A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE PRINCIPALS! YOUR HARD WORK, PASSION, AND DAILY DEDICATION BEHIND THE SCENES MAKE OUR DISTRICT A WONDERFUL PLACE FOR EVERY STUDENT. WE APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU DO!
Mrs. Murrah - Jefferson Elementary Principal
Mrs. Smiley - Lincoln Elementary Principal
Mrs. Armes - Washington Middle School Principal
Mr. Dobraski - Washington Middle School Asst. Principal
Mrs. Schell - High School Principal
Mr. Shick - High School Asst. Principal
Mrs. Murrah - Jefferson Elementary Principal
Mrs. Smiley - Lincoln Elementary Principal
Mrs. Armes - Washington Middle School Principal
Mr. Dobraski - Washington Middle School Asst. Principal
Mrs. Schell - High School Principal
Mr. Shick - High School Asst. Principal
Johnston City Schools will host Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 26 and November 2 from 4:30 to 7:00 PM.
Regular Dismissal on Oct 9th. No School Oct 12 - 16
Reminder: School will be closed starting Monday, October 12th in observation of Columbus Day and for the remainder of the week for Fall Break. Enjoy your break! Classes will resume on Monday, October 19th.
Lincoln Elementary Picture Day. Order forms have already been sent home.
On Friday, September 18, Johnston City Schools will be on a 1:50/2:00 pm dismissal schedule. The Homecoming parade will begin at 3:00 pm at Washington Middle School. GO INDIANS
Homecoming Week is Sept. 14-19
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Coronation in HS Gym at 7:00 pm
Friday, Sept. 18: Parade 3:00 pm and Football Game at 7:00 pm
Saturday, Sept. 19: Dance!
It’s also Hall of Fame Weekend! Friday night, the 2026 inductees will be announced before the game. The Banquet is Saturday at 11:00 AM at the high school.
GO INDIANS!
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Coronation in HS Gym at 7:00 pm
Friday, Sept. 18: Parade 3:00 pm and Football Game at 7:00 pm
Saturday, Sept. 19: Dance!
It’s also Hall of Fame Weekend! Friday night, the 2026 inductees will be announced before the game. The Banquet is Saturday at 11:00 AM at the high school.
GO INDIANS!
Happy Labor Day from JCCUSD #1
11:30 AM Dismissal Sept 4 and No School Sept 7
We will let you know by message once phone and internet service has been restored.
Johnston City Schools will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.
Exciting News for JC Youth
Little Indians Boys & Girls Basketball League is Back! 🏀
Registration is officially opening for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade!
The season runs from September through mid-December (wrapping up right before Christmas). We understand that several players participate in fall sports; please note that fall sports take priority over this league until those seasons conclude.
Season Details:
Practices: Held weekday evenings between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM (20+ practices anticipated throughout the season).
Games: 20+ games across multiple local leagues.
Locations: Games will be held in Johnston City gyms, as well as West Frankfort and Harrisburg (hosted by the Harrisburg Youth League).
Halftime Showcase: Youth teams will get to showcase their skills during halftime at every home High School Boys Basketball game (2–4 teams per night)!
Following the rec season, players can also look forward to Travel Tribe opportunities.
Questions? Reach out to JCHS Boys Basketball Head Coach Zack Essex at zessex@jcindians.org. Click on this link for more information about the Youth Development League.
Please remember to download our district app to stay up to date on announcements and upcoming events.
Lincoln Elementary Open House
Lincoln Elementary Office Hours
Johnston City CUSD #1 will again host a Back to School Bash for the 2026-2027 school year!
In order to help us prepare, we ask that you complete the pre-registration form for each child attending.
Please use the following link to pre-register.
https://forms.gle/62Mqoq9CvYgggQUn7
In order to help us prepare, we ask that you complete the pre-registration form for each child attending.
Please use the following link to pre-register.
https://forms.gle/62Mqoq9CvYgggQUn7
Happy 4th of July from Johnston City School District!
Mark Your Calendars!
Johnston City CUSD #1 is happy to announce that you can officially Save the Date for the 2026-27 Back to School Bash on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM!
Keep an eye on our live feed and notifications for more details coming soon!
Johnston City CUSD #1 is happy to announce that you can officially Save the Date for the 2026-27 Back to School Bash on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM!
Keep an eye on our live feed and notifications for more details coming soon!
Johnston City High School is hosting a Little Indians Basketball Camp for incoming 3rd - 8th grade boys and girls on June 23 - 25 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Click here to register for the Little Indians Basketball Camp.
REPORT CARD AND YEARBOOK PICKUP SCHEDULE
Dear Lincoln Elementary Parents and Guardians,
Following the emergency school closing today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, we have finalized the schedule for the pick-up of student report cards and yearbooks.
Please review the complete schedule and locations below:
Location: Lincoln Elementary
Friday, May 22, 2026: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)
Tuesday, May 26, 2026: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday, May 27, 2026: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Jefferson Elementary (In-Town Pick-Up)
Thursday, May 28, 2026: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)
Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and cooperation as we adjust to this unexpected closure. If you have any immediate questions, please contact the school office at 618-982-2130. You may also email Ms. Brooke at bhelsley@jcindians.org and she will return your email as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Lincoln Elementary
Dear Lincoln Elementary Parents and Guardians,
Following the emergency school closing today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, we have finalized the schedule for the pick-up of student report cards and yearbooks.
Please review the complete schedule and locations below:
Location: Lincoln Elementary
Friday, May 22, 2026: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)
Tuesday, May 26, 2026: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday, May 27, 2026: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Jefferson Elementary (In-Town Pick-Up)
Thursday, May 28, 2026: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)
Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and cooperation as we adjust to this unexpected closure. If you have any immediate questions, please contact the school office at 618-982-2130. You may also email Ms. Brooke at bhelsley@jcindians.org and she will return your email as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Lincoln Elementary