🏆👏 Happy National Coaches Day! 👏🏆
Today, we celebrate and thank our incredible coaches at Johnston City High School and Washington Middle School!
From early practices to late nights, our coaches dedicate their time, energy, and passion to helping our student-athletes grow. Not just in sports, but also in teamwork, discipline, and confidence.
We are grateful for every coach who leads our Indians in:
⚾️ Baseball
🏀 Boys and Girls Basketball
⛳ Boys and Girls Golf
👟 Boys and Girls Track
🎳 Bowling
📣 Cheerleading
💃 Dance
🚩 Flag
🏈 Football
🥎 Softball
🏊♀️ Swim
🏐 Volleyball
🏆 Wrestling
Thank you for the impact you make in athletics and beyond!
Today, we celebrate and thank our incredible coaches at Johnston City High School and Washington Middle School!
From early practices to late nights, our coaches dedicate their time, energy, and passion to helping our student-athletes grow. Not just in sports, but also in teamwork, discipline, and confidence.
We are grateful for every coach who leads our Indians in:
⚾️ Baseball
🏀 Boys and Girls Basketball
⛳ Boys and Girls Golf
👟 Boys and Girls Track
🎳 Bowling
📣 Cheerleading
💃 Dance
🚩 Flag
🏈 Football
🥎 Softball
🏊♀️ Swim
🏐 Volleyball
🏆 Wrestling
Thank you for the impact you make in athletics and beyond!
A friendly reminder to please watch for an email this week regarding parent-teacher conferences. The email will include a Google form for you to complete in order to secure your spot. Forms must be submitted by October 15th.
Conferences will be held on Monday, October 20th, and Monday, October 27th, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
We strongly encourage all parents and guardians to attend, as these meetings are an important opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and work together with teachers to support continued growth.
Conferences will be held on Monday, October 20th, and Monday, October 27th, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
We strongly encourage all parents and guardians to attend, as these meetings are an important opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and work together with teachers to support continued growth.
Now's the time to put the finishing touches on your outfits for Homecoming Dress-Up Days.
Here's the schedule for October 6th - October 10th:
▪ Monday: Pajama Day
▪ Tuesday: Class Color Wars
-5th grade: orange
-6th grade: blue
-7th grade: green
-8th grade: pink
▪ Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday
▪ Thursday: Little Tribe Color Day
▪ Friday: Indian Pride - Red & Black Day
We can't wait to see the creative outfits our students come up with as we celebrate our school spirit #rolltribe
Here's the schedule for October 6th - October 10th:
▪ Monday: Pajama Day
▪ Tuesday: Class Color Wars
-5th grade: orange
-6th grade: blue
-7th grade: green
-8th grade: pink
▪ Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday
▪ Thursday: Little Tribe Color Day
▪ Friday: Indian Pride - Red & Black Day
We can't wait to see the creative outfits our students come up with as we celebrate our school spirit #rolltribe
It was all smiles and sunshine at our Student Council Fall Dance! 🍂
Our 5th through 8th-grade students had a great time last Friday, listening to music, enjoying face paint, playing on the playground, and snacking on pizza, candy donuts, and other treats!
This was the perfect kick-off to the Fall season!
Our 5th through 8th-grade students had a great time last Friday, listening to music, enjoying face paint, playing on the playground, and snacking on pizza, candy donuts, and other treats!
This was the perfect kick-off to the Fall season!
🗓 Parents, mark your calendars! 🗓
Washington Middle School's picture day is scheduled for Thursday, October 9th.
Have your child bring their best smile!
Washington Middle School's picture day is scheduled for Thursday, October 9th.
Have your child bring their best smile!
We’re proud to celebrate and recognize our incredible principals across Johnston City Schools.
Each day, they lead with dedication, support our teachers and staff, and create a safe, welcoming environment where students can thrive!
❤️ Mrs. Schell - Johnston City High School
🖤 Mrs. Armes - Washington Middle School
❤️ Mrs. Smiley - Lincoln Elementary School
🖤 Mrs. Murrah - Jefferson Elementary School
Join us in thanking our principals for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to our school community!
Each day, they lead with dedication, support our teachers and staff, and create a safe, welcoming environment where students can thrive!
❤️ Mrs. Schell - Johnston City High School
🖤 Mrs. Armes - Washington Middle School
❤️ Mrs. Smiley - Lincoln Elementary School
🖤 Mrs. Murrah - Jefferson Elementary School
Join us in thanking our principals for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to our school community!
REMINDER: Girls' Basketball tryouts are scheduled for this week from 3 to 5 p.m. and are organized by grade.
