Congratulations Hunter! Mrs. Bush had this to say about him, "Hunter is a hard-working member of the FFA and has shown that he is both mature and smart enough to succeed in his abilities. He has truly grown over the last year and carries himself with respect toward teachers, peers, and his community. I appreciate that he approaches each day with a positive, pleasant attitude. He has a bright future ahead of him."
7 days ago, Kristi Schell
Johnston City High School is proud to announce our Scholarship Night on Monday, May 4, 2026. Please join us in the Wendell Starrick Gymnasium as we celebrate the outstanding achievements and hard work of the Class of 2026.
14 days ago, Kristi Schell
Today is the big day!
14 days ago, Kristi Schell
Congratulations Casey! I am incredibly proud of Casey for his actions during the Senior Day of Giving. When a fellow student fell ill, Casey stepped up without hesitation, applying his EMR training with remarkable maturity. He handled a high-pressure moment with the kind of poise and care you’d expect from a seasoned professional. ~ Mrs. Schell
14 days ago, Kristi Schell
Last week, our seniors had the opportunity to serve the community that has supported them throughout their high school careers!
From various projects around town, they did a fantastic job giving back to Johnston City. We are so proud of their hard work and heart for service.
18 days ago, Kristi Schell
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE SPRING CONCERT HAS BEEN MOVED FROM APRIL 27 TO MAY 11. JOIN US AT 6:00 PM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM!
18 days ago, JC Schools
Congratulations Dax! Mr. Carmickle had this to say about him: "Daxton was a big help with setting up the art show and ACT prep." Way to go!
23 days ago, Kristi Schell
"If you don't know where you are going, any road can take you there." – The Cheshire Cat
JCHS is going to Prom on Saturday, April 25th. Promenade will be held at the Wendell Starrick Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m., with the formal dance following at Kokopelli.
23 days ago, Kristi Schell
Zoe Moore and Cooper James' creative nonfiction pieces were selected for the 2026 IATE (Illinois Association of Teachers of English) Student Poetry, Prose & Art/Photography Contest. Their work will be published in the Illinois English Bulletin.
Sophomore Kali Johnson submitted several pieces of photography to the Illinois Association of Teachers of English Student Writing & Art/Photography Contest. Three photos placed as Published, two received Runner-up, and one was an Honorable Mention.
Congratulations, Zoe, Cooper & Kali!
25 days ago, Kristi Schell
JCHS and SIH are teaming up to host Sports Physicals on Friday, May 7th, for our 6th through 12th-grade athletes.
Physicals are a vital part of keeping our students safe and eligible to play. Forms are available at each school, but you can also find them in our offices, on the website, or by scanning the QR code.
28 days ago, Kristi Schell
JCHS Educators Rising is hosting a family reading night on April 22nd!
28 days ago, Kristi Schell
Congratulations Holten! Mr. Walter had this to say about him, "Holten is one of my hardest working students in Advanced Ag Mechanics. He is always ready and willing to work on any project. He has been a great help in my Shop Class. Holten is the type of student who makes teaching a mechanics shop class enjoyable.
about 1 month ago, Kristi Schell
Congratulations Erica! Mr. Stanley had this to say about her. "Erica is an exceptionally hard-working student who always puts her education first. She is also a good leader and role model for those around her". Way to go, Erica!
about 2 months ago, Kristi Schell
Congratulations Hunter Nalley! Mrs. Stanley had this to say about him, "Hunter is a student who stands out! He is extremely respectful and attentive to his work. He will take the time to ask to see his grades and receive feedback on his assignments, demonstrating a growth mindset.
about 2 months ago, Kristi Schell
Tiny Tribe Pre-K Wrap-Around Program is here to help families by providing before and/or after-school care.
Children must be 3 to 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2026.
*Must be a resident of Johnston City CUSD #1 or the child of a district employee.
*HOURS: Early Hours 7:30-8:10, AM Care 8:10-12:10, PM Care 10:45-2:45, After Hours 2:45-5:30, and Full Day Care 7:30-5:30.
*COST: $50 registration fee, due with enrollment forms.
There is a daily fee for wrap-around care.
*Start Date: August 2026
*How to Register: In-Person registration forms can be picked up at Jefferson School or Unit Office. Please return to Renee Grisham, Wrap-Around Supervisor at Jefferson School.
*Registration must be completed by August 1, 2026.
*Questions: Contact Renee Grisham, call 618-983-7561 or email rgrisham@jcindians.org.
ENROLL NOW to reserve your spot!
about 2 months ago, JC Schools
11:30 Dismissal on Friday, March 27th
about 2 months ago, JC Schools
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!
2 months ago, Kristi Schell
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!
2 months ago, Kristi Schell
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.
2 months ago, Kristi Schell
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!
3 months ago, Kristi Schell
