Johnston City Schools is still collecting items for our district-wide food and toy drive. There's only one week left!
We invite staff and students to support this effort by donating non-perishable food items, snacks, and unwrapped toys. Let’s work together to help our Johnston City Schools families.
Students can bring donations to class or drop them off at any school's front office. The school with the most donations will earn a special treat from our Full-Service Community Schools team.
We invite staff and students to support this effort by donating non-perishable food items, snacks, and unwrapped toys. Let’s work together to help our Johnston City Schools families.
Students can bring donations to class or drop them off at any school's front office. The school with the most donations will earn a special treat from our Full-Service Community Schools team.
This week, members of our Washington Middle School Student Council went shopping for a local Angel Tree. WMS Student Council holds several fundraisers a year to support community projects like this one.
These middle school students were excited to sponsor two Angel Tree children. Sponsor Ms. Kara Stark gives the group a budget, and they do their best to buy all the items on each child's Angel Tree list, including toys and clothes.
This experience is even more meaningful because the group selected tags from the Angel Tree inside the Banterra Bank in Johnston City, meaning these gifts will support fellow JC students.
These middle school students were excited to sponsor two Angel Tree children. Sponsor Ms. Kara Stark gives the group a budget, and they do their best to buy all the items on each child's Angel Tree list, including toys and clothes.
This experience is even more meaningful because the group selected tags from the Angel Tree inside the Banterra Bank in Johnston City, meaning these gifts will support fellow JC students.
📸✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨📸
Our Christmas Concert is coming up on Tuesday, December 9th, at JCHS Gymnasium, starting at 7 p.m., and it inspired us to take a trip down memory lane!
Today, we’re flashing back to the 1994–1995 school year, featuring Washington Middle School’s talented performers. Mrs. Sanders directed the 6th Grade Choir, and Mr. Kragness led the 7th & 8th Grade Band.
We hope you'll join us on Tuesday as we continue this wonderful musical tradition! 🎶
Our Christmas Concert is coming up on Tuesday, December 9th, at JCHS Gymnasium, starting at 7 p.m., and it inspired us to take a trip down memory lane!
Today, we’re flashing back to the 1994–1995 school year, featuring Washington Middle School’s talented performers. Mrs. Sanders directed the 6th Grade Choir, and Mr. Kragness led the 7th & 8th Grade Band.
We hope you'll join us on Tuesday as we continue this wonderful musical tradition! 🎶
A group of our WMS Girls' Basketball players volunteered yesterday at The J.C. Manna Mission, helping the non-profit organization restock its pantry items.
The holidays are all about giving back, and these students enjoyed supporting a community partner that does so much for the families and students of Johnston City Schools.
Full-Service Community Schools Liaison Megan Hearn accompanied the students and is working to connect our school community with community partners.
The holidays are all about giving back, and these students enjoyed supporting a community partner that does so much for the families and students of Johnston City Schools.
Full-Service Community Schools Liaison Megan Hearn accompanied the students and is working to connect our school community with community partners.
You can now sign up your 1st through 6th-grade child for the JCHS Educators Rising Winter Enrichment Camp. During this one-day event, participants will enjoy holiday-themed STEM activities and crafts!
It's taking place on Saturday, December 20th, at Jefferson Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This gives parents the perfect opportunity to finish last-minute shopping, get the house ready for guests, or just relax before entertaining!
Walk-ins are welcome, but the club encourages families to sign up in advance. This will help ensure we purchase enough supplies for the camp.
Click the link to sign up now: https://bit.ly/4oAB28T
It's taking place on Saturday, December 20th, at Jefferson Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This gives parents the perfect opportunity to finish last-minute shopping, get the house ready for guests, or just relax before entertaining!
Walk-ins are welcome, but the club encourages families to sign up in advance. This will help ensure we purchase enough supplies for the camp.
Click the link to sign up now: https://bit.ly/4oAB28T
Full-Service Community Schools is hosting another Mobile Pantry. This time, the distribution will focus on providing non-perishable food items. This event is open to all community members residing within the Johnston City School District.
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: 1:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Middle School
Please remember to bring a student or government-issued ID to verify residency within the Johnston City School District.
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: 1:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Middle School
Please remember to bring a student or government-issued ID to verify residency within the Johnston City School District.
Our JCHS Educators Rising club recently visited Mrs. Williford's PACE classes at Washington Middle School!
During the visit, our high school students shared why they joined Educators Rising and what being a member is all about.
Educators Rising is designed for high school students interested in becoming future educators. Members participate in leadership workshops and conferences, help run STEM camps for younger students, and mentor Educators Rising clubs at other schools.
Visits like this one are especially meaningful because many of our current members were first inspired to join after meeting high school leaders during their own middle school years.
