few players over, who carried the bags off the truck and put them away.
Washington Middle School Teacher and JCJBL President, Jaimi Kerley, is thankful for the helping hands!
We hope everyone enjoyed Spring Break and are returning back to school refreshed and ready to learn during our 4th quarter!
We'll see you back in the classroom tomorrow morning. Remember it's March 17th, so wear your green for St. Patrick's Day! 🍀🍀
No school this week for Spring Break!!
We'll see you back in the classroom on Monday, March 17th.
Be safe and have fun 😎
We hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and are now ready for Spring Break, which starts tomorrow, March 10th, and runs through Friday, March 14th.
That means we'll see you back in class on Monday, March 17th, just in time for St. Patty's Day!
🎼 March is Music in our Schools Month. 🎼
This month, let's celebrate the power of music and its incredible impact on our students from fostering creativity to improving academic
performance, music education opens doors to endless possibilities.
At Lincoln Elementary School, 3rd grade students are learning how to read sheet music and play the Recorder.
https://youtu.be/318JaUjzhCI
We're continuing to highlight our social workers during National School Social Worker Week including Ashley Gauldoni.
Social workers support the the emotional well-being of students and their families from providing counseling and resources to advocating for every student's needs.
Thank you to ALL our amazing school social workers for your compassion and dedication.
#SSWWeek2025
