Business Tech Students Explore Careers at St. James High School! ✍️🐯📚
Business Tech students started their career unit by taking the True Color Personality Test. They discovered their strengths, areas to grow, and how their personality colors relate to different career paths. Next, students will take other aptitude tests and choose three careers to research, exploring industries, job roles, required skills, and education or training needed.
This hands-on exploration helps students become Future Focused, planning for the paths that lie ahead. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Business Tech students started their career unit by taking the True Color Personality Test. They discovered their strengths, areas to grow, and how their personality colors relate to different career paths. Next, students will take other aptitude tests and choose three careers to research, exploring industries, job roles, required skills, and education or training needed.
This hands-on exploration helps students become Future Focused, planning for the paths that lie ahead. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Hammering Out Some Halloween Fun! 🔨🐯🎃
Tiger Cubs took hands-on learning to the next level this Halloween week! With hammers and pumpkins all around, students practiced hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while learning through play in a festive, hands-on activity. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Cubs took hands-on learning to the next level this Halloween week! With hammers and pumpkins all around, students practiced hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while learning through play in a festive, hands-on activity. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
🎭 Romeo and Juliet Takes the Stage! 🎭
STJ Tiger Drama invites you to experience the story you know, like you’ve never seen it before. This modern take on Shakespeare’s classic brings new life, energy, and creativity to the tale of love and rivalry that has captivated audiences for generations.
Showtimes:
➡️ Thursday, November 13 at 7 PM
➡️ Friday, November 14 at 7 PM
➡️ Saturday, November 15 at 2 PM
Performing Arts Center doors open 30 minutes before showtime, and admission is by donation.
Join us in celebrating arts in education and supporting our talented student performers!
STJ Tiger Drama invites you to experience the story you know, like you’ve never seen it before. This modern take on Shakespeare’s classic brings new life, energy, and creativity to the tale of love and rivalry that has captivated audiences for generations.
Showtimes:
➡️ Thursday, November 13 at 7 PM
➡️ Friday, November 14 at 7 PM
➡️ Saturday, November 15 at 2 PM
Performing Arts Center doors open 30 minutes before showtime, and admission is by donation.
Join us in celebrating arts in education and supporting our talented student performers!
REMINDER: Important Upcoming Dates!
➡️ Thursday, October 30, 2025 – Early Dismissal
➡️ Friday, October 31, 2025 – No School
Early Dismissal Schedule: LWJE and HS release at 12:30 PM and
MS releases at 12:50 PM.
You can view the full 2025-26 Academic Calendar anytime on our district website: www.stjschools.org
Every day is a GREAT day to be a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍
➡️ Thursday, October 30, 2025 – Early Dismissal
➡️ Friday, October 31, 2025 – No School
Early Dismissal Schedule: LWJE and HS release at 12:30 PM and
MS releases at 12:50 PM.
You can view the full 2025-26 Academic Calendar anytime on our district website: www.stjschools.org
Every day is a GREAT day to be a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! ❤️🐯🤍
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
2nd Grade Potato Olympics Return! 🥔🐯🏅
It’s that time of year again! Our second graders brought history to life with the return of the Potato Olympics, an activity inspired by their study of Ancient Greece. Students competed in different events, showing off their skills, teamwork, and imagination.
What an engaging way to connect learning and fun! Great job, second grade! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
It’s that time of year again! Our second graders brought history to life with the return of the Potato Olympics, an activity inspired by their study of Ancient Greece. Students competed in different events, showing off their skills, teamwork, and imagination.
What an engaging way to connect learning and fun! Great job, second grade! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Haunting the Hallways in Style! 👻🐯❤️
It’s been a spooktacular week for Jumpstart Tigers! The before-school hair care crew has been turning ordinary mornings into ghostly fun with their famous Boo Buns! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
It’s been a spooktacular week for Jumpstart Tigers! The before-school hair care crew has been turning ordinary mornings into ghostly fun with their famous Boo Buns! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
✨ Thankful Thursday is Back! ✨
We’re excited to bring back our Thankful Thursday series for another season of gratitude! Each week leading up to Thanksgiving, we’ll highlight the incredible staff members who make our district such a special place to learn, grow, and succeed.
Know someone who deserves a shoutout? Submit your gratitude at the link below. Your message will be sent directly to the staff member and could be featured in our weekly Thursday posts!
