🥪 Did you know you can view our schools' breakfast and lunch menus online? 🍎
Through OPAA, our school district's food service provider, you can easily access the full monthly menu right from our website!
🔗 View menus here: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/2377
How to find it later:
1️⃣ Go to jcindians.org
2️⃣ Click “Our District” at the top of the page
3️⃣ Scroll down to “Quick Links”
4️⃣ Click the “Menus” icon
Through OPAA, our school district's food service provider, you can easily access the full monthly menu right from our website!
🔗 View menus here: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/2377
How to find it later:
1️⃣ Go to jcindians.org
2️⃣ Click “Our District” at the top of the page
3️⃣ Scroll down to “Quick Links”
4️⃣ Click the “Menus” icon
🥫 We're officially launching our district-wide food drive. 🥫
We invite staff and families to support this effort by donating non-perishable food items, snacks, and unwrapped toys. Let’s work together to help our JC Schools’ families celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas!
The school with the most donations will earn a special treat from our Full-Service Community Schools team.
We invite staff and families to support this effort by donating non-perishable food items, snacks, and unwrapped toys. Let’s work together to help our JC Schools’ families celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas!
The school with the most donations will earn a special treat from our Full-Service Community Schools team.
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/
⚗ Lincoln Students Love STEM! 🧮
Our 3rd- and 4th-grade students dive into exciting STEM lessons year-round, exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
By building foundational STEM skills now, our students are preparing for success in middle school, high school, and beyond!
Our 3rd- and 4th-grade students dive into exciting STEM lessons year-round, exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
By building foundational STEM skills now, our students are preparing for success in middle school, high school, and beyond!
We’re thrilled to announce that Lincoln Elementary School has once again been recognized as an Exemplary School by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for 2025!
That means Lincoln Elementary ranks among the top 10% of the highest-performing elementary schools in the entire state!
This marks back-to-back years of excellence — 2024 and 2025 — and we couldn’t be prouder of our students, staff, and families for their hard work and dedication to learning.
That means Lincoln Elementary ranks among the top 10% of the highest-performing elementary schools in the entire state!
This marks back-to-back years of excellence — 2024 and 2025 — and we couldn’t be prouder of our students, staff, and families for their hard work and dedication to learning.
Parents and Guardians,
Just a friendly reminder — there are a few schedule changes this week. Latch Key will not be available tomorrow, Thursday, October 30. Please make alternate arrangements for your child after school.
Thank you for your understanding, and enjoy your Halloween weekend!
Just a friendly reminder — there are a few schedule changes this week. Latch Key will not be available tomorrow, Thursday, October 30. Please make alternate arrangements for your child after school.
Thank you for your understanding, and enjoy your Halloween weekend!
Lincoln Elementary is participating in Red Ribbon Week. This is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness and promote the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, as well as violence.
On Tuesday, students and staff wore camo, so bad choices can't find them!
The official theme for Red Ribbon Week 2025 is "Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free."
Learn more here: https://www.redribbon.org/
On October 24, the Illinois Association of School Social Workers honored Cheri Litton of The J.C. Manna Mission with its Citizen of the Year Award during the organization’s annual conference in Springfield.
Litton was nominated by Washington Middle School Social Worker Ashley Huey in recognition of her dedication to supporting children and families in the Johnston City School District.
Mrs. Huey attended the event along with Lincoln Elementary 3rd-grade teacher Melanie Emery, who is Litton’s daughter.
Read more about Litton's nomination here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/784442313/14/
Litton was nominated by Washington Middle School Social Worker Ashley Huey in recognition of her dedication to supporting children and families in the Johnston City School District.
Mrs. Huey attended the event along with Lincoln Elementary 3rd-grade teacher Melanie Emery, who is Litton’s daughter.
Read more about Litton's nomination here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/784442313/14/
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.
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
A friendly reminder that Red Ribbon Week will start on Monday, October 27th. Students are encouraged to dress up:
♦️ Monday: Wear red
♦️ Tuesday: Wear camo
♦️ Wednesday: Wear your favorite hat
♦️ Thursday: Wear your favorite Halloween shirt
Red Ribbon Week is an annual alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention campaign with the goal of creating a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America.
♦️ Monday: Wear red
♦️ Tuesday: Wear camo
♦️ Wednesday: Wear your favorite hat
♦️ Thursday: Wear your favorite Halloween shirt
Red Ribbon Week is an annual alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention campaign with the goal of creating a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America.
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
🎉 Lincoln celebrates its first PBIS party! 🎉
Our 3rd and 4th-grade students who exhibited positive behavior recently enjoyed two large Inflatable Fun obstacle courses, and students were able to have a snack and drink.
It was a beautiful day for being outdoors, and our students had a great time. Principal Smiley is so proud of their behavior during the first nine weeks of the school year.
Keep up the great work, Lincoln students!
Our 3rd and 4th-grade students who exhibited positive behavior recently enjoyed two large Inflatable Fun obstacle courses, and students were able to have a snack and drink.
It was a beautiful day for being outdoors, and our students had a great time. Principal Smiley is so proud of their behavior during the first nine weeks of the school year.
Keep up the great work, Lincoln students!
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
📚 Bringing books to our Lincoln readers! 📚
Mrs. Tanner rolled our mobile library, giving 3rd and 4th grade students a chance to check out new books and keep their love of reading growing.
There’s nothing like the excitement of discovering the next great story!
Mrs. Tanner rolled our mobile library, giving 3rd and 4th grade students a chance to check out new books and keep their love of reading growing.
There’s nothing like the excitement of discovering the next great story!
🍔 Outstanding attendance earns a eward 🍔
Lincoln Elementary had 126 students who missed one or less day in September, which is 81% of our students!
They were rewarded with a voucher for a complimentary burger from Moreland McDonald's, who we want to thank for supporting our school!
Lincoln Elementary had 126 students who missed one or less day in September, which is 81% of our students!
They were rewarded with a voucher for a complimentary burger from Moreland McDonald's, who we want to thank for supporting our school!
We're still thinking about this year's Homecoming week and all the fun we had celebrating our JC Tribe.
Our JCHS Head Football Coach, JCHS Football players, and JCHS cheerleaders stopped by for Breakfast with the Indians and spent time with our Lincoln Elementary students.
These high schoolers also greeted their former Lincoln teachers, it was a great time for everyone involved!
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
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!
