Learning Highlight: A Sneak Peek into Specials at LWJE! 🎨🐯❤️
Our Tiger Cubs got a fun surprise—a visit to Art class! Experiences like this help students feel more comfortable and confident as they get ready for the next big step. It’s safe to say they’re excited and ready for kindergarten! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Book Madness Bracket Champion! 📚🐯❤️
St. James Middle School students spent last month diving into stories and voting their way through four exciting rounds of Book Madness in the library. After lots of reading and tough decisions, Heroes by Alan Gratz came out on top!
Even better? Mrs. McCurdy got to share the winning news in person with Alan Gratz himself at the MASL conference! Now that’s a full-circle reading moment! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
7th Grade Teen Leadership Project Highlight: Exploring Connections! ❤️🐯🤍
We’re wrapping up our student-produced video series with a powerful final project from Drea and Alexis! In this project, they explore the second step of the EXCEL model—eXplore—which encourages us to take the time to understand one another before diving into content, often through sharing Good News.
Watch the last video here: https://bit.ly/4iAHoBP
We invite you to check out the full collection of student projects here: https://sites.google.com/stjschools.org/ckh/home
Learning Highlight: Preparing for Success in English II! 📚🐯🖊️
St. James R-1 High School English II students are deep into EOC test prep—sharpening skills and reviewing key concepts. The End-of-Course exam is an important checkpoint that helps us understand how well students are learning and where they need support. It’s more than a test—it’s a step toward future success! Keep working hard, Tigers! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
A United Vision for Student Success! ❤️🐯🤍
Last night, district staff, parents, students, community members, and local business leaders came together to kick off our strategic planning process—a key part of our Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP). This important work helps shape the future of St. James R-1 by aligning our mission, vision, and goals with the needs of our students and community.
We’re excited to continue this journey together, building a plan that reflects our shared commitment to student success. Every day is a GREAT day to be a Tiger! #stjschools #tigerpride
7th Grade Teen Leadership Project Highlight #2: Ending Strong with Launch!
The final step of the EXCEL model is Launch—ending with a meaningful moment that leaves students feeling confident and inspired. Today’s student-produced project from our 7th Grade Teen Leadership class highlights how a thoughtful send-off can impact student learning and morale.
Enjoy the project by Lela and Bristol: https://bit.ly/4jiiQ1P
View the full series of student work from our Teen Leadership students here: https://sites.google.com/stjschools.org/ckh/home
Learning Highlight: Famous Missourians Take the Stage! ❤️🐯🤍
They don’t call Missouri the Show Me State for nothing—our 3rd graders showed off some serious learning at last week’s Famous Missourians Parent Night!
From a Living Museum where students became their historical figures, to handmade artifacts in art class, to a Missouri-themed music program that had toes tapping—this was cross-curricular learning at its finest. They didn’t just tell us about Missouri’s famous faces—they showed us!
Thank you to the team of GREAT educators who made this learning opportunity memorable for our students! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! ⭐🐯❤️
Today, we shine a spotlight on the amazing individuals who keep everything running behind the scenes—our Administrative Professionals! From the warm greetings on the phone to the details that keep us organized, your dedication supports every corner of our schools. Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and families! #AdminProfessionalsDay #WeAppreciateYou #stjschools
Celebrating Our Bus Drivers! 🚌🐯❤️
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we’re giving a big Tiger thank you to the outstanding team at Copeland Bus Service! Your commitment to safety, reliability, and care is one more way GREAT things happen here. Thanks for getting our students where they need to be—ready to learn, lead, and grow! #busdriverappreciationday #stjschools #tigerpride
7th Grade Teen Leadership Project Highlight: It All Starts with Engage! ❤️🐯🤍
This student-produced video is part of a 3-day series from our 7th Grade Teen Leadership class, answering the question: How does the EXCEL model impact student learning?
At the core of Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) is the EXCEL model—Engage, X-plore, Communicate, Empower, and Launch. Today’s spotlight is on Engage—the first step in building caring relationships. This project shows how something as simple as greeting students at the door can set the tone for a successful day.
