St. James R-1 School District

Tiger Highlight: A Time of Transitions! Our 9th-grade students recently embarked on their high school career with a visit to the high school library, where Mrs. Harlan introduced them to the library's vast resources, circulation process, and students left with books in hand, ready for their academic journey. This experience was a crucial step in their transition, and all of our dedicated librarians continue to make these shifts as smooth as possible! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride

Homecoming 2023 is next week! All of our buildings are coming together to showcase our Tiger Spirit throughout the week. Check out the Spirit Week for each building! We want YOU to be part of the excitement! Whether you're a local business, a supportive neighbor, or an alumni, it's time to don your Tiger gear and show your school spirit. Let's paint the town red and white, from the storefronts to the streets! We invite all our Tiger Community to get in on the action! #Homecoming2023 #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Meet our brand-new Mass Media team at St. James High School! Mass media students are delving into a range of lessons with Mrs. Sandusky from media history, exploring their rights as student journalists, honing their interviewing skills to perfecting the art of article writing. Stall Street has started up again, and they’re gearing up to launch their Tiger PawCast. Within a few short weeks, this year's inaugural edition of "The Tiger's Eye” will be released. Keep an eye out for their student-produced content: https://sites.google.com/stjschools.org/thetigerseye/home and https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tigerpawcast. (Image: Emily Douglas, student)

Tigers at the Grape and Fall Festival! Our Tigers had a blast at this year's Grape and Fall Festival, enjoying everything from grape stomping, 4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibits/Shows, carnival rides, and more! A huge shoutout to the St. James Missouri Chamber of Commerce and all the volunteers for their hard work. Your efforts bring our Tiger community closer together! #GrapeAndFallFestival #stjschools #tigerpride

Memories in Motion: LWJE Kids' Races! Relive the nostalgia and excitement of our timeless tradition: The LWJE Kids’ Races! For generations, during the Grape and Fall Festival, our school district has been celebrating this cherished event. Thank you to our Tiger staff for volunteering your time to keep the tradition alive! #KidsRaces #GrapeAndFallFestival #stjschools

🇺🇸 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 🇺🇸 On this Mission Monday and Patriot Day, we come together in remembrance of the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on September 11, 2001. Let's use this day to express our gratitude for the resilience and strength of our nation and its people. #PatriotDay #MissionMonday #stjschools

Ready to soar into the weekend? It's Friday, and the weekend's calling for some serious fun! Make sure to check out all the cool activities at the Grape and Fall Festival. 🍇🍂Thanks to the St. James Chamber of Commerce for all their hard work this year! Reminder: The LWJE Annual Kids' Races kick off at 2:30 PM at Nelson Hart Park soccer fields today. #communitypartnerships #GrapeAndFallFest #stjschools

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

St. James R-1 School District proudly celebrates International Literacy Day! This global event serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role literacy plays in upholding human dignity and rights. We invite you to join us in spreading the love for literacy! Here's how you can participate. Share your favorite book with a friend or family member and encourage them to join in on the challenge! Together, let's continue to promote literacy and education in our community and beyond! #InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyMatters #stjschools

Tiger Highlight: Students Discover Mark Twain Nominees! Our 5th-grade students recently paid a visit to Mrs. Hunter at the LWJE library, where the magic of reading truly comes alive! Students learned about the Mark Twain Award Nominees for this year, exploring 12 incredible books by watching Book Trailers for each nominee. Mrs. Hunter explained the Reader's Galaxy Wall, where students can earn a spot by reading at least four of the year’s nominees. By doing so, they get to attend an out-of-this-world party later in the school year. Kudos to Mrs. Hunter for fostering a love for reading! #stjschools #academicexcellence #stjschools

🎨 Learning Highlight: Kindergarten Self-Portraits 🖌️ Kindergarten students in Mrs. River’s class recently embarked on a creative adventure. The task was deceptively simple: creating self-portraits. Yet, behind their creative choice lay a world of cognitive and emotional development. As these budding artists carefully observed their facial features and expressed their emotions through art, they engaged in a full learning experience from hand-eye coordination to visual-spatial awareness. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

