Johnston City High School

The Johnston City High School Class of 1971 is hosting a fundraiser lunch to benefit our JCHS Educators Rising club.

🍁 Sunday, November 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

🍁 Masonic Lodge
501 Washington Ave, Johnston City, IL 62951

🍁 All-you-can-eat for $15

🍁 Dumplings, corn, green beans, potatoes, a drink, and a dessert

The JCHS Educators Rising club supports our high school students who aspire to become future educators. The club hosts STEM camps for our younger students and attends training sessions and conferences to better prepare them to lead a classroom.

This Friday night is round one of the IHSA 2A Playoffs between our Johnston City Indians and the Wesclin Warriors. It's also Halloween, and you can celebrate both! 🎃 Kindergarten through 4th-grade students are encouraged to wear their full costumes!

We want our families, fans, and visitors to have a positive, friendly, and safe atmosphere. Here are some reminders regarding the upcoming game.

Please note that admission is $8 for everyone, which is set by IHSA.

Halloween Week is here, and there are some schedule changes to be aware of:

🍂 Thursday, October 30th:
▪ 11:30 a.m. dismissal
▪ No Latch Key
▪ Jefferson's Fall Carnival (5 to 8 p.m.)

🍂 Friday, October 31st:
▪ No School
▪ Johnston City downtown Trail of Treats (4 to 6 p.m.)

🍂 Sunday, November 2nd:
▪ Daylight saving time ends
▪ Fall back an hour

🩷 Our JCHS CNA Students “Care-a-Lot”! 💙

To celebrate their final week of clinicals at Parkway Manor, our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students spread smiles and kindness dressed as Care Bears!

Johnston City High School CNA Instructor Mrs. Mummert and District Nurse Mrs. Johanson joined in the fun too, proudly calling themselves the “Care Bear Tribe.” Mrs. Mummert shared that the residents absolutely loved seeing the students’ colorful costumes.

The fun didn’t stop there! Our CNA students also went reverse trick-or-treating, surprising JCHS staff with sweet treats. Plus, they’re putting their creativity to work by decorating boxes for Johnston City’s downtown Trail of Treats on Halloween night from 4–6 p.m.

The Johnston City Community Unit School District #1 is accepting applications for two new positions for our upcoming pre-kindergarten wraparound program, called Tiny Tribe:

▪ Tiny Tribe Wrap-Around Child Care Teacher's Aide (1) - AM
▪ Tiny Tribe Wrap-Around Child Care Teacher's Aide (1) – PM

Completed applications, along with a resume and references, should be submitted to:

▪ Mr. Josh Pietrantoni, Superintendent
▪ Email: jpietrantoni@jcindians.org
▪ Mail or In-Person: 1113 Grand Avenue, Johnston City, IL 62951

Those interested can find the application and job description links here: https://www.jcindians.org/page/employment

In recognition of our JCHS Volleyball game at Sesser-Valier tonight, we're throwing it back to the 2014 Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball teams! 🏐

This photo brings back so many great memories of teamwork, school pride, and the unstoppable spirit of our Lady Indians.

Do you recognize a familiar face who’s still part of the Johnston City Schools family?

#throwbackthursday

Our JCHS Food Science students are cooking up something delicious!

Last week, the class held its first kitchen lab by learning to make perfectly scrambled eggs. 🍳 This week, they’re taking their skills to the next level with more complex breakfast creations.

We can’t wait to see (and smell!) what they whip up next!

Our high school FFA recently presented to Mrs. Williford’s 7th and 8th grade PACE classes at Washington Middle School.

This is a great example of our JCHS students inspiring our middle school students, sharing their passion for agriculture, leadership, and hands-on learning with younger students.

We love seeing our older students step up as mentors and role models!

📸 Mrs. Williford

Today kicks off National School Bus Safety Week.

Remember, always stop when the stop-arm is out for school buses—it’s the law! ✋ 🛑 Flashing red lights and a stop sign ALWAYS mean it's time to keep kids safe.

#schoolbussafety

JCHS student Luke Davis interviews Quinton Smothers, the new head coach for the Boys Basketball team.

Davis asked Smothers about his milestones on the court as a player, what it means to be at Johnston City, and how he's bonding with players before the season even starts!

Watch out for this story in our next issue of JC Hometown Highlights, out in December!

JCHS Athletic Schedule October 13 through October 18th, 2025!

All Johnston City Schools are closed today, Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day.

Enjoy this Fall day, and we will see you back in class tomorrow!

All Johnston City Schools will be closed on Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day.

We hope you enjoy your three-day weekend after an action-packed Homecoming week!

❤️ Homecoming Dress-up Days continue 🖤

Today, students dressed as their favorite meme. We spotted The Chimpmunks, Kris Jenner, The Lorax, and more!

Tomorrow is already our last dress-up day of the week. It's Spirit Day, so grab your red and black!

Parents and Guardians,

All Johnston City Schools have early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, October 10th.
▪ Elementary/Middle Schools - 1:50 p.m.
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 p.m.

We hope to see you at the Homecoming parade, which starts at 3 p.m.

Find more information here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/2432241

Johnston City Schools Superintendent Mr. Pietrantoni recently visited our high school's Social Work class to talk about the importance of grants and grant writing.

These skills can be applied in various careers, including the social work profession, non-profit sector, government agencies, healthcare settings, and educational institutions.

📸 Mrs. Gualdoni

Our JCHS students dressed as comedian Adam Sandler for Day 1 of Homecoming Week!

Tomorrow, it's Class Color Day for Johnston City High School students.
▪ Seniors: Purple
▪ Juniors: Blue
▪ Sophomores: Red
▪ Freshmen: Green

Let's keep the Homecoming fun and traditions going! #rolltribe

🏆👏 Happy National Coaches Day! 👏🏆

Today, we celebrate and thank our incredible coaches at Johnston City High School and Washington Middle School!

From early practices to late nights, our coaches dedicate their time, energy, and passion to helping our student-athletes grow. Not just in sports, but also in teamwork, discipline, and confidence.

We are grateful for every coach who leads our Indians in:

⚾️ Baseball
🏀 Boys and Girls Basketball
⛳ Boys and Girls Golf
👟 Boys and Girls Track
🎳 Bowling
📣 Cheerleading
💃 Dance
🚩 Flag
🏈 Football
🥎 Softball
🏊‍♀️ Swim
🏐 Volleyball
🏆 Wrestling

Thank you for the impact you make in athletics and beyond!

A friendly reminder to please watch for an email this week regarding parent-teacher conferences. The email will include a Google form for you to complete in order to secure your spot. Forms must be submitted by October 15th.

Conferences will be held on Monday, October 20th, and Monday, October 27th, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

We strongly encourage all parents and guardians to attend, as these meetings are an important opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and work together with teachers to support continued growth.

A reminder to join us TOMORROW for the Johnston City Lions Club Fish Fry Fundraiser!

▪ Saturday, October 4th
▪ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (or until we run out)
▪ NEW LOCATION: Johnston City High School

For just $12 per person, enjoy a delicious meal of fish, hushpuppies, sides, dessert, and a drink. Dine in or carry out — the choice is yours!

Proceeds benefit scholarships for JCHS seniors! Don’t miss out on this hometown favorite. Come hungry and support a great cause! ❤️🖤