Watch the featured project by Berlin and Olivia here: https://bit.ly/3Rq1mEu.
Check out more work from our talented 7th graders:
🔗 https://sites.google.com/stjschools.org/ckh/home
Happy Earth Day from St. James R-1 School District! 💚🌍♻️
Today, we celebrate our students' incredible work to care for our planet—both inside and outside the classroom. From elementary to high school, each building leads its own recycling initiatives, helping students build lifelong habits of sustainability. But it doesn’t stop there—students from all three buildings are also stepping up to support community-wide efforts, showing that environmental responsibility goes beyond our school walls.
Together, we’re empowering environmental stewards and making a real impact! #EarthDay #stjschools #TigerPride
Mission Monday: Grateful Hearts, Giving Hands! ❤️🐯🤍
LWJE Student Council members and their families came together to create a special gift box for the St. James Police Department—filled with goodies and gratitude! This kind gesture was their way of saying thank you for the care and protection our officers provide to both our school and our community.
At St. James R-1, we believe GREAT things happen when students are empowered through caring relationships and community partnerships—and this is a perfect example of that mission in action.
Thank you, Student Council and families, for leading with kindness! #MissionMonday #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Gearing Up for MAP Success in Math Lab! ❤️🐯🤍
6th-grade math lab students have been working hard to sharpen their skills and build confidence ahead of MAP testing. From solving problems to practicing strategies, they’re putting in the effort—and it shows! Way to go, Tigers! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! #activities #tigerpride #stjschools
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Tiger Highlight: National Honor Society Induction at High School! ❤️🐯🤍
This week, nearly 40 new students were inducted into an already outstanding group of student leaders in the National Honor Society. These students were recognized for their commitment to the NHS pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character—values that continue to shape their journey as future leaders.
During the ceremony, senior students had the special opportunity to honor their Most Influential Teacher, expressing gratitude for the educators who have played a pivotal role in their success. Congratulations to the new inductees for joining this distinguished group, and thank you to the teachers who inspire excellence every day! #NationalHonorSociety #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: A Night of Creativity and Community at High School Art Show! 🎨🐯🎷
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the High School Art Show this week! The community turned out in full force to celebrate our students' incredible talents. Guests enjoyed delicious samples from Firehouse Coffeeshop, and the evening was made even more special with jazz music performed by our very own Tigers. It was a wonderful night showcasing the importance of arts in education and the amazing talent of our students! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: Kindergarten Egg-stravaganza! 🥚❤️🐰
Kindergarten students had a blast during their Annual Easter Egg Hunt today—a beloved tradition that brings BIG smiles and even BIGGER egg hauls! Nearly 3,000 eggs were donated to help make the day extra special. Thank you to parents for your support and the kindergarten team for making it happen!
Today was a GREAT day to be a Tiger! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: FBLA at State Leadership Conference! ❤️🐯🤍
St. James FBLA chapter recently competed at the State Leadership Conference, with 17 Tigers representing St. James in 14 different competitive events! We’re so proud of the hard work and professionalism these students brought to the state stage. What an amazing experience!
Huge thanks to Mrs. Lorts for leading the way and supporting our Tigers. Way to represent, FBLA! #FutureLeaders #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Order of Operations Gets the Star Treatment! 🩺🐯🥼
Fifth graders recently brought some star power to math class as they tackled the order of operations. In this fun and interactive lesson, students rotated through stations to perform “operations” on various famous public figures.
The activity gave students a chance to practice math skills in a hands-on way, all while boosting engagement and teamwork. It’s one more example of how GREAT things happen here—when learning meets creativity, the results add up! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
CHALK THE WALK is coming! Help us send our students into MAP & EOC testing with confidence! 🖍️🐯🤍
Join us on Sunday, April 27th, from 4–6 PM to decorate the sidewalks outside our school buildings with positive messages, fun doodles, and Tiger Pride. Let’s fill the walkways with support and show our students that the Tiger community is cheering them on! #ChalkTheWalk #StateTesting #stjschools
