Johnsburg High School

There will be a Field Trip to tour the campus of McHenry County College on Wednesday, April 1st leaving about 9:30 am and returning to school around 12:45. The tour will include the main building(s) and the Foglia Center which fea­tures lab­o­ra­to­ries, as well as class­rooms and sup­port spaces for pro­grams in weld­ing, heat­ing and cool­ing sys­tems, indus­tri­al main­te­nance, engi­neer­ing tech­nol­o­gy, con­struc­tion man­age­ment, arti­fi­cial intel­li­gence, met­al­lur­gy, and metrology. Stop by the CCRC for a permission slip.

2026–2027 School Calendar Approved!

The Board of Education has approved the District’s 2026–2027 school calendar.

🗓 First Day of School: Monday, August 17, 2026
🗓 Last Day of School: Friday, May 21, 2027 (pending emergency days)

The approved calendar prioritizes increased full weeks of instruction, balanced quarters, beginning of year staff preparation, and alignment with surrounding McHenry County districts.

Thank you for your patience! #D12Proud

The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) offers numerous scholarships. Follow the link to their site to check them out. Most have a March 31st deadline. https://jccia.org/scholarships/

JHS Girls Basketball Sectional Game on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 pm versus St. Edwards. IHSA requires a $9 entry fee for EVERYONE. First 50 JHS students with get in FREE with their student ID again!! Thank you!

Juniors/Parents of Juniors: You can sign up for a One Click College Admit workshop through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Get information about the New Illinois One Click College Admit program.  The deadline to opt in is May 22, 2026.  It's an easy way to apply to certain colleges without application fees, essays and letters of recommendation.  
Workshop dates: 
March  5th (Thurs) 6:00-7:00 PM
March 10th (Tues) 12:00-1:00 PM
March 18th (Wed) 6:00-7:00 PM
March 26th (Thurs) at 12:00-1:00 PM
Individuals can register for the OCCA virtual workshops by going to www.isac.org/OCCA-workshops.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) offers 2 - $5,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors. They will focus on academic performance, volunteer work/community service and extracurricular activities. Go to link for full details and application. Deadline is April 30, 2026. https://cvsa.org/news/2026-scholarships/

The Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) offers $4,000 scholarships, renewable through college, to at least 5 graduating seniors who experienced homelessness while in high school(living in a shelter, on the street, or doubled-up in someone else's home). For full details/requirements, follow link. Deadline is April 10, 2026.
https://chicagohomeless.org/need-help/college-scholarships/

Vaclavek Hartman Vaclavek offers a $750 and a $250 scholarship to help pay for school or supplies for school. You must be a McHenry County graduating senior and are/will be enrolled in a two to four-year institution in 2026. No minimum GPA required!
Simply create a short (30-120 Second) Video. For further details follow link. Deadline is April 30, 2026.
https://www.vhvlaw.com/scholarship/

If you are interested in pursuing a career as a diesel mechanic, be sure to check out the AFFORDABLE program offered by Kishwaukee College (located near Dekalb). See flyer for more information.

Boys Regional Basketball Game tonight!!

Parents and students, please join us TONIGHT for JHS Band Night! Meet the high school band staff and learn about all of the opportunities available for Johnsburg High School students in the band department. No music experience required—all are welcome!

The School of Pharmacy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting a Summer Pharmacy Camp for high school students interested in health sciences and healthcare careers. The camp is FREE but space is limited.
See flyer and link: https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79x2hpM8aKO7BdQ

The Dare to Dream Scholarship is for high school seniors with developmental disabilities (must have a recognized developmental disability which includes conditions that affect physical, learning, language, or behavioral abilities) and is open to any that are within any McHenry County, IL school district. For compete eligibility criteria and online application, follow link.
Deadline is April 1, 2026
There is also the Sibling Unity Scholarship is for graduating seniors who have a sibling with a developmental disability. Criteria also at link.
https://www.specialneedsability.org/scholarships

Several $1,000 scholarships are awarded from the Illinois Bankers Scholarship and the Linda J. Koch Scholarship funds. Students should be seeking a financial industry-related field. No financial need is required. For full details/requirements and online application, go to link below. Deadline is March 31. https://illinois.bank/education-and-events/scholarships/illinois-bankers-scholarship

The McHenry County Farm Bureau Foundation offers the John W. Hoffman Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 for the next generation of farmers or tradesmen and the MCFB Foundation Agriculture Scholarship of $1,500 for students pursuing continuing education in agriculture or agriculture-related fields. Online application for both at link below. Deadline for both is March 2, 2026.
https://mchenrycfb.org/foundation/scholarships

There are three virtual information sessions happening soon for the UIUC Engineering Pathways Program, a partnership with McHenry County College . This is an amazing opportunity. Applications are due on April 5, 2026 for high school seniors who wish to pursue this program. It is recommend that interested individuals attend one of the virtual information sessions below.
To register for an information sessions visit: https://enroll.illinois.edu/portal/grainger_pathway
For program info, eligibility, and application details visit: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/undergraduate/pathways

UIUC Engineering Pathway Program Information Sessions for prospective students & families (virtual):

February 26, 2026: 4-5pm
March 25, 2026: 5-6pm
April 23, 2025: 5:30-6:30pm

UIUC Engineering Pathways offers students interested in beginning their college education at an Illinois community college a streamlined transfer experience and guaranteed admission to The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign upon successful completion of program requirements.
To learn more about the McHenry County College partnership with the UIUC Engineer Pathways program, visit: www.mchenry.edu/engineeringuiuc

The Johnsburg Girls Basketball team defeated Regina Dominican last week to become Regional Champions!! The first Sectional game will be tomorrow night (February 24) with tip off at 6 pm. IHSA requires EVERYONE to pay a $9 admission fee. However, thanks to anonymous donor, the first 50 JHS students with their current student ID will get in for FREE!!
Let's pack the house!!

The Johnsburg Community Club offers the Joe Frett Memorial Scholarship. This will be awarded to a JHS graduate who demonstrates leadership, citizenship, and community involvement during their four years at JHS. Applicants are required to have an interview before the scholarship committee as part of the application process. Applications are in the CCRC and the Deadline is April 24.