During the visit, our high school students shared why they joined Educators Rising and what being a member is all about.
Educators Rising is designed for high school students interested in becoming future educators. Members participate in leadership workshops and conferences, help run STEM camps for younger students, and mentor Educators Rising clubs at other schools.
Visits like this one are especially meaningful because many of our current members were first inspired to join after meeting high school leaders during their own middle school years.
We invite you to our annual Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 9th. The concert is taking place at the Johnston City High School Gymnasium starting at 7 p.m.
The evening will feature performances by our talented 7th–12th Grade Band, 5th–6th Grade Band, Middle and High School Choirs, and the Lincoln Elementary 3rd Grade Children’s Chorus.
Bring your family and friends to celebrate the season with wonderful holiday favorites performed by our students. We look forward to seeing you there!
The evening will feature performances by our talented 7th–12th Grade Band, 5th–6th Grade Band, Middle and High School Choirs, and the Lincoln Elementary 3rd Grade Children’s Chorus.
Bring your family and friends to celebrate the season with wonderful holiday favorites performed by our students. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't forget!! Our WMS Student Council is sweetening the deal for the District-Wide Food and Toy Drive. The group is offering a donut party to the home base that collects the most donations from December 1st to December 10th.
In addition, the Full-Service Community Schools team will provide a sweet treat to the JC School that collects the most items.
If you're able to give, the items that we're collecting include:
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Pasta, rice & grains
- Peanut butter & canned protein
- Instant meals & cereal boxes
- Unwrapped toys/gifts for kids
Please make sure items are not outdated and do not come in glass containers. We appreciate your donations as we support our tribe through the holiday season.
In addition, the Full-Service Community Schools team will provide a sweet treat to the JC School that collects the most items.
If you're able to give, the items that we're collecting include:
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Pasta, rice & grains
- Peanut butter & canned protein
- Instant meals & cereal boxes
- Unwrapped toys/gifts for kids
Please make sure items are not outdated and do not come in glass containers. We appreciate your donations as we support our tribe through the holiday season.
Parents/Guardians,
Johnston City schools will be in session today, Tuesday, December 2nd. Please, take extra caution by leaving earlier and driving slower. Also, buses might be running a little later than usual.
Johnston City schools will be in session today, Tuesday, December 2nd. Please, take extra caution by leaving earlier and driving slower. Also, buses might be running a little later than usual.
Picture Retake Day is coming up at WMS on Monday, December 8! If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. You can preorder a picture package using Order Code 0096ZDF. If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
It's an action-packed week for our WMS student-athletes!
Both our boys' and girls' basketball teams have games this evening, Monday, December 1st. Our boys will play home vs. Sesser-Valier. Meanwhile, our Lady Indians will hit the road to take on the Christopher Bearcats.
On Wednesday, our boys' and girls' basketball teams are both playing Goreville. This time, our boys are on the road, and the girls play at home. Our Scholar Bowl team is also getting in on the action with a match at Marion.
Games wrap up on Thursday, with both teams playing West Frankfort. Our boys' basketball team will take on the Redbids at West Frankfort, and the girls have home court.
Both our boys' and girls' basketball teams have games this evening, Monday, December 1st. Our boys will play home vs. Sesser-Valier. Meanwhile, our Lady Indians will hit the road to take on the Christopher Bearcats.
On Wednesday, our boys' and girls' basketball teams are both playing Goreville. This time, our boys are on the road, and the girls play at home. Our Scholar Bowl team is also getting in on the action with a match at Marion.
Games wrap up on Thursday, with both teams playing West Frankfort. Our boys' basketball team will take on the Redbids at West Frankfort, and the girls have home court.
We hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and feels rested and ready to learn these next few weeks before Christmas break.
A friendly reminder that Johnston City Schools will dismiss early on Friday, December 5th. Our elementary schools and Washington Middle School will dismiss at 1:50 p.m. Johnston City High School will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.
Here are some other important dates to keep in mind:
- Friday, December 12th: Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. for all schools.
- Friday, December 19th: Elementary and middle schools will dismiss at 1:50 p.m., and JCHS at 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, December 22nd – Monday, January 5th: Christmas Break! Schools will be closed for the holidays.
-Tuesday, January 6th: Students return for the start of 2nd semester classes.
A friendly reminder that Johnston City Schools will dismiss early on Friday, December 5th. Our elementary schools and Washington Middle School will dismiss at 1:50 p.m. Johnston City High School will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.
Here are some other important dates to keep in mind:
- Friday, December 12th: Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. for all schools.
- Friday, December 19th: Elementary and middle schools will dismiss at 1:50 p.m., and JCHS at 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, December 22nd – Monday, January 5th: Christmas Break! Schools will be closed for the holidays.