➡️https://forms.gle/7CPYBQVXBu4RRcor5 ⬅️
Let’s celebrate the amazing people who make our Tiger community shine! #ThankfulThursday #GratefulTigers #stjschools
We’re excited to bring back our Thankful Thursday series for another season of gratitude! Each week leading up to Thanksgiving, we’ll highlight the incredible staff members who make our district such a special place to learn, grow, and succeed.
Know someone who deserves a shoutout? Submit your gratitude at the link below. Your message will be sent directly to the staff member and could be featured in our weekly Thursday posts!
➡️https://forms.gle/7CPYBQVXBu4RRcor5 ⬅️
Let’s celebrate the amazing people who make our Tiger community shine! #ThankfulThursday #GratefulTigers #stjschools
Community Connections with First Grade! ❤️🐯🤍
First graders took their Community Helpers unit beyond the classroom with a walking field trip around town! Students explored local workplaces and later learned from special visitors about their careers.
A big thank you to our guest speakers for taking time out of their day and to the first-grade team for providing these learning experiences that connect classroom lessons to the world around them! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
First graders took their Community Helpers unit beyond the classroom with a walking field trip around town! Students explored local workplaces and later learned from special visitors about their careers.
A big thank you to our guest speakers for taking time out of their day and to the first-grade team for providing these learning experiences that connect classroom lessons to the world around them! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
Making a Difference, One Donation at a Time! ❤️🐯🤍
Another successful Fall Blood Drive is in the books! The National Honor Society (NHS) at St. James High School teamed up with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and collected 32 donations from 40 registered donors. A huge thank-you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and to NHS Sponsor, Mr. Adams, for guiding students through another successful blood drive!
Students and staff demonstrated Engaged Citizenship, a core value from our Portrait of a Graduate, by working side by side to serve others and support our community. #NHS #CBCO #stjschools #tigerpride
Another successful Fall Blood Drive is in the books! The National Honor Society (NHS) at St. James High School teamed up with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and collected 32 donations from 40 registered donors. A huge thank-you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and to NHS Sponsor, Mr. Adams, for guiding students through another successful blood drive!
Students and staff demonstrated Engaged Citizenship, a core value from our Portrait of a Graduate, by working side by side to serve others and support our community. #NHS #CBCO #stjschools #tigerpride
It’s National School Bus Safety Week, and we want to thank our Tiger community for doing your part to keep our students safe each day. 🚌🐯❤️
A few reminders that make a big difference:
🛑 Stop when red lights are flashing.
🚸 Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
👀 Stay alert at all times, especially during morning and afternoon routes.
Together, we keep our roads safe and our Tigers protected! #SchoolBusSafety #stjschools #tigerpride
A few reminders that make a big difference:
🛑 Stop when red lights are flashing.
🚸 Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
👀 Stay alert at all times, especially during morning and afternoon routes.
Together, we keep our roads safe and our Tigers protected! #SchoolBusSafety #stjschools #tigerpride
Powering Our Libraries with Lifelong Learning! 📚🐯❤️
Learning never stops! Recently, our librarians attended the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference in St. Louis and brought back fresh ideas to build on the creativity and discovery happening every day in our libraries.
These opportunities keep our district at the forefront of innovation for every student! #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning never stops! Recently, our librarians attended the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference in St. Louis and brought back fresh ideas to build on the creativity and discovery happening every day in our libraries.
These opportunities keep our district at the forefront of innovation for every student! #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 Taetum Porowski, an 8th grader at St. James Middle School, sharing her experiences firsthand.
Follow Taetum as she navigates through her school day! Get ready to dive into the heart of student life at St. James Middle School!
WATCH IT HERE: https://bit.ly/DayInTheLifePorowski
Join us for a peek into the daily adventures of our St. James Tigers! This series features students like Taetum Porowski, an 8th grader at St. James Middle School, sharing her experiences firsthand.
Follow Taetum as she navigates through her school day! Get ready to dive into the heart of student life at St. James Middle School!
WATCH IT HERE: https://bit.ly/DayInTheLifePorowski
Building Bonds and Spirit at Pink Out Kiddy Camp! 🐾🐯🎀
Students from Lucy Wortham James Elementary, St. James Middle School, and St. James High School came together for the Pink Out Kiddy Camp, where mentorship took center stage. Older cheerleaders led younger students through team-building activities and taught cheers.
The week wrapped up under the Friday night lights, as all participants performed before the varsity football game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thank you to our cheer coaches and cheerleaders for showing what it means to lead with heart and Tiger pride!
