Johnston City High School

Congratulations to Samantha Beers for being chosen as one of our Indians of the Week. Mr. Rushing had this to say about Samantha. Samantha is respectful, exceeds expectations in government class, and co-created a system that could give student advocacy concerning the school handbook for a project. Way to go, Samantha!

Congratulations to Alayna McCoy for being chosen as one of our Indians of the Week! Mrs. Mummert had this to say about Aliyna. "I chose Aliyna McCoy as Indian of the Week because of her outstanding performance in Med Lab/EMR Class. Aliyna is always prepared, makes insightful inferences regarding her clinical experiences, is kind to others, and is always ready to help anyone, in any way. Way to go, Aliyna!

The JCHS Math Team traveled to Herrin this past Saturday to compete in the ICTM Regional Math contest, returning with several top honors across all grade levels.
Freshmen: Kaedance Imhoff secured 1st place, followed by Kamri Clark in 2nd, and Liam O’Bright in 3rd.
Sophomores: In an impressive showing, Elijah Abbott, Anthony Garza, Kate Carnine, and Jack Carnine finished in a four-way tie for 1st place.
Freshman/Sophomore 2 Person Team: 1st Place
Freshman/Sophomore 8 Person Team: 2nd Place
Juniors: Daniel Ward took home 1st place, with Noah Pender earning 2nd and Andrew Keith placing 3rd.
Junior/Senior 2 Person Team: 2nd Place
Junior Senior 8 Person Team: 1st Place
Seniors: Carson Murrah finished in 1st place, and Sophie Walker took 2nd, while Logan Smith and Mariah Hall tied for 3rd.
Calculator Team: 2nd Place
Oral Presentation Team: 1st Place
There were also several other individual awards. Congratulations to the entire team for their hard work and dedication! A special thank you to our dedicated coaches, Mr. Stanley and Mr. Clark, for their leadership.

We were honored to welcome Mrs. Kristen Anastasia-Samples to JCHS for our latest Tuesday Tribe Talk. Kristen shared her expertise in real estate, giving our students a chance to ask questions and learn what it’s really like to be an agent. This initiative, which kicked off with Mr. Ryan Patrick, connects our students with local professionals to explore various career paths. We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community members!

Congratulations to Patrick Sims, who was chosen as Indian of the Week. Mrs. Patrick shares these insights regarding his contributions: "Patrick has volunteered multiple times to work a concession stand for either the Drama Club or the Class of 2029. He is a good worker, arriving early and handling everything very well. He is also a polite young man and represents JCHS well". Way to go, Patrick!

Congratulations to Conner French, who was chosen as Indian of the Week. Mrs. Norris has this to say about Conner, "Conner is a very pleasant, respectful young man. Not a day goes by that he isn't asking me how my day is or telling me to have a good day. Not a doubt in my mind that he is this way with others, as well." Thank you, Conner, for being a positive part of our Tribe!

The Food Science class created many treats for Valentine's Week. They started out the week by making homemade pie dough, then taking that pie dough and making mini heart-shaped pastries filled with strawberry & peach jam and apple butter! Towards the end of the week, Gracie Barker visited the classroom and taught everyone how to make chocolate-covered strawberries!

The Food Processing class was also busy! They taste-tested different chocolates to learn about cocoa percentages and made homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Congratulations to Braden Stanley. He is this year's recipient of the SIU Chancellor's Scholarship! Well done, Braden!

Congratulations to Jetlin Kellermeier. She was chosen as Indian of the Week. Mrs. Morgan has this to say about her, "Jetlin is an outstanding student who consistently demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and exemplary attendance. When her leadership responsibilities require her to miss class, she takes full responsibility for staying up to date with her coursework. She makes a genuine effort to understand concepts independently and seeks assistance when needed. Jetlin is consistently kind and respectful to everyone and serves as an excellent role model for her peers. It has been a pleasure having her in class for a second year, and I’m extremely proud of her accomplishments. " Thank you, Jetlin, for being a positive part of our Tribe!

Congratulations to Marcus Leitzen for being chosen as Indian of the Week. Mrs. McPhail had this to say about him, "Marcus is one of the most genuine young men in our school. He always maintains a positive attitude and is helpful and friendly to staff and his peers. " Thank you, Marcus, for being a positive asset to our Tribe!

Johnston City Schools will be open and return to in-person learning tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Johnston City Schools will be closed and using an e-learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Johnston City schools will be closed and using an e-learning day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather.

Can you believe we’ve already reached the halfway point of winter break? ❄️⛄

We wanted to check in with our Johnston City Schools families and students to see how your time off is going! Whether you’ve been relaxing at home, traveling, spending time with family, or enjoying the cooler temperatures outside, we’d love to see it.

📸 Post a photo of your favorite moment from break so far in the comments below!

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Johnston City Schools! 🎄✨

Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a joyful day filled with peace, warmth, and holiday cheer.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy New Year!

Abbie and Cara Cullum, both former Johnston City High School students, visited Mrs. Williford’s 7th- and 8th-grade PACE classes today to share information about the Disney College Program.

The program allows college students to live, learn, and work at Walt Disney World while gaining real-world job experience. There are a variety of roles available from attractions and entertainment to hospitality and food service. Plus, opportunities to build professional skills, network with Disney leaders, and attend educational seminars and career development workshops.

Abbie and Cara shared personal experiences from their time in the program, offering insight into how it helped them grow in independence, responsibility, and confidence.

A reminder that our 1st semester exams start tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16th. Please take a look at the schedule:

Tuesday, December 16th: 7th period exam
Wednesday, December 17th: 1st, 3rd, and 5th period exams
Thursday, December 18th: 2nd, 4th, and 6th period exams

Be sure to study, get plenty of rest, and eat a nutritious breakfast each morning to stay focused and energized!

Winter break is almost here, and that means some changes to our regular schedule.

On Friday, December 19th, all schools will have early dismissal. 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.

Christmas break will take place from Monday, December 22nd, through Monday, January 5th. Students will return to school for the start of the 2nd Semester on Tuesday, January 6th.

We hope this extended break provides a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holiday season! ❄️☃️

Our JCHS Food Science class is busy for the holidays! To get into the Christmas spirit, the class made homemade, spirit-free eggnog.

Then, our students made homemade cookies and decorated them for Christmas with homemade icing. Ms. Ray and a couple of other students come into the class to judge the students' decorating skills. Jaycie Will won the decorating contest with her Santa Claus cookie.