We are gearing up for our opening JCHS boys' basketball home game this Friday, December 12th. We want to ensure a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for all players, coaches, families, and fans.
Please take a moment to review our 2025–2026 Basketball Season Reminders. These guidelines help us maintain a fun and welcoming environment for everyone who comes out to support our teams.
We appreciate your cooperation and can't wait to see you at our games! 🏀
Please take a moment to review our 2025–2026 Basketball Season Reminders. These guidelines help us maintain a fun and welcoming environment for everyone who comes out to support our teams.
We appreciate your cooperation and can't wait to see you at our games! 🏀
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.
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/
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!
This week, our JCHS Educators Rising club had an outstanding day at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's (SIUC) first-ever Educators Rising Experience Day!
Drawing on our experience as the first Educators Rising club in Illinois, our officers successfully led three breakout sessions. This founding club was established by JCHS History Teacher and sponsor, Mr. Shick. These breakout sessions provided strategies, tips, and mentorship to help other schools successfully launch and expand their own clubs—a model that has been replicated statewide.
In addition to leading sessions, our members embraced opportunities for collaboration and networking. JCHS Educators Rising connected with students from Du Quoin, Trico, West Frankfort, and Meridian through fun, cooperative activities, including a game of 64 squares. On top of this, five of our members stepped up to compete in a Research Project competition!
Drawing on our experience as the first Educators Rising club in Illinois, our officers successfully led three breakout sessions. This founding club was established by JCHS History Teacher and sponsor, Mr. Shick. These breakout sessions provided strategies, tips, and mentorship to help other schools successfully launch and expand their own clubs—a model that has been replicated statewide.
In addition to leading sessions, our members embraced opportunities for collaboration and networking. JCHS Educators Rising connected with students from Du Quoin, Trico, West Frankfort, and Meridian through fun, cooperative activities, including a game of 64 squares. On top of this, five of our members stepped up to compete in a Research Project competition!
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!
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day. A time to recognize and thank the many education support professionals who help keep schools running and students safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
Thank you for making a difference today and every day!
Thank you for making a difference today and every day!
Less than a month to donate to our District-Wide Food and Toy Drive.
We invite staff and families to support this effort by donating non-perishable food items, snacks, and unwrapped toys. Let’s work together to help our tribe celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas!
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 families to support this effort by donating non-perishable food items, snacks, and unwrapped toys. Let’s work together to help our tribe celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas!
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.
Our JCHS Educators Rising Club announces the date for their Winter Enrichment Day Camp.
Participants will enjoy holiday-themed STEM activities on Saturday, December 20th, at Jefferson Elementary from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
It's the perfect opportunity for parents to finish last-minute shopping, get the house ready for holiday guests, or just relax before entertaining!
While walk-ins are welcome, the club does encourage families to sign up in advance. This will help ensure we purchase enough supplies for the camp. Stay tuned, a Google Form will be released here soon!
Participants will enjoy holiday-themed STEM activities on Saturday, December 20th, at Jefferson Elementary from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
It's the perfect opportunity for parents to finish last-minute shopping, get the house ready for holiday guests, or just relax before entertaining!
While walk-ins are welcome, the club does encourage families to sign up in advance. This will help ensure we purchase enough supplies for the camp. Stay tuned, a Google Form will be released here soon!
Thanksgiving break is next week, and that means a few changes to our regular schedule. Please take note of the following dates and dismissal times:
Tuesday, November 25th: Elementary and middle schools will dismiss at 1:50 p.m., and JCHS will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th: No school. Enjoy Thanksgiving break.
Tuesday, November 25th: Elementary and middle schools will dismiss at 1:50 p.m., and JCHS will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th: No school. Enjoy Thanksgiving break.
Mrs. Bright's Food Processing class is getting into the Thanksgiving holiday spirit.
Her students recently dissected pumpkins, roasted pumpkin seeds, and made pumpkin puree. Then, they made pumpkin pie in a bag.
While this process was happening and the days leading up to it, the class learned about pumpkins and how they're made into pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie.
Of course, the lesson ended with students enjoying their pumpkin pie desserts!
Her students recently dissected pumpkins, roasted pumpkin seeds, and made pumpkin puree. Then, they made pumpkin pie in a bag.
While this process was happening and the days leading up to it, the class learned about pumpkins and how they're made into pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie.
Of course, the lesson ended with students enjoying their pumpkin pie desserts!
Calling all local colleges, businesses, JCHS alumni, the military, and workforce recruiters--come share your knowledge and career journeys with the Johnston City High School community!
We're hosting the Future Frontier: JC College and Career Fair on Friday, February 13th, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and we want our students to hear from YOU!
Those interested can reach out to Jamie Chiaventone (jchiaventone@jcindians.org) or Heather Miller (hmiller@jcindians.org) for additional sign-up information.
Flyer made by Logan Eberhart!
We're hosting the Future Frontier: JC College and Career Fair on Friday, February 13th, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and we want our students to hear from YOU!
Those interested can reach out to Jamie Chiaventone (jchiaventone@jcindians.org) or Heather Miller (hmiller@jcindians.org) for additional sign-up information.
Flyer made by Logan Eberhart!
