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Student protesters walk up the hill in front of JHS to RM 967.
Walkout For ICE Out
February 5, 2026
Submitted photo from yearbook of the Johnson football players during their pregame passing warm up catch routine.
Leave it All on the Field
November 14, 2025
Raising Taxes is a No Go
Raising Taxes is a No Go
November 13, 2025
Senior Nicci LeRoy posed as a student taking the PSAT.
Testing, Testing
October 29, 2025
The cello section practicing during dress rehearsal.
Playing with Fixed Wrists
October 16, 2025
College Board logo, taken royalty free from VectorSeek.
What College Board Gets Wrong About English Education
March 10, 2026
Senior Jette Silva doing yearbook work on his phone.
Technological Difficulties
January 28, 2026
Students boarding their bus after school.
No Badge, No Ride
January 28, 2026
Wicked: For Good is Not Very Good
Wicked: For Good is Not Very Good
December 18, 2025
Theater's informational flyer for the Haunted House nights.
Theater Frights
October 27, 2025
Taken by Hays CISD photographer.
Lady Jags Basketball Wrap-up
February 17, 2026
Submitted photo from yearbook of the Johnson football players during their pregame passing warm up catch routine.
Leave it All on the Field
November 14, 2025
Freshman Genevieve Easton participating in long jump.
Leaping Over Losses
April 14, 2025
EJ Ocampo works to intercept and gain possession of the ball.
Boys Varsity Score a Goal In Latest Match
March 12, 2025
Kinlee McGuire running to first base after hitting the ball.
Softball Strikes A Win
March 3, 2025
Jag Teachers on the Weekend
February 26, 2024
JHS Spring Break
February 15, 2024
Jags in the Summer
August 31, 2023
Jags at the End of the Year
Jags at the End of the Year
May 13, 2023
Jags at prom
Jags at prom!
April 6, 2023
Senior Jette Silva doing yearbook work on his phone.
Technological Difficulties
January 28, 2026
Santa Claus posing with two little girls for a photo after exchanging with him wishes for certain wrapped presents underneath the tree this Christmas.
Christmas Caroling
December 18, 2025
Submitted photo from yearbook.
Stay Gold, Pony Boy
November 22, 2025
Coming In Drones
Coming In Drones
November 18, 2025
Exploring new horizons Reece Barker, Jayme Estrada, and Daniella Moreno represent Johnson High School at the JEA National Journalism Convention in Seattle, where they improved their reporting skills, earned certifications, and connected with student journalists from across the country.” I enjoyed going back to Seattle again because It solidified my thoughts of moving there and I loved going back to get more knowledgeable in a field I love,” Estrada said.
Johnson Journalists Make Their Mark in Seattle
May 20, 2025
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All content by Scarlett Teague
FOLLOW THE LEADER Playing in unison, the JHS orchestra plays their second piece of the night. The performing arts help students focus and works on their attention spans. “In today's world, everyone's attention spans are getting shorter and it's harder and harder to concentrate. With orchestra, you have to really lock in and that has helped me to be able to focus on tasks for long periods,” junior violinist Hazel Barksdale said.

Orchestra Ends Year On A Good Note

Scarlett Teague, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025

Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras closed the curtain on May 5, flooding the room with music at the Hays Performing Arts Center. It was the longest concert to date. “I’m not sure how long it was,...

Ava Dove (left) and Victoria Rodriguez (right)

Ava Dove (left) and Victoria Rodriguez (right)

Isabelle Martinez (left) and Peyton Taylor (right)

Isabelle Martinez (left) and Peyton Taylor (right)

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