St. James R-1 School District

Tiger Highlight: Celebrating Our State FFA Degree Achievers! 🚜🐯🌾 We are thrilled to announce that seven St. James FFA students will be awarded their State FFA Degree this year! This honor is bestowed upon FFA members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their chapter, Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) and have truly embodied the spirit of the Missouri State FFA Organization. Please join us in congratulating our students: 🏅Elijah Barnett, 🏅Emily Douglas, 🏅Alexus Freeman, 🏅Chloe Gipson, 🏅Alexis Mullins, 🏅Logan Nothnagel, 🏅Caleb Strackeljahn. We are incredibly proud of your achievements, Tigers! #FFAProud #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Hands-On Science with 8th Grade!🔬🐯🔍 Budding scientists in Mr. Lewis's 8th-grade class focused on the fundamentals of reading graduated cylinders when measuring liquids during an exciting lab session. Building upon their knowledge, students participated in hands-on experiments, reinforcing skills essential for their exploration of solids, liquids, and gases. Stay tuned as our students continue their journey into the world of science! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

SPRING FORWARD! ⏰⏩ Don’t forget to set your clocks AHEAD one hour this weekend, Tigers! Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 10, 2024. #stjschools

St. James R-1 Attends MOJOE Career Fair in Columbia! ❤️🐯🤍 Superintendent Mr. Webster and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Williams recently represented our district at the MOJOE Career Fair at Mizzou! Our leaders are actively engaged in recruitment efforts to bring the best talent to our schools. 🎉 If you're passionate about education and making a difference, explore our current job postings, learn more about our community, and apply on our website: www.stjschools.org. Every day is a great day to be a Tiger! #NowHiring #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: St. James DECA Excels at State Conference! 🐯🏅🎉 At the recent State Career Development Conference in Kansas City, ten of our DECA members showcased their skills! Among them, Justin Taylor, a first-year competitor, secured an impressive 6th place in his event. This marks a historic achievement for St. James, as Justin becomes the FIRST student from our district to reach the top 10 at the state level and be recognized on stage, qualifying him for Nationals. Let's celebrate DECA’s accomplishments! 👏🎊 #DECA #stjschools #tigerpride"

Learning Highlight: High School and Tiger Cubs Unite for Artistic Adventure! 🐯🎨🖌️ The LWJE art department had a special visit from Mrs. Hance and our talented high school yearbook students! They brought big help and even bigger smiles to assist our Tiger Cubs with a Spring art project! Each Tiger Cub classroom is in for a treat - they're getting a sneak peek of what awaits them in art next year! We love seeing the relationships built through collaborative efforts between our high school and elementary students. Let's continue to inspire, create, and build meaningful connections through the magic of art! #ArtsInEducation #CaringRelationships #STJSchools

Tiger Highlight: Beta Success at State Conventions! 🐯🏆 Hats off to our Middle School Junior Beta and High School Senior Beta for their outstanding achievements at their respective state conventions last week! St. James High School Senior Beta Club had 29 participants this year, each showcasing excellence across multiple events. From Academics like the Book Battle competition to Visual and Performing Arts, our students excelled. One student ran for state office, proudly representing our district! With 8 students securing Top 5 positions, they've earned coveted spots to compete at Nationals! Meanwhile, the St. James Middle School Junior Beta soared with 52 participants. Their dedication paid off with Top 5 rankings in 3 distinct areas—Fiber Arts, Apparel Design, and Solo-Duo-Trio Performance. Way to go, Tigers! Savannah, brace yourself! Our students are set to bring #TigerPride from every corner of our district this summer! #Nationals #stjschools

🌟 Exploring Futures in Education! 🌟 Yesterday, our St. James FTA & Grow Your Own Initiative hosted an incredible Careers in Education Summit! 🍎✨ Students had the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, Katie Moreland and Brook Fleshman, who shared invaluable insights and experiences in the field of education. Afterward, students visited with representatives from multiple universities who offered information about their education programs. Thank you to our guest speakers, FTA, and Ms. Shultz for opening doors to aspiring educators, allowing them to explore the world of education! Here's to nurturing the future teachers of tomorrow! #stjschools #tigerpride #GrowYourOwn 🌱

Tiger Highlight: 3rd-Grade Collects Books for James Memorial Public Library! 📚 Our 3rd graders roared into action with their recent service learning project! They organized a book drive in support of the upcoming Friends of the Library Book Sale at James Memorial Public Library! Over 400 books were collected! Empowering our students to make a positive impact in our community is at the heart of our mission. Keep up the great work, Tigers! ❤️🐯🤍#CommunityPartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride

Congratulations to our February Leading the Tiger Way winners! ⭐ Lucy Wortham James Elementary: Amy Brewer and Cyndi Salter ⭐ St. James Middle School: Taylor Ruth and Mindy Blanc ⭐ St. James R-1 High School: Bri Hodge and Rhonda Kelly The "Leading the Tiger Way" teacher and staff of the month program is designed to spotlight one teacher and one staff member from each building every month. We want to recognize our most dedicated and talented employees. All staff have the opportunity to nominate a peer who exemplifies the character and professional traits we strive for as a District. #leadingthetigerway #stjschools #tigerpride

