The Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 2026–2027 school year is now open!

We encourage every family to complete an application, even if you do not think you qualify. Completed applications help our district receive funding for valuable programs and services that benefit all students, including classroom technology, Title I services, and grant opportunities.

Apply today: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=F74DUX
about 1 month ago, St. James R-I School District
A poster displays a tiger face with red and white stripes. Text reads "Now Open! Free and Reduced Meal Applications 2026-2027 School Year."

10 Things To Know Before School Starts: Day 9 - First Day of School! 🎒🐯🤍

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 25, 2026!

We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back and beginning a new school year together.

Together We Build Tomorrow!

#10ThingsToKnow #FirstDayOfSchool #stjschools

about 10 hours ago, St. James R-I School District
A black poster announces the first day of school. It features a tiger mascot and the date August 25, 2026.

Building the Year Ahead! ❤️🐯🤍

Our Tiger staff is back, and we’re ready to build another great year together! The morning started with breakfast from First Church of God, followed by Convocation as we gathered to look ahead to the upcoming school year. We also honored our 25-26 Teacher and Staff Member of the Year. With hard hats on and construction ahead, leadership helped bring this year’s theme to life: Together We Build Tomorrow!

A special thank you to The Red Regiment Band and STJ Cheerleaders for helping us kick off the year in Tiger style! We can’t wait to welcome our students back on Tuesday, August 25th!

Families, find all your Back-to-School information at www.stjschools.org/page/back-to-school.

1 day ago, St. James R-I School District
District staff sits in red chairs in the auditorium.
A group of adults stand together smiling.
A group of musicians wearing red shirts and playing instruments on a stage with a 2026-2027 backdrop.
Group of cheerleaders on a stage with red and black pom-poms, wearing black and red uniforms, performing in front of a black curtain.
Two men stand shaking hands.
A woman and man stand shaking hands.
Man and woman stand with hard hats on.
Three women stand together wearing hard hats and construction vests.
Two women stand together wearing hard hats and construction vests.
Two men stand together wearing hard hats and construction vests.
10 Things To Know Before School Starts: Day 8 - Red Fridays! ❤️🐯🎉

Red Fridays are back! Show your Tiger pride every Friday by wearing red and joining us in celebrating our schools and community.

Let’s make Fridays RED!

#10ThingsToKnow #RedFridays #stjschools
1 day ago, St. James R-I School District
A poster with a tiger logo encourages wearing red and white on Fridays to show pride.

10 Things To Know Before School Starts: Day 7 - Immunization Information! ❤️💉📋

Before school starts, take a moment to review health information for students in the St. James R-1 School District: https://www.stjschools.org/page/health-services

#10ThingsToKnow #Immunizations #stjschools

2 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Black background with white text, featuring a red tiger emblem and link for immunization information.
10 Things To Know Before School Starts: Day 6 - School Hours! ❤️⏰📘

Make sure you know when your student’s school day begins and ends before the first day arrives. Review your building’s school hours and start planning those morning and afternoon routines now.

#10ThingsToKnow #SchoolHours #stjschools
3 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Tiger head logo on black. Text: "School Hours". School hours listed for elementary, middle, and high school.
10 Things To Know Before School Starts: Day 5 - School Year Calendar! 📅🐯❤️

The 2026–27 school year calendar has all the important dates you need to plan ahead, including holidays, breaks, and early dismissals.

View the calendar here:
https://www.stjschools.org/page/academic-calendar

Save it now so you know what’s ahead!

#10ThingsToKnow #SchoolCalendar #stjschools
4 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Black background with white text and a red tiger head. Text reads "SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR" and "10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS!".
Red and white graphic with "St. James R-1 School District Vacation & Appointment Planner 2026-2027" at the top.
Welcome New Teachers! ❤️🐯🤍 We were excited to welcome our new teachers during two days of training this week! They toured the district, learned more about our schools and programs, met with mentors, and got to know what it means to be a Tiger. Help us give our newest Tigers a warm welcome!
5 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A group of people stand in a room, smiling, with a large logo on the wall.
Two people seated on chairs, one with glasses holds a paper while the other looks at them. Glass wall with posters in the background.
An overhead view of people in a hallway; some stand, others bend. White walls, red floor sections, and ceiling lights.
A group of people in a rehearsal room with musical instruments and a white backdrop.
A hallway with metal containers, a carpet, and people. A woman raises her hand.
Man and woman stand in front of presentation screen, man in red shirt, woman in gray shirt.
Two people examining a poster with another man standing behind a desk in a classroom.
Two women sit in chairs, one with a laptop, the other with a phone. Behind them, a table holds items.
Two women, one with dark hair and a black top, and the other with blonde hair and a green shirt, sit next to each other. Both hold papers.
Several people are seated in chairs, facing forward. A person holds papers and another wears a watch.
10 Things To Know Before School Starts: Day 4 - Free and Reduced Meal Application! 🍎🐯🤍

Families are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 2026–27 school year. Increased participation can help our district receive additional funding and resources that benefit ALL students.

