
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 $...

December 19, 2025
Click the link to view or downlonad the digital magazine: Hometown Highlights: Winter 2025 Edition

December 4, 2025
A trip to Orlando, Florida, this past summer for the National Educators Rising Conference sparked a new event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, an idea inspired by JCHS ...

November 21, 2025
A longtime dream becomes a reality for Washington Middle School’s Lex Glasco. The special education teacher is expanding his role to include serving as the Head Baseball Coach at ...


November 14, 2025
These students have earned the achievement of being recognized as an Illinois State Scholar by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. The students were awarded this honor ba...



September 10, 2025
Johnston City High School seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend FAFSA Completion Night on Wednesday, October 1, at 6:00 p.m. in the JCHS Commons. Completing t...

August 25, 2025
Dear Students and Families, Welcome to a brand new school year! I am excited to see our halls filled once again with the energy, enthusiasm, and potential of our students. As we ...


August 8, 2025
On Thursday, August 7th, Johnston City High School’s Link Crew rolled out a warm welcome for incoming freshmen during their annual orientation. The event was designed to help stud...


July 17, 2025
As the 2025–2026 school year approaches, the Johnston City School District looks forward to welcoming returning students and families as well as introducing new students and their...
