Our students continue to amaze us! Mrs. Williford’s 8th grade class recently organized a fundraiser for Disabled American Veterans with an initial goal of $250. Thanks to their enthusiasm and the generosity of our community, they didn’t just meet their goal—they shattered it, raising an amazing $1,250! Thank you to everyone who supported their efforts to give back to those who served.
This is a reminder that 8th Grade Banner Pictures will be taken on Thursday, November 12 @ 9am for the following activities: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Band, and Scholar Bowl. Make sure to bring your uniforms.
Don't miss out on prime seating for Washington Middle School winter sports! Reserved floor seating is available now for $50 per seat. Each pass includes a cushioned chair right on the floor and admission to every home game this season. Contact the WMS main office today to secure your spot!
Thank you to everyone who came out to Red vs. Black Night on Tuesday! 🔴🖤
Our student-athletes felt the energy in the crowd, and we are so grateful for our community’s incredible support. It’s going to be a great season—let's keep this momentum going!
Our student-athletes felt the energy in the crowd, and we are so grateful for our community’s incredible support. It’s going to be a great season—let's keep this momentum going!
Our incredible teachers and staff are wearing purple today to raise awareness for homeless students in our community and schools. Every child deserves a safe place to call home, a stable environment to learn, and the support needed to thrive.
By wearing purple, we're sending a clear message to all of our students: you are seen, you are valued, and you belong here.
By wearing purple, we're sending a clear message to all of our students: you are seen, you are valued, and you belong here.
Johnston City Community School District #1 is proud to announce that Washington Middle School has earned an Exemplary summative designation on the state report card—the highest honor awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), placing it in the top 10 percent of schools statewide for academic performance and student growth. Out of all the schools across the four counties in Regional Office of Education #21, only 14 achieved this prestigious recognition, making Washington Middle School one of these standout schools. This achievement reflects the dedicated hard work and collaboration of our students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families across the district.
GO INDIANS!
GO INDIANS!
Johnston City Community School District #1 is proud to announce that Washington Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School have both earned an Exemplary summative designation on the state report card—the highest honor awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), placing them in the top 10 percent of schools statewide for academic performance and student growth. Out of all the schools across the four counties in Regional Office of Education #21, only 14 achieved this prestigious recognition, making Johnston City home to two of these standout schools. This achievement reflects the dedicated hard work and collaboration of our students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families across the district.
GO INDIANS!
GO INDIANS!
In observance of Veterans Day, all Johnston City CUSD #1 schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans and military families in our community for their service, sacrifice, and dedication.
Classes will resume on their regular schedule on Thursday, November 12.
GO INDIANS!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans and military families in our community for their service, sacrifice, and dedication.
Classes will resume on their regular schedule on Thursday, November 12.
GO INDIANS!
Being on time sets the foundation for a successful school day! Arriving before the bell gives students the chance to settle in, organize their materials, and start the day focused and ready to learn. Regular, punctual attendance helps build strong routines and ensures students don't miss out on important morning instructions or social connections with peers.
To help jumpstart your morning, we invite all students to arrive a little early and enjoy a free breakfast before school begins!
School Start Times:
Grades K–8: 8:05 AM
Grades 9–12: 8:10 AM
Join us early for breakfast and help your student start their school day nourished, prepared, and on time!
GO INDIANS!
To help jumpstart your morning, we invite all students to arrive a little early and enjoy a free breakfast before school begins!
School Start Times:
Grades K–8: 8:05 AM
Grades 9–12: 8:10 AM
Join us early for breakfast and help your student start their school day nourished, prepared, and on time!
GO INDIANS!
There will be no Tutoring, Homework Help, and Enrichments for today (11-2-26). Tutoring, Homework Help and Enrichments will be Tuesday-Thursday this week.
Great conversations in Mrs. Williford’s exploratory classes! Our Student Advocate, Ms. Chamness, led hands-on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities focused on respect—both for ourselves and others.
Students teamed up to complete a classroom respect puzzle and explored how every choice, big or small, comes with consequences (good or bad!). We love seeing our students collaborate and learn together!
Students teamed up to complete a classroom respect puzzle and explored how every choice, big or small, comes with consequences (good or bad!). We love seeing our students collaborate and learn together!
5/6 Grade Boys Basketball Extended Season Tryouts:
Thursday, November 5
Time: 4:45-6:30 at WMS
This tryout is for all 5th grade and 6th grade boys interested in playing 5/6 Extended Season. Current 6th graders already on the 7th grade team will need to attend as well.
Students must have a current physical and proper paperwork on file to try out. Contact Coach Mark Armes for any additional information at marmes@jcindians.org.
Thursday, November 5
Time: 4:45-6:30 at WMS
This tryout is for all 5th grade and 6th grade boys interested in playing 5/6 Extended Season. Current 6th graders already on the 7th grade team will need to attend as well.
Students must have a current physical and proper paperwork on file to try out. Contact Coach Mark Armes for any additional information at marmes@jcindians.org.
This is reminder that there will be no Tutoring, Homework Help, or Enrichment on Monday or Thursday this week. These sessions will only take place on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Thank you
Dental Safari will be at WMS on February 17, 2027. Go ahead and turn those forms in early and be ahead of the game. You can also scan the QR code and complete the form online.
Here are our important dates for the end of October!
Don't forget—Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1st, so remember to set your clocks back one hour!
Don't forget—Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1st, so remember to set your clocks back one hour!
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.
WMS Picture Day is tomorrow (10/21)! Forms are going home with students today, or you can use the QR code to order portrait packages.
Another BIG day for WMS at the ROE 21 Brain Games competition! 7th Grade placed 6th overall and 8th grade placed 3rd, so BOTH teams qualified to advance to the regional competition in the spring! Congratulations to both teams! We can’t wait to see how they do in the next round!
CONGRATULATIONS to our 6th Grade Brain Games team for taking FIRST PLACE at the ROE 21 Brain Games competition today! They will advance to the regional competition in the spring. Our 5th grade also did a great job today, and we can’t wait to see how our 7th and 8th grade teams do tomorrow!