Homecoming Week is Almost Here, Indians!
Mark your calendars — 2025 Homecoming Week is just a month away! From October 6th–11th, our Johnston City community will come together to celebrate school spirit, tradition, and our amazing students. Events include:
❤ Coronation
🖤 Homecoming Parade
❤ JCHS Football Game vs. Hamilton County Foxes
🖤 Johnston City Sports Hall of Fame Induction & Banquet
We can’t wait to see YOU cheer on our students, honor our Sports Hall of Fame inductees, and celebrate everything that makes Johnston City special!
Mark your calendars — 2025 Homecoming Week is just a month away! From October 6th–11th, our Johnston City community will come together to celebrate school spirit, tradition, and our amazing students. Events include:
❤ Coronation
🖤 Homecoming Parade
❤ JCHS Football Game vs. Hamilton County Foxes
🖤 Johnston City Sports Hall of Fame Induction & Banquet
We can’t wait to see YOU cheer on our students, honor our Sports Hall of Fame inductees, and celebrate everything that makes Johnston City special!
📸✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨📸
We’re taking a look back at Mrs. Crowe’s 3rd-grade class. In 1967, 3rd graders attended Jefferson Elementary School. Now, Lincoln Elementary is home to our 3rd and 4th-grade students.
We’d love to hear from you! If you attended Johnston City Schools in 3rd grade, who was your teacher? Share your memories in the comments below!
#ThrowbackThursday
We’re taking a look back at Mrs. Crowe’s 3rd-grade class. In 1967, 3rd graders attended Jefferson Elementary School. Now, Lincoln Elementary is home to our 3rd and 4th-grade students.
We’d love to hear from you! If you attended Johnston City Schools in 3rd grade, who was your teacher? Share your memories in the comments below!
#ThrowbackThursday
Johnston City High School students begin their fall benchmark testing today, September 2nd.
These assessments help our teachers track student growth, measure progress, and identify areas where extra support may be needed.
These assessments help our teachers track student growth, measure progress, and identify areas where extra support may be needed.
Johnston City Schools are closed today, Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day!
School will be back in session on Tuesday, September 2nd.
🎉 Homecoming Parade – Call for Entries! 🎉
Community groups and organizations are invited to take part in the 2025 JCHS Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 10th, starting at 3 pm! Would you like to enter a float?
▪ Call the high school office at (618) 983-8638
▪ Or email agualdoni@jcindians.org
Community groups and organizations are invited to take part in the 2025 JCHS Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 10th, starting at 3 pm! Would you like to enter a float?
▪ Call the high school office at (618) 983-8638
▪ Or email agualdoni@jcindians.org
JCHS students enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program are preparing for the important role of working alongside medical staff and caring for patients. Before they can provide care for others, it’s important that they are healthy themselves!
This week, nurses from the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department visited JCHS to provide Tuberculosis screenings and Meningitis vaccines to our CNA students. These preventive steps are essential in making sure students are protected and ready for their clinical experiences.
We are grateful to our local health department for its support and assisting our CNA program.
📸 Mrs. Brenda Mummert
This week, nurses from the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department visited JCHS to provide Tuberculosis screenings and Meningitis vaccines to our CNA students. These preventive steps are essential in making sure students are protected and ready for their clinical experiences.
We are grateful to our local health department for its support and assisting our CNA program.
📸 Mrs. Brenda Mummert
Reminder that we have no school on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend.
We hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend.
Jackson Carnine and Kathryn Carnine have been selected as Distinguished Scholars by PreACT. They received this honor for scoring in the top 5% of students nationwide on their Fall 2024 PreACT assessment.
We also have students who have been recognized as Rising Scholars by PreACT. These students received this honor for scoring in the top 10% of students nationwide on their Fall 2024 PreACT assessment.
Picture 1: L-R: Kathryn and Jackson Carnine
Pictured L-R are: Kaedance Imhoff, Dakota Musgrave, Elijah Abbott, Killian Bailey, and Lauren Bradley.
We also have students who have been recognized as Rising Scholars by PreACT. These students received this honor for scoring in the top 10% of students nationwide on their Fall 2024 PreACT assessment.
Picture 1: L-R: Kathryn and Jackson Carnine
Pictured L-R are: Kaedance Imhoff, Dakota Musgrave, Elijah Abbott, Killian Bailey, and Lauren Bradley.
Our JCHS Med Lab students are looking sharp!
They suited up in their scrubs today and took a photo with Principal Schell. These high school students showed off what it means to learn with pride and professionalism. Future healthcare heroes in the making!
