Our JCHS Baseball and Softball teams BOTH have games today at 4:30 p.m. Our boys are home going up against the Harrisburg Bulldogs, and our girls are away taking on the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats. #rolltribe

Today is the Sophomore Pre-ACT make-up date for students who missed testing yesterday.

We've been talking about it all week, but today IS the day. Our Sophomores are taking the Pre-ACT, which helps students, parents, and educators determine their readiness for college and career success. The make-up date is tomorrow, March 20th.

JCHS Senior Emma Holland is awarded the John A. Logan College (JALC) Ambassador Scholarship. This is a full tuition scholarship for two years. The Student Ambassador Program at JALC is a leadership opportunity for students who are dedicated to serving and representing the college on campus and out in the community. Way to go, Emma! 👏👏

March is Music in our Schools month 🎵🎵 A time of year to raise awareness about the importance of music education for all children, and the educators who are in the classroom teaching students the fundamentals of music and how to build on them. Today, we're highlighting Mr. Smith, who has a deep passion for music education and years of experience as a band director. He brings music, inspiration, and a whole lot of rhythm to Washington Middle School and Johnston City High School.

After studying and in-class preparation, our Sophomore students are taking the Pre-ACT tomorrow, March 19th. Here are some tips for test taking: ▪️ Get plenty of rest the night before ▪️ Eat a balanced meal beforehand ▪️ Read the instructions carefully ▪️ Double check your answers ▪️ Maintain a positive attitude The make-up date is Thursday, March 20th.

It's the first away game of the season for the JCHS Baseball team. They're up against the Carrier Mills-Stonefort Wildcats. The first pitch is at 4:30 p.m.

We had a special visit from John A. Logan College representatives helping current Sophomore and Junior students with dual enrollment for next semester. JALC Reps Jenny Ditch (blue hoodie) and Abby Porter (black sweater) were on-hand to answer any questions and guide students as they selected their college classes. We're proud of these students for getting a head start on their college journey while still in high school.

Our Sophomore students are taking the Pre-ACT on Wednesday, March 19th. This testing provides a predicted ACT test score, and helps students get the start they need to be ready for college. Here are some of our Sophomore students taking part in Pre-ACT preparations!

Some members of our JCHS Baseball team volunteered their time this Spring Break. The Johnston City Little League (JCJBL) had a shipment of field conditioner delivered to the park, but no way to unload it. The baseball team sent a few players over, who carried the bags off the truck and put them away. Washington Middle School Teacher and JCJBL President, Jaimi Kerley, is thankful for the helping hands!

Time to play ball! ⚾️🥎 It's the first baseball and softball games of the season. Both teams have home games against the Eldorado Eagles at 4: 30! Let's wish them some luck, so our Indians can start off strong!

We hope everyone enjoyed Spring Break and are returning back to school refreshed and ready to learn during our 4th quarter! We'll see you back in the classroom tomorrow morning. Remember it's March 17th, so wear your green for St. Patrick's Day! 🍀🍀

No school this week for Spring Break!! We'll see you back in the classroom on Monday, March 17th. Be safe and have fun 😎

We hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and are now ready for Spring Break, which starts tomorrow, March 10th, and runs through Friday, March 14th. That means we'll see you back in class on Monday, March 17th, just in time for St. Patty's Day!

We're continuing to highlight our social workers during National School Social Worker Week including Ashley Gauldoni. Social workers support the the emotional well-being of students and their families from providing counseling and resources to advocating for every student's needs. Thank you to ALL our amazing school social workers for your compassion and dedication. #SSWWeek2025

All schools have early dismissal today, Friday March 7th, with our elementary schools and middle school letting out at 1:50 p.m. High School students will be dismissed at 2 p.m. Spring Break is March 10th -14th. 😎😎 We'll return on St. Patrick's Day with a full day of classes, so be sure to wear your green! 🍀

This time last week, our 2025 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was just getting started. We're now sharing more photos from that special evening recognizing new and returning NHS members. These high school students are required to demonstrate the following NHS requirements: - Scholarship: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale - Service: 10 hours of in-school service and 10 hours out of school service - Leadership: Students leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors - Character: The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others.

Hey, look who's taking home a brand new Chromebook!! JCHS student Casey Tanner is the lucky winner after being selected at the Transitional Summit at John A. Logan College.

Right now, JCHS students in the Educators Rising Illinois program are in Bloomington for the 5th annual State Conference. The event includes skills-attainment competitions, an education fair with universities and student support services from across the state, professional development for students and teachers, a tour of the Illinois State University campus, and more. It's a great opportunity to empower the next generation of educators!

A friendly reminder that tomorrow, March 7th, all schools have early dismissal. Elementary and Middle School students will be let out at 1:50 p.m. and High School students will be dismissed at 2 p.m.