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Halloween Week is here, and there are some schedule changes to be aware of:

🍂 Thursday, October 30th:
▪ 11:30 a.m. dismissal
▪ No Latch Key
▪ Jefferson's Fall Carnival (5 to 8 p.m.)

🍂 Friday, October 31st:
▪ No School
▪ Johnston City downtown Trail of Treats (4 to 6 p.m.)

🍂 Sunday, November 2nd:
▪ Daylight saving time ends
▪ Fall back an hour
11 months ago, Brooke Keltner
Halloween week 2025
Red Ribbon Week is almost here! Join us October 27th–30th as we celebrate making positive choices and commit to a drug-free life.

This year's theme is: "Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free." Let's put the pieces together for a healthy and happy future!

Show your support and school spirit by participating in our themed dress-up days:

♦️ Monday, Oct. 27th: Hat Day
Put a cap on drugs. Wear your favorite hat.

♦️ Tuesday, Oct. 28th: Twin Tuesday
Team up against drugs! Dress up with a friend.

♦️ Wednesday, Oct. 29th: Tie-Dye Day
Peace out to drugs! Wear your brightest tie-dye clothes.

♦️ Thursday, Oct. 30th: School Spirit Day
We're proud to be drug-free! Wear your school colors or spirit wear.

Red Ribbon Week is an annual alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention campaign with the goal of creating a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free
America.
11 months ago, Brooke Keltner
wms red ribbon week 2025
The Johnston City Community Unit School District #1 is accepting applications for two new positions for our upcoming pre-kindergarten wraparound program, called Tiny Tribe:

▪ Tiny Tribe Wrap-Around Child Care Teacher's Aide (1) - AM
▪ Tiny Tribe Wrap-Around Child Care Teacher's Aide (1) – PM

Completed applications, along with a resume and references, should be submitted to:

▪ Mr. Josh Pietrantoni, Superintendent
▪ Email: jpietrantoni@jcindians.org
▪ Mail or In-Person: 1113 Grand Avenue, Johnston City, IL 62951

Those interested can find the application and job description links here: https://www.jcindians.org/page/employment
11 months ago, Brooke Keltner
Now hiring tiny tribe teacher's aides

We've added another raffle basket to our selection at Red & Black Night. This one is perfect for Fall with cozy candles, a blanket, and football decor.

Join us TONIGHT, Thursday, October 23rd, for this Junior Indians Scrimmage that will include:

▪ Athlete and Coach introductions
▪ Boys and Girls Basketball
▪ Cheer and Dance routines
▪ Pizza and drinks
▪ Raffle giveaways

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the events starts at 5 p.m. We can't wait to see YOU here!


12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
Red and Black Night raffle basket
Red and Black Night raffle basket
Red and Black Night raffle basket
Red and Black Night raffle basket
Red and Black Night raffle basket
In recognition of our JCHS Volleyball game at Sesser-Valier tonight, we're throwing it back to the 2014 Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball teams! 🏐

This photo brings back so many great memories of teamwork, school pride, and the unstoppable spirit of our Lady Indians.

Do you recognize a familiar face who’s still part of the Johnston City Schools family?

#throwbackthursday
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
2014 JCHS Volleyball team
2014 JCHS Volleyball team
🎲 Math in Action at WMS 🎲

Learning probability is anything but ordinary in Mrs. McCluskie’s Math Lab at Washington Middle School!

Students explored probability stations using everyday math items to see how chance and outcomes work in real life. Hands-on learning makes math come alive.
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
wms probability stations
wms probability stations
wms probability stations
wms probability stations
History came to life for our 6th graders during their field trip to the Fort Massac Encampment!

Students stepped back in time to experience what daily life was like in the 1700s and 1800s for American, French, and British troops as well as Native Americans. They explored hands-on demonstrations like blacksmithing, basket weaving, and hide tanning, discovering the essential skills people once relied on to survive.

A big thank you to the reenactors and organizers who made this living history experience unforgettable for our students!
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
6th graders go to fort massac 2025
6th graders go to fort massac 2025
6th graders go to fort massac 2025
6th graders go to fort massac 2025
6th graders go to fort massac 2025

🛼 Rolling into positive behavior 🎉

Our WMS students celebrated positive behavior in a BIG way with a field trip to the local skating rink for their PBIS party!

Students had a blast roller skating, playing arcade games, winning lots of prizes, and socializing with their friends!

