REMINDER: Friday is a FULL Day of School! Friday, August 28, 2026, is a regular FULL school day. Our PLC Early Release schedule will begin Friday, September 4, 2026. Professional Learning Communities give our teachers a chance to collaborate, look at student learning, and plan next steps to support our Tigers throughout the school year. For the complete 2026–27 Academic Calendar, visit: https://www.stjschools.org/page/academic-calendar
about 6 hours ago, St. James R-I School District
Logo for Full Day Friday, with red "STJ" in a shield on a gray background. Date is August 28, 2026.
A Creative Start to the Year at St. James High School! 🎨🐯❤️

Mr. Terrill’s ceramics students jumped right into the action on the first day of school! Students spent their first class working with recycled clay and getting a hands-on start to the year.

We can’t wait to see what they create!
about 15 hours ago, St. James R-I School District
Person wearing an apron works with gray clay on a table, indoors. Behind, another person stands.
A person wearing a blue apron is molding clay on a table. The clay is gray and wet.
A woman stands at a table with clay, smiling. Another person in pink hair works behind her.
A student with curly hair and wearing an apron molds clay on a table in a classroom.
A person's hands with gray clay on them, molding it into a form on a table.
Several individuals work in a studio. Three of them stand behind a table covered in clay, tools, and other materials.
Two women in a room, seated at a table. One person has tattoos on her arm.
Several individuals work in a studio with clay.
Senior Sunrise! ❤️🐯🌅 One last first day. Wishing the Class of 2027 a fantastic senior year filled with memories they’ll carry with them long after graduation. Make it count, seniors!
1 day ago, St. James R-I School District
A large group of individuals stand on a football field with white lines and a sunset backdrop.
Mission Monday: Safety Through Partnerships! ❤️🐯🤍 A safe learning environment starts long before students walk through our doors. Last week, SRO Gray with the St. James Police Department and members of the St. James Ambulance District partnered with our staff for training. Their time, expertise, and commitment help keep our schools ready to respond when it matters most. These partnerships reflect our mission to empower students through caring relationships, academic excellence and community partnerships.Thank you for being valued partners in keeping our schools safe!
2 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Safety Training at St. James R-1
Safety Training at St. James R-1
Safety Training at St. James R-1
Safety Training at St. James R-1
Safety Training at St. James R-1
Safety Training at St. James R-1
Safety Training at St. James R-1
Safety Training at St. James R-1
Safety Training at St. James R-1
Safety Training at St. James R-1
Building & Growing Together! ❤️🐯🤍

Our educators were busy this week learning, collaborating, planning, and preparing for the year ahead. We’re grateful for the time they’ve invested in growing together and getting ready to welcome our Tigers back!
5 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Teacher Professional Development Days
Teacher Professional Development Days
Teacher Professional Development Days
Display of colorful Lego blocks with written traits like "Flexibility," "Advocate for Kids," and "Diversity" on a wooden table.
Teacher Professional Development Days
Teacher Professional Development Days
Woman holds a Lego creation while standing at a table in a meeting room with a projector screen behind.
Teacher Professional Development Days
Group of people in a room with a carpet floor. One woman bends over to pick up a sticky note.
Teacher Professional Development Days
Open House 2026! ❤️🐯🤍

We had a great turnout across the district for Open House last night! It was so good to see our Tigers, families, and staff together as we get ready for another great year.

We’ll see everyone Tuesday, August 25, for the first day of school!
5 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Two females in shorts and tees, one with a ponytail, are reading paper inside.
A group of people gather around a red table in a room. A woman with a floral shirt stands and speaks.
Hallway filled with people, some walking, others standing. Red floor, white walls, and overhead lights.
A woman in red shirt and gray pants cuts a boy's hair in a chair at a table.
Three people are standing in a classroom. A woman holds a piece of paper and speaks.
A curly-haired dog in a colorful bandana sits in a room with white and red floor tiles.
A group of people stand together in a hallway. A young girl holds a paper, and a man stands taller.
A basketball court with children playing. A colorful inflatable with a slide is in the center. An American flag is in the background.
Man in black hat and shirt trims hair of a seated person in a barber's chair.
Interior of a library with tables and people; shelves of books, ceiling lights, and a skylight in the background.
Summer Work Behind the Scenes! ❤️🐯🤍

A big thank you to our custodial and maintenance crews for working hard all summer to prepare our schools for a new year! We appreciate all the work you do behind the scenes to make our buildings shine!
6 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Empty hallway with white floor, red squares, fluorescent lights, and red lockers along both sides.
An empty hallway with a colorful "Welcome" banner above and white and gray flooring. Walls are white with red trim.
Long hallway with red lockers, white tile floor, black trim, and red checkerboard patterns.
A vast room with white walls and ceiling lights. A polished wooden floor and red floor trim.
An empty school hallway with white tiles, red and gray stripes, and a row of fluorescent lights along the ceiling.

10 Things To Know Before School Starts: Day 10 - Communications! 🐯📲📬

Stay connected throughout the school year! We use Rooms, our website and app, social media, and district notifications to keep families informed.

Find all of our communication channels here:
https://www.stjschools.org/page/communications

We’re better connected when we work together!

#10ThingsToKnow #StayConnected #stjschools

6 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A tiger logo appears on a black background. Text reads, "10 Things to Know Before School Starts! Communications Stay Connected!"

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

7 days 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.

8 days 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
8 days 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

9 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
10 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
11 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!
12 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
12 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
13 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!
14 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
14 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
15 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Black background with text "Online Registration is Open!" and an illustration of a tiger head.