Learning Highlight: Character Sweaters at St. James Middle School! 🎨📚🧑🎄
Comm Arts students got creative this holiday season with Mrs. McCurdy in the library! They designed their own sweaters, using colors and symbols to represent a favorite character or author. It was a festive way to blend creativity with literary inspiration. Another example of GREAT things happening here! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Spreading Holiday Cheer with Our Neighbors! 🎄🎅🤝
Ms. Maynard’s students had a special treat this year as some Bulldogs joined them to help write letters to Santa. What a wonderful example of community partnership! We’re grateful for the chance to work together and make this season memorable for all our students. #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
REMINDER: Winter Break is Almost Here! Mark your calendars for these important dates:
❄️ December 20, 2024: Early Dismissal — 12:30 PM for LWJE & HS; 12:50 PM for MS
❄️ December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025: Winter Break
❄️ January 6, 2025: No School — Professional Development Day for Staff
❄️ January 7, 2025: Students Return to School
Enjoy the holiday season, Tigers!
Tiger Highlight: Serving Up Tiger Spirit! 🏐🐯🍕
St. James R-1 High School recently hosted a volleyball fundraiser for the Sports Club, organized by Senior Brett Shultz. The day was filled with friendly competition and community spirit, with the winning team celebrating their victory with a pizza party!
Shoutout to our amazing teachers who jumped in on the fun as well! #GreatThingsHappenHere #stjschools #tigerpride
Our Hearts Go Out to the Salem Community! ❤️🐯💙
Last night, the Salem community experienced a devastating loss just before Christmas. Their sheltered workshop, which housed a gift distribution center supporting hundreds of families, was tragically lost in a fire.
Our Tiger community wants to step up and help. All proceeds and donations from tomorrow's JV tournament game and Friday night's boys' basketball game will go directly to the Bank of Salem who will distribute the funds.
Let's come together to support our neighbors in this time of need. Thank you for showing the true spirit of the season, Tigers!
Tiger Highlight: LWJE Ornament Contest Winners! 🎄🐯✨
Student Council's Christmas ornament decorating contest was a huge hit! Students worked together to create a special tribute for their class, and the ornaments are now on display on the Christmas tree by the front entrance.
🎄Winning Classes: Mrs. York, Mrs. Craft, Mrs. Stites, and Mrs. Frisbee.
Congratulations to these creative classes, and a big shoutout to the LWJE Student Council for spreading so much holiday cheer! #stjschools #tigerpride
Heart of a Tiger – Episode 3! ❤️🐯🤍
This Fall, we’re wrapping up our three-part series celebrating veteran teachers and their incredible impact on our district.
🌟 Episode 3: Meet Matt Lewis, a dedicated St. James Middle School teacher who’s been shaping young minds for 23 years! 🌟
Discover how his experience, passion, and commitment continue to inspire students and colleagues alike. Watch the video here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGY7EdEyK8/PeMSqyuVp8Zdkdo2OSl25w/watch?utm_content=DAGY7EdEyK8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h5e282be146
This marks the final episode for the Fall, but Heart of a Tiger will return after the break with more inspiring stories. Stay tuned!
Learning Highlight: State Swine Management Contest with FFA! ❤️🐷🤍
FFA students recently traveled to Mizzou to compete in the Missouri Pork Producers State Swine Management Contest. This hands-on event, hosted in partnership with Mizzou, Smithfield, and DESE, gave students a chance to apply their skills in a real-world setting. Their participation shows our students' passion for learning and growing through practical application.
Great job, Tigers! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday: Community Support That Warms Our Hearts! ❤️🐯🤍
We’re so grateful to Hartley’s Climate Control for their incredible generosity! They donated HVAC units and labor valued at over $24,000 to help improve our elementary school and field house.
This contribution not only enhances our facilities but also shows the power of partnerships in our community. Thank you, Hartley’s, for supporting our students and staff!
