If your child needs the Pre-K screening, now's the time to schedule your appointment.

This time last week, we held our Pre-K Valentine craft workshop for parents and students.
As you can see, we had a great turn out and everyone really enjoyed participating with their child!







The High School Art Club is active at the middle school and elementary schools helping to give educational art lessons.
Here are a few more photos of Art Club members at Jefferson last week sharing about extinct and endangered animals.
Johnston City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th.
Johnston City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th due to inclement weather.
A reminder for any parents or guardians who would like to sign-up for this cooking class hosted by the University of Illinois Extension and JCity Center for Hope & Renewal.
Tonight's first class is postponed to next Tuesday, February 25th with the final session now March 11th.
You can register by phone or email: (618) 952-1272 or jcitycenter@gmail.com

High School Art Teacher Mrs. Fiedler is sharing some photos of Art Club at Jefferson Elementary on Valentine's Day helping students on projects related to endangered and extinct animals.
This is just a glimpse, we'll share more photos tomorrow!









School bus drivers Patricia Mueller and Tonnie Nordmeyer have nearly 50 years of combined service to the Johnston City School District.
They get up dark and early each school week because they love the families on their route and making sure students get to school safely.
We APPRECIATE Patricia and Tonnie, and all of bus drivers! Be sure to thank them during Love the Bus month!
https://www.jcindians.org/article/2029167
There's no school today in observance of President's Day, we'll see you in class tomorrow!

Happy Valentine's Day! We have early dismissal today at 11:30 a.m.
This kicks off a three-day weekend with no school on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day.

A friendly reminder that we have an early dismissal tomorrow, Friday the 14th.
This kicks off a three-day weekend as there will be no school Monday the 17th in observance of President's Day.

"It just means the world to know that he’s not forgotten."
Cindy Walsh is reflecting back on her son's life and its impact on the Johnston City community.
This year will be the Farewell “Kegan Johns Memorial 5K/10K".
https://www.jcindians.org/article/2028333
“I love my kids and their families. I’m driving kids whose parents I drove when they were kids.”
Love the Bus month continues, and today we recognize Patricia Mueller.
Some of her fondest memories are driving former football coach Mike Rude and his players to games.
We appreciate Patricia and all of our bus drivers for getting our students to and from school safely. For that we say, THANK YOU!
We're saddened to learn that one of our students lost their home and belongings in a fire last night.
The community is starting to rally around the family and show their support.
If you would like to help, a GoFundMe is now set up by the family: https://gofund.me/ff32919e
Bus Driver Tonnie Nordmeyer has dedicated 20 years of service to the Johnston City School District.
"It’s just something that puts a smile on my face and love in my heart," she says.
February is Love the Bus month. A time to recognize bus drivers who dedicate their time to
reliable, safe transportation.
We appreciate Tonnie and all of our bus drivers, please be sure to give them a THANK YOU!
The Full-Service Community School team is busy behind the scenes and in our community.
Here's a recap of the projects they've worked on and what's next!

Look at the photos Principal Andria Murrah snapped this morning of construction underway at Jefferson Elementary School.
Progress is being made on this project with crews pouring the floors for some new classrooms.



Congratulations to our Top Dojo point winners for the month of December. Each of these students earned the most Dojo points in their classroom in December.
We also took this picture on the 100th day of school.

Jefferson Elementary has early dismissal today at 11:30 a.m. for parent-teacher conferences, which take place from 12:30 - 3 p.m.
If you still need an appointment, contact the school or Dojo the teacher.
Friendly reminder: Tomorrow, January 24th, Jefferson elementary will have early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. for parent-teacher conferences.

