
Students who were present 92% of the time in August also received the attendance incentive, RING POPS!





Mark your calendars — 2025 Homecoming Week is just a month away! From October 6th–11th, our Johnston City community will come together to celebrate school spirit, tradition, and our amazing students. Events include:
❤ Coronation
🖤 Homecoming Parade
❤ JCHS Football Game vs. Hamilton County Foxes
🖤 Johnston City Sports Hall of Fame Induction & Banquet
We can’t wait to see YOU cheer on our students, honor our Sports Hall of Fame inductees, and celebrate everything that makes Johnston City special!




We’re taking a look back at Mrs. Crowe’s 3rd-grade class. In 1967, 3rd graders attended Jefferson Elementary School. Now, Lincoln Elementary is home to our 3rd and 4th-grade students.
We’d love to hear from you! If you attended Johnston City Schools in 3rd grade, who was your teacher? Share your memories in the comments below!
#ThrowbackThursday


Last week, students at Washington Middle School earned Tribe Time by completing their assignments, meeting their Edmentum minutes, and having no disciplinary issues. Fun activities included:
- STEM activities
- Art projects
- Outdoor time
- Dodgeball
- Movies
- And more!











Johnston City Schools are closed today, Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day!
School will be back in session on Tuesday, September 2nd.


Community groups and organizations are invited to take part in the 2025 JCHS Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 10th, starting at 3 pm! Would you like to enter a float?
▪ Call the high school office at (618) 983-8638
▪ Or email agualdoni@jcindians.org


We hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend.


The week ends with our Washington Middle School Baseball and Softball Invitationals at the Johnston City High School Athletic Complex starting at 9 am.
⚾️ Game one for our Baseball team is against Eldorado
🥎 Game one for our Softball team is against Eldorado


▪ JC Hometown Hallways
▪ JC Hometown Highlights
This new project will highlight our outstanding students, talented athletes, and hardworking teachers and staff across all four schools. Plus, recognize alumni who are making a difference in our hometown and beyond.
Let's do a final vote to select the name!
👍 Like this post with a thumbs up if you want to vote for JC Hometown Hallways
🩷 Love this post with a heart if you want to vote for JC Hometown Highlights


Our lady Indians will play in the Trico Tournament this Saturday, August 23rd.
🥎 First game is at 10 am
🥎 Next game at noon


⚾️ WMS BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL UPDATE 🥎
Tonight’s games against Unity Point (Monday, August 18) have been postponed due to the forecasted heat and to ensure the safety of our student-athletes. A new date has not yet been set, but we will share that information as soon as it becomes available.
Our baseball and softball teams will play Unity Point on Wednesday, August 20th. Baseball will be at home and Softball will be away, both games start at 4:30 p.m.


🕑 Dismissal Times:
▪ Elementary Schools & Washington Middle School – 1:50 pm
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 pm
Please plan accordingly for student pick-up and after-school arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation!


🕑 Dismissal Times:
▪ Jefferson and Lincoln Elementary Schools & Washington Middle School – 1:50 pm
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 pm
Please plan accordingly for student pick-up and after-school arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation!




We’re so excited to welcome back our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, and greet our new 5th grade students! Our teachers and staff are ready to help you succeed, make memories, and have a great year ahead.
Don't forget, we have a half day with dismissal at 11:30 am!


WMS would like to invite parents, guardians, and staff to "Chalk the Walk" with inspirational messages of encouragement for upcoming school year!
We hope to see you tomorrow, Monday, August 11th, from 5:30 to 7 pm.


▪️ Wednesday, August 6th:
WMS 6th-8th Grade Orientation: 5 to 7 pm
▪️ Thursday, August 7th:
WMS 5th Grade Orientation: 5 to 7 pm


A friendly reminder that all students, pre-k through 12th grade, will receive a backpack filled with all required school supplies.
This will be given out during your child's open house or orientation and is made possible through Full-Service Community School funding.
Open House/Orientation Dates can be found here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/2314879
Parents/Guardians who wish to buy additional supplies can find their child's school supply list here: https://www.jcindians.org/o/jcc/page/supply-lists

📅 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.
If you wish to purchase additional items, you can find the school supply lists here: https://www.jcindians.org/o/jcc/page/supply-lists
