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NEW Families: How to Enroll Your Child

If you are transferring to the St. James R-1 School District, please see the guidelines below to make sure you contact the right building to begin enrollment.

  • Children who will be 5 years old on or before July 31st are eligible to attend Kindergarten for the upcoming school year. To begin the screening process, please contact the Elementary Office (573-265-2300 option 1) to schedule an appointment.

  • Any parents with a child that will be in grades 1-5 should contact the Lucy Wortham James Elementary School. (573-265-2300 option 1)

  • Any parents with a child that will be in grades 6-8 should contact the St. James Middle School office. (573-265-2300 option 2)

  • Any parents with a child that will be in grades 9-12 should contact the St. James High School office. (573-265-2300 option 3)

St. James R-I Three-Step Registration Process

STEP 1: Contact Your Child's Building

At all locations it is recommended that you bring the following items to enrollment:

  • Birth Certificate

  • Social Security Card

  • Immunization Record

  • Name & Address of Previous School(s)

  • Special Education Information (if applicable)

  • Proof of Residency

STEP 2: Complete New Family Enrollment Online

To complete registration for NEW students, click here.

STEP 3: Complete Free/Reduced Meal Application

To complete the application, click here.

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