August 2025 important dates

As the 2025–2026 school year approaches, the Johnston City School District looks forward to welcoming returning students and families as well as introducing new students and their parents or guardians to our school community.

Please, mark your calendars to include these important back-to-school dates:

Wednesday, August 6th:

  • WMS 6th-8th Grade Orientation: 5 to 7 pm

Thursday, August 7th:

  • JCHS Freshmen Orientation: 7:50 am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided)

  • WMS 5th Grade Orientation: 5 to 7 pm

Friday, August 8th:

  • JCHS 10-12th Grade Orientation/Schedule pick-ups:

    • Seniors: 9:00 - 10:00 am

    • Juniors: 10:00 - 11:00 am

    • Sophomores: 11:00 am - noon

Monday, August 11th:

  • Lincoln Elementary School 3rd & 4th Grade Open House: 4 to 6 pm

  • Jefferson Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd Grade Open House:

    • last names A-M: 6 to 6:45 pm

    • last names N-Z: 6:45 to 7:30 pm

    • Incoming Pre-K: 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Tuesday, August 12th:

  • First day of school (half day): Dismissal at 11:30 am

Reminder: All students, from Pre-K through 12th grade, will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies during their orientation or open house. In addition, families who attend our Back-to-School Bash in downtown Johnston City on Friday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 p.m. will receive a voucher redeemable for a special gift at your child's school.