Take a look at the schedule below:
🏀 Wednesday, October 1st: 5th and 6th grade
🏀 Thursday, October 2nd: 7th and 8th grade
Our first practice will be on Friday, October 3rd, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
We can't wait to see our Lady Indians on the court and look forward to the upcoming basketball season!
Take a look at the schedule below:
🏀 Wednesday, October 1st: 5th and 6th grade
🏀 Thursday, October 2nd: 7th and 8th grade
Our first practice will be on Friday, October 3rd, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
We can't wait to see our Lady Indians on the court and look forward to the upcoming basketball season!
⚾ CONGRATULATIONS! ⚾
The WMS Baseball team advanced to play in the state tournament this weekend. Our Indians will take on Belleville Whiteside on Saturday, October 4th, at Oasis Sports Complex. The first pitch goes out at 2:30 p.m.
We are beyond proud of the work our baseball players have put into the season and wish them the best of luck in their game on Saturday! Let's play ball!!
The WMS Baseball team advanced to play in the state tournament this weekend. Our Indians will take on Belleville Whiteside on Saturday, October 4th, at Oasis Sports Complex. The first pitch goes out at 2:30 p.m.
We are beyond proud of the work our baseball players have put into the season and wish them the best of luck in their game on Saturday! Let's play ball!!
🎟 Tickets are available for the Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet. 🎟
The program will be held Saturday, October 11th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Johnston City High School Gymnasium.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the District Office or Johnston City High School. They'll also be available for purchase at the door.
The program will be held Saturday, October 11th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Johnston City High School Gymnasium.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the District Office or Johnston City High School. They'll also be available for purchase at the door.
Our WMS Baseball team is playing the Carterville Lions tomorrow morning for the Regional Championship.
The team finished the regular season with an undefeated record of 17-0 and won their first conference championship in 15 years! Additionally, this week, our Indians won the SIJHSAA Regional - Round 1 Semi-Final Game against Carbondale.
The regional Championship game is being held at the Herrin Sports Complex, starting at 9 a.m.
The team finished the regular season with an undefeated record of 17-0 and won their first conference championship in 15 years! Additionally, this week, our Indians won the SIJHSAA Regional - Round 1 Semi-Final Game against Carbondale.
The regional Championship game is being held at the Herrin Sports Complex, starting at 9 a.m.
Girls' Basketball tryouts are scheduled for next week from 3 to 5 p.m. and are organized by grade.
Take a look at the schedule below:
🏀 Wednesday, October 1st: 5th and 6th grade
🏀 Thursday, October 2nd: 7th and 8th grade
We can't wait to see our Lady Indians on the court and look forward to the upcoming basketball season!
Take a look at the schedule below:
🏀 Wednesday, October 1st: 5th and 6th grade
🏀 Thursday, October 2nd: 7th and 8th grade
We can't wait to see our Lady Indians on the court and look forward to the upcoming basketball season!
A friendly reminder that our Washington Middle School Student Council is hosting a Fall Dance!
🍁 Friday, Sept. 26th
🍁 5 to 7 p.m.
🍁 $3 Entry
🍁 WMS Students only
Come enjoy music, friends, and fall fun — it’s the perfect way to kick off the season! 🍂
🍁 Friday, Sept. 26th
🍁 5 to 7 p.m.
🍁 $3 Entry
🍁 WMS Students only
Come enjoy music, friends, and fall fun — it’s the perfect way to kick off the season! 🍂
Last week at Washington Middle School, Mr Reeder’s 5th and 6th-grade science class made homemade butter. 🧈
After all their hard work, students were able to try the butter for themselves, and what better way to enjoy it than with some cinnamon and sugar toast? Yum!
After all their hard work, students were able to try the butter for themselves, and what better way to enjoy it than with some cinnamon and sugar toast? Yum!
It's a BIG week for our WMS Baseball and Softball teams, who are competing in the regional tournament. This competition will now take place at the Oasis Sports Complex this Wednesday.
Our Baseball team is pitted against Carbondale starting at 2 p.m., and our Lady Indians will take on the Herrin Tigers at 4 p.m.
Let's cheer them on and wish them luck!
The regional championship is set for this Saturday, September 27th, starting at 9 a.m. This game will be played at the Herrin Sports Complex.
Get ready for Homecoming Week with official Johnston City Homecoming shirts, available in short-sleeve, crewneck sweatshirt, or hoodie.
All designs are white with red and black lettering, so you can represent our school colors in style!
❤️ Orders and payment are due by September 30th
🖤 Make checks payable to Johnston City High School
❤️ Turn in order forms and payment to the JCHS School Office
Don’t miss out — order your Homecoming shirt today and wear your Indian spirit with pride!