Apply here: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=F74DUX

#10ThingsToKnow #MealApplication #stjschools
5 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Advertisement with a tiger logo, text "Free & Reduced Meal Application!" and website URL www.stjsschools.org.
10 Things To Know Before School Starts: Day 3 - School Supply Lists! ❤️📚✏️

Back-to-school shopping is here! Find the 2026–27 school supply lists by grade level and start checking items off your list.

View the lists here:
https://app.teacherlists.com/districts/1000209800-st-james-r1-school-district

#10ThingsToKnow #SchoolSupplies #stjschools
6 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A black background displays a tiger logo with a red and white color scheme. The text reads "10 things to know before school starts!"
Building Stronger Relationships Together ❤️🐯🤍 At the beginning of this week, newer staff members joined building and district leaders for time with CharacterPlus, focusing on how strong relationships build a positive school culture and create a stronger foundation for student success. Together, we’re building tomorrow!
7 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Group of people standing in a large, open room with white walls and red floor markings.
Woman in a red shirt and glasses holds a notebook, writing and smiling in front of a red curtain.
Two adults examine papers inside a building; one bends over. A display case with items is behind them.
A group of adults are seated at tables in a classroom. The room is brightly lit, with several banners hanging on the wall.
A woman presents in front of a projector screen showing a logo. Behind her is a red curtain.
A man in a white shirt and gray pants, wearing glasses, speaks and gestures with a pen.
Woman in a sleeveless floral dress stands next to a projector screen displaying text.
A group of people stands in a school hallway, interacting with a staff member at a counter.
Group of people sitting at tables with laptops, water bottles, and a vending machine in the background.
People sit in chairs around tables in a room with white walls and a blackboard.
10 Things To Know Before School Starts: Day 2 - Open House Information! ❤️🏫🐯

Open House is Thursday, August 20th! This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for the new school year.

#10ThingsToKnow #OpenHouse #stjschools
7 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Black background with red tiger logo. Text includes "Open House Dates/Times" and "10 Things To Know Before School Starts."
10 Things To Know Before School Starts: Day 1 - Registration is Open! ❤️📝🐯

Registration for the 2026–27 school year is open! Students must be registered before they can begin classes on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Complete registration through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal:
https://www.stjschools.org/page/enroll

Having Parent Portal issues? Call your child’s building at 573-265-2300.

#10ThingsToKnow #SchoolRegistration #stjschools
8 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Black background with text "Online Registration is Open!" and an illustration of a tiger head.
Marching Into a New Season! 🎵 🐯 ❤️

Week one of Band Camp is in the books! Our Tigers are spending their days learning new music and working hard to get ready for the season. There’s a lot of teamwork happening, and we can’t wait to see it all come together! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
12 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A group of students in a music room, practicing with various instruments such as saxophones, trumpets, and flutes.
A group of people, some in colorful and quirky costumes, standing against a light-colored wall.
Several people in an open office space, with one person wearing a blue cape.
Seven individuals, three males and four females, wearing casual clothing, pose against a light-colored wall.
A classroom with music students. Some play trumpets and others play xylophones. A music stand with sheet music is in the foreground.
Five people stand in a row against a light gray wall, each wearing different colored shirts and shorts.
Group of students conversing in a school cafeteria. Tables and chairs are arranged. The floor has a red and white pattern.
A group of musicians playing instruments in a large room with gray carpet and triangle-shaped ceiling lights.
A group of students engage in a team-building activity in a school hallway with trophies displayed.
A group of six young people stands in a row against a white wall, wearing casual clothing.
Together We Build Tomorrow! ❤️🐯🤍

As we prepare to welcome students back, our Administrative team spent today planning for an exciting year ahead.

This year's theme, Together We Build Tomorrow, reminds us that every member of our school community plays an important role in shaping the future. Working together, we'll continue to empower students through caring relationships, academic excellence, and community partnerships.