#CaringRelationships #EngagedCitizenship #tigerpride #stjschools
Students from Lucy Wortham James Elementary, St. James Middle School, and St. James High School came together for the Pink Out Kiddy Camp, where mentorship took center stage. Older cheerleaders led younger students through team-building activities and taught cheers.
The week wrapped up under the Friday night lights, as all participants performed before the varsity football game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thank you to our cheer coaches and cheerleaders for showing what it means to lead with heart and Tiger pride!
#CaringRelationships #EngagedCitizenship #tigerpride #stjschools
STEM Club Sparks Innovation! 📐🐯🔎
Students in the St. James Middle School STEM Club have been busy exploring new challenges, from testing designs in an egg drop experiment to building and racing their own cars. This enrichment time gives students a chance to discover how science, technology, engineering, and math come together in creative ways! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Students in the St. James Middle School STEM Club have been busy exploring new challenges, from testing designs in an egg drop experiment to building and racing their own cars. This enrichment time gives students a chance to discover how science, technology, engineering, and math come together in creative ways! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
FCCLA Fall Adventures: Future-Focused and Ready to Lead! ❤️🐯🤍
St. James High School FCCLA has been busy this fall! Members recently attended the St. Louis Fashion Alliance, exploring design trends, the role of AI in fashion, and hearing from industry professionals. They also participated in the FCCLA Region 5 Fall Meeting in Rolla, learning about teen safety, leadership opportunities, and what to expect from FCCLA after graduation.
Experiences like these help our students grow as Future-Focused learners, ready to pursue their goals and make an impact. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
St. James High School FCCLA has been busy this fall! Members recently attended the St. Louis Fashion Alliance, exploring design trends, the role of AI in fashion, and hearing from industry professionals. They also participated in the FCCLA Region 5 Fall Meeting in Rolla, learning about teen safety, leadership opportunities, and what to expect from FCCLA after graduation.
Experiences like these help our students grow as Future-Focused learners, ready to pursue their goals and make an impact. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Attention St. James R-1 School District Parents/Guardians!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week! You'll have the opportunity to connect with your child's educators and discuss their academic progress. Here are the details:
Date/Time:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Locations:
Lucy Wortham James Elementary School: Appointments are required. Please reach out to the building for more information.
St. James Middle School and St. James R-1 High School: Just drop in during the designated hours.
#ParentTeacherConferences #stjschools #tigerpride
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! ❤️🐯🤍
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
A Day of Growth on the Road Forward: Professional Development Day! ❤️🐯🤍
Today, teachers spent the day learning and growing during Professional Development. The morning focused on deepening our Portrait of a Graduate, followed by a keynote from Josh Varner. The day wrapped up with Tiger Academy mini-sessions, led by both guest presenters and our own Tiger staff, where we shared ideas and strengthened skills.
A big thank-you to all our presenters for sharing their time, knowledge, and expertise with us today. All Roads Lead Forward when we learn together!
#ProfessionalDevelopment #stjschools #tigerpride
Today, teachers spent the day learning and growing during Professional Development. The morning focused on deepening our Portrait of a Graduate, followed by a keynote from Josh Varner. The day wrapped up with Tiger Academy mini-sessions, led by both guest presenters and our own Tiger staff, where we shared ideas and strengthened skills.
A big thank-you to all our presenters for sharing their time, knowledge, and expertise with us today. All Roads Lead Forward when we learn together!
#ProfessionalDevelopment #stjschools #tigerpride
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 5th Annual Tiger Trot! 🎁🐯❤️
Each year, the Tiger Trot supports the Gifts for Kids Fund, helping ensure every St. James student receives a special gift before Winter Break.
Here’s how you can get involved:
✅ Register for the 5K or 10K: Run, walk, or jog—every step helps! Sign up here: https://stjtigertrot.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14842
✅ Share this post! Spread the word to family and friends.
✅ Sponsor or donate: Contact Beth Keyes at communications@stjschools.org
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Let’s make this 5th year the best one yet and bring holiday joy to every Tiger!
#GiftsForKids #TigerTrot #TigerPride
Each year, the Tiger Trot supports the Gifts for Kids Fund, helping ensure every St. James student receives a special gift before Winter Break.
Here’s how you can get involved:
✅ Register for the 5K or 10K: Run, walk, or jog—every step helps! Sign up here: https://stjtigertrot.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14842
✅ Share this post! Spread the word to family and friends.
✅ Sponsor or donate: Contact Beth Keyes at communications@stjschools.org
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Let’s make this 5th year the best one yet and bring holiday joy to every Tiger!
#GiftsForKids #TigerTrot #TigerPride
