Missouri Day: Celebrating Our State Through Hands-On Learning! 🍇🎻🐝
Today, our 3rd graders celebrated Missouri Day with a hands-on look at the history, traditions, and skills that make our state unique! Students learned from local experts and experienced Missouri history in a fun, memorable way.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make today special!
⭐ Kendra Swee: James Foundation/Maramec Spring Park
⭐ Jerry Rosa: Bluegrass & Historic Artifacts
⭐ Spencer Manor: Missouri Grapes
⭐ Caroline Copeland: Beekeeping
⭐ Lynn Wilson: Missouri Games
⭐ Steve and Brenda Stack: Rusty's Kettlekorn
⭐ St. James Sports Club: Funnel Cakes
⭐ Ozark Spirit Cloggers
We’re grateful to our presenters for sharing their knowledge and talents with our students, and to our amazing 3rd-grade team for putting together such a great learning experience!
Today, our 3rd graders celebrated Missouri Day with a hands-on look at the history, traditions, and skills that make our state unique! Students learned from local experts and experienced Missouri history in a fun, memorable way.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make today special!
⭐ Kendra Swee: James Foundation/Maramec Spring Park
⭐ Jerry Rosa: Bluegrass & Historic Artifacts
⭐ Spencer Manor: Missouri Grapes
⭐ Caroline Copeland: Beekeeping
⭐ Lynn Wilson: Missouri Games
⭐ Steve and Brenda Stack: Rusty's Kettlekorn
⭐ St. James Sports Club: Funnel Cakes
⭐ Ozark Spirit Cloggers
We’re grateful to our presenters for sharing their knowledge and talents with our students, and to our amazing 3rd-grade team for putting together such a great learning experience!
Social Integrity at St. James R-1 High School! ❤️🐯🤍
Every school day, Lily Davis and Lily Bahr help keep St. James High School students informed by reading the daily announcements. From sharing important reminders to keeping everyone up to date on what’s happening around the building, they help students stay connected to their school community.
Thank you both for helping keep our Tigers in the know!
Every school day, Lily Davis and Lily Bahr help keep St. James High School students informed by reading the daily announcements. From sharing important reminders to keeping everyone up to date on what’s happening around the building, they help students stay connected to their school community.
Thank you both for helping keep our Tigers in the know!
Inspiring the Next Act! ❤️🐯🤍
High school Theatre students welcomed St. James graduate Gina Wisdom, who shared her experience as a stage manager and her involvement with East Central College’s theatre program. Students asked questions about collegiate theatre and learned more about the opportunities available as they consider their own paths after graduation.
Thank you for helping our students see how their passions can open doors to future opportunities!
High school Theatre students welcomed St. James graduate Gina Wisdom, who shared her experience as a stage manager and her involvement with East Central College’s theatre program. Students asked questions about collegiate theatre and learned more about the opportunities available as they consider their own paths after graduation.
Thank you for helping our students see how their passions can open doors to future opportunities!
S’more Fun in Tiger Cubs! ⛺🐯🔥
Ms. Kayla’s class took camping to a whole new level! They set up a tent right in their classroom and made pretend s’mores while practicing listening, following directions, and working together. Then they got to enjoy the real thing!
Learning through play is pretty sweet!
Mizzou Spirit Day with STJ Cheerleaders! ❤️🐯🤍
Our STJ Cheerleaders took their skills to Faurot Field for a day of dancing, college football, and team bonding! Experiences like these help our students dream bigger, explore new possibilities, and see where their hard work and passion can take them.
A big thank you to our coaches, Gahr Truck & Equipment, Ben Bahr Construction, and Almost Home for helping make this opportunity possible for our students!
Our STJ Cheerleaders took their skills to Faurot Field for a day of dancing, college football, and team bonding! Experiences like these help our students dream bigger, explore new possibilities, and see where their hard work and passion can take them.
A big thank you to our coaches, Gahr Truck & Equipment, Ben Bahr Construction, and Almost Home for helping make this opportunity possible for our students!
KD Hill Shares Message of Resilience with St. James Students! ❤️🐯🤍
St. James Middle School and St. James R-1 High School students heard from KD Hill, a former Ole Miss football standout who shared how a life-changing accident reshaped his future.
Thank you, KD, for taking the time to share your story with our students! We hope they carry your message with them and remember that even when life takes an unexpected turn, there is still a path forward.
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! ❤️🐯🤍
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
Learning Together for Student Success! ❤️🐯🤍
Today’s Professional Development day gave our staff time to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from one another. We believe lifelong learning matters, and the time our staff spends growing in their own practice helps us better support our students every day.
Today’s Professional Development day gave our staff time to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from one another. We believe lifelong learning matters, and the time our staff spends growing in their own practice helps us better support our students every day.
A Bewitching Broom Challenge! 🧹🐯❤️
With Halloween just around the corner, Mrs. Stites’ fifth-grade ELA students teamed up with kindergarteners for a Room on the Broom adventure! After reading the story, they took on a STEM challenge to build their own magnificent brooms using different materials.
Our fifth graders put Social Integrity into practice by helping their younger partners and working together to bring their broom designs to life!
With Halloween just around the corner, Mrs. Stites’ fifth-grade ELA students teamed up with kindergarteners for a Room on the Broom adventure! After reading the story, they took on a STEM challenge to build their own magnificent brooms using different materials.
Our fifth graders put Social Integrity into practice by helping their younger partners and working together to bring their broom designs to life!
A Touch of Fall at St. James Middle School! 🍁 🐯🤍
The St. James Middle School Junior Beta Club put in some extra time after school to bring a little fall color to the school's outside entrance! Thanks for helping make our middle school feel welcoming this season!
