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!
Parents/Guardians,
Johnston City schools will be in session today, Tuesday, December 2nd. Please, take extra caution by leaving earlier and driving slower. Also, buses might be running a little later than usual.
Johnston City schools will be in session today, Tuesday, December 2nd. Please, take extra caution by leaving earlier and driving slower. Also, buses might be running a little later than usual.
The 4th annual blood drive in memory of Nathan Spiller will be held on Wednesday, December 17th, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Johnston City High School Gymnasium.
Nathan, who was born on December 12th, 1991, tragically passed away in 2018 in a vehicle accident. He served in the Street and Utility Departments for the town of Johnston City and was a proud graduate of Johnston City High School.
During high school, Nathan participated in football and basketball until an injury curtailed his athletic pursuits. He was passionate about the outdoors, particularly fishing, and enjoyed riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers with friends.
Nathan, who was born on December 12th, 1991, tragically passed away in 2018 in a vehicle accident. He served in the Street and Utility Departments for the town of Johnston City and was a proud graduate of Johnston City High School.
During high school, Nathan participated in football and basketball until an injury curtailed his athletic pursuits. He was passionate about the outdoors, particularly fishing, and enjoyed riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers with friends.
We hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and feels rested and ready to learn these next few weeks before Christmas break.
A friendly reminder that Johnston City Schools will dismiss early on Friday, December 5th. 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.
Here are some other important dates to keep in mind:
- Friday, December 12th: Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. for all schools.
- Friday, December 19th: Elementary and middle schools will dismiss at 1:50 p.m., and JCHS at 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, December 22nd – Monday, January 5th: Christmas Break! Schools will be closed for the holidays.
-Tuesday, January 6th: Students return for the start of 2nd semester classes.
A friendly reminder that Johnston City Schools will dismiss early on Friday, December 5th. 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.
Here are some other important dates to keep in mind:
- Friday, December 12th: Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. for all schools.
- Friday, December 19th: Elementary and middle schools will dismiss at 1:50 p.m., and JCHS at 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, December 22nd – Monday, January 5th: Christmas Break! Schools will be closed for the holidays.
-Tuesday, January 6th: Students return for the start of 2nd semester classes.
Happy Thanksgiving, Johnston City Schools Family!
We are incredibly grateful for our staff, students, and families. We hope you take today to slow down, relax with loved ones, enjoy some delicious food, and create wonderful holiday memories.
Have a Thanksgiving photo you’d like to share? Drop it in the comments below. We would love to see it!
Enjoy the break, and we’ll see everyone back in class on Monday, December 1st!
We are incredibly grateful for our staff, students, and families. We hope you take today to slow down, relax with loved ones, enjoy some delicious food, and create wonderful holiday memories.
Have a Thanksgiving photo you’d like to share? Drop it in the comments below. We would love to see it!
Enjoy the break, and we’ll see everyone back in class on Monday, December 1st!
JCHS Counselor Jamie Chiaventone gave a presentation to our 8th-grade WMS students about the PreACT, which all 8th-graders will take on Monday, November 24th.
The test is a precursor to the ACT and provides school administration with baseline data in English, Math, Reading, and Science. The data is used to help determine the courses 8th graders will be placed in their freshman year.
During the presentation, students were provided test-taking tips and were encouraged to get a good night's sleep the day before the test, eat breakfast, and come to school with a fully charged Chromebook.
The test is a precursor to the ACT and provides school administration with baseline data in English, Math, Reading, and Science. The data is used to help determine the courses 8th graders will be placed in their freshman year.
During the presentation, students were provided test-taking tips and were encouraged to get a good night's sleep the day before the test, eat breakfast, and come to school with a fully charged Chromebook.
📸✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨📸
This week marks the start of our JCHS Boys' Basketball season, and we're kicking things off by throwing it WAY back to the 1924-1925 Johnston City team!
Meet the Johnston City Township High School Basket Ball Team.
▪ Year: 1924-1925
▪ Player Nicknames: 'Farmer,' 'Bus,' 'Slim,' and more!
What's changed since then? A lot:
▪ The school name is slightly different.
▪ The original uniforms no longer require a belt!
What hasn't changed? The unbreakable bond that players create over a season. That legacy of teamwork and passion is what we cheer for today!
This week marks the start of our JCHS Boys' Basketball season, and we're kicking things off by throwing it WAY back to the 1924-1925 Johnston City team!
Meet the Johnston City Township High School Basket Ball Team.
▪ Year: 1924-1925
▪ Player Nicknames: 'Farmer,' 'Bus,' 'Slim,' and more!
What's changed since then? A lot:
▪ The school name is slightly different.
▪ The original uniforms no longer require a belt!
What hasn't changed? The unbreakable bond that players create over a season. That legacy of teamwork and passion is what we cheer for today!
