Our 4th and 5th Girls Basketball teams have a home game tonight. Our Lady Indians are set to play the West Frankfort Red Birds. Let go, ladies!!

It's a busy day for athletics including Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball AND Volleyball. Our 5th and 6th Grade Boys Basketball team will compete against the Du Quoin Indians. This is an away game with tip-off at 4:30 p.m.

High School Art Club is sharing photos of their recent lesson at Washington Middle School focusing on endangered and extinct animals. During the visit, WMS students were able to make colorful collages out of construction paper. Every year, Art Club provides lessons to the middle school and both elementary schools in preparation for the district-wide art show. This year's theme for the art show is "Welcome to the Jungle" on April 11th from 4 to 6 p.m.

Our 5th A/B & 6th grade Boys Basketball teams are on the road today taking on the West Frankfort Red Birds! Tip-off is at 5 p.m. #rolltribe

What a night to remember! On Friday, February 28, Washington Middle School students danced the night away at our Sweetheart Dance! From dazzling outfits to impressive dance moves, the energy in the room was absolutely electric! 🎶 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing students, staff, and volunteers who helped make the night so special. The decorations were beautiful, the music was fantastic, and the memories made will last a lifetime. 💖

It's School Social Worker Week, and we're recognizing all of our social workers starting with Sierra Lee. This week is a time to appreciate the profound impact our school social workers have on our school community. Sierra, and all of our social workers, tirelessly provides emotional support, guidance, and resources that enhance our students’ academic and personal growth. #SSWWeek2025

We're starting off our week with an away Volleyball game. Our Lady Indians have a match against the Christopher Bearcats. The action starts at 6 p.m. tonight!

Testing for the Illinois Science Assessment started today and will go through Friday. It's a big week for our students, who will be evaluated in three areas: 🔬Physical Science 🔬Life Science 🔬Earth and Space Sciences Let's give them some encouragement as they put their knowledge to the test!

March is Music in our Schools Month! 🎼🎼 It's a time to recognize our music teachers and the importance of music in our schools. Whether it's through band or choir, let's show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our music educators and students. Today, we want to highlight Music Teacher Alexis Ligons, who you'll find at Lincoln Elementary, Washington Middle School and Johnston City High School. #musicinourschoolsmonth #band #choir #music

Wishing our 5th Grade Boys Basketball team all the luck today as they participate in the Sesser-Valier Tournament. Our first game just started at 10:25 versus Hamilton County. Then, we'll take on Eldorado at 11:15. #rolltribe

It's already tournament time! Our Volleyball team is away today competing in the Hamilton County Tournament. #rolltribe

Doors for the Sweetheart Dance open at 5 tonight. Whether you're going with friends or a special someone, it's going to be an evening full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🎶💃

This week, WMS students focused on goal-setting strategies to prepare for state testing! Through interactive activities and teamwork, students learned how to set achievable goals, stay motivated, and build confidence for the upcoming assessments. It shows great collaboration and encouragement, helping students develop a positive mindset for success! Keep aiming high, WMS students!

A friendly reminder tomorrow is our Sweetheart Dance. It's not just about couples—it's about friendship, fun, and celebrating how awesome middle school is!

Our 4th and 5th Girls Basketball teams are playing their 3rd game of the week today. It's an away game versus the Harrisburg Bulldogs with tip-off at 5 p.m.

We have a home Volleyball game, and you know what that means. It's time to dress up for SUPERHERO NIGHT! Whether your team Marvel or DC, come out and show your support for the Lady Indians as they compete against the Sesser-Valier Red Devils. The action starts at 6 p.m.

The Johnston City School District is now accepting applications for Middle School Cross Country Coach. Those who want to apply can send a letter of interest to: Mr. William Brayfield, SIJHSAA Athletic Director Washington Middle School 100 E. 12th Street Johnston City, IL 62951 Or, send an email to: wbrayfield@jcindians.org

The Johnston City School District is looking to fill a 5th-8th grade Math position at Washington Middle School. Interested candidates can send a letter of interest, resume, certification and letters of reference to: Johnston City C.U.S.D. #1 Attn: Kathy Clark, 1113 Grand Avenue Johnston City, IL 62951 Or, send an email to: kclark@jcindians.org The closing date to apply for this position is Friday, March 14th.

The Boys Basketball teams have a home game tonight against the Harrisburg Bulldogs. Our 5th A/B and 6th A players will be the ones on the court tonight starting at 5 p.m.

Our 4th and 5th Girls Basketball teams are busy this week and have an away game today. They're playing the Herrin Tigers starting at 5 p.m.