🌟Perseverance Pays Off: LWJE November Students of the Month! 🌟

At Lucy Wortham James Elementary, students focused on PERSEVERANCE as the Word of the Month, learning what it means to keep going, even when things get tough.

Each month, classrooms take on challenges that help students put the Word of the Month into practice. At the end of the month, teachers select a student who has truly shown the word in action. These students are celebrated as "Students of the Month!"

Congratulations to LWJE November Students of the Month! #perseverance #tigerpride #stjschools
about 2 hours ago, St. James R-I School District
5th Grade!
4th Grade
3rd Grade!
2nd Grade!
1st Grade
Kindergarten
Tiger Cubs
Snowflake Hunt Success! ❄️🐯❤️

Today, Mrs. Garr and Mrs. Moreland’s classes went outside to catch snowflakes and they were picture-perfect! #stjschools #tigerpride
about 5 hours ago, St. James R-I School District
Snowflake catching in 4th grade!
Snowflake catching in 4th grade!
Snowflake catching in 4th grade!
Snowflake catching in 4th grade!
Snowflake catching in 4th grade!
Snowflake catching in 4th grade!
Snowflake catching in 4th grade!
Small Business Saturday is a great reminder of how important our local businesses are to our community. By choosing to shop local, we "Keep the Cheer Here" and continue building strong connections that support our Tiger families. ❤️🐯🤍
2 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Support Small Businesses
Keep the Cheer Here!
🌟 Final Thankful Thursday of the Year! 🌟

As we wrap up this season of gratitude, we’re celebrating the amazing contributions of our staff. This year, we sent 200 Thankful Thursday messages to recognize all the dedication and hard work our team shows every day! Here’s a look at just a few of the shoutouts shared today.

We can’t wait for more chances to honor our incredible staff in the year ahead! ❤️🐯🤍

#ThankfulThursday #stjschools #tigerpride
4 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Happy Thanksgiving, Tiger Families! 🍁🐯🧡

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!
4 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friendsgiving never tasted so sweet! Ms. Wisdom’s class combined their favorite candies into a festive Candy Salad and enjoyed every bite together! ❤️🐯🤍
5 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Friendsgiving Candy Salad in Ms. Wisdom's class.
Friendsgiving Candy Salad in Ms. Wisdom's class.
Friendsgiving Candy Salad in Ms. Wisdom's class.
Friendsgiving Candy Salad in Ms. Wisdom's class.
Friendsgiving Candy Salad in Ms. Wisdom's class.
Friendsgiving Candy Salad in Ms. Wisdom's class.
Friendsgiving Candy Salad in Ms. Wisdom's class.
Friendsgiving Candy Salad in Ms. Wisdom's class.
Friendsgiving Candy Salad in Ms. Wisdom's class.
Friendsgiving Candy Salad in Ms. Wisdom's class.
Giving Back Together at LWJE! ❤️🐯🤍

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
5 days ago, St. James R-I School District
LWJE StuCo gives back!
Engaged Citizenship

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

6 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Kindergarten teacher featured in National magazine publication.
Check out the most recent A Day in the Life of a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍

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!
6 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A Day in the Life of a Tiger!
Mission Monday: Mentors Make the Difference! ❤️🐯🤍

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
7 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Mission Monday!
HS FFA visits middle school classes.
HS FFA visits middle school classes.
HS FFA visits middle school classes.
HS FFA visits middle school classes.
HS FFA visits middle school classes.
HS FFA visits middle school classes.
HS FFA visits middle school classes.
HS FFA visits middle school classes.
HS FFA visits middle school classes.
🤍Platinum Sponsors Lead the Way!🤍

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
8 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Maries County Bank Platinum Sponsor for Tiger Trot
🤍Platinum Sponsors Lead the Way!🤍

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
9 days ago, St. James R-I School District
GRP Wegman SPonsor
Tiger Weekly Highlights! ❤️🐯🤍

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!
10 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Varsity Basketball
Varsity Girls Basketball
High school boys wrestling
High school girls wrestling
JV Boys Basketball
JV Girls Basketball
Freshman Basketball
Tiger Weekly Highlights!

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

10 days ago, St. James R-I School District
ELA Unit Review - 3rd Grade