📸✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨📸
This week, we're spotlighting our 2018 Washington Middle School Christmas Dance, where ugly Christmas sweaters were all the fashion anywhere south of the North Pole! It's hard to believe that some of these former WMS students are now seniors!
Remember, this year's Christmas Dance is TOMORROW, Friday, December 12th, from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $3 per student and includes Grinch punch and Christmas cookies. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Plus, there will be a holiday photo opportunity with Shooting Star Photography. Students can take home a 5x7 photograph for $5, which prints on-site.
Just a reminder: the dance is for WMS students only. We can't wait to see your fun, festive, and downright UGLY sweaters!
This week, we're spotlighting our 2018 Washington Middle School Christmas Dance, where ugly Christmas sweaters were all the fashion anywhere south of the North Pole! It's hard to believe that some of these former WMS students are now seniors!
Remember, this year's Christmas Dance is TOMORROW, Friday, December 12th, from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $3 per student and includes Grinch punch and Christmas cookies. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Plus, there will be a holiday photo opportunity with Shooting Star Photography. Students can take home a 5x7 photograph for $5, which prints on-site.
Just a reminder: the dance is for WMS students only. We can't wait to see your fun, festive, and downright UGLY sweaters!
We are gearing up for our opening JCHS boys' basketball home game this Friday, December 12th. We want to ensure a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for all players, coaches, families, and fans.
Please take a moment to review our 2025–2026 Basketball Season Reminders. These guidelines help us maintain a fun and welcoming environment for everyone who comes out to support our teams.
We appreciate your cooperation and can't wait to see you at our games! 🏀
Please take a moment to review our 2025–2026 Basketball Season Reminders. These guidelines help us maintain a fun and welcoming environment for everyone who comes out to support our teams.
We appreciate your cooperation and can't wait to see you at our games! 🏀
Support Washington Middle School & Look Great Doing It!
Our WMS Student Council is excited to announce its T-Shirt Fundraiser, in partnership with Silkworm. This is your chance to grab a high-quality shirt and show off your Indian Pride!
Fundraisers like this allow our students to give back to the community, including sponsoring local children from the Angel Tree.
Those interested in supporting this cause can use the link below to order your shirt(s). The last day to place an order is 1/4/26. All orders will be available for pickup or shipped on 1/15/26.
https://shopsilkworm.com/jcms
Our WMS Student Council is excited to announce its T-Shirt Fundraiser, in partnership with Silkworm. This is your chance to grab a high-quality shirt and show off your Indian Pride!
Fundraisers like this allow our students to give back to the community, including sponsoring local children from the Angel Tree.
Those interested in supporting this cause can use the link below to order your shirt(s). The last day to place an order is 1/4/26. All orders will be available for pickup or shipped on 1/15/26.
https://shopsilkworm.com/jcms
5th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts:
December 18
Time: 4:30-6pm
All students trying out need to have a sports physical and all forms on file in the office.
December 18
Time: 4:30-6pm
All students trying out need to have a sports physical and all forms on file in the office.
Our annual Christmas concert is TONIGHT, 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!
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!
It's another busy week for our WMS student-athletes, especially our basketball teams.
Tonight, Monday, December 8th, both the boys' and girls' basketball teams will see some action. Our boys are away playing Ewing-Northern while our Lady Indians are at home taking on Ziegler-Royalton. Both games start at 6 p.m.
On Tuesday, December 9th, it's all about the Lady Indians. They're up against the Unity Point Trojans. Tipoff is 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, December 10th, our Scholar Bowl team is getting in on the action with a match at Marion. Our boys' basketball team will travel to Desoto. The game starts at 5:30 p.m.
The week wraps up with a home boys' basketball game on Thursday, December 11th, against the Hamilton County Foxes, starting at 6 p.m.
Let's go, Indians! You got this!
Tonight, Monday, December 8th, both the boys' and girls' basketball teams will see some action. Our boys are away playing Ewing-Northern while our Lady Indians are at home taking on Ziegler-Royalton. Both games start at 6 p.m.
On Tuesday, December 9th, it's all about the Lady Indians. They're up against the Unity Point Trojans. Tipoff is 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, December 10th, our Scholar Bowl team is getting in on the action with a match at Marion. Our boys' basketball team will travel to Desoto. The game starts at 5:30 p.m.
The week wraps up with a home boys' basketball game on Thursday, December 11th, against the Hamilton County Foxes, starting at 6 p.m.
Let's go, Indians! You got this!
Parents and Guardians,
A friendly reminder that we have a School Improvement Day on Friday, December 12th. This means all Johnston City Schools will dismiss early at 11:30 a.m.
Please make any necessary arrangements for your child’s pickup or after-school care. Thank you!
A friendly reminder that we have a School Improvement Day on Friday, December 12th. This means all Johnston City Schools will dismiss early at 11:30 a.m.
Please make any necessary arrangements for your child’s pickup or after-school care. Thank you!
Christmas Spirit Week is coming up fast! Get your gear together for December 15-19, and help us have a fun last week before break!
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.
