Washington Middle School officially launched its mobile pantry, serving 33 families from the Johnston City School District and extending vital support to community members in need...

In less than a week, Chandra Jennings will say goodbye to her 2nd-grade students at Jefferson Elementary School. After more than 35 years of a fulfilling teaching career, she’s ma...

Todd Thomas is looking back at his football career and its impact on our JCHS football program after his recent decision to step back from head coach responsibilities. For Thomas,...

For many in southern Illinois, high school athletics are more than just games. They’re traditions, community events, and rites of passage. For longtime coach and educator Scott Bu...

Washington Middle School is excited to announce the launch of our new Mobile Food Pantry through our Full-Service Community Schools grant! We're kicking off our first distributio...

🌞School's almost out, do you have plans for break? 🌞 We hope you'll join our JCHS Educators Rising Club for its expanded Summer Enrichment Camps. Our Educators Rising students wi...

🏐 Bump, Set, Spike! 🏐 Volleyball Camp is being offered for incoming 5th-8th Grade students. This will be held at Johnston City High School's gymnasium June 2nd - June 4th, from n...

We're proud to announce the Class of 2025 Johnston City Sports Hall of Fame inductees: Kyle Baker - Athlete Tony Kendrick - Athlete Roy Rogers - Friend of JC Sports ...

🏀 Who's ready to play some basketball?! 🏀 On June 2nd – June 4th, the Johnston City High School Basketball staff and players will be hosting a Youth Boys Basketball Camp for al...

JCHS Scholarship Night is a special occasion for our seniors, their families, and staff members who have watched these students grow over the past four years. During the event, ou...

In a few weeks, our high school seniors will graduate. Many will move away to pursue higher education, including Blake Peters. The high school student is turning in his football c...

JCHS phlebotomy students held their first school district-wide wellness blood draw clinic, allowing them to practice their skills and provide a free service for staff members. Thi...

Jefferson Elementary School is undergoing a renovation and expansion project to modernize the school’s facilities and improve accessibility for all students. The ongoing work, whi...

Our high school math team has a long-standing tradition of triumph. Each day, students and staff walk past a case filled with trophies and plaques in the upstairs hallway. Former ...

Boys Head Basketball Coach Scott Burzynski and Boys Head Football Coach Todd Thomas are stepping down from their roles. Now, both coaches are reflecting on their time in these pos...

Is your son or daughter interested in learning and improving their basketball skills. This is the perfect opportunity to get some practice on the court with the hope of being ...

Graduating from middle school is an exciting time and a rite of passage for youth and their families. It signifies years of hard work finally paying off. For some students, excite...

All students participating in a WMS or JCHS sport for the 2025-26 school year MUST have a yearly sports physical. This is a great opportunity to cross that off your back-to-sch...

APRIL 14TH UPDATE: The Lions Club Vision and Hearing Screening scheduled for this Saturday, April 19th, at the Johnston City Ballfields is now postponed due to mechanical issues w...