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!
Today is School Board Members Day.
This honorary day acknowledges each school member's role, dedication to providing quality education, and commitment to serving the community.
THANK YOU to our Johnston City CUSD #1 Board of Education.
This honorary day acknowledges each school member's role, dedication to providing quality education, and commitment to serving the community.
THANK YOU to our Johnston City CUSD #1 Board of Education.
This awesome group of JCHS juniors and seniors joined nearly 300 high school students from a dozen area schools at John A. Logan College's Applied Tech Day!
Our students had the chance to experience true hands-on learning as college faculty and staff showcased what it’s like to be enrolled in programs focused on engineering, electronics, information systems, welding, and more.
A huge thank-you to JALC for opening doors, sparking curiosity, and giving our Indians a closer look at future career pathways!
Our students had the chance to experience true hands-on learning as college faculty and staff showcased what it’s like to be enrolled in programs focused on engineering, electronics, information systems, welding, and more.
A huge thank-you to JALC for opening doors, sparking curiosity, and giving our Indians a closer look at future career pathways!
Starting this Friday, November 14th, all four Johnston City schools will be offering free weekend grab bags for students! Each bag includes breakfast, snack, and lunch items to help keep students fueled over the weekend.
Grab bags will be available every Friday. If it’s a shortened school week, bags will be sent home on the last day of school for that week.
This program is made possible through Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) funding. We’re so grateful to our FSCS team, students, and staff who worked together to pack these ready-to-go bags.
Grab bags will be available every Friday. If it’s a shortened school week, bags will be sent home on the last day of school for that week.
This program is made possible through Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) funding. We’re so grateful to our FSCS team, students, and staff who worked together to pack these ready-to-go bags.
📸✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨📸
To coincide with the start of our JCHS Girls Basketball season this week, we’re taking a look back at our 1983–1984 Lady Indians team!
This determined group of just 11 players showed incredible teamwork and represented Johnston City with heart each time they stepped on the court.
Do you recognize a familiar face from this team? Tag them below and share your favorite JCHS basketball memory!
To coincide with the start of our JCHS Girls Basketball season this week, we’re taking a look back at our 1983–1984 Lady Indians team!
This determined group of just 11 players showed incredible teamwork and represented Johnston City with heart each time they stepped on the court.
Do you recognize a familiar face from this team? Tag them below and share your favorite JCHS basketball memory!
All Johnston City Schools are closed today, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
We extend our gratitude to all veterans for their courage, service, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
We extend our gratitude to all veterans for their courage, service, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Reminder 🇺🇸
All Johnston City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Classes will be in session as usual on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of that week.
We encourage our students and families to take time to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country.
All Johnston City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Classes will be in session as usual on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of that week.
We encourage our students and families to take time to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country.
Our JCHS Educators Rising Club is preparing to participate in Educators Rising Experience Day at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on November 20th.
During this event, these JCHS students will lead three sessions aimed at sponsors and high school students who are interested in establishing more student-led Educators Rising chapters.
Please note that the final day to register for this workshop is tomorrow - Friday, November 6.
For additional information, please contact:
📧 Ryan Shick: rshick@jcindians.org
📧 Sophie Walker: 2026swalker@jcindians.org
During this event, these JCHS students will lead three sessions aimed at sponsors and high school students who are interested in establishing more student-led Educators Rising chapters.
Please note that the final day to register for this workshop is tomorrow - Friday, November 6.
For additional information, please contact:
📧 Ryan Shick: rshick@jcindians.org
📧 Sophie Walker: 2026swalker@jcindians.org
Our JCHS Educators Rising Club would like to thank everyone who supported and participated in the group's Chicken and Dumpling Fundraiser over the weekend! Your generosity is helping to build the next generation of educators.
A very special thank-you goes out to the Class of 1971 for graciously hosting this event. Your support means so much to our students!
A reminder for anyone who purchased a raffle basket ticket. The drawing will be held on November 17th, after the Winter Meet the Indians. It will be during halftime at the girls' varsity game vs. Murphysboro!
A very special thank-you goes out to the Class of 1971 for graciously hosting this event. Your support means so much to our students!
A reminder for anyone who purchased a raffle basket ticket. The drawing will be held on November 17th, after the Winter Meet the Indians. It will be during halftime at the girls' varsity game vs. Murphysboro!
🥪 Did you know you can view our schools' breakfast and lunch menus online? 🍎
Through OPAA, our school district's food service provider, you can easily access the full monthly menu right from our website!
🔗 View menus here: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/2377
How to find it later:
1️⃣ Go to jcindians.org
2️⃣ Click “Our District” at the top of the page
3️⃣ Scroll down to “Quick Links”
4️⃣ Click the “Menus” icon
Through OPAA, our school district's food service provider, you can easily access the full monthly menu right from our website!
🔗 View menus here: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/2377
How to find it later:
1️⃣ Go to jcindians.org
2️⃣ Click “Our District” at the top of the page
3️⃣ Scroll down to “Quick Links”
4️⃣ Click the “Menus” icon
