We wrapped up this year’s Arrowhead Classic basketball tournament yesterday.
A big thank you to all the schools who participated and everyone who came out to enjoy the games!
Christopher over Eldorado 51-47
Anna-Jonesboro over Johnston City 57-47
The undefeated DuQuoin Indians win this year’s Arrowhead Classic.
DuQuoin’s Jayden Davis, Jeremiah Jones and Johnathan Brown also took All Tournament Selections.
There are still two more games today starting at 1 p.m.
It's the final day for this year's Arrowhead Classic tournament. It's a great time for spectators, parents, coaches and players!
The first basketball game is Eldorado vs. Christopher at 1 p.m. Then, Anna-Jonesboro vs. Johnston City at 2:30 p.m.
All schools have early dismissal today at 11:30 a.m. for parent-teacher conferences, which take place 12:30 - 3 p.m.
Night 3 of the Arrowhead Classic is now over, and we're more than halfway through the tournament. Here are the scores from yesterday:
Game 5: Anna-Jonesboro over Eldorado 54-43
Game 6: DuQuoin over Christopher 40
If you haven't made it out yet there are two more chances tonight and tomorrow afternoon!
COME AND GET THEM, FREE DONUTS!
High School students were able to get a free donut this morning after taking the Full-Service Community School survey.
FSCS High School Coordinator Heather Miller and FSCS Middle School Coordinator Ronda Koch handed out the treats!
Friendly reminder: Tomorrow, January 24th, all schools will have early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. for parent-teacher conferences.
The competition continues on the basketball court today for the Arrowhead
Classic.
Anna-Jonesboro takes on Eldorado at 6 p.m. Then, it's Christopher vs. DuQuoin at 7:30 p.m.
Last night marked day two of the Arrowhead Classic tournament. It was an exciting night out on the basketball court with some close games.
Game 3: Anna-Jonesboro over Christopher 59-58
Game 4: DuQuoin over Johnston City 52-48
Tonight we have a scheduled break for our Arrowhead Classic tournament. Basketball will resume tomorrow.
First up is Anna-Jonesboro versus Eldorado at 6 p.m. Then, Christopher takes on DuQuoin at 7:30 p.m.
The Johnston City School District recognizes longtime volunteer Roy Rogers for his dedication to athletics.
For 38 years, Rogers helped to videotape basketball games, football games, and Homecoming Activities.
In May, Rogers will be inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association's Hall of Fame.
From Left to Right: High School Basketball Coach Scott Burzynski, Roy Rogers, Athletic Director Lindsey Bush, and Former Johnston City Mayor Jimmy Dean who nominated Rogers.
Night one of this year's Arrowhead Classic is now in the books.
On Monday, Banterra Bank Starla Waters presented a check for $3,500 to Lindsey Bush, Athletic Director.
The Southern Illinois Coaches Association and Officials presented a check for $700 to High School Principal Kristi Schell to be given as a scholarship to one of our students.
Blondie’s Bakery provided food for the hospitality room.
DuQuoin beat Anna-Jonesboro in game 1, and Eldorado beat Johnston City in game 2.
The Johnston City School District will recognize long-time volunteer Roy Rogers for a major accomplishment at tonight's Arrowhead Classic tournament before the 7:30 game.
In the spring, the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association will award Rogers the Friend of Basketball accolade putting him into the organization’s 2025 Hall of Fame.
For 38 years, Rogers dedicated his time to videotaping basketball games, football games, and Homecoming activities.
You can read more here: https://www.jcindians.org/o/jchs/article/1978333
The Arrowhead Classic begins this afternoon at 4:30 with a match-up between DuQuoin and Anna-Jonesboro.
This is just the start of an exciting week filled with basketball. We hope to see you there!
All schools are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day.
Our Pre-K students are stepping into the weekend with a brand new pair of shoes.
It's thanks to Ashton and Sidney Stephens, Tonia Johnson and Laura Wilkerson with Edward Jones in Johnston City. Plus, Hibbett Sports.
Click here to learn more about the Kicks for Kids program: https://www.jcindians.org/o/jes/article/1974564
Lincoln School will be closed on Friday, January 17 due to a water service interruption. The Corinth and Galatia Water Districts will be repairing a water line near the school, and as a result, there will be no water supply at Lincoln School on that day.
All other schools within the Johnston City School District will remain open as scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Are you ready for some basketball? We certainly are!
The Arrowhead Classic presented by Banterra Bank begins Monday, January 20th.
Here's a preview of what's to come.
Today is National 4th Graders Day! It's a time to recognize their hard work and dedication.
At Lincoln Elementary, 4th grade students were happy to be back in class after winter weather last week.
We caught some students working together to solve math problems!
Johnston City schools will be closed and using an e-learning day tomorrow, Friday, January 10th due to inclement weather.
