Learning Highlight: 1st Grade Goes West! 🐴🤠🏃
Our 1st Grade buckaroos celebrated with stick horse races, sharpening their addition and sight word skills while having a rootin’-tootin’ good time! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: 2nd Grade Explores Missouri History! 🌎🐯🌿
Our 2nd graders had an incredible adventure at Earth's Classroom in Rosebud, MO! They stepped back in time, learning about Missouri's Native American history and trying out skills like fire-building, home construction, and sign language.
Thank you to our amazing community partners—St James PTO-, Phelps County Bank, the Spencer Family, the Doss Family/GPD Insurance, and the Fenster Family—for making this hands-on experience possible! #HandsOnLearning #stjschools #TigerPride
Learning Highlight: Teens Teach Prevention in Action! ❤️🐯🤍
High school students teamed up with middle schoolers to lead lessons on substance use prevention, including topics like vaping, THC, alcohol, and wellness.
This peer-to-peer program builds public speaking skills, boosts teamwork, and helps younger students engage and retain vital info. Way to go, student leaders! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
🤎Celebrating Our Bronze Sponsors! 🤎
The St. James R-1 School District extends a heartfelt thanks to our incredible Bronze sponsors for their generous support of the 4th Annual Tiger Trot and our Gifts for Kids Project!
🥉 American Gym Floor, LLC
🥉 Terri Deluca - Shelter Insurance
🥉 LJ Hart & Company
Join us in expressing our gratitude to these amazing sponsors! For more information about the 4th Annual Tiger Trot: https://stjtigertrot.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14842
#TigerTrot #communitypartnerships #stjschools
Tiger Highlight: High School Students Face Off in Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! 🪨📄✂️
Recently, our High School Student Council hosted a Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! Students challenged each other for beads, and after five wins, they could challenge teachers—whose beads were worth extra points! The top two players faced off during eighth hour in an epic showdown. Congratulations to the winner!
Thanks to Student Council for organizing this fun event! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
❄️Mission Monday: Winter is Coming! ❄️
As the temperatures drop and snowflakes start to fall, we want to make sure everyone is ready for potential weather-related changes. Stay in the know by reviewing our inclement weather plans here: https://www.stjschools.org/page/inclement-weather.
Here’s How to Stay Prepared:
❄️ Make sure your contact information within Infinite Campus is up to date!
❄️ Download the St. James R-1 District App to be the FIRST to know!
❄️ Questions? We're here to help! Email us at communications@stjschools.org.
Together, our community can stay safe and be ready for whatever winter brings! #InclementWeather #CommunityPartnerships #stjschools
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: Camp Reading Day in Mrs. Lamberth's 2nd Grade Class! ⛺🐯📚
Mrs. Lamberth’s students turned their classroom into a campsite for a day of reading fun! With tents, iPads, and plenty of books, they explored stories in a cozy, creative way. Activities like this spark a love for reading and help build critical skills for lifelong learning.
Way to go, 2nd graders! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: Student Council Shines at MASC District Conference! ❤️🐯🤍
St. James High School Student Council members attended the MASC District Conference in St. Clair earlier this month. They participated in student-led workshops, including one led by our own Johnny Perkins, and heard an inspiring speech from Kyle Willkom. St. James also ran for and won the District Secretary position! We’re so proud of our Student Council for representing our school and growing as leaders.
#TigerLeadership #stjschools #tigerpride
Arts in Education: STJ Tiger Drama Shines in Radium Girls! 🎭🐯🌟
Last week, students brought Radium Girls to life during three great performances. This play told the story of courageous young women in the 1920s who fought for justice and safety after developing serious health issues from painting watch dials with radium. Congratulations to our talented students for an outstanding performance!
Thank you to our educators for their passion for the arts, inspiring both our students and the community. We can't wait to see what’s next for STJ Tiger Drama this Spring!