Photo Credit: Mrs. Brenda Mummert
They suited up in their scrubs today and took a photo with Principal Schell. These high school students showed off what it means to learn with pride and professionalism. Future healthcare heroes in the making!
Photo Credit: Mrs. Brenda Mummert
🏈 Big congratulations to Coach Todd Thomas! 🏈
The Southern Illinois Coaches Association honored Coach Thomas with the 2A Football Coach of the Year Award during last night's banquet. Thomas spent seven years as head coach, stepping down after the 2024 season to spend more time with his family.
Under Thomas’ leadership, our football team has been 47-7 over the past five years with four conference championships and one runner-up. Our football players can also boast 8-4 in the playoffs, with second-round appearances in 2021 and 2023. Plus, semi-final appearances in 2022 and 2024.
We are incredibly proud of his leadership, dedication, and the impact he continues to make on our student-athletes and the Johnston City football program, which Thomas is still involved in as an assistant coach.
The Southern Illinois Coaches Association honored Coach Thomas with the 2A Football Coach of the Year Award during last night's banquet. Thomas spent seven years as head coach, stepping down after the 2024 season to spend more time with his family.
Under Thomas’ leadership, our football team has been 47-7 over the past five years with four conference championships and one runner-up. Our football players can also boast 8-4 in the playoffs, with second-round appearances in 2021 and 2023. Plus, semi-final appearances in 2022 and 2024.
We are incredibly proud of his leadership, dedication, and the impact he continues to make on our student-athletes and the Johnston City football program, which Thomas is still involved in as an assistant coach.
You voted and narrowed it down to two possible names for our NEW district-wide magazine:
▪ JC Hometown Hallways
▪ JC Hometown Highlights
This new project will feature our outstanding students, talented athletes, and hardworking teachers and staff across all four schools. Plus, recognize alumni who are making a difference in our hometown and beyond.
Let's do a final vote to select the name!
👍 Like this post with a thumbs up if you want to vote for JC Hometown Hallways
🩷 Love this post with a heart if you want to vote for JC Hometown Highlights
Reminder: Johnston City Schools will have early dismissal on Monday, August 18th.
🕑 Dismissal Times:
▪ Elementary Schools & Washington Middle School – 1:50 pm
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 pm
Please plan accordingly for student pick-up and after-school arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation!
🕑 Dismissal Times:
▪ Elementary Schools & Washington Middle School – 1:50 pm
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 pm
Please plan accordingly for student pick-up and after-school arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation!
Johnston City Schools will have early dismissal on Monday, August 18th.
🕑 Dismissal Times:
▪ Jefferson and Lincoln Elementary Schools & Washington Middle School – 1:50 pm
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 pm
Please plan accordingly for student pick-up and after-school arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation!
🕑 Dismissal Times:
▪ Jefferson and Lincoln Elementary Schools & Washington Middle School – 1:50 pm
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 pm
Please plan accordingly for student pick-up and after-school arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation!
📸 Johnston City High School students , get those smiles ready 📸
Picture Day will be this Friday, August 15th, starting right away in the morning.
Let’s capture the first memories of the 2025–2026 school year!
Picture Day will be this Friday, August 15th, starting right away in the morning.
Let’s capture the first memories of the 2025–2026 school year!
Welcome back, JC Indians! The first day of school is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12th. We’re excited to open our doors to the Class of 2025, 2026, 2027—and our incoming freshmen, the Class of 2029!
Whether you're getting ready for senior year or walking through these halls for the first time, this year is full of possibilities.
Don't forget, we have a half day with dismissal at 11:30 am!
A friendly reminder to our JCHS parents/ guardians that we have student orientation this week:
▪️ Thursday, August 7th:
JCHS Freshmen Orientation: 7:50 am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided)
▪️ Friday, August 8th:
JCHS 10-12th Grade Orientation/Schedule pick-ups:
- Seniors: 9:00 - 10:00 am
- Juniors: 10:00 - 11:00 am
- Sophomores: 11:00 am - noon
▪️ Thursday, August 7th:
JCHS Freshmen Orientation: 7:50 am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided)
▪️ Friday, August 8th:
JCHS 10-12th Grade Orientation/Schedule pick-ups:
- Seniors: 9:00 - 10:00 am
- Juniors: 10:00 - 11:00 am
- Sophomores: 11:00 am - noon
A friendly reminder that all students, pre-k through 12th grade, will receive a backpack filled with all required school supplies.
