St. James R-1 School District

Congratulations to our September Leading the Tiger Way winners! ❤️🐯🤍 LWJE: Tory Witt and Kylee Halbert Middle School: Maggie Martens and Beth McWhorter High School: Travis Sampson and Ronna Breeding The "Leading the Tiger Way" teacher and staff of the month program is designed to spotlight one teacher and one classified staff from each building every month. We want to recognize our most dedicated and talented employees. This program allows each staff member an opportunity to nominate a peer who exemplifies the character and professional traits we strive for as a District. #leadingthetigerway #stjschools #tigerpride

🎯 Mission Monday: Celebrating Student Leaders! 🎯 At St. James Middle School, they’re all about recognizing students who step up as leaders! Each time a student earns a positive office referral for demonstrating great leadership, they get a chance to play Tic Tac Toe or Connect 4—with the big winners receiving a special treat! This program is a great way to build relationships and reinforce positive behaviors that strengthen our school community. It’s just one of the ways we’re empowering students every day! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigepride

Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! #activities #tigerpride #stjschools For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities

📚🏃‍♀️💖 Read, Run, Serve! 💖🏃‍♂️📚 The Read, Run, Serve! club at LWJE aims to grow a love for reading, promote healthy habits through exercise, and encourage community service for second-grade students! This week, their service project involved filling up the blessing boxes in town. It’s a wonderful way for our young Tigers to give back while having fun! #ReadRunServe #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: Celebrating Lucy Wortham James Elementary's Students of the Month! 🐾📚🌟 LWJE’s Student of the Month program is back in action! Each month, they spotlight students who go above and beyond showing important values and character traits. For September, the focus was on EMPATHY. Throughout the month, students across all grade levels will participate in classroom challenges that encourage them to embody the "Word of the Month" in their daily lives. At the end of the month, each teacher will select a student who has truly embraced the spirit of the word. These students will be recognized as the "Students of the Month!” 👏 Let's give a big round of applause to our LWJE Students of the Month for September! 👏

Celebrating the Musical Excellence of St. James R-1 Students! 🎵🐯❤️ We are excited to introduce you to the students who have earned their places in the District Concert Choir and District Honor Choir! 🌟 District Concert Choir 🌟 Sopranos: Kayla Powell, Acie Prawitz Altos: Brody Branum, Madison Bobbitt, Abby Carroll, Machynzie Gutierrez, Amira Kemper, Alissa Tolie Tenors: Tanner Pearson, Skylar Mabrey Basses: Hunter Birdsong 🌟 District Honor Choir 🌟 Sopranos: Addalye Felan, Elizabeth Hoak, Layla Felan Altos: Nayana Fowler, Addy Ditmeyer Tenors: Johnny Perkins (not pictured), Carlin Sybert, Jayce Mathenia, Josh Rinehart Basses: Logan Crocker, Johnathan Lackey Join us in celebrating our Tigers and their musical achievements! #academicexcellence #ArtsInEducation #stjschools

Crafting a Supportive Community! 🧶✨ Yarn Club at Lucy Wortham James Elementary is thriving, thanks to generous donations from our amazing community! A BIG Tiger thank you to Teresa Garr, Uniquely Yours, and Ronna Ament for your support. Your contributions are helping our students create and connect through the art of crochet! 🧵💫 #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride

Banned Books Breakout with Mrs. Harlan! 📚🐯❤️ It’s Banned Books Week, an annual event that highlights the value of free and open access to information. English I students at St. James R-1 High School took part in a breakout activity with Mrs. Harlan, exploring the history and reasons behind challenged books, while discussing how critical thinking and open dialogue empower them to be stewards of knowledge and understanding. GREAT Things Happen Here every day! #academicexcellence #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 Cameron Kettner, an 8th grader at St. James Middle School, sharing their school-day experiences firsthand. Follow Cameron 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 our middle school! https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_3ZPibCA/246uvLWvMxYuzR92u2dJCA/watch?utm_content=DAF_3ZPibCA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Learning Highlight: Vertical Learning in Action! ❤️🐯📚 Amazing learning experiences are taking place at St. James Middle School! In Mrs. Stack's class, students dove into vertical learning, where they team up, share ideas, and receive real-time feedback to elevate engagement and success. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Writing Café Success! ☕️🍪📚 Mrs. Moreland's 4th graders have been hard at work crafting their personal narratives, and last Friday, they wrapped up the unit in style by hosting a Writing Café! With hot chocolate, cookies, and a cozy coffee shop atmosphere, our young writers celebrated their hard-earned success. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