We can't wait to see what this school year holds. Here's to building tomorrow, together!
13 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A group of people in yellow headbands, wearing various colored clothes, stand in a room with floral patterns on the floor.
Missouri's Back-to-School Tax Free Weekend is almost here! ❤️🐯🤍📚

From Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, qualifying purchases like school supplies, clothing, computers, and other eligible items can be made without paying state or local sales tax.

📋 School supply lists: www.teacherlists.com/districts/1000209800

👉High school parents - they are working on lists for this year and should be ready very soon.

Learn more about eligible items and purchase limits here:
https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/tax-types/sales-use/holidays/back-to-school/

We hope this helps your family get ready for a great start to the new school year!
14 days ago, St. James R-I School District
School supplies on a chalkboard with a Missouri Back-to-School Tax Free Weekend logo in the foreground.
Summer in Review: Tiger Activities! ❤️🐯🤍

From camps and clinics to leagues, competitions, and team workouts, our Tigers have stayed busy all summer long! These moments showcase the dedication of our students and the coaches, sponsors, and volunteers who invest their time to help them grow.

As summer comes to a close, we're proud to look back at some of the memories that have prepared our Tigers for another great school year!
20 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Group of young women in red t-shirts and shorts, sitting and kneeling, posing for a photo on concrete.
Five young people jogging on a road. One is in a white shirt, two are in gray. Two are in black.
Group of young basketball players in white T-shirts posing on a basketball court with red wall and black floor.
A group of young basketball players posing for a team photo on a wooden court. They wear matching shirts and shorts.
A group of people wearing red shirts and shorts are posing for a photo on a basketball court.
Five women stand in front of a golf course sign, all holding certificates and smiling for a photo.
A team in black jerseys stands in front of a scoreboard for St James High School. A sponsor's name is displayed on the lower banner.
A group of girls wearing identical black uniforms pose for a photo in a room with stairs.
Group of players in red jerseys on a field, with coaches in red hats and black shirts nearby.
Tiger Trail Update! ❤️🐯🤍

If you've driven by recently, you've probably noticed the Tiger Trail Sidewalk Project is really starting to take shape!

Funded through the MoDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant, this project will provide a safer route for students, families, and community members traveling to and around our campus.

Thank you for your patience as construction continues. We're excited to see this project come together and will share another update once it's completed!
22 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A concrete pathway with a stone wall on the left. Orange cones line the path, and there is a sign on the concrete.
Curved sidewalk with straw covering and orange traffic cones. Trees and shrubs on either side.
A sidewalk with grass patches borders a road. A black fence runs alongside the sidewalk. Trees and greenery fill the background.
Sidewalk with orange and white cones on the side, gravel, and a playground in the background.
A playground with a slide, fence, and path. The area is surrounded by grass and trees.
Sidewalk with two orange safety cones. A fenced area with playground equipment behind it. Green trees in the background.
Concrete walkway with straw on the sides near a metal fence. Trees and grass are in the background.
A walkway leads to a building with a fenced-off area behind it. Buildings, trees, and cars are in the background.
25 Years of Tiger Tradition! ❤️🐯🤍

For 25 years, our Community Tailgate Party has brought the Tiger community together to celebrate the start of a new school year, and we can't wait to do it again!

Join us on Friday, August 28th, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for the 25th Annual Community Tailgate Party, proudly sponsored by Phelps Health. Visit with local businesses and organizations, connect with friends, and enjoy an evening of Tiger pride before kickoff of the first home football game at 7:00 PM.

Regular gate admission applies.

We'll see you on August 28th!
26 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Red poster with a tiger mascot and "Community Tailgate Party" text. It says "25th Annual!" and "Friday, August 28, 2026 - 5 PM."
Red background with white and black logo featuring football players and a helmet with the words "St. James Tiger Tailgate Party 2026".
Tiger Teachers Attend Literacy Summit! ❤️🐯🤍

Our learning doesn't stop when summer begins! Several St. James teachers recently attended DESE's Literacy Summit at Tan-Tar-A, where they explored new strategies and ideas to strengthen literacy instruction. Their commitment to continuous learning means even more opportunities for our students to grow when they return to the classroom.

We're proud of our educators for investing in themselves!

#LifelongLearning #stjschools #tigerpride
29 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Four women stand next to each other in front of a banner. Each wears a lanyard.