Jefferson Elementary School

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.

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 reminder that latchkey moves to Washington Middle School starting today for the last full week of school: Monday, May 19th - Friday, May 23rd.

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.

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.

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.

🏀 Who's ready to play some basketball?! 🏀 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.

Parents and guardians, A reminder that there are a few days left to complete online registration for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see important information below: ▪️ Complete the online registration forms by logging in to Teacherease by May 15, 2025. No fees are due at this time. Fees can be paid after August 1, 2025 online via Teacherease or you may send a check the first week of school. ▪️ The 2025-2026 school calendar is available online at jcindians.org. ▪️ Latchkey services will be at Jefferson School. 3rd- 5th grade students will be transported. ▪️ The first day of school is Tuesday, August 12th and will be an 11:30 dismissal. Students will attend their first full day of school on Wednesday, August 13th.

It's National School Nurse Day, recognizing and thanking school nurses for their crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of students. Here at the Johnston City School District were are fortunate to have two AMAZING nurses. Mary Johanson is a Registered Nurse, and she's been looking over our students for nearly two decades. Her 20th anniversary will be September 2025! Tara Burton is a Licensed Practical Nurse, who was hired during the pandemic. She's stationed at Washington Middle School and has two children attending Johnston City Schools.

Parents and guardians, We will be conducting online registration for the 2025-2026 school year beginning May 1, 2025. Please see important information below. ▪️ Complete the online registration forms by logging in to Teacherease by May 15, 2025. No fees are due at this time. Fees can be paid after August 1, 2025 online via Teacherease or you may send a check the first week of school. ▪️ The 2025-2026 school calendar is available online at jcindians.org. ▪️ Latchkey services will be at Jefferson School. 3rd- 5th grade students will be transported. ▪️ The first day of school is Tuesday, August 12th and will be an 11:30 dismissal. Students will attend their first full day of school on Wednesday, August 13th.

🎶🌸 We're so excited for our Spring Concert 🎶🌸 Our student-musicians have been practicing for months and are ready to put on a show for parents and the community, from elementary students on the recorder to our middle school and high school band and choir! These musicians will have you tapping your foot and wanting to sing along! The performance is taking place tomorrow at the JCHS gymnasium starting at 7:30 p.m.

Disclaimer: Must read in Yoda voice! Hmmm. Star Wars Day, it is. Celebrating, Mrs. Cheers’ kindergarten class is. Jedi younglings, strong with the Force they are—tiny Padawans in training, yes! Lightsabers waved, Wookiee roars heard, and Yoda ears worn with pride, hmmm. Laughter and learning, a powerful combination it is. Grateful, we are, to Mrs. Cheers—guide them well, she does. 📸 Mrs. Cheers shared these photos of her class having some fun in a galaxy far away!

📚✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✏️ This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who shape minds, inspire dreams, and make a lasting impact every single day. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 To every teacher who's stayed late to help a student, brought learning to life, or offered a listening ear when it mattered most — THANK YOU. Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. We appreciate all of our teachers at Jefferson Elementary!

We can't think of a better way to end the school week than an animal show. Students at Jefferson Elementary got to the chance to see all sorts of creatures up close, including, a fox, hedgehog, snake and owl! 🦔🐍 It's a great way for students to become more comfortable and knowledgeable about wildlife.

Parents/Guardians, A friendly reminder that all of our schools will have an early 11:30 a.m. dismissal tomorrow, Friday, May 2nd.

Parents and guardians, We will be conducting online registration for the 2025-2026 school year beginning May 1, 2025. Please see important information below. ▪️ Complete the online registration forms by logging in to Teacherease by May 15, 2025. No fees are due at this time. Fees can be paid after August 1, 2025 online via Teacherease or you may send a check the first week of school. ▪️ The 2025-2026 school calendar is available online at jcindians.org. ▪️ Latchkey services will be at Jefferson School. 3rd- 5th grade students will be transported. ▪️ The first day of school is Tuesday, August 12th and will be an 11:30 dismissal. Students will attend their first full day of school on Wednesday, August 13th.

Friendly reminder to parents/guardians, This Thursday, May 1st, there will be an information meeting for families with a child entering Kindergarten the 2025-2026 school year. This meeting will take place at Jefferson Elementary School starting at 6 p.m. To be eligible for Kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025. Registration packets will be provided at this upcoming meeting. If you have any questions, call Jefferson School at 618-983-7561.