Our JCHS Baseball team is on the road this morning and headed to Fairfield for regionals. They're playing against the Harrisburg Bulldogs starting at 11 a.m.
Our Softball team is away today for regionals. They're up against the Pinckneyville Panthers starting at 4:30 p.m. Lady Indians, let's show them how it's done!
Second-grade teacher Ms. Jennings is retiring after working for Johnston City Schools and attending them from kindergarten through high school.
Her teaching career recently had a full-circle moment. Ms. Jennings gave her final lesson in the same classroom where she once sat as a kindergartner on her first day of school.
Thank you, Ms. Jennings, for your years of dedication to our students!
Read her full farewell at this link: https://www.jcindians.org/o/jes/article/2233093
🇺🇸 We'll have no school on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
All schools will be back in attendance on Tuesday, May 27th, for the last day of classes. This will be an early dismissal day.
Elementary and middle schools will dismiss at 1:50 p.m. JCHS will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.
🌞 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
Our Superintendent Kathy Clark has been named the 2025 Superintendent of Distinction by her colleagues in the Shawnee Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA).
"Being recognized by my peers is a great honor, but it truly reflects the passion, resilience, and commitment of the entire Johnston City CUSD 1 team."
Read more here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/2227629
A friendly reminder that 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.
REMINDER: On June 2nd – June 4th, the Johnston City High School Basketball staff and players will be hosting a Youth Boys Basketball Camp for all athletes entering 2nd – 8th Grade.
Players will be taught the basketball fundamentals of offense and defense, and will have the opportunity to work with coaches and players from Johnston City High School.
To participate, the sign-up form and payment must be received by Tuesday, May 27th. Sign-up forms can also be found in school offices.
It's an EXCITING day for JCHS Athletics!
Our Boys Track team is headed to Fairfield for Sectionals. Boys Baseball will also be in Fairfield today for Regionals.
Our Girls Softball team will be just a little closer to home with Regionals away Pinckneyville versus West Frankfort.
We know our athletes will make us JC Proud! #rolltribe
Washington Middle School is excited to announce the launch of our new Mobile Food Pantry through our Full-Service Community Schools grant!
We're kicking off our first distribution event, Monday, June 2nd from 4-6 p.m. at the City Hall Pavilion (118 East Broadway Boulevard).
This new mobile food pantry allows us to provide produce, dairy, bread, canned goods and deli meats to our families and community members. Hygiene products will also be available like shampoo/conditioner, body wash, wipes, baby powder, and other toiletries.
It's a free service that will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. To conveniently reach all corners of our community, the mobile food pantry will be held at different locations. You can find the June schedule below, and we'll provide reminders on the Washington Middle School's Facebook page.
We do ask individuals to bring a student or government-issued I.D. to verify they attend Johnston City Schools or live in the school district.
Right now, Washington Middle School is looking for businesses/individuals who are willing to donate food/hygiene items. For more information, you can contact:
WMS Full-Service Community School Coordinator Ronda Koch: rkoch@jcindians.org
WMS Full-Service Community School Liaison Megan Hearn: mhearn@jcindians.org
🌞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!