All designs are white with red and black lettering, so you can represent our school colors in style!
❤️ Orders and payment are due by September 30th
🖤 Make checks payable to Johnston City High School
❤️ Turn in order forms and payment to the JCHS School Office
Don’t miss out — order your Homecoming shirt today and wear your Indian spirit with pride!
🎧📚 New at the WMS Library! 📚🎧
Washington Middle School is excited to announce that we now have Playaways available for checkout! These pre-loaded audiobooks make reading more fun and accessible than ever. No
internet, apps, or downloads needed. Just plug in your headphones or earbuds and enjoy a story anywhere, anytime!
What’s available?
🔹 24 audiobook titles (including student favorites and classics!)
🔹 Easy to check out and take home
🔹 Return in one week, with a renewal option
Playaways are a great way to enjoy books anytime you want to dive into a story. Stop by the WMS Library to check one out today!
Washington Middle School is excited to announce that we now have Playaways available for checkout! These pre-loaded audiobooks make reading more fun and accessible than ever. No
internet, apps, or downloads needed. Just plug in your headphones or earbuds and enjoy a story anywhere, anytime!
What’s available?
🔹 24 audiobook titles (including student favorites and classics!)
🔹 Easy to check out and take home
🔹 Return in one week, with a renewal option
Playaways are a great way to enjoy books anytime you want to dive into a story. Stop by the WMS Library to check one out today!
This morning, at approximately 7:25, a Johnston City School District bus was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Illinois Route 37. Within minutes, school staff arrived on the scene, including Superintendent Josh Pietrantoni and Transportation Director Becky Vancil.
Out of an abundance of caution, a number of students were transported to the hospital for evaluation of minor injuries, including a headache and a sore back.
In accordance with district emergency protocol, parents and guardians of students on the bus were notified immediately before a message was shared with the broader school community.
Multiple first responders assisted at the scene, including the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the Williamson County Fire Department, and United EMS. The Sheriff’s Office conducted a preliminary investigation and determined that the district’s driver was not at fault.
We are deeply grateful to the responding agencies for their quick and professional support, and to our school staff for their prompt and caring actions.
At this time, no further information will be released.
Out of an abundance of caution, a number of students were transported to the hospital for evaluation of minor injuries, including a headache and a sore back.
In accordance with district emergency protocol, parents and guardians of students on the bus were notified immediately before a message was shared with the broader school community.
Multiple first responders assisted at the scene, including the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the Williamson County Fire Department, and United EMS. The Sheriff’s Office conducted a preliminary investigation and determined that the district’s driver was not at fault.
We are deeply grateful to the responding agencies for their quick and professional support, and to our school staff for their prompt and caring actions.
At this time, no further information will be released.
This morning, a Johnston City School District bus was involved in an accident. Emergency personnel and school staff responded immediately and have been on the scene, taking all necessary safety precautions.
All parents and guardians of students involved in the accident have been notified directly. At this time, there are no unnotified parents with students connected to the incident.
The safety of our students is our top priority. We are working closely with local authorities and emergency responders to ensure the well-being of everyone involved.
We understand that news of an accident is concerning, and we want to assure our families and community that every precaution is being taken. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
All parents and guardians of students involved in the accident have been notified directly. At this time, there are no unnotified parents with students connected to the incident.
The safety of our students is our top priority. We are working closely with local authorities and emergency responders to ensure the well-being of everyone involved.
We understand that news of an accident is concerning, and we want to assure our families and community that every precaution is being taken. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
🍂 Happy first day of Fall! 🍂
There are so many FUN activities to enjoy across our region this time of year.
🎃 Carving pumpkins
🍎 Visiting apple orchards
🌾 Corn mazes
👻 Haunted houses
We want to know, what are some of your family traditions during the Fall season?!
There are so many FUN activities to enjoy across our region this time of year.
🎃 Carving pumpkins
🍎 Visiting apple orchards
🌾 Corn mazes
👻 Haunted houses
We want to know, what are some of your family traditions during the Fall season?!
Our Washington Middle School Student Council is hosting a Fall Dance!
🍁 Friday, Sept. 26th
🍁 5 to 7 p.m.
🍁 $3 Entry
🍁 WMS Students only
Come enjoy music, friends, and fall fun — it’s the perfect way to kick off the season! 🍂
🍁 Friday, Sept. 26th
🍁 5 to 7 p.m.
🍁 $3 Entry
🍁 WMS Students only
Come enjoy music, friends, and fall fun — it’s the perfect way to kick off the season! 🍂
