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.
Construction at Jefferson Elementary School is making significant progress. This project includes renovations and expansions to the building.
Read more here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/2165924
Who said drawing on the walls is okay? In this case, Mr. Kee did!
The second grade teacher snapped photos of his students drawings on the hallway walls outside of his classroom. 🖍🖍 This wall will be demolished and expanded as part of a renovation project at Jefferson elementary.
These 2nd graders left some sweet messages like, "Love this Class," and colorful drawings of Easter eggs, flowers and even our solar system.
A friendly reminder for our parents and guardians:
🏀 Basketball for 4th -6th grade starts today after school at the high school. 4th-6th grade days are April 22, 24, 29 and May 1st.
🏀 2nd & 3rd grade basketball dates are April 23, 28, 30 and May 5th.
Students had to sign up to attend this basketball enrichment. It's right after school until 4:15. Bus transportation will be provided to the high school, but parents/guardians must pick their child up.
There will be a parent meeting after the first scheduled practice.
Wow! Way to go, Jefferson Elementary students 🙌 Your raised $2,635 dollars for the American Heart Association during the Kids Heart Challenge. All of your hard work shows, we surpassed our school's goal of $1,500!
To celebrate, our school held Jefferson Heart Week where students were able to dress up to themed-days. Here are some more photos from last week that we'd like to share.
🚍 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 🚍
Today, we're recognizing all of our school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Whether they're transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do.
Thank you for your dedication to our students and their families:
▪️Victoria Followell
▪️Chasidy Gibbs
▪️ Teresa Gibson
▪️ Renee Grisham
▪️ Rick Hammontree
▪️ Judy Martin
▪️Patricia Mueller
▪️Tonnie Nordmeyer
▪️ Tracey Seebeck
▪️ Becky Vancil
▪️Carleton Vincelette
▪️ Gayle Vincelette
In case you missed it, our schools will have early dismissal today, Thursday, April 17th. The elementary schools and middle school will dismiss at 1:50 p.m. Johnston City High School will dismiss at 2 p.m.
There is no school tomorrow Friday, April 18th, and there is no school Monday, April 21st.
Enjoy your break and we will see back in the classroom Tuesday, April 22nd!
Students at Jefferson Elementary are celebrating Heart Week.
The school has been raising funds for the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge. Students have also been learning life lessons like getting active, asking for help, resting well, and being kind.
To celebrate, students had the chance to wear their pajamas to school today. Here's a look at Mr. Kee and Mrs. Cheers' classes in their comfy PJs.
Parents/Guardians,
A friendly reminder our schools will have early dismissal tomorrow, Thursday, April 17th. The elementary schools and middle school will dismiss at 1:50 p.m. Johnston City High School will dismiss at 2 p.m.
There is no school Friday, April 18th, and there is no school Monday, April 21st.
Enjoy your break and we will see back in the classroom Tuesday, April 22nd!
❤️ The Kids Heart Challenge is wrapping up here soon! 🖤
We are having a blast getting healthier and helping kids with special hearts! You can still make your final online donations through Friday, April 18th.
We are so proud of all of our students and the work they put into this fundraiser! A big thank you to everyone who donated and supported this cause!
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11261&pg=company&company_id=482957
❤️ It's Day two for Jefferson Elementary's Heart week! 🖤
Students are continuing to dress up to spread more awareness about the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge. Recently, our students learned Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke.
Today students celebrated their new skills by wearing their favorite superhero gear, including 1st graders in Ms. Smith's class and Kindergartners in Mrs. Cheers' class who are showing off their SUPER-sized muscles! 💪
At Jefferson Elementary, Mrs. Cheers uses several classroom management strategies to ensure students are ready for learning.
Every day, her class starts with meditation by doing some vagus nerve stimulation, which is known to reduce stress and improve mood. Then, it's circle time with a Native American talking stick where students take turns sharing and responding to a question of the day!
Mrs. Cheers also uses natural lighting, alternative seating, and sign language and allows students to wear slippers for comfort!
