

April 17, 2026
It was an honor for JCHS to host the 54th Annual SISHSA Banquet! This prestigious program recognizes the top academic seniors from across Southern Illinois, and we couldn’t be pr...

April 16, 2026
On Tuesday night at the Illinois Principals Association's 35th Annual Student Recognition Dinner, we were thrilled to see Gracie Barker and Jace Weaver recognized as outstandi...

April 7, 2026
Johnston City CUSD #1 is now conducting Kindergarten Pre-Registration for the 2026-2027 school year. To be eligible for Kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before Se...


March 30, 2026
JC Schools will be closed on April 3rd (Good Friday) and april 6th (Easter). School will resume on April 7th.

March 23, 2026
CHS Educators Rising had an amazing time at the annual SIFTC Conference at Southeastern Illinois College! We had so much fun competing and learning together. Huge congrats to ou...

March 20, 2026
Aaron Wright new High School Business Teacher and Athletic Director.

March 19, 2026
Congratulations to everyone who received their CNA Pin and EMR Certification. We're extremely proud of all of you! Also, a huge thank you to Mrs. Mummert. We are so thankful fo...

March 19, 2026
World Languages & Cultures Day at SIU! Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Jameson, and our students joined others from our region at Southern Illinois University today to celebrate 50 years of ...
March 19, 2026
Our JCHS Scholar Bowl Team is on fire! BDC Champs - 5 years in a row! Regional Champs - 6 years in a row! Sectional Champs - 4 years in a row! State Bound on Saturday,...

March 19, 2026
Our Educators Rising officers had an amazing experience at the SEE conference at John A. Logan today! The conference focused on inspiring more diverse individuals and male educato...

March 2, 2026
Johnston City Schools will be on Spring Break from March 9th to the 13th. Students will return to school on March 16th.

February 18, 2026
Jace Weaver will be competing in the IHSA State Wrestling competition. Good luck, Jace!
February 6, 2026
🖤🏀 Blackout Cancer Night! 🏀🖤 Join the JCHS Student Council for Blackout Cancer Night at the boys basketball game on Tuesday, February 10th! We’ll have raffles, a 50/50 drawing...

February 3, 2026
It's time for the 2026 Illinois Parent Survey! Please take a moment to complete the survey below to help provide feedback on our schools' performance.

February 3, 2026
JCHS Scholar Bowl Team has captured the Black Diamond Championship for the fifth consecutive year! Congratulations to all team members and coaches on this outstanding achievement...

January 23, 2026
Johnston City CUSD #1 is closely monitoring an evolving winter weather system expected this weekend. In anticipation of possible school closure, we want to ensure all families are...
January 16, 2026
Our Brain Games teams competed at John A. Logan College on January 16th against 19 total teams across the region. Both of our teams placed, getting 2nd and 3rd. Logan Smith, Sophi...

January 12, 2026
Join us for an exciting week of basketball at the Johnston City High School Arrowhead Classic! The tournament runs Monday, January 19, through Saturday, January 24. Admission is $...