-Tuesday, January 6th: Students return for the start of 2nd semester classes.
Friendly reminder that Winter Benchmark testing starts Monday, December 1st, through Thursday, December 4th.
Make sure to get plenty of rest tonight and a nutritious breakfast tomorrow morning!
Make sure to get plenty of rest tonight and a nutritious breakfast tomorrow morning!
Happy Thanksgiving, Johnston City Schools Family!
We are incredibly grateful for our staff, students, and families. We hope you take today to slow down, relax with loved ones, enjoy some delicious food, and create wonderful holiday memories.
Have a Thanksgiving photo you’d like to share? Drop it in the comments below. We would love to see it!
Enjoy the break, and we’ll see everyone back in class on Monday, December 1st!
We are incredibly grateful for our staff, students, and families. We hope you take today to slow down, relax with loved ones, enjoy some delicious food, and create wonderful holiday memories.
Have a Thanksgiving photo you’d like to share? Drop it in the comments below. We would love to see it!
Enjoy the break, and we’ll see everyone back in class on Monday, December 1st!
We have two basketball games this week, both before Thanksgiving break!
Our Lady Indians will play TONIGHT, Monday, November 24th. They'll have a home game against the Hamilton County Foxes, starting at 6.
The Boys' Basketball team is hitting the road to Gallatin County on Tuesday, November 25th. They'll play the Hawks, starting at 6 p.m.
Our Lady Indians will play TONIGHT, Monday, November 24th. They'll have a home game against the Hamilton County Foxes, starting at 6.
The Boys' Basketball team is hitting the road to Gallatin County on Tuesday, November 25th. They'll play the Hawks, starting at 6 p.m.
Our WMS Student Council is upping the ante for the District-Wide Food and Toy Drive. The group is offering a donut party to the home base that collects the most donations from December 1st to December 10th.
In addition, the Full-Service Community Schools team will provide a sweet treat to the JC School that collects the most items.
If you're able to give, the items that we're collecting include:
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Pasta, rice & grains
- Peanut butter & canned protein
- Instant meals & cereal boxes
- Unwrapped toys/gifts for kids
Please make sure items are not outdated and do not come in glass containers. We appreciate your donations as we support our tribe through the holiday season.
In addition, the Full-Service Community Schools team will provide a sweet treat to the JC School that collects the most items.
If you're able to give, the items that we're collecting include:
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Pasta, rice & grains
- Peanut butter & canned protein
- Instant meals & cereal boxes
- Unwrapped toys/gifts for kids
Please make sure items are not outdated and do not come in glass containers. We appreciate your donations as we support our tribe through the holiday season.
JCHS Counselor Jamie Chiaventone gave a presentation to our 8th-grade WMS students about the PreACT, which all 8th-graders will take on Monday, November 24th.
The test is a precursor to the ACT and provides school administration with baseline data in English, Math, Reading, and Science. The data is used to help determine the courses 8th graders will be placed in their freshman year.
During the presentation, students were provided test-taking tips and were encouraged to get a good night's sleep the day before the test, eat breakfast, and come to school with a fully charged Chromebook.
The test is a precursor to the ACT and provides school administration with baseline data in English, Math, Reading, and Science. The data is used to help determine the courses 8th graders will be placed in their freshman year.
During the presentation, students were provided test-taking tips and were encouraged to get a good night's sleep the day before the test, eat breakfast, and come to school with a fully charged Chromebook.
There's still more action on the basketball court this week. Today, our girls and boys' basketball teams have games.
Our lady indians are home playing Unity Point at 6 p.m. While our boys are on the road to take on Christopher at 6 p.m.
The girls' basketball team will come back this weekend for a home shootout Saturday versus Zeigler-Royalton and Bluford, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Our lady indians are home playing Unity Point at 6 p.m. While our boys are on the road to take on Christopher at 6 p.m.
The girls' basketball team will come back this weekend for a home shootout Saturday versus Zeigler-Royalton and Bluford, starting at 9:30 a.m.
🏀 Come cheer on our Indians! 🏀
Join us on TONIGHT, November 19th, for an exciting evening of Boys Basketball as our Indians take on the Carterville Lions!
▪️ Tipoff: 5:00 p.m.
▪️ FREE Admission with a non-perishable food item (one item per person).
▪️ WMS Dance Team performance
Let’s fill the stands, show our tribe pride, and support a great cause!
Join us on TONIGHT, November 19th, for an exciting evening of Boys Basketball as our Indians take on the Carterville Lions!
▪️ Tipoff: 5:00 p.m.
▪️ FREE Admission with a non-perishable food item (one item per person).
▪️ WMS Dance Team performance
Let’s fill the stands, show our tribe pride, and support a great cause!