This will be given out during your child's open house or orientation and is made possible through Full-Service Community School funding.
Open House/Orientation dates can be found here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/2314879
Parents/Guardians who wish to buy additional supplies can find their child's school supply list here: https://www.jcindians.org/o/jcc/page/supply-lists
A friendly reminder that orientation and school open houses kick off this week, Wednesday, August 6th, and run through next Monday, August 11th. Find your child's school and event time below:
📅 Wednesday, August 6th:
WMS 6th-8th Grade Orientation: 5 to 7 pm
📅 Thursday, August 7th:
▪ JCHS Freshmen Orientation: 7:50 am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided)
▪ WMS 5th Grade Orientation: 5 to 7 pm
📅 Friday, August 8th:
JCHS 10-12th Grade Orientation/Schedule pick-ups:
- Seniors: 9:00 - 10:00 am
- Juniors: 10:00 - 11:00 am
- Sophomores: 11:00 am - noon
📅 Monday, August 11th:
▪ Lincoln Elementary School 3rd & 4th Grade Open House: 4 to 6 pm
▪ Jefferson Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd Grade Open House:
- Last names A-M: 6 to 6:45 pm
- Last names N-Z: 6:45 to 7:30 pm
- Incoming Pre-K: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
📅 Tuesday, August 12th:
First day of school (half day): Dismissal at 11:30 am
Reminder: All students, from Pre-K through 12th grade, will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies during their orientation or open house.
If you wish to purchase additional items, you can find the school supply lists here: https://www.jcindians.org/o/jcc/page/supply-lists
📅 Wednesday, August 6th:
WMS 6th-8th Grade Orientation: 5 to 7 pm
📅 Thursday, August 7th:
▪ JCHS Freshmen Orientation: 7:50 am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided)
▪ WMS 5th Grade Orientation: 5 to 7 pm
📅 Friday, August 8th:
JCHS 10-12th Grade Orientation/Schedule pick-ups:
- Seniors: 9:00 - 10:00 am
- Juniors: 10:00 - 11:00 am
- Sophomores: 11:00 am - noon
📅 Monday, August 11th:
▪ Lincoln Elementary School 3rd & 4th Grade Open House: 4 to 6 pm
▪ Jefferson Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd Grade Open House:
- Last names A-M: 6 to 6:45 pm
- Last names N-Z: 6:45 to 7:30 pm
- Incoming Pre-K: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
📅 Tuesday, August 12th:
First day of school (half day): Dismissal at 11:30 am
Reminder: All students, from Pre-K through 12th grade, will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies during their orientation or open house.
If you wish to purchase additional items, you can find the school supply lists here: https://www.jcindians.org/o/jcc/page/supply-lists
A friendly reminder that Kindergarten Screenings are tomorrow, Monday, August 4th, at Washington Middle School School's Cafeteria!
Time slots for screenings are based on the student's last name:
▪ A–M: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
▪ N–Z: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Families who have not pre-registered their child for kindergarten can fill out the necessary registration paperwork at this event.
Time slots for screenings are based on the student's last name:
▪ A–M: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
▪ N–Z: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Families who have not pre-registered their child for kindergarten can fill out the necessary registration paperwork at this event.
The Back-to-School Bash is a great way for new and returning families to connect with school staff and learn more about resources the Johnston City Community School District has to offer:
☑️ Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs (ALOP)
☑️ Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS)
☑️ Jefferson Elementary School
☑️ Johnston City High School (JCHS)
☑️ JCHS Educators Rising
☑️ JCHS Future Farmers of America (FFA)
☑️ JCHS Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
☑️ JC Schools Transportation Office
☑️ Lincoln Elementary School
☑️ OPPA! - School meals programs
☑️ School Registration - new and returning students
☑️ Washington Middle School
We can't wait to see YOU this Friday in downtown Johnston City from 5 to 8 p.m. There will also be FREE food and desserts, FREE services, FREE activities, and more!
☑️ Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs (ALOP)
☑️ Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS)
☑️ Jefferson Elementary School
☑️ Johnston City High School (JCHS)
☑️ JCHS Educators Rising
☑️ JCHS Future Farmers of America (FFA)
☑️ JCHS Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
☑️ JC Schools Transportation Office
☑️ Lincoln Elementary School
☑️ OPPA! - School meals programs
☑️ School Registration - new and returning students
☑️ Washington Middle School
We can't wait to see YOU this Friday in downtown Johnston City from 5 to 8 p.m. There will also be FREE food and desserts, FREE services, FREE activities, and more!
