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.
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, Tuesday, January 27, 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!
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!
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.
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!
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! ❄️☃️
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.
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.
Our Winter Mobile Pantry, sponsored by Full-Service Community Schools, is tomorrow and is open to ALL community members who reside within the Johnston City School District.
This distribution will offer a variety of non-perishable items to help support families and community members during the colder winter months.
The mobile pantry is taking place on Friday, December 12th, at Washington Middle School from 1 to 7 p.m. Please remember to bring a school or government-issued ID to verify residency.
We hope this provides extra support and comfort as we head into the winter season. ❄️❤️🖤
This distribution will offer a variety of non-perishable items to help support families and community members during the colder winter months.
The mobile pantry is taking place on Friday, December 12th, at Washington Middle School from 1 to 7 p.m. Please remember to bring a school or government-issued ID to verify residency.
We hope this provides extra support and comfort as we head into the winter season. ❄️❤️🖤
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.