The St. James Middle School Junior Beta Club put in some extra time after school to bring a little fall color to the school's outside entrance! Thanks for helping make our middle school feel welcoming this season!
INKTOBER Outside!🖊️🐯🎃
A beautiful fall day, a spot on the tailgate, and students ready to sketch! Mr. Story’s artists took their INKTOBER drawings outdoors to enjoy a little fresh air and inspiration.
Inktober is a worldwide art challenge that encourages artists to create ink drawings throughout October, with a new prompt each day to inspire their work!
A beautiful fall day, a spot on the tailgate, and students ready to sketch! Mr. Story’s artists took their INKTOBER drawings outdoors to enjoy a little fresh air and inspiration.
Inktober is a worldwide art challenge that encourages artists to create ink drawings throughout October, with a new prompt each day to inspire their work!
REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL this Friday, October 16, 2026, for a planned Professional Development Day!
Building Friendships Through ROX at Lucy Wortham James Elementary! ❤️🐯🤍
Our fifth-grade ROX group had plenty of laughs during a recent team-building activity! The ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) Program helps girls build confidence as they navigate the challenges of growing up.
Activities like this help develop Social Integrity by encouraging girls to understand and support one another!
Our fifth-grade ROX group had plenty of laughs during a recent team-building activity! The ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) Program helps girls build confidence as they navigate the challenges of growing up.
Activities like this help develop Social Integrity by encouraging girls to understand and support one another!
Save the Date: Tiger Trot 5K! ❤️🐯🤍
The Tiger Trot is back for its 6th Annual Run/Walk on Saturday, November 28th!
Every step helps support the Gifts for Kids Fund, helping make sure every student in St. James R-1 receives a special gift before break!
Want to help make the holidays special for our students? Sponsorship opportunities are available! Contact Beth Keyes at communications@stjschools.org for sponsorship information.
Registration will open soon, so for now, mark your calendar and plan to join us!
STATE BOUND: Lady Tiger Duo Qualifies for Golf State Championship! ❤️🐯🤍
Congratulations to Hallie Kleffner and Jolie Roark! Hallie placed 11th and Jolie placed 13th at districts, earning both girls All-District honors and qualifying for the Class 2 State Championship on October 19-20!
The Lady Tigers also finished 6th overall as a team at districts.
Help us cheer Hallie and Jolie on as they head to state!
Mission Monday: Tigers Support Old Iron Works Day at Maramec Spring Park! ❤️🐯🤍
Members of the middle school and high school cross country teams spent part of their weekend helping out at Old Iron Works Day at Maramec Spring Park!
First held in the late 1970s, Old Iron Works Day was created to share the history of Maramec Iron Works and give visitors a glimpse into what life was like during that time. Through traditional crafts, demonstrations, music, and activities, the festival continues to celebrate our area's history and bring people together.
When our students volunteer at events like this, they help keep local traditions alive while building connections with others in our community!
Members of the middle school and high school cross country teams spent part of their weekend helping out at Old Iron Works Day at Maramec Spring Park!
First held in the late 1970s, Old Iron Works Day was created to share the history of Maramec Iron Works and give visitors a glimpse into what life was like during that time. Through traditional crafts, demonstrations, music, and activities, the festival continues to celebrate our area's history and bring people together.
When our students volunteer at events like this, they help keep local traditions alive while building connections with others in our community!
Investigating Modern Parenting Styles at St. James R-1 High School! ❤️🐯🤍
Mrs. Prawitz’s Child Development students created Wanted posters about modern parenting styles using research shared by their classmates. They turned that information into clear, engaging graphics, then took part in a gallery walk to review posters, answer questions, and vote on fun superlatives like Most Informative and Best Sketch.
Effective Communication means listening, learning from others, and making sure your message gets across!
Mrs. Prawitz’s Child Development students created Wanted posters about modern parenting styles using research shared by their classmates. They turned that information into clear, engaging graphics, then took part in a gallery walk to review posters, answer questions, and vote on fun superlatives like Most Informative and Best Sketch.
Effective Communication means listening, learning from others, and making sure your message gets across!
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! ❤️🐯🤍
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
Congratulations to our September Teachers and Staff Members of the Month! ❤️🐯🤍
Lucy Wortham James Elementary: Doug Williams and Javonda Kossuth
St. James Middle School: Jeanel Tomnitz and Tonya English
St. James R-1 High School: Luke Overton and Morgan Giesler
Each month, we highlight staff members in each building who embody our mission in the work they do every day. Nominated by their peers, the Leading the Tiger Way program shines a light on the teachers and staff members who bring these values to life throughout our schools and community!
Help us congratulate them!
Lucy Wortham James Elementary: Doug Williams and Javonda Kossuth
St. James Middle School: Jeanel Tomnitz and Tonya English
St. James R-1 High School: Luke Overton and Morgan Giesler
Each month, we highlight staff members in each building who embody our mission in the work they do every day. Nominated by their peers, the Leading the Tiger Way program shines a light on the teachers and staff members who bring these values to life throughout our schools and community!
Help us congratulate them!
From Research to Design in Middle School Agriculture! ❤️🐯🤍
Middle School Ag students have wrapped up the research portion of their farm animal projects and are now bringing what they learned to life through design. Students are creating 3D models to display their research!
Our Tigers are Future Focused as they build more than a model. They’re practicing how to take an idea, use what they know, learn new skills, and turn it into something they can share!
Middle School Ag students have wrapped up the research portion of their farm animal projects and are now bringing what they learned to life through design. Students are creating 3D models to display their research!
Our Tigers are Future Focused as they build more than a model. They’re practicing how to take an idea, use what they know, learn new skills, and turn it into something they can share!
