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With its proud history and rich traditions, William J. Johnston promotes a family-like partnership of students, staff, parents and community.

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March 29, 2026

Puma Weekly - March 29, 2026

Puma Weekly March 29, 2026 Administration Update School Happenings & Upcoming Events Dates to Remember 3/30/26 - WJ Everywhere Book Begins 3/31 & 4/1 - SOS Program (Alpha) 4/2/26 - Spring F...

March 26, 2026

Tick Season PSA

Hello Families! Spring is coming back and so are ticks! Ticks in Connecticut can carry illnesses like Lyme Disease, so early detection is important! Please take a moment to check your child daily, ...

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William J. Johnston

William J. Johnston

On May 19, 1990, Central Middle School was renamed the William J. Johnston Middle School in honor of Colchester's World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, William J. Johnston. Mr. Johnston, a native of Colchester, received the nation's highest award for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action against the enemy. President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented the Medal of Honor to Private First Class Johnston on May 29, 1944. Following his discharge from the Army, Mr. Johnston built a career with the Veteran's Administration as a service officer. He was also a former Selectman of the Town of Colchester and an active member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Johnston's message for the students of Colchester was to "respect each other" and to respect the right to disagree without being disagreeable, to be decent, and to be willing to accept other people's opinions.

  • Connecticut Red, White, and Blue School

    WJJMS is proud to be recognized as a Runner Up for the 2023-2024 Outstanding School of the Year for Connecticut's Red, White, and Blue School Award.

  • Certified Wildlife Habitat

    In 2009, the NWF announced that our property, located at 360 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, CT, has been recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

 

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Meghan Amado

Principal

mamado@colchesterct.org

Bonnie McAneny

Assistant Principal

bmcan800@colchesterct.org