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/
We’re proud to share that Jefferson Elementary School has been recognized as an Exemplary School by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for 2025!
This distinction places Jefferson Elementary in the top 10% of Illinois' highest-performing elementary schools!
This incredible achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families, who make learning a priority every single day.
This distinction places Jefferson Elementary in the top 10% of Illinois' highest-performing elementary schools!
This incredible achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families, who make learning a priority every single day.
🎃 Halloween is almost here 🎃
At Jefferson Elementary, Ms. Boyd's class got into the holiday spirit by breaking out watercolors for a fun, art-filled afternoon.
These kindergarten students added their own artistic twist to a Frankenstein-inspired character, gluing the pieces together and painting everything from his bandage to his suit.
At Jefferson Elementary, Ms. Boyd's class got into the holiday spirit by breaking out watercolors for a fun, art-filled afternoon.
These kindergarten students added their own artistic twist to a Frankenstein-inspired character, gluing the pieces together and painting everything from his bandage to his suit.
🎪 🍂 Jefferson's Carnival is THIS Thursday 🍂 🎪
Our Jefferson staff has planned an evening of family fun, featuring a chili supper and nearly a dozen carnival games. Plus, a variety of raffle baskets, including:
🎃 JC-themed basket
🎃 Movie night - sweets
🎃 Game night/board games
🎃 Movie night - chocolates
🎃 Self-care/spa
🎃 Fall-themed basket
🎃 Christmas-themed basket
🎃 Cooking and baking basket
There will be many other basket raffles and raffle items from local businesses the night of the carnival. Come join us on Thursday, October 30th, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Our Jefferson staff has planned an evening of family fun, featuring a chili supper and nearly a dozen carnival games. Plus, a variety of raffle baskets, including:
🎃 JC-themed basket
🎃 Movie night - sweets
🎃 Game night/board games
🎃 Movie night - chocolates
🎃 Self-care/spa
🎃 Fall-themed basket
🎃 Christmas-themed basket
🎃 Cooking and baking basket
There will be many other basket raffles and raffle items from local businesses the night of the carnival. Come join us on Thursday, October 30th, from 5 to 8 p.m.
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.
🌞 Sunshine Club Sponsor Shoutout 🌞
Jefferson Elementary School would like to thank Ashton Stephens of Edward Jones for sponsoring our Sunshine Club during October.
Our staff and students appreciate your support!
Jefferson Elementary School would like to thank Ashton Stephens of Edward Jones for sponsoring our Sunshine Club during October.
Our staff and students appreciate your support!
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
🎪 Jefferson's Carnival is next week! 🎪
We are so excited for the return of this event, especially with the recent renovations and additions to our school building! Our Jefferson staff has planned an evening filled with family fun, including nearly a dozen carnival games:
🎃 Candy Bar Walk
🎃 Price is Right Plinko
🎃 Cake Walk
🎃 Soda Ring Toss
🎃 Pumpkin Bag Toss
🎃 Pumpkin Putt-Putt
🎃 Operation
🎃 Candy Corn Bowling
🎃 Withes hat ring toss
Carnival tickets are .50 cents each or $10 for an unlimited armband. The event also includes raffle baskets and a chili dinner. Come join us on Thursday, October 30th, from 5 to 8 p.m.
We are so excited for the return of this event, especially with the recent renovations and additions to our school building! Our Jefferson staff has planned an evening filled with family fun, including nearly a dozen carnival games:
🎃 Candy Bar Walk
🎃 Price is Right Plinko
🎃 Cake Walk
🎃 Soda Ring Toss
🎃 Pumpkin Bag Toss
🎃 Pumpkin Putt-Putt
🎃 Operation
🎃 Candy Corn Bowling
🎃 Withes hat ring toss
Carnival tickets are .50 cents each or $10 for an unlimited armband. The event also includes raffle baskets and a chili dinner. Come join us on Thursday, October 30th, from 5 to 8 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
➕ Learning is adding up in Mrs. Cheers’ Kindergarten class! ➕
Our students have been working with five frames to build a strong foundation in addition. By using counters and visual models, students are learning how numbers combine to make five and having fun while doing it!
