If your child needs the Pre-K screening, now's the time to schedule your appointment.
It's the last game before IHSA Regionals! Our Freshmen, JV and Varsity Boys Basketball teams are headed to Sesser-Valier High School to play against the Red Devils! LET'S DO IT!!
Johnston City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th.
Johnston City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th due to inclement weather.
A reminder for any parents or guardians who would like to sign-up for this cooking class hosted by the University of Illinois Extension and JCity Center for Hope & Renewal.
Tonight's first class is postponed to next Tuesday, February 25th with the final session now March 11th.
You can register by phone or email: (618) 952-1272 or jcitycenter@gmail.com
High School Art Teacher Mrs. Fiedler is sharing some photos of Art Club at Jefferson Elementary on Valentine's Day helping students on projects related to endangered and extinct animals.
This is just a glimpse, we'll share more photos tomorrow!
School bus drivers Patricia Mueller and Tonnie Nordmeyer have nearly 50 years of combined service to the Johnston City School District.
They get up dark and early each school week because they love the families on their route and making sure students get to school safely.
We APPRECIATE Patricia and Tonnie, and all of bus drivers! Be sure to thank them during Love the Bus month!
https://www.jcindians.org/article/2029167
There's no school today in observance of President's Day, we'll see you in class tomorrow!
Happy Valentine's Day! We have early dismissal today at 11:30 a.m.
This kicks off a three-day weekend with no school on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day.
A friendly reminder that we have an early dismissal tomorrow, Friday the 14th.
This kicks off a three-day weekend as there will be no school Monday the 17th in
observance of President's Day.
“I love my kids and their families. I’m driving kids whose parents I drove when they were kids.”
Love the Bus month continues, and today we recognize Patricia Mueller.
Some of her fondest memories are driving former football coach Mike Rude and his players to games.
We appreciate Patricia and all of our bus drivers for getting our students to and from school safely. For that we say, THANK YOU!
We're saddened that one of our students lost their home and belongings in a fire last night.
The community is starting to rally around the family and show their support.
If you would like to help, a GoFundMe is now set up: https://gofund.me/ff32919e
Nolan Causey scores his 1,000th point last night during the varsity game vs. Goreville!
There will be a 1,000 point presentation for Nolan on Friday, February 7th before the Varsity game. ❤️🖤
Bus Driver Tonnie Nordmeyer has dedicated 20 years of service to the Johnston City School District.
"It’s just something that puts a smile on my face and love in my heart," she says.
February is Love the Bus month. A time to recognize bus drivers who dedicate their time to
reliable, safe transportation.
We appreciate Tonnie and all of our bus drivers, please be sure to give them a THANK YOU!
A great turnout last night during Washington Middle School first Community School event.
The students loved the FREE table giveaways especially the animal plushies, and parents/community members loved the FREE raffle for a Walmart gift card.
Our raffle winners included Corey Lewis who took home a $100 gift card, and Brenda Lazorchak and Tasha Stroud who both received $50 gift cards.
We're so thankful for everyone who stopped by to learn more about the Full-Service Community Schools initiative. We'll be holding more events like this in the future, and can't wait to see you there.
Pictured: Middle School FSCS Coordinator Ronda Koch, Principal Kristina Armes, ALOP Student Advocate Janel Chamness, WMS Teacher and FSCS Advisory member Matthew Leitzen and WMS Student and FSCS Advisory Member Miles Leitzen.
During their January meeting, the Johnston City School Board approved a resolution showing support for Vision 2030.
“I’m excited our district is supporting Vision 2030, as it provides a comprehensive framework for shaping the future of K-12 education in Illinois,” says Superintendent Kathy Clark.
You can read more about the funding formula here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/1998270
Look at the photos Principal Andria Murrah snapped this morning of construction underway at Jefferson Elementary School.
Progress is being made on this project with crews pouring the floors for some new classrooms.
Tonight, Washington Middle School is holding its FREE raffle for Walmart Gift cards valued at $50 and $100.
You can enter to win at the Full-Service Community School table set up in the gym lobby starting at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced at halftime during the 8th grade Boys Basketball game, and do not have to be present.
There are also FREE table giveaways for kids and adults, so be sure to stop by!
Washington Middle School is holding a FREE raffle for Walmart gift cards valued at $50 and $100. Plus, FREE table giveaways including fidget spinners, animal plushies, notebooks, mini flashlights and more!
It's all happening tomorrow during the first Community School event. Just look for the FSCS table set up in the gym lobby from 5 to 8:45 p.m.
Raffle winners will be announced at halftime during the 8th grade Boys Basketball game, but do not have to be present.
ICYMI: The Johnston City High School Art Club stopped by Lincoln Elementary School on Friday.
They gave an art lesson on to students, who really enjoyed the visit and making a colorful project!
Each lesson fits with the theme of this year's art show, which is "Welcome To the Jungle" focusing on endangered and extinct animals.
