🧮 Real-World Math in Action!🧐
Students in Mrs. Dobraski’s class recently put their math skills to the test by calculating their GPA and setting goals for the rest of the school year! This hands-on activity gave students the chance to apply real-life math while also focusing on their academic growth.
By crunching the numbers and reflecting on their progress, they learned how math isn’t just about solving equations—it’s about setting goals, making plans, and striving for success.
📣 CHEERLEADING TRYOUT CAMP 📣
Do you have school spirit, energy, and a love for cheering on your WMS team? We're looking for enthusiastic, positive, and committed students to join our Cheer Squad!
Cheerleading Tryout Camp will take place Wednesday, April 23, and Thursday, 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.
Our Track team is competing in the Sesser Dan Kirk Invitational starting at 10 a.m. This marks our first invitational of the Track season, so let's wish our athletes some luck today!
It's National Assistant Principals Week, so we're taking time to recognize and appreciate the crucial role our assistant principals play in the overall success of schools. They work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, and create a positive learning community.
We want to highlight Lindsey Bush the Assistant Principal at Johnston City High School, and Blake Dobraski the Assistant Principal at Washington Middle School. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our schools!
📰 EXTRA, EXTRA! Read all about it 📰
Exciting things are happening in the Media/Library Center at Washington Middle School! Mrs. Harris is guiding students through the ins and outs of navigating a newspaper.
From headlines to bylines, comics to current events, our students are learning valuable skills to better understand the world around them.
A big shoutout to Mrs. Harris for making media literacy fun and engaging!
Parents/guardians,
Here are some important days to keep in mind as the school year comes to a wrap, and many of you make plans for summer vacation!
Tuesday, May 27th will be an early dismissal day with Jefferson Elementary, Lincoln Elementary and Washington Middle School dismissing at 1:50 p.m. Johnston City High School will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.
▪️ Wednesday, May 7th: Seniors last day of classes
▪️ Thursday, May 8th: Senior Exams
▪️ Friday, May 9th Senior Exams
▪️ Tuesday, May 27th: Last day of classes for students
▪️ Monday, June 2nd: First day of summer school
▪️ Friday, June 27th: Last day of summer school
▪️Tuesday, August 12th: First day of classes 2025-2026 school year
A friendly reminder that Golf practice is taking place after school today, April 8th, and Thursday, April 10th.
Some much needed blue skies and sunshine today so it's time to lace up your sneakers for some Track practice!
We'll practice after school Monday (April 7th), Tuesday (April 8th), and Wednesday (April 9th) from 3-4:30!
It's a new week and that means state testing is complete! ✅
Students at Washington Middle School wrapped up state testing Friday, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and determination! For two weeks, our students put in the effort to show what they’ve learned this school year, tackling each test with focus and perseverance.
Great job, students! Now it’s time to finish the school year strong!
Students and staff at Washington Middle School joined together to wear blue in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
By wearing blue, we are helping to spread awareness, spark important conversations, and send a powerful message that we stand for the protection and well-being of children in our community and beyond. Students were also able to enjoy blue treats during lunch today!
📣📣 WMS ATHLETICS UPDATE: 📣📣
The Track meet at Herrin is now canceled for today, April 3. Golf practice is still happening after school from 3 to 4:15.
All students participating in a WMS or JCHS sport for the 2025-26 school year MUST have a
yearly sports physical.
This is a great opportunity to cross that off your back-to-school checklist, and help support several of our school groups.
Here's a link to the IHSA Physical form: https://bit.ly/3XIrjTd
You can find print copies in the office at Lincoln Elementary, Washington Middle School, and Johnston City High School.
Due to the possibility of severe weather and for the safety of our students and staff, all schools will have early dismissal today, April 2nd.
Jefferson Elementary, Lincoln Elementary and Washington Middle School will dismiss at 1:50 p.m. Johnston City High School will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.
All after-school programs, activities, extracurriculars and Latchkey are canceled.
Parents and Guardians,
The Lions of Illinois Foundation and the Johnston City Lions Club are hosting a FREE vision and hearing screening. Remember, all students going into Kindergarten need an eye exam.
Where: Johnston City Ball Field
When: April 19th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information contact Robert Miller at (618) 663-8368
A friendly reminder that you can eat a delicious Fish Fry, and support our JCHS students!!
The Johnston City Lions Club is sponsoring a Fish Fry where proceeds will go toward scholarships for our JCHS students! There will also be free eye exams for children ages 6 months to 6 years old (no purchase necessary).
This event is this Saturday, April 5th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (or until they run out) at the Masonic Lodge, 501 Washington, Johnston City. The meal is $12.00 per plate, dine-in or carry-out.
Tickets are available from Lions Club members, Johnston City High School Office, and the Johnston City District Office.
April is Mathematics Awareness Month, and we had an exciting day in Mrs. McCluskie's 7th-grade class! 📚 Students put their math skills to the test by completing task cards scattered around the classroom.
This kinesthetic activity allowed them to move, collaborate, and learn together! With hands-on feedback from Mrs. McCluskie, they discovered that math can be both fun and active! 🏃♂️💡
Johnston City CUSD #1 is conducting Kindergarten Pre-Registration for the 2025-2026 school year. Please click on the link below to register eligible children. You will need to complete a separate form for each child you are registering. Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025, to be eligible for Kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year.
If you have any questions, call Jefferson School at 618-983-7561.
https://bit.ly/4jcWNZY
A friendly reminder that we're encouraging all staff and students to wear blue tomorrow, April 4th, in support of Child Abuse Prevention month.
By wearing blue, we help spread awareness of this crucial issue and send a powerful message that we care about the protection of children in our community and beyond.
Every year, National School Librarian Day is celebrated on April 4th to recognize the vital contributions of school librarians who foster a love of reading, teach essential research skills, and ensure students have access to the resources they need.
Today, we're highlighting our school librarians: Amanda Harris (Washington Middle School) and Jayne Stallings (Johnston City High School).
📖 Thank you for all the hard work you put not just today but all school year! 📖
🧠💡Brain Games with our 8th grade team 🧠💡
We traveled back to the 70s and 80s with brain games that challenged our students in the most fun ways! From reciting 80s lyrics 🎤 and performing popular duets in TikTok style, to tackling minute-to-win-it challenges and interpreting slang from decades past, it was packed with excitement! 🚀 They even built a Mars rover with moving parts and showcased their historical knowledge in trivia!