GREAT Things Happen Here: Learning, Play, and Adventure in Our Community! 🐯📚🍂 Last week, Mrs. Brimer’s class went on an exciting field trip! The day began at the James Memorial Public Library, where students enjoyed a special storytime. Afterward, they headed to St. James Park for a picnic lunch and some fun on the new playground! The adventure wrapped up with a color scavenger hunt, making for a day full of learning, laughter, and outdoor fun! #GreatThingsHappenHere #stjschools #tigerpride

Mission Monday: Partnerships That Power Student Success! 🐯💪❤️ A huge thank you to the National Guard and SFC Brian Beard for the generous gift of a brand new record board in our high school weight room. This is just the beginning—more exciting projects are on the way, and we’re grateful for their ongoing partnership. At St. James, we believe in building strong community partnerships that lift our students to new heights. Together, we’re empowering students to achieve greatness—one relationship at a time. #MissionMonday #stjschools #tigerpride

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: Fast-Paced Fun with 5-Minute Book Exploration! ❤️📚✨ Our 3rd graders had an exciting visit to the library for 5-Minute Mania! Students rotated through tables, spending five minutes exploring different books—checking out covers, illustrations, and reading a bit to see what sparked their interest. After sampling various options, they could check out a book that felt like the perfect fit. GREAT things happen when we open a book to new worlds! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: World Cultures Journey Lands in Korea! 🇰🇷🐯🌏 World Cultures students at St. James Middle School have been on quite the adventure across the United States! They brushed up on states and capitals, explored language and dialect, and even practiced some American Sign Language (ASL). Before moving to their next destination, they made sure their passports were ready! Next stop: Korea! Today, students had the chance to try snacks from Korea and rate them on a scale of 1-10. Mrs. Waldmann ensures students have hands-on opportunities to explore and understand other cultures, enriching their global perspective. Next week, they'll dive deeper into all things Korea! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: 6th Graders Explore Truman Readers Award Nominees! 🌟📚🏆 Recently, our 6th-grade students enjoyed an exciting visit with Mrs. McCurdy, where they were introduced to this year’s Truman Readers Award Nominee books! The reading challenge was explained, and students watched book trailers to get a sneak peek at the titles. Afterward, they checked out books to begin their reading journeys! #academicexcellence #stjschools

Tigers Giving Back: A Community United! 🤝🐯❤️ Today, students from Girls Golf, Citizenship class, FFA, and Teens 4 Jesus came together at the monthly commodity distribution, proudly representing St. James R-1 School District. We're incredibly thankful to the St. James Caring Center for their benevolent services and support, always shining as a beacon in our community. Together, we’re reminded that GREAT things happen when we build partnerships and give back! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Dive into Science with Mr. Siders’ Class! 🔬🐯🔍 Mr. Siders’ science students have been exploring the fascinating world of cells! As part of their hands-on learning experience, they've been mastering microscope techniques and examining a variety of microorganisms and pond water samples. It’s amazing to see them connect theory with practice and discover the microscopic wonders of our world! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Talent Class Masters Blocking! 🎭🐯❤️ Students in Talent class have already taken to the stage at St. James High School, diving into blocking—the process of planning the precise movements and positioning of actors on stage. This essential step helps bring their next production to life. We can't wait to see their hard work shine! #STJTigerDrama #academicexcellence #stjschools