Our students have been working with five frames to build a strong foundation in addition. By using counters and visual models, students are learning how numbers combine to make five and having fun while doing it!
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
Wow! It's hard to believe the 1st quarter of the 2025-2026 school year is officially in the books!
That means, report cards are going home today, Friday, October 17th.
That means, report cards are going home today, Friday, October 17th.
All Johnston City Schools are closed today, Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day.
Enjoy this Fall day, and we will see you back in class tomorrow!
Enjoy this Fall day, and we will see you back in class tomorrow!
All Johnston City Schools will be closed on Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day.
We hope you enjoy your three-day weekend after an action-packed Homecoming week!
We hope you enjoy your three-day weekend after an action-packed Homecoming week!
Parents and Guardians,
All Johnston City Schools have early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, October 10th.
▪ Elementary/Middle Schools - 1:50 p.m.
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 p.m.
We hope to see you at the Homecoming parade, which starts at 3 p.m.
Find more information here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/2432241
All Johnston City Schools have early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, October 10th.
▪ Elementary/Middle Schools - 1:50 p.m.
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 p.m.
We hope to see you at the Homecoming parade, which starts at 3 p.m.
Find more information here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/2432241
🍏 Fall's in full swing at Jefferson 🍎
In September, Mrs. Fietsam's class discussed apples, and students participated in several activities related to apples. This included an exercise identifying the parts of an apple, including the stem, core, skin, and seeds.
The first-grade class ended the month in the most delicious way, making homemade applesauce in the crockpot!
In September, Mrs. Fietsam's class discussed apples, and students participated in several activities related to apples. This included an exercise identifying the parts of an apple, including the stem, core, skin, and seeds.
The first-grade class ended the month in the most delicious way, making homemade applesauce in the crockpot!
Primary STEAM and Board Game Enrichment starts this week.
Board Game Enrichment will take place weekly from 2:45 - 3:45. Please see the schedule below:
Monday, October 6th: Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Tuesday, October 7th: 2nd Grade
Questions about Board Game Enrichment?
Contact Mrs. Mattox -- Email: smattox@jcindians.org
We've had a huge response to our Primary STEAM Enrichment program. Please remember that we switched to a grade-by-grade rotation so every child gets small-group, hands-on activities tailored to their interests and ability levels.
Who meets when?
• October: 2nd Grade — Wednesdays, starting Oct 8
• November: 1st Grade
• December: Kindergarten
• January: 2nd Grade
• February: 1st Grade
• March: Kindergarten
• April: 2nd Grade
• May: We’ll see how many students remain and may plan some fun end-of-year activities together
We know a rotating schedule can be tricky—we’ll send reminders and updates so you’ll always know when it’s your child’s turn.
Questions about Primary STEAM Enrichment?
Contact Ms. Lawrence — Email: tlawrence@jcindians.org
A friendly reminder to please watch for an email this week regarding parent-teacher conferences. The email will include a Google form for you to complete in order to secure your spot. Forms must be submitted by October 15th.
Conferences will be held on Monday, October 20th, and Monday, October 27th, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
We strongly encourage all parents and guardians to attend, as these meetings are an important opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and work together with teachers to support continued growth.
Conferences will be held on Monday, October 20th, and Monday, October 27th, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
We strongly encourage all parents and guardians to attend, as these meetings are an important opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and work together with teachers to support continued growth.
Now's the time to put the finishing touches on your outfits for Homecoming Dress-Up Days.
Here's the schedule for October 6th - October 10th:
▪ Monday: Pajama Day
▪ Tuesday: Team Spirit Day
▪ Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday
▪ Thursday: Little Tribe Color Day
▪ Friday: Indian Pride - Red & Black Day
We can't wait to see the creative outfits our students come up with as we celebrate our school spirit #rolltribe
Here's the schedule for October 6th - October 10th:
▪ Monday: Pajama Day
▪ Tuesday: Team Spirit Day
▪ Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday
▪ Thursday: Little Tribe Color Day
▪ Friday: Indian Pride - Red & Black Day
We can't wait to see the creative outfits our students come up with as we celebrate our school spirit #rolltribe