It’s National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! Let’s give a big round of applause to our incredible St. James R-1 maintenance crew: 🛠️ LWJE: Craig Southard, 🛠️ MS: Glenn Harrop, 🛠️ HS: Tim McCormick. Your commitment and hard work ensure our schools are safe and welcoming every day. Thank you for all you do to support our students and staff! ❤️🏫🤍 #ThankYou #stjschools #tigerpride

Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! #activities #tigerpride #stjschools For a list of upcoming Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/o/sjhs/events

📚🌟Read Across America Day! 🌟📚 LWJE had some special visitors today – members of the 3rd Chemical Brigade and 763rd EOD, who shared their love of reading with our students. This marks the 4th year we've welcomed our friends in uniform to join us for Read Across America Day! Thank you to our special visitors for their time and dedication to inspiring a love for reading in our students! And a special shoutout to Mrs. Hunter for her commitment to student success and for organizing this memorable event. Together, we recognize the transformative power of literacy and celebrate the endless possibilities it offers to every student within the St. James R-1 School District. #ReadAcrossAmerica #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: LWJE Beta Tigers Shine at Missouri State Convention! 🌟🐯❤️ Lucy Wortham James Elementary Beta students showed their #TigerPride at the State Convention this week! A whopping 40 students showcased their talents in 18 different events, representing our district with skill and passion. From bringing scenes from beloved books to life in Living Literature, to showcasing their talents in Visual and Performing Arts including painting, photography, singing, and beyond, our students have shone brilliantly. Alongside impressive showings in Robotics, Engineering, Musicology, and Quiz Bowl, and outstanding results in Academics, they've left no stone unturned! But here's the truly amazing part: Out of those 40 talented students, 34 have secured their spots to compete at the national level this summer! This speaks volumes about the dedication of our students, sponsors, and parent volunteers. Help us congratulate our LWJE Beta Club, and we look forward to cheering them on at Nationals in June! #NationalBetaClub #stjschools

🌟 Tiger Highlight: Spreading Kindness at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School! 🌟 In February, LWJE celebrated acts of kindness as our students showed the true meaning of compassion. February's Word of the Month was KINDNESS! Throughout each month, students across all grade levels will participate in engaging classroom challenges that encourage them to embody the “Word of the Month” in their daily lives. At the end of the month, each classroom teacher will select a student who has truly embraced the spirit of the word. These students will be recognized as "Students of the Month.” Let's celebrate the heartfelt actions of our LWJE Students of the Month for February! 👏 #Kindness #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: FTA Strikes Again with a Refreshing Surprise for Middle School Staff! 🐯✨ It was St. James Middle School's turn for a refreshing Water Day courtesy of St. James FTA & Grow Your Own Initiative. Staff got to pick their favorite reusable cups and enjoy delicious drink mixes. Big thanks to the St. James FTA for their incredible support of our tiger staff! St. James FTA has been busy preparing for the Careers in Education Summit they're hosting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. For more information about the Summit, check out: https://www.stjschools.org/o/sjhs/page/st-james-fta

Now Hiring for the 2024-25 school year at St. James R-1! Join our team and become a Tiger! VIEW ALL CURRENT OPENINGS AND APPLY: https://stjschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Want to learn more about St. James — a great, tight-knit community recently voted one of the “Best Small Towns in Missouri” — https://www.stjschools.org/page/community

Learning Highlight: Middle School Students Go to Missouri S&T's Engineering Day! 🌟 Last week. the Science Department at St. James Middle School took 62 of our outstanding 7th and 8th graders to Missouri S&T's Engineering Day! They explored different scientific fields like robotics, volcanology, geology, computer science, metal casting, and mining! 🌎💻⛏️ A big thank you to our educators for providing these enriching opportunities for our students to explore their interests and expand their horizons! We appreciate our partnership with Missouri S&T as it supports our mission of student success! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: Adding Up Successes! 🐯🎉 Our 5th-grade Math League is on fire! Every Thursday, these incredible young minds gather after school to dive into the world of math through engaging games. Not only are they conquering challenging math concepts, but they're also fostering teamwork and forging lifelong friendships along the way. This past Saturday, our dedicated Mathletes showcased their skills at a competition in Rolla, and we're thrilled to announce that seven students advanced to the Regional Competition on April 4, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri! Congratulations to all students who competed and keep shining bright, Tigers!🌟 #MathStars #stjschools #tigerpride

Mission Monday: Tiger Trot Student Winners Celebrate with Mr. Webster! 🍕🐯 Earlier this month, the winners of our 3rd Annual Tiger Trot had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Webster and enjoy a special pizza lunch to celebrate their outstanding achievements! All the proceeds and sponsorships from our Tiger Trot event directly support our beloved Gifts for Kids project. This mission-focused initiative ensures that every student in our district receives a special gift during the holiday season. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our amazing sponsors whose generosity makes these moments possible! Your partnerships truly make a difference in the lives of our students. 🙌👏 #GiftsForKids #caringrelationships #stjschools