It's National Substitute Appreciation Week at the St. James R-1 School District (Sept. 4-8). We caught a few subs out and about in buildings yesterday! Thank you to all our dedicated substitute teachers who step in to ensure the smooth operation of our district. Your contributions are integral to our mission's success! #stjschools #tigerpride

In case you missed it - Fall Picture Day details! All buildings will go to www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com to complete your order. Lucy Wortham James Elementary Monday, September 11, 2023 Password for LWJE: 7E4T9X9Z. St. James Middle School Monday, September 18, 2023 Password for MS: 6A8Y2X3Z St. James High School Thursday, September 14, 2023 Password for HS: 5H5T9T6R Wagner Portraits will not accept cash or check payments. All orders must be made online. If you have any problems, call Wagner Portraits at 800-444-7986. Thank you!

🏝️Learning Highlight: Island Survival Challenge 🏝️ Recently, Mrs. Hoak’s sixth-grade students embarked on a journey that combined critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity in an unforgettable Island Survival Challenge. Day 1: Critical Choices Students face a compelling scenario – stranded on an unknown island after their boat sinks. Their task? Choose four items from a list to take with them, justifying their selections. This exercise sparked critical thinking and decision-making. Day 2: The Unexpected Unfolds Teams selected numbers to determine their island – each number corresponded to a unique and challenging island, with names like Snake Island, Zombie Island, King Kong's domain, and even an island that was slowly sinking! Here, they creatively applied their chosen items to diverse challenges to try and survive, testing resourcefulness and teamwork. The Class Verdict The day concluded with a class vote – did teams survive the island's challenges? The Island Survival Challenge wasn’t just fun; it instilled essential life skills like problem-solving and adaptability. At St. James R-1 School District, we cultivate well-rounded, adaptable learners with fun, learning activities developed by our talented educators! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight! Check out the new project Mr. Craig started today —painting paw prints for line-up spots on the playground. What makes this project exceptional is Mr. Craig's inclusion of the kindergarten students. He engaged them by teaching painting skills and encouraging them to count the prints. The students have loved helping out Mr. Craig! Thank you to our hardworking maintenance and custodial staff for their dedication to our school's environment and education.#caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight! Recently, Mr. Kaestner and Mr. Adams organized a Geometry activity involving a scavenger hunt for their high school students. This exercise focused on reinforcing the application of the distance formula, a fundamental concept in Geometry. Students were provided with ordered pairs and tasked with using the formula to derive solutions, which, in turn, led them to the next set of coordinates. Highly engaging lessons such as this scavenger hunt promote active involvement and are effective in enhancing student understanding. Kudos to our educators for fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment to empower our students! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Mission Monday: Empowering Our Students Through Community Partnerships! Today, on Mission Monday, we express our appreciation for the partnership between St. James R-1 School District and the St. James Caring Center. We thank them for the upcoming opportunity for our Middle School Citizenship class students. Through volunteering our students will learn essential life skills and the value of community service. Executive Director Nancy Montgomery gave our students a glimpse into our community's heart during a tour of the Caring Center and Senior Center. Starting this month, the class will volunteer on Commodity Day by loading provisions for those in need. This partnership grows our shared commitment to empowering compassionate, community-minded future leaders. #MissionMonday #CommunityPartnerships #EmpoweringOurStudents

Happy Labor Day! Celebrating the hard work of our educators, staff, and students on this Labor Day. Your dedication shapes our Tiger community. Want to know more about the history of Labor Day? Check this out: https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history. #LaborDay #stjschools #tigerpride

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Learning Highlight! High school business students are mastering the art of self-presentation in their "Market Yourself" unit. Mrs. Hance's classes have been learning about first impressions, effective communication, and navigating the professional world, including cell phone and social media etiquette. In a recent activity, students partnered up for quick 30-second introductions, handshakes, and discussions based on prompts, teaching the importance of building connections with others in a professional setting. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride