
February 25, 2025
At a young age, Erin West took note of the hard work nurses put into every shift. At the time, West sat next to her dad’s hospital bed as he battled stage 3 Lymphoma cancer. West ...

February 18, 2025
“It’s just something that sticks with you,” says Tonnie Nordmeyer, a bus driver for the Johnston City School District. “Those kids, you get really attached to them. It’s just some...

February 13, 2025
For the past seven years, the Kegan Johns Memorial 5K/10K has served as an outlet for the community to turn a tragedy into a lesson for students across the region. With this being...


January 30, 2025
The Johnston City School District implemented Vision 2020 and is now backing the next phase of the evidence-based funding formula called Vision 2030. During their January meeting,...

January 21, 2025
The Arrowhead Classic is all about basketball, but if you look a little closer there’s something more important than the numbers on the scoreboard. Community. Coaches, players,...

January 17, 2025
The Kicks for Kids program is off and running at Jefferson Elementary School. On January 17th, 57 Pre-K students went home with a brand new pair of shoes. It’s a group effort ...

January 17, 2025
The Kicks for Kids program is off and running at Jefferson Elementary School. On January 17th, 57 Pre-K students went home with a brand new pair of shoes. It’s a group effort...

November 14, 2024
Meet Heather Miller! I am excited to begin my new role as one of the new Community School Coordinators for Johnston City schools, a position funded by the Full-Service Community...

November 14, 2024
Meet Ronda Koch! With a background in education, communications, social services, and public health, Ronda Koch brings over 30 years of experience with her as one of our new Co...

October 31, 2024
OPAA! is hiring a Director of Nutrition Services and Substitute Kitchen Staff. Please click the links below for more information and to apply for these positions. Kitchen Staff ...

October 30, 2024
ISBE School Report Card Summative Designations for 2024-25 Commendable Schools; Jefferson Elementary, Washington Middle School, and Johnston City High School Exemplary School;...

August 23, 2024
The Johnston City C.U.S.D. #1 is accepting applications for the following positions: Bus Monitor Substitute Bus Driver Substitute Bus Monitor Please click on the ...

August 8, 2024
The Johnston City Transportation Office has a new phone number for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have any questions about student transportation, including initial setup, ch...

May 10, 2024
The Johnston City Sports Hall of Fame is presently seeking nominations to the Johnston City Sports Hall of Fame. Applications are available at the Johnston City CUSD #1 District O...