🇺🇸 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
Our JCHS students interested in healthcare spent yesterday at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, learning about the university’s admission process, scholarships, and student life.
Students enjoyed lunch in Lentz Dining Hall before touring the Health Science Careers Building and labs, where they explored career pathways in:
▪️ Nursing
▪️ Radiological Science
▪️ Physical Therapy
▪️ Dental Hygiene
▪️ Mortuary Science
▪️ Occupational Therapy
▪️ Health Care Management
We’re especially proud that JCHS alumnus Cade Cockburn led the tour! Since graduating from Johnston City High School, Cade has gone on to achieve incredible success at SIU-C. He was awarded the Chancellor’s Scholarship, the university’s most prestigious undergraduate honor valued at more than $103,000.
Cade now works in SIU’s Admissions Department as a Field Representative and recently earned his Master of Science in Business Analytics, after completing his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Systems and Education & Agribusiness Economics.
We’re proud to see one of our own inspiring the next generation of future healthcare professionals!
Students enjoyed lunch in Lentz Dining Hall before touring the Health Science Careers Building and labs, where they explored career pathways in:
▪️ Nursing
▪️ Radiological Science
▪️ Physical Therapy
▪️ Dental Hygiene
▪️ Mortuary Science
▪️ Occupational Therapy
▪️ Health Care Management
We’re especially proud that JCHS alumnus Cade Cockburn led the tour! Since graduating from Johnston City High School, Cade has gone on to achieve incredible success at SIU-C. He was awarded the Chancellor’s Scholarship, the university’s most prestigious undergraduate honor valued at more than $103,000.
Cade now works in SIU’s Admissions Department as a Field Representative and recently earned his Master of Science in Business Analytics, after completing his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Systems and Education & Agribusiness Economics.
We’re proud to see one of our own inspiring the next generation of future healthcare professionals!
Phillip Brewer from John A. Logan College stopped by Johnston City High School this morning to meet with seniors interested in attending JALC after graduation.
These Bridge Visits are designed to “bridge the gap” between high school and JALC, helping students explore academic programs, financial aid opportunities, and the next steps toward college enrollment.
We appreciate JALC for taking the time to connect with our seniors and support their transition to college life!
These Bridge Visits are designed to “bridge the gap” between high school and JALC, helping students explore academic programs, financial aid opportunities, and the next steps toward college enrollment.
We appreciate JALC for taking the time to connect with our seniors and support their transition to college life!
🥫 We're officially launching our district-wide food 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 JC Schools’ families celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas!
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 JC Schools’ families celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas!
The school with the most donations will earn a special treat from our Full-Service Community Schools team.
Congratulations to our JCHS Senior Josie Welch, who officially signed her letter of intent to play golf at John A. Logan College!
Welch has had an outstanding high school golf career, earning 19 medalist finishes, including eight this season alone. Her dedication, skill, and leadership have made her a standout both on and off the course.
In addition to continuing her golf journey at the collegiate level, Welch plans to pursue a career in special education, reflecting her passion for helping others and making a difference.
Pictured (left to right): JCHS Golf Coach Darron Rushing, Josie Welch, Jinna Glasco (Welch’s mother), and JALC Golf Coach Mike Mooneyham.
Welch has had an outstanding high school golf career, earning 19 medalist finishes, including eight this season alone. Her dedication, skill, and leadership have made her a standout both on and off the course.
In addition to continuing her golf journey at the collegiate level, Welch plans to pursue a career in special education, reflecting her passion for helping others and making a difference.
Pictured (left to right): JCHS Golf Coach Darron Rushing, Josie Welch, Jinna Glasco (Welch’s mother), and JALC Golf Coach Mike Mooneyham.
November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
This week, the Regional Office of Education #21 and the Area VI McKinney-Vento Homeless Education program are shining a light on the issue by launching the Paint the Town Purple initiative.
Johnston City Schools is participating by placing these signs outside of our unit office and school buildings. Businesses, organizations, and individuals can also take part by wearing purple or lighting up billboards in purple.
To learn more about McKinney-Vento, click here: https://www.roe21.org/programs/area-vi-mckinney-vento-homeless-program/
This week, the Regional Office of Education #21 and the Area VI McKinney-Vento Homeless Education program are shining a light on the issue by launching the Paint the Town Purple initiative.
Johnston City Schools is participating by placing these signs outside of our unit office and school buildings. Businesses, organizations, and individuals can also take part by wearing purple or lighting up billboards in purple.
To learn more about McKinney-Vento, click here: https://www.roe21.org/programs/area-vi-mckinney-vento-homeless-program/
Our JCHS Student Council attended the Little Egypt District Student Council meeting at Camp Ondessonk yesterday.
This annual event brings together student council members from across southern Illinois for team building and leadership activities.
Although it was a chilly fall day, we were fortunate to have a dry day after rain earlier in the week.
This annual event brings together student council members from across southern Illinois for team building and leadership activities.
Although it was a chilly fall day, we were fortunate to have a dry day after rain earlier in the week.
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.
🍁 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.
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
🍂 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.
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
▪ 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
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!
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
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
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!
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!