#TigerDrama #ArtsInEducation #STJProud #TigersTakeTheStage
Get Ready for the Warm-Up for the Tiger Trot Spirit Days! 🐯✨
🗓️ Monday, November 25th: Dress like your favorite athlete!
🗓️ Tuesday, November 26th: Dress like a runner day!
Remember, these days are all about getting ready for the Tiger Trot on November 30th at 9 AM!
Don't forget to register: https://STJTigerTrot.itsyourrace.com/. Let's show our #tigerpride together! #SpiritDays #TigerTrot #stjschools
🌟It's Thankful Thursday! 🌟
We’re excited to share more special shoutouts from our staff, students, and parents! Want to add your shoutout to the list? SUBMIT YOURS FOR NEXT WEEK HERE: https://forms.gle/kYLDnuz8U12zRDtQ8
Just a few weeks left until Thanksgiving—let's keep the gratitude flowing! ❤️🐯🤍
#ThankfulThursday #stjschools #tigerpride
🌎💧 GREAT Things Happen Here! 💧🌎
Shoutout to St. James Middle School Ag students for their efforts to raise awareness about the global water crisis! They’re inspiring positive change in our community. 👏
Tiger Highlight: Giving Back to Phelps County Animal Rescue! 🐱❤️🐶
In true #TigerSpirit, our National Honor Society students at St. Jame High School joined together this October to make a difference for furry friends in need! Through fundraisers like the candy guessing game, penny wars, and a bake sale, they raised an impressive $325 for Phelps County Animal Rescue!
Thank you, NHS Tigers, for your commitment to kindness and community! #TigersCare #communitypartnerships #stjschools
Learning Highlight: Tiger Cubs' Creative Thanksgiving Feasts! 🦃🍕🌮
Tiger Cubs students had a fun day in the library reading Duck for Turkey Day by Jacqueline Jules, a story about a young girl named Tuyet who learns that it's okay to celebrate Thanksgiving in different ways. Inspired by Tuyet’s journey, the students imagined and created their own perfect Thanksgiving feasts with play-doh, including hot dogs, pizza, tacos, and of course, turkey with all the fixins’!
What's your favorite part of a Thanksgiving feast? Share with us in the comments! #handsonlearning #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Thinking Big in 5th Grade! 🔍🐯✏️
5th graders in Ms. Wisdom's class have been diving into the Building Thinking Classrooms framework, tackling challenges that build teamwork and creative problem-solving. We love seeing these young thinkers collaborate and grow! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
🚨 Tiger Trot Shirt Guarantee --- Last Call! 🚨
The deadline to guarantee this awesome shirt is almost here! Don’t miss out on supporting a great cause while getting active. All proceeds benefit the Gift for Kids Fund, helping provide a gift for students before winter break.
👉 Register NOW: https://stjtigertrot.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14842
Let’s make this year’s Tiger Trot a huge success for our kids!
Park Day Fun for Our Kindergarten Tigers! 🐯🌳💚
Last week, our kindergarten Tigers had an amazing day at the St. James Park! It’s always a joy to see our youngest learners embracing the importance of outdoor play, and we’re so grateful to our community for making this park a place our students love.
#communitypartherships #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: First Grade Tours the St. James Caring Center! 🍎🤝
First grade visited the St. James Caring Center to learn about Commodity Day Distribution and the power of community support. Through our annual food drives, students discover where their food comes from and gain a deeper understanding of those in need. These activities help our young Tigers develop empathy, teamwork, and social awareness. The friendly competition between grade levels makes it even more fun, and all the collected items are donated to the Caring Center to support local families.
#communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
🌟 Thankful Thursday Shoutouts! 🌟
We’re excited to share some special shoutouts from our staff, students, and parents! Want to add your shoutout to the list? SUBMIT YOURS FOR NEXT WEEK HERE: https://forms.gle/kYLDnuz8U12zRDtQ8
Let’s keep spreading gratitude across our school community! ❤️🐯🤍
#ThankfulThursday #stjschools #tigerpride
