Mark your calendars now!
Does busting out your dance moves "pique" your interest? We're looking for student-athletes who have school spirit, rhythm, and a love for performing! 🎶💃
WMS Dance tryouts are taking place May 13th - May 15th from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
This is for students entering 5th-8th grade the 2025-2026 school year.
Adventure is alive in Mr. Harris' class at Washington Middle School!
Students are diving into an upgraded role-playing board game with an old school classroom twist: THE OREGON TRAIL!
Students are building characters, solving challenges, and using strategy, teamwork, and creativity to navigate their 45 day story-driven quest along the Oregon Trail.
Don't forget our Club Night will be held on May 8, from 5-7PM. Come out and see what our students have accomplished this year during after school clubs.
📣 Cheerleading camp and tryout reminder 📣
Cheerleading Tryout Camp is taking place today, April 23, and tomorrow, April 24, from 5-7 p.m. Tryouts are Friday, April 25, starting at 5 p.m.
This is for students who will be in 6th-8th grade during the 2025-2026 school year.
We're continuing to highlight April as Mathematics Awareness Month.
Mrs. McCluskie’s 7th grade class at Washington Middle School took math to the next level by practicing percentages with an M&M activity!
Students used colorful candies to calculate percentages in a fun, hands-on way that made learning both engaging and delicious. Who knew math could taste this good? 📊🍫
After weeks of practicing their swing and putt, our Golf team is traveling to Woodlawn for their first match of the season. Let's wish these student athletes some good luck! ⛳️
A friendly reminder for our parents and guardians:
🏀 Basketball for 4th -6th grade starts today after school at the high school. 4th-6th grade days are April 22, 24, 29 and May 1st.
🏀 2nd & 3rd grade basketball dates are April 23, 28, 30 and May 5th.
Students had to sign up to attend this basketball enrichment. It's right after school until 4:15. Bus transportation will be provided to the high school, but parents/guardians must pick their child up.
There will be a parent meeting after the first scheduled practice.
We've been so proud of our track team and all the hard work they've put into the season so far. They'll have another track meet this afternoon away at Christopher! Let's show them, what you've got!
🚍 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 🚍
Today, we're recognizing all of our school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Whether they're transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do.
Thank you for your dedication to our students and their families:
▪️Victoria Followell
▪️Chasidy Gibbs
▪️ Teresa Gibson
▪️ Renee Grisham
▪️ Rick Hammontree
▪️ Judy Martin
▪️Patricia Mueller
▪️Tonnie Nordmeyer
▪️ Tracey Seebeck
▪️ Becky Vancil
▪️Carleton Vincelette
▪️ Gayle Vincelette
By contributing to Share the Fair, you help more of our students take home a new book from the Scholastic Book Fair! Give when you fund your child's Book Fair eWallet or at the register.
Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping at the Scholastic Book Fair. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/washingtonmiddleschool19
In case you missed it, our schools will have early dismissal today, Thursday, April 17th. The elementary schools and middle school will dismiss at 1:50 p.m. Johnston City High School will dismiss at 2 p.m.
There is no school tomorrow Friday, April 18th, and there is no school Monday, April 21st.
Enjoy your break and we will see back in the classroom Tuesday, April 22nd!
The Shawnee Region - Illinois Principals Association hosted its annual Student Recognition Dinner at SIU last night. Each principal can nominate two students from exiting grades based on scholarship, character, leadership, or other traits deemed important to their school.
Students left to right: Alexandria Carpenter (8th grade), Patrick Sims (8th grade), Haedyn Lewis (4th grade), Britlynn Williams (4th grade), Kylie Dugger (12th grade), Chase McReynolds (12th grade).
Lincoln Elementary Principal Michelle Smiley, "They are both outstanding 4th grade students who are hardworking, polite and they never give up and they are both great assets to our building!"
Washington Middle School Principal Kristina Armes, "They are both amazing 8th graders that are driven by heart and purpose. They give service and provide leadership, they don’t just make a difference; they make our school a better place for everyone.”
Johnston City High School Principal Kristi Schell, "Kylie and Chase excel in academics and are also involved in extracurricular activities, community service, and serve as leaders at JCHS. We are very proud of all their accomplishments. "
REMINDER: Tomorrow is the deadline to sign-up for the new basketball program for students in the 2nd - 6th grade. Please fill out the form and have it turned in.
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Parents/Guardians,
A friendly reminder our schools will have early dismissal tomorrow, Thursday, April 17th. The elementary schools and middle school will dismiss at 1:50 p.m. Johnston City High School will dismiss at 2 p.m.
There is no school Friday, April 18th, and there is no school Monday, April 21st.
Enjoy your break and we will see back in the classroom Tuesday, April 22nd!
There will be no clubs or tutoring on Thursday, April 17, due to a 1:50 dismissal.
It's Book Fair time! And the #1 rule... your child will have fun! We're turning up the volume on this year's Fair with more books, more choices, and more fun than ever before. Students will visit the fair during their library time next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. And, you can join the fun too at our family night on Tuesday, April 22 from 4pm-6pm! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/washingtonmiddleschool19
We're so proud of all the hard work our Track team is putting in, first at the Sesser Dan Kirk Invitation last week and the Marion Invite just yesterday.
We have to keep pushing with three practices this week. Please note practice today, April 15th, and tomorrow, April 16th, are the normal practice time from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
** Practice on Thursday, April 17th, is from 2:15 - 3:30 since this is an early dismissal day with class being dismissed at 1:50 p.m.
Golf team members,
Here's a friendly reminder of our practice days this week: Tuesday, April 15th & Thursday, April 17th!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Lions Club Vision and Hearing Screening scheduled for this Saturday, April 19th, at the Johnston City Ballfields is now postponed due to mechanical issues with the mobile unit.
Once a new date is set, we'll make a new announcement regarding the time and location.