12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
wms pbis skate party
wms pbis skate party
wms pbis skate party
wms pbis skate party
wms pbis skate party
wms pbis skate party
⚾️ Coal Belt All-Conference for Boys Middle School Baseball! ⚾️

Congratulations again to our players Brantley, Gage, Jordan, Carson, Jaxon, and Jaxson.

We also want to recognize all players on our WMS Baseball team for an outstanding season.

12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
coal belt all conference wms baseball pic
Our high school FFA recently presented to Mrs. Williford’s 7th and 8th grade PACE classes at Washington Middle School.

This is a great example of our JCHS students inspiring our middle school students, sharing their passion for agriculture, leadership, and hands-on learning with younger students.

We love seeing our older students step up as mentors and role models!

📸 Mrs. Williford
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
JCHS Pace stops at WMS PACE
JCHS FFA stops at WMS Pace
JCHS FFA stops at WMS Pace
JCHS FFA stops at WMS Pace
Today kicks off National School Bus Safety Week.

Remember, always stop when the stop-arm is out for school buses—it’s the law! ✋ 🛑 Flashing red lights and a stop sign ALWAYS mean it's time to keep kids safe.

#schoolbussafety
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
school bus safety flyer NHTSA
Let's support our WMS Lady Indians as they kick off their basketball season.

Our team will travel to Galatia tomorrow, Saturday, October 18th, for a shootout against the Century Centurions with tipoff at 1:45 p.m.

🏀 Best of luck, ladies! 🏀
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
wms girls basketball shootout at Galatia tomorrow 2025
❤️ Red & Black Night is next week! 🖤

We're getting excited for our Indian Tribe Athletic Fundraiser on Thursday, October 23rd. We have an action-packed evening planned, including:

🏆 Meet the coaches and athletes
🏀 Boys and Girls Basketball scrimmages
🎶 Dance team performance
📣 Cheer performance
🎟 Raffles and more!

Ticket prices are on the flyer and include pizza and a drink. Plus, students who wear red and black get in FREE!
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
red and black night 2025 flyer
All Johnston City Schools are closed today, Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day.

Enjoy this Fall day, and we will see you back in class tomorrow!
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
Columbus Day 2025  school closure notice
🌟 SIBCA Class L All-Star Game 🌟

Congratulations to our WMS Baseball players who will participate in the All-Star Game:

⚾️ Brantley
⚾️ Carson
⚾️ Gage
⚾️ Jaxon
⚾️ Jaxson
⚾️ Jordan

The game is taking place on October 18th at Harrisburg High School, starting at 1 p.m.
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
all-star game october 18th 2025
All Johnston City Schools will be closed on Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day.

We hope you enjoy your three-day weekend after an action-packed Homecoming week!
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
Columbus Day 2025  school closure notice
Our WMS students in Mrs. Kerley's seventh-grade social studies class have started studying the Industrial Revolution. They participated in a hands-on activity yesterday, simulating an Assembly Line.

Each team had to work together to draw a toy soldier- one section at a time. The students could be fired from their jobs if they weren’t working quickly enough or if they didn’t draw their part well.

The timer was set at 5 minutes to complete 20 toy soldiers. While none of the teams completed the goal, they experienced some fun frustration in their attempts to make it happen.
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
7th grade assembly line project
7th grade assembly line project
7th grade assembly line project
7th grade assembly line project
Parents and Guardians,

All Johnston City Schools have early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, October 10th.
▪ Elementary/Middle Schools - 1:50 p.m.
▪ Johnston City High School - 2 p.m.

We hope to see you at the Homecoming parade, which starts at 3 p.m.

Find more information here: https://www.jcindians.org/article/2432241
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
early dismissal October 10th 2025
❤️ Red & Black Night 🖤

We're inviting YOU to our Indian Tribe Athletic Fundraiser on Thursday, October 23rd. We have an action-packed evening planned, including:

🏆 Meet the coaches and athletes
🏀 Boys and Girls Basketball scrimmages
🎶 Dance team performance
📣 Cheer performance
🎟 Raffles and more!

Ticket prices are on the flyer and include pizza and a drink. Plus, students who wear red and black get in FREE!


12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
red and black night 2025 flyer
Parents and Guardians,

A friendly reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, October 9th, is our WMS Picture Day!
12 months ago, Brooke Keltner
wms picture day reminder 2025