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
Please be advised that Lincoln School will be closed today, May 20 due to a water service interruption.
All other schools within the Johnston City School District will remain open as scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Reminder for Online Registration
Come see us at Lincoln Elementary tonight from 5 PM until 7 PM. Here are just a few of our items tonight for the silent auction and the basket raffle.
Lincoln Annual Fundraiser
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE SPRING CONCERT HAS BEEN MOVED FROM APRIL 27 TO MAY 11. JOIN US AT 6:00 PM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM!
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE SPRING CONCERT HAS BEEN MOVED FROM APRIL 27 TO MAY 11. JOIN US AT 6:00 PM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM!
Today, we are celebrating the heartbeat of our Johnston City Schools. From managing the chaos with a smile to being the first friendly face our families see, our Secretaries and Parent Liaisons do it all. They are the ultimate problem-solvers, schedule-masters, and snack-finders.
Join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to our amazing team! We truly couldn't do this without you.
Join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to our amazing team! We truly couldn't do this without you.
Exciting times at Lincoln and Jefferson Elementary! Master Sergeant Dustin Lawrence is home after a 202-day deployment. We couldn't be happier for Dallas, Deakan, and their family. Thank you for your service, Master Sergeant Lawrence!
Reminder
Lilith and Lucas were selected from the 4th grade class at Lincoln Elementary in Johnston City, IL to be honored at the Shawnee Region Illinois Principals Association Student Banquet.
Sports Physical Informative Flyer
