A big shoutout to the staff members who showed up in costume and had some fun with our students today! It’s always great to see our teachers getting into the spirit and giving our students another reason to smile. Building relationships doesn’t always happen in the classroom during a lesson. Sometimes it happens when you’re dressed up in a crazy costume and having a little fun together! Thanks to our staff for making these moments happen for our kids. We appreciate you!
They partnered with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, keeping all of the donations local including Phelps Health in Rolla .
The boys team brought home 2nd Place in Conference, with several Tigers earning All-Conference honors. Ashton was the Conference Champion, Kylar earned 1st Team honors, Tristin and Dylan earned 2nd Team honors, and Josh received Honorable Mention.
On the girls side, Kate and Tara both earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors!
We are proud of these athletes and the work they have put in this season. Next up is the District Meet this Saturday morning in Owensville. Good luck to our Tigers as they compete for a spot at the next level!
Go Tigers!
The band took 1st Place in Prelims, earning both Outstanding Music Caption and Outstanding Visuals. They followed that up with a 2nd Place Overall finish in Finals and earned Outstanding Music Caption once again!
We are proud of the hard work and dedication these students and directors have put into this season. What a great way to wrap up marching season!
Way to go, Tigers!
Missouri State University Campus Tour!
High school students attended a guided tour last week at Missouri State University. This trip exhibits our Portrait of a Graduate quality, Future Focused. They got to see some things that MSU has to offer for their students. The trip helps students explore colleges, and degrees they may be interested in after they graduate.
Celebrating Our Tigers!
One of the best parts of working at St. James High School is getting to recognize students who demonstrate strong character and make a positive impact on those around them!
Recently, several of our Tigers received a Tiger Excellence Certificate from faculty and staff for demonstrating the values in our Portrait of a Graduate: Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Engaged Citizenship, Future Focused, and Social Integrity.
These students remind us that the little things matter and that making a difference doesn't always require a grand gesture.
Congratulations to these Tigers, and thank you for making St. James High School a better place to be! We're proud of you!
Mrs. Harlan has begun presenting the Gateway Reader Nominees to the English classes. If students read at least two books, they will be put on the Gateway readers list as well as getting the ability to vote on their favorite come March. Books range from Fantasy to Mystery, and beyond. With varying authors and themes, students have the ability to continue to learn even more outside of the classroom.
It was a great opportunity for our students to showcase the work they have been doing and share some of the success of Tiger Express. It was also a chance to connect with other students and educators, exchange ideas, and learn from one another.
We appreciate RTI/RTC taking the time to visit and collaborate with us!
Over the next several weeks students will use the jobs assigned to them to continue exploring the book, looking for other possible themes, symbols, real-world connections, possible questions they have, and more!
Last week, DECA and Sports & Entertainment Marketing students attended the STL Cardinals Career Day. These students showcased what being Future Focused means!
The day started with getting to hear from a panel of executives in Human Resources, Marketing, Ticketing, Cardinals TV, and FOX2 News Anchor. The panel discussed careers in sports and media, what skills are needed to succeed, and provided insight into the obstacles they face in their positions. There was also a college fair, they then had the opportunity to watch the STL Cardinals game!
Officer Gray found himself right in the middle of our cheerleaders Friday night, pom-poms in hand and getting loud with the crowd!
We love seeing our staff get involved, support our students, and be part of the moments that make being a Tiger special.
That’s what being part of the Tiger family is all about.
Go Tigers!
Tiger Excellence in Action
Last week, SJHS kicked off our new Tiger Excellence Positive Referral Program, recognizing students who demonstrate the qualities of our Portrait of a Graduate in their everyday lives.
We're proud to recognize Preston Rothe for exemplifying what it means to be Future Focused through the grit and determination he has shown while working toward graduation and preparing for what comes next outside of high school.
Tiger Excellence is about noticing these moments, celebrating them, and reminding our students that their growth matters.
Congratulations Preston!
Tiger Spotlight!
This past weekend, two of our high school seniors were crowned at the Grape and Fall Festival! Congratulations to Acie Prawitz and Cat Murphy!