#MissionMonday #communitypartnerships #stjschools
Attendance: Your Passport to Success! ✈️🎓
Check out our latest district-wide attendance update. Join us in sharing the critical role regular attendance plays in our students' success! #EveryDayCounts #stjschools #tigerpride
For more on our Attendance Awareness Campaign and extra resources, visit:
🔗 https://www.stjschools.org/page/attendance
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! #activities #tigerpride #stjschools
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
Learning Highlight: Building Holiday Spirit Through Teamwork!🎄🐯✨
Last week, Mrs. Cahill’s class worked together to decorate mini-trees, practicing teamwork and creativity. These festive trees will brighten the classroom until winter break, proving that learning can be fun and festive! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
✨ Legislators in Our Schools Day! ✨
Today, we invited our local elected officials to a special meet-and-greet and a tour of the district. A huge thank-you to Representative Tara Peters and Mayor Rick Krawiecki for taking the time to visit our schools and see the GREAT things happening here at St. James R-1!
We’re excited about more opportunities to showcase how we’re empowering students through caring relationships, academic excellence, and community partnerships. Every day is a great day to be a Tiger!
#communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
Students Recognized at Board of Education Meeting! ❤️🐯🤍
This evening at the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, we proudly honored our students for their exceptional performances and post-season accomplishments in Fall Athletics and Activities.
Help us applaud our Tigers for their achievements! #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Real-World Lessons Hatch in Ag Class! 🐥📚🌟
Middle school Ag students had an egg-citing surprise this week—the baby chicks they’ve been watching and waiting for finally hatched! Over the past few weeks, students tracked the chicks’ progress and learned about their development. Now, they’re taking the next step by bonding with the fluffy additions and learning how to care for them.
A huge thank you to the St. James PTO for helping make this project possible by donating funds for the incubator and brooding box. Your support brings hands-on learning to life for our students!
#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: Sweatshirts with Santa! ❤️✨🎅
From creating custom shirts to enjoying cookies, cocoa, and coloring, there were smiles everywhere at the first-ever Sweatshirts with Santa event! The highlight of the evening? Pictures with Santa and the chance to snag some amazing Tiger merch!
A big shoutout to Tiger Express Apparel & the DECA team for organizing such a fun-filled evening. Our Tiger community's support helps our students travel and compete in DECA events!
#communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
Festive Thanks: A Holiday Touch at Central Office! ❤️🎅✨
A big thank you to our talented art teachers, Mrs. Mendenhall and Mrs. Copeland, along with LWJE Beta Art students for spreading holiday cheer at Central Office this year! Their creativity and hard work have brightened our entrance and helped make this season extra festive. #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Stone Soup and Teamwork! 🍲❤️🐯
At LWJE, November’s word of the month was TEAMWORK, and Mrs. Witt’s class brought it to life by making Stone Soup! After reading the story, students worked together to peel, chop, and prepare their own soup. The classroom smelled amazing, and everyone enjoyed a warm bowl to celebrate their efforts.
What a meaningful (and tasty) way to practice teamwork! 👏 #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Letters to Santa with Senior Beta! 🎅🐯❤️
St. James High School Senior Beta Club students helped spread holiday cheer by teaming up with Tiger Cubs to write letters to Santa! This festive activity showcased the Beta pillars of leadership, service, and character while aligning with our mission to build caring relationships and empower students. It’s a beautiful reminder of how our older Tigers can inspire and support the next generation.
Cheers to creating holiday magic, one letter at a time! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday: Building Bonds Through Winter Cheer Camp! 🎀🐯🎄
Yesterday, over 30 Tigers from 2nd grade to 12th grade came together for Winter Cheer Camp! Older Tigers took the lead, sharing their time and talents to teach the younger ones a festive dance and a spirited cheer. Together, they even crafted adorable Christmas cheer bows!
This camp is a perfect example of the caring relationships we value in St. James. Watching our students mentor and cheer each other on is what makes our Tiger community so special!
Catch their halftime performance at the varsity boys' home basketball game this Friday—it's sure to bring all the holiday spirit! #MissionMonday #caringrelationships #tigerpride
