This season is a wonderful reminder of how thankful we are for our incredible community. Wishing you a holiday full of love, laughter, and special moments with those you cherish!











Thanksgiving break began with a wonderful act of service! LWJE Student Council students packed 68 food bags for counselors to deliver across the district, showing the heart of our Tiger community. This is a great example of Engaged Citizenship in our Portrait of a Graduate, as students learn the importance of serving and supporting others. #EngagedCitizenship #stjschools #tigerpride


St. James Teacher Featured in National Education Publication! ❤️🐯🤍
We’re so proud of our very own Thomas MacCash, kindergarten teacher at Lucy Wortham James Elementary, who was featured in The Hechinger Report! In his article, he shares how working with a literacy coach helped him grow as a teacher and led to dramatic reading gains in his classroom.
Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4olhEfZ

Join us for a peek into the daily adventures of our St. James Tigers! This series features students like Fisher Ertl, a 4th grader at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School, sharing his experiences firsthand. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://bit.ly/DayintheLifeErtl
Follow Fisher as he navigates through his school day! Get ready to dive into the heart of student life at LWJE!

High school Agriculture students visited the middle school Ag classes and spent time talking, answering questions, and encouraging younger learners who are beginning their own Ag journey!
This mentoring moment showed how older students can help build confidence, ease transitions, and create a sense of belonging through genuine connection. It is a clear example of how caring relationships empower students and strengthen our learning community! #MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride










Today, we recognize our final Platinum Sponsor!
💎 The Maries County Bank 💎
Your generosity fuels our Gifts for Kids Project, ensuring every student feels supported and celebrated this season!
#PlatinumSponsor #TigerTrot #GiftsForKidsFund #stjschools

We are proud to highlight another one of our Platinum Sponsors.
💎 GRP Wegman 💎
Your support strengthens our Gifts for Kids Project and helps brighten the season for students throughout our district. Thank you for investing in our Tigers and our community!
#PlatinumSponsor #TigerTrot #GiftsForKidsFund #stjschools

We’re keeping the momentum going with a spotlight on our high school Winter Sports athletes! We will continue to share snapshots that celebrate the many activities, sports, and clubs our students take part in!
We may not catch every group at once, but we work hard to make sure our Tigers are recognized throughout the school year! Stay tuned!








Scrubbed In for Learning! 🥼🐯🩻
Mrs. Engelbrecht’s third-grade classes scrubbed in for a unit review that transformed the room into a bustling ER! Students moved from one “operation room" to the next, solving challenges with the focus of a surgical team and the excitement that comes with hands-on learning! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride










We are excited to shine a light on our first Tiger Trot Platinum Sponsor!
💎 Mercy 💎
Your support of our Gifts for Kids Project helps every child feel the joy of the season. We are grateful for your commitment to our Tiger community!
#PlatinumSponsor #TigerTrot #GiftsForKidsFund #stjschools


Here are just a few of the shoutouts that were sent to our staff this morning! Want to add your shoutout to the list? One more week to have one sent directly to a staff member in our district: https://forms.gle/E714QmsZ6DbMrKSE6
#ThankfulThursday #stjschools #tigerpride










A big cheer for the incredible Gold sponsors who helped make this year’s Tiger Trot a success! Their generosity kept our momentum strong and our mission moving forward.
🏅 Copeland Bus and Drivers
🏅 Country Mart
🏅 Huffman Garden Center
🏅 Phelps County Bank
🏅 Phelps Health
We are grateful for your commitment to our kids and our Tiger community!
#TigerTrot #communitypartnerships #GiftsForKidsFund

Today, staff and students enjoyed our annual Thanksgiving meal together! From turkey to pumpkin pie, it was a day full of gratitude and togetherness. A big thank you to our amazing nutrition staff for making it all possible. #GratefulForOurTeam #Thanksgiving #stjschools










Students in every grade at LWJE teamed up with Mrs. Meurer to create the biggest Thanksgiving turkey in town! Every feather came from a student who shared something they are thankful for this season. The result is a colorful, joy-filled reminder of gratitude and Tiger community! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride








Our Tiger Tots are hard at work learning to write their names and how to hold their pencils just right. These youngest Tigers are proving that even the smallest hands can achieve BIG things, building their Effective Communication skills one letter at a time!
#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride










🩶 Celebrating Our Silver Stars of Support 🩶
Our Silver sponsors helped the 5th Annual Tiger Trot shine, and we are proud to recognize their commitment to our students and Tiger community!
🥈 Alexander Construction
🥈 Beth Gardner
🥈 Dan Collier Insurance Agency, State Farm
🥈 Exit 11
🥈 Investment Realty, Inc
🥈 Johnnies on Historic Route 66
🥈 Kiwanis Club of St. James
🥈 Miller Glass of Rolla
🥈 Shelter Insurance, Terri and Jeremy DeLuca
🥈 Smith and Collier Construction
🥈 Spencer Manor Winery
🥈 Town & Country Bank
🥈 Wine Trail Getaway
Their contributions helped power our Gifts for Kids Project, making sure every student in our district will feel the joy of the season with a special gift.
We appreciate each sponsor for their support of our Tigers! #TigerTrotSponsors #GiftsForKidsFund #stjschools

St. James High School photography students explored Trinity Episcopal Church as their latest study in architectural design. They focused on the essentials that bring buildings to life through a lens, including lines, symmetry, texture, light, and perspective. It was a chance to practice seeing a familiar space the way a photographer does, noticing how every angle tells a different story.
One more way that Arts in Education enriches learning and inspires curiosity! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride









🌟 Episode 2: Meet Trevor Murphy. A first-year Kindergarten teacher, Mr. Murphy has quickly found his home at Lucy Wortham James Elementary. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://bit.ly/HeartofaTigerMurphy 🌟
With energy, creativity, and a heart for his students, he’s already making a big impact in the classroom and the community.
That’s the Heart of a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍

