Learning Highlight: St. James FFA Petting Zoo Fun! 🐮❤️🐔
Students at Lucy Wortham James Elementary had a blast at the FFA Petting Zoo! They got up close with a variety of animals and played a special animal-themed Bingo game created by our FFA students to learn more about each one.
Big thanks to our FFA members and sponsors for creating a day of smiles and learning for our younger Tigers! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Phases of the Moon in 1st Grade! 🌙🐯🍪
Ms. Perkins' class had a fun hands-on lesson creating the phases of the moon using Oreo cookies. After they finished their lunar models, they got to enjoy their creations as a tasty treat!
Learning is out of this world at St. James! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: St. James Middle School Honor Society Induction Night! ❤️🐯🤍
GREAT things are happening at St. James Middle School! 62 students were recently inducted into the Honor Society, and these students truly represent what it means to be Tigers.
In addition to the induction, several 8th-grade students received the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, the highest recognition for academic performance at the middle school level!
Congratulations to all of our honorees, and thank you to the families, staff, and community members who helped make the night so special. Keep on shining! ⭐️
#EmpoweringLeaders #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: NHS Spring Blood Drive a Success! ❤️🐯🤍
Last week, St. James R-1 High School NHS members hosted the Spring Blood Drive! With 44 donations from students and staff, combined with the donations from the Fall drive, NHS helped collect nearly 80 life-saving units of blood this school year.
A big thank you to the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for partnering with us and to all who volunteered their time to support this meaningful cause!
#NHS #commuintypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
🎓 Mark Your Calendars: Class of 2025 Graduation 🎓
We’re getting close to the big day! Join us as we honor the incredible Class of 2025 and celebrate all they've accomplished.
🗓️ Friday, May 16, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Football Field (Alternate location: Middle School Gym)
We're hoping for a clear night under the open sky, but we're ready to move indoors if needed. Rain or shine, it’s going to be a night full of Tiger Pride!
Let’s give our Seniors the send-off they deserve! #Classof2025 #GraduationDay #stjschools
📣 Hey Tiger Community! 📣
Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here, and it's time to celebrate the heart of our schools—our teachers!
Want to help us make them feel extra special? Just take a minute to fill out this quick form: https://forms.gle/1qsR3wzJzJbS4xVt8.
Pick a postcard, write a message, and we’ll deliver your digital note during the week! ❤️🐯🤍
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! #activities #tigerpride #stjschools
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! ❤️🐯🤍
Today, we celebrate the amazing individuals who keep our students fueled and ready to learn—our school nutrition team! From early mornings to the last tray served, they do it all with care and a smile. Drop a comment below to help us thank our heroes!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: A Royal Day at the Capitol! 👑🐯❤️
Grape and Fall Festival Queen and proud St. James Tiger, Addalye Felan, represented our community with grace and pride at Royalty Day at the Capitol! She was recognized on the House floor by our elected officials and showed up with confidence, class, and a whole lot of Tiger spirit.
We love seeing our students shine, and we’re proud to live in a community where our schools, the St. James Chamber of Commerce, and the City of St. James, Missouri, come together to celebrate them every step of the way.
Learning Highlight: Published with Pride! 🔤🐯✏️
Mrs. Salter and Ms. Kayla’s Tiger Cubs are now published authors! These preschoolers worked together to create their very own class book, “Our Class ABC Book!" Turning preschool creativity into published pages—now that’s GREAT! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride ❤️🐯🤍
Today, on National School Principals' Day, we’re celebrating the leaders who help make GREAT things happen here, every single day!
🍎 Dr. Kim Williams at Lucy Wortham James Elementary
🍎 Kaaren Lepper at St. James Middle School
🍎 Dr. Greg Harlan at St. James R-1 High School
Thank you for your dedication, your steady leadership, and the way you champion students, staff, and the Tiger community. Your impact is felt in every hallway, classroom, and heart.
#SchoolPrincipalsDay #stjschools #tigerpride ❤️🐯🤍
Tiger Highlight: FFA State Convention 2025! ❤️🐯🤍
St. James FFA had a successful State Convention this year, with some outstanding achievements. Notably, Kate Strackeljahn earned 6th place in Division 2 Public Speaking, and St. James alum M’Lynn Steen received her State Degree! The future of St. James FFA is bright, and we look forward to seeing all the amazing things they will continue to accomplish.
Congratulations to all our FFA Tigers on their hard work this year! #FFA #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Exploring the Wild Side! 🐒❤️🔍
Kindergarten had a GREAT time at Cub Creek Science Camp! From animal encounters to hands-on science fun, this field trip was full of BIG adventures for our young learners. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Blackout Poetry Brings Words to Life! 🖋️🐯📖
In celebration of National Poetry Month, St. James R-1 High School students got creative in the library with Blackout Poetry! Using copies of pages from classic books, they blended English and art, carefully selecting words to keep and blacking out the rest, turning the old into something entirely new. #AcademicExcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
REMINDER: This Friday, May 2, 2025, is a FULL day of school for St. James R-1 School District. Here are a few other important dates:
👉 Friday, May 9, 2025 - Full Day Friday
👉 Friday, May 16, 2025 - Full Day Friday
👉 Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Last Day of School with Early Release (LWJE & HS: 12:30 PM; MS: 12:50 PM)
Every day is a great day to be a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍
Learning Highlight: Building First Impressions! 🤝🐯❤️
At St. James Middle School, students in Careers class are preparing for the future one handshake at a time! They’ve been practicing interview skills and learning the power of a confident introduction. From eye contact to strong handshakes, these Tigers are building the tools they need to make a GREAT first impression. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: Lifelong Learners Leading the Way!
At St. James R-1, we believe GREAT things happen when educators embrace lifelong learning! Our Library Services team recently attended the MASL (Missouri Association of School Librarians) Conference, where they continue to lead not just in our district, but across the state:
📚 Mrs. Hope Hunter is MASL’s 2nd Vice President.
📚 Mrs. Erin McCurdy is the Past Chair of the Mark Twain Readers Award Committee.
📚 Mrs. Cheryl Harlan serves on MASL’s Curriculum Committee.
And a special shoutout to 6th grader Blair McCurdy, who stood in front of an audience of over 500 educators to present the 2024 Mark Twain Award to author Ena Jones. What a moment of confidence, pride, and student leadership!
GREAT job showing what it means to be lifelong learners and leaders! #TeacherTuesday #stjschools #tigerpride
Check out the most recent A Day in the Life of a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍
Join us for a peek into the daily adventures of our St. James Tigers! This series features students like Mason Gaddy, a 5th grader at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School, sharing their school-day experiences firsthand.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://bit.ly/4lRz3wD
Follow Mason as he navigates through his school day, offering insights, challenges, and triumphs along the way. Get ready to dive into the heart of student life at LWJE! #ADayInTheLifeOfATiger #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: 5th Grade Jump Rope-a-Thon! ❤️🐯🤍
Thanks to the St. James MO Kiwanis Club, every 5th grader received a jump rope and a chance to build healthy habits through fun and fitness! The Jump Rope-a-Thon wouldn’t have been possible without their support. This is just one more example of why kids need Kiwanis!
Together, we’re creating a stronger, healthier future for our students! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday: Helping Hand for our Students! ❤️🐯🤍
Caring relationships and strong community partnerships are part of our mission to empower every student! The Maries County Bank lived out that mission by donating $125 to help pay down student lunch balances as part of their 125 Days of Giving in honor of 125 years.
Thank you, Maries County Bank, for supporting our students and showing that GREAT things happen here! #MissionMonday #stjschools #tigerpride
