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!
🌟 SIBCA Class L All-Star Game 🌟
Congratulations to our WMS Baseball players who will participate in the All-Star Game:
⚾️ Brantley
⚾️ Carson
⚾️ Gage
⚾️ Jaxon
⚾️ Jaxson
⚾️ Jordan
The game is taking place on October 18th at Harrisburg High School, starting at 1 p.m.
Congratulations to our WMS Baseball players who will participate in the All-Star Game:
⚾️ Brantley
⚾️ Carson
⚾️ Gage
⚾️ Jaxon
⚾️ Jaxson
⚾️ Jordan
The game is taking place on October 18th at Harrisburg High School, starting at 1 p.m.
All Johnston City Schools will be closed on Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day.
We hope you enjoy your three-day weekend after an action-packed Homecoming week!
We hope you enjoy your three-day weekend after an action-packed Homecoming week!
❤️ Homecoming Dress-up Days continue 🖤
Today, students dressed as their favorite meme. We spotted The Chimpmunks, Kris Jenner, The Lorax, and more!
Tomorrow is already our last dress-up day of the week. It's Spirit Day, so grab your red and black!
Today, students dressed as their favorite meme. We spotted The Chimpmunks, Kris Jenner, The Lorax, and more!
Tomorrow is already our last dress-up day of the week. It's Spirit Day, so grab your red and black!
Our WMS students in Mrs. Kerley's seventh-grade social studies class have started studying the Industrial Revolution. They participated in a hands-on activity yesterday, simulating an Assembly Line.
Each team had to work together to draw a toy soldier- one section at a time. The students could be fired from their jobs if they weren’t working quickly enough or if they didn’t draw their part well.
The timer was set at 5 minutes to complete 20 toy soldiers. While none of the teams completed the goal, they experienced some fun frustration in their attempts to make it happen.
Each team had to work together to draw a toy soldier- one section at a time. The students could be fired from their jobs if they weren’t working quickly enough or if they didn’t draw their part well.
The timer was set at 5 minutes to complete 20 toy soldiers. While none of the teams completed the goal, they experienced some fun frustration in their attempts to make it happen.
Parents and Guardians,
All Johnston City Schools have early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, October 10th.
▪ Elementary/Middle Schools - 1:50 p.m.
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 p.m.
We hope to see you at the Homecoming parade, which starts at 3 p.m.
Find more information here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/2432241
All Johnston City Schools have early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, October 10th.
▪ Elementary/Middle Schools - 1:50 p.m.
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 p.m.
We hope to see you at the Homecoming parade, which starts at 3 p.m.
Find more information here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/2432241
🇺🇸 Practicing Civic Duty at Lincoln 🗳
Mrs. Emery's 3rd graders have been learning about voting and reading the story "Vote!"
Then, students took the polls themselves, voting both on paper and electronically for various things. Here are a few of our favorites:
🌞 Favorite season: summer/winter tied ❄️
🍗 Favorite lunch: chicken patty
🏃♀️ Favorite recess activity: playing in the field 🏃
🍫 Favorite candy: chocolate
💜 Favorite color: purple
🐕 Favorite pet: dog
What a fun and hands-on way to help students learn the importance of voting and having their voices heard!
Mrs. Emery's 3rd graders have been learning about voting and reading the story "Vote!"
Then, students took the polls themselves, voting both on paper and electronically for various things. Here are a few of our favorites:
🌞 Favorite season: summer/winter tied ❄️
🍗 Favorite lunch: chicken patty
🏃♀️ Favorite recess activity: playing in the field 🏃
🍫 Favorite candy: chocolate
💜 Favorite color: purple
🐕 Favorite pet: dog
What a fun and hands-on way to help students learn the importance of voting and having their voices heard!
