It is March! During this month, we will enter the last quarter of the school year. That means kids are excited about their next step: new grade, new building, post-secondary work, college or military. Our Tigers are ready to do great things! March also represents the introduction of spring-like weather and our spring sports. It’s hard to believe we are …
Since my family’s arrival to St. James, I have had the privilege of meeting some outstanding people, and I continue to be amazed as I watch so many of those hard working and caring individuals and organizations give back so much to the community. Although we are located on a busy interstate and fairly close to city life, the long …
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes time. Vision with action can change the world.” – Joel Barker The above quote is our charge as a district as we embark on a mission to update our short and long term district goals. If we practice the philosophy of continuous improvement, our district will get a …
St. James R-I School District is making consistent communication a top priority for 2020. One of the best ways to build and maintain good relationships is to form and maintain open communication. In the St. James R-I School District, we are choosing to make consistent engagement with all stakeholders — students, staff, parents, and the community — a top priority. …
I recently had the privilege to speak to our very own Forest City Homemakers Club. This group of homemakers includes several retired St. James R-I staff and other involved community members from various backgrounds. The majority of the members are from the St. James area, but there are a few from our neighboring communities. The club started in 1973 and …
Family and Consumer Science (FACS), formerly known as Home Economics, is making a strong comeback at John F. Hodge High School. Introductory FACS courses are being offered this year to high school students in grades 9-12. The core curricular components of FACS emphasizes the four pillars of: child development, personal development, sewing, and nutrition. Mrs. A.J. Prawitz has been instrumental …
If the first three weeks of 2020 is an indicator of what is in store at St. James R-I Schools, high academic achievement, athletic success, and expeditious building project progress will be three of our primary themes. Student academic accomplishments are abound in the areas of Band, Choir, and Scholar Bowl. Recently, thirteen St. James students were selected to the …
As we turn the page on the 2019 calendar, it is time for us at St. James R-I School District to begin preparing for our academic calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. The state legislators voted this past session to require the school start date to be no earlier than 14 days prior to the first Monday in September. This …
Happy New Year!!! As we begin another year, I am filled with positivity and enthusiasm for what 2020 has in store for St. James R-I Schools! We greet this new year with reflections of the past, anticipation of the future, and resolutions to be better people, to accomplish our goals and to make a difference. We may want to be …
According to recent research, there are huge advantages of Early Childhood Education. High-quality early childhood development programs can deliver an annual return of 13% per child on upfront costs through better outcomes in education, health, employment and social behavior. Investing in the continuum of learning during the early years strengthens our country’s workforce today and prepares future generations to be …
