🌞School's almost out, do you have plans for break? 🌞
We hope you'll join our JCHS Educators Rising Club for its expanded Summer Enrichment Camps. Our Educators Rising students will provide lesson plans filled with team challenges, STEM activities, creative experiments, art projects, games, music and more!
This expansion is made possible through the Full-Service Community School grant, which allows the programming to be free for participating families.
Each week, your child will have a hands-on theme to explore:
▪️June 2nd - June 5th: Survivor Challenge
▪️June 9th - June 12th: Oceans to Outer Space
▪️June 16th - June 18th: World of Wonder
▪️July 7th - July 10th: The Great Mess-terpiece
▪️July 14th - July 17th: Mad Science Mayhem
▪️July 21st - July 24th: Career Curiosity
Kiddos will have so much fun, they'll forget they're learning. You can join us for all six weeks or any week that fits your schedule. Camp will take place Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon. Bus transportation will be provided along with breakfast and lunch.
Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/3F8qXiM
A friendly reminder that all schools have early dismissal today, Monday, May 19th.
Going forward, Johnston City Schools will have early dismissal for the remainder of the school year.
Elementary and middle schools will dismiss at 1:50 p.m. JCHS will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.
Some of our JCHS students put their artistic skills to work by creating and installing a beautiful landscape design at the Greenhouse today! Using plants generously donated to the school last semester, these four students planned and executed the entire project on their own!
They did a FANTASTIC job, and we want to say thank you again for the donations that made this project possible!
All schools will have early dismissal today, Friday May 16th:
1:50 dismissal for elementary and middle schools, and 2:00 dismissal for high school.
Our graduating class enjoyed Holiday World yesterday for their Senior Trip. Students had the perfect weather to enjoy the rides and pose for some fun photos.
Students in our middle school/high school band and high school choir were also treated to a day at Holiday World!
🏐 Bump, Set, Spike! 🏐
Volleyball Camp is being offered for incoming 5th-8th Grade students. This will be held at Johnston City High School's gymnasium June 2nd - June 4th, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Registration forms can be found in the office at Lincoln Elementary and Washington Middle School. Registration forms and the $30 fee are due by May 27th.
⚾️🥎 Spring sports are in FULL throttle today! 👟👟
Boys Track is on the road for the Black Diamond Conference Track Meet in Carmi. Girls Track is also on the road for the IHSA Girls Track and Field Sectional at Webber High School!
Boys Baseball is away for a game against the Murphysboro Red Devils, and our Girls Softball team is home for a game against the Harrisburg Bulldogs! Let's GO!
🎓 Johnston City High School Graduation Update 🎓
We have been closely monitoring the forecast in collaboration with the National Weather Service in Paducah regarding the potential for severe weather on Friday evening that could impact our graduation ceremony.
To ensure the safety of our students, families, and staff, we are rescheduling the high school graduation ceremony for Saturday, May 17th, at 7:00 p.m.
We believe this change provides the best opportunity to celebrate our graduates without the concern of inclement weather. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we prioritize the safety and experience of our school community.
Note: Graduation practice is still set for Friday, May 16th at 10 a.m.
Parents/guardians,
A friendly reminder that all schools will have early dismissal tomorrow, Friday May 16th:
1:50 dismissal for elementary and middle Schools, and 2:00 dismissal for the high school.
We are closely monitoring the weather forecast for Graduation Day – Friday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Our ceremony is currently scheduled to take place on the football field, but in the event of inclement weather, it will be moved indoors to the gymnasium.
We will continue to provide updates as we get closer to the event. Stay tuned here for the latest information.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work to ensure a safe and memorable celebration for our graduates!
Our Seniors might be done with classes and exams, but this week is a busy one for them.
Baccalaureate took place last night at JCity Church, and now their off to Holiday World for Senior Trip. 😎 Up next, graduation practice and graduation ceremony. 🎓
Today is all about out Boys Varsity Baseball team, who's pitted against the Crab Orchard Trojans.
This is the only home baseball game this week, so come check out our team starting tonight at 4:30 p.m.
We're proud to announce the Class of 2025 Johnston City Sports Hall of Fame inductees:
▪️ Kyle Baker - Athlete
▪️ Tony Kendrick - Athlete
▪️ Roy Rogers - Friend of JC Sports
The Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at the October 10th Homecoming Football Game and the induction ceremony and banquet will be held on October 11th at 11:30 am.
Congratulations to all three inductees!
Today is all about out Boys Varsity Baseball team, who's pitted against the Crab Orchard Trojans.
This is the only home baseball game this week, so come check out our team starting tonight at 4:30 p.m.
We're kicking off this week with a full day of athletics!
Ours Boys Varsity Track team is headed to Fairfield for a meet today. This is their last meet before the Black Diamond Conference Boys Track meet!
Our Varsity Baseball team is hitting the road for a game against Trico. Our Lady Indians are home today and are up against the Fairfield Mules!
Parents and guardians,
A reminder that there are a few days left to complete online registration for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see important information below:
▪️ Complete the online registration forms by logging in to Teacherease by May 15, 2025. No fees are due at this time. Fees can be paid after August 1, 2025 online via Teacherease or you may send a check the first week of school.
▪️ The 2025-2026 school calendar is available online at jcindians.org.
▪️ Latchkey services will be at Jefferson School. 3rd- 5th grade students will be transported.
▪️ The first day of school is Tuesday, August 12th and will be an 11:30 dismissal. Students will attend their first full day of school on Wednesday, August 13th.
🎭✨ SENIOR PROM 2025 ✨🏛️
The evening will start with promenade at JCHS starting at 6 p.m. Prom will take place at Kokopelli Golf Club in Marion from 7:30 to 10 p.m. We hope you truly take in some of these last moments and memories together!
Please, have fun and be safe!
It's our guys time to shine! Our Boys Varsity Track team is taking part in the Du Quoin Classic. This event starts at 1 p.m.
Our Boys Varsity Baseball team is on the road to Hardin County. The game starts at 4:30 p.m.
For the second time this week, our Girls Softball and Boys Baseball teams will face off against the Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes. This time our games will be away starting at 4:30 p.m.
It's National School Nurse Day, recognizing and thanking school nurses for their crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of students. Here at the Johnston City School District were are fortunate to have two AMAZING nurses.
Mary Johanson is a Registered Nurse, and she's been looking over our students for nearly two decades. Her 20th anniversary will be September 2025!
Tara Burton is a Licensed Practical Nurse, who was hired during the pandemic. She's stationed at Washington Middle School and has two children attending Johnston City Schools.
