JMS Students & Guardians,

Please see the information below about the Summer Strength & Conditioning program. Students that are currently in grades 7 & 8 will attend sessions at Johnston Middle School. Students in grades 9-11, including incoming 9th grade football players, will attend sessions at Johnston High School. This program is free to all Johnston Community School District registered students. This summer program is optional, however highly encouraged that all student athletes attend. There is no penalty for missing and no sign up for this program.

 

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SUMMER COORDINATOR:

Female Session – Nicole Beer – nicole.beer@johnston.k12.ia.us

Session 1 & Session 2 – Ari Ross – ari.ross@johnston.k12.ia.us

Assistants: Tanner Kuhens

LOCATION:

Weight Room – Johnston Middle School Door 15

DATES:

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

June 9, 2025 through July 24, 2025

CANCELLATION PROCEDURE:

In the event that we need to cancel a session due to instructor illness/emergency, PARENTS will receive an email notification and ParentSquare from Melissa Crosse, Assistant Activities Director.

SCHEDULE:

Current 7th grade students will attend the 8th grade sessions at JMS.
Current 8th grade students will attend the 9th grade sessions at JMS. 
Current 8th grade FOOTBALL players will attend the “Incoming 9th grade sessions” at JHS. 

Current 9th grade students will attend sessions at Johnston High School sessions.

9 Fball S&C 2025
JMS S&C 2025
There is no cost or registration for this program. Students must be enrolled in the Johnston Community School District and attend JMS next fall. Current 9th grade students will attend sessions at the high school.
Expectations & Requirements:
  • Enter the weight room mentally and physically ready to work
  • No horseplay at any time
  • Use common sense and avoid potentially dangerous situations
  • No food or drink or gum in the Weight Room, other than water
  • Wear proper lifting clothes
  • Shoes Must Be Worn at All Times (No Sandals, Open Toe Shoes, CROCS).
  • No headphones (Be coachable to hear coach/teammate feedback and timing system)
  • A spotter must be used on all free lifting stations.  Example: Bench Press, Incline Press, Overhead Press.
  • Return all free weights to their correct weight racks
  • Report any Injury to the supervisor immediately
  • Never lift weights without a supervisor present In the room
  • Follow the prescribed weight and repetition assigned by your individual program
  • Never sacrifice technique for weight! Technique and quality repetitions are the priority
  • Bring the right attitude, effort, and energy. We are here to work!
  • Help to create an environment that encourages optimal performance. BE EXCELLENT!

**Failure to comply with the standards above will result in a loss of privilege and student may be removed permanently **

FAMILY WEEK:
The Unified Activity Federation (Iowa High School Athletic Association, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Music Association, and Iowa High School Speech Association) Non-Contact Period for the summer of 2025 will be Sunday, July 27, 2025, through Sunday, August 3, 2025.  This is the third year of an annual break in activities across Iowa each summer. During this time, there will be no Activities in the Johnston Community School District to include camps, clinics, workouts, strength and conditioning, lessons, meetings, emails, etc.

 

Thanks and Go Dragons,

Melissa Crosse

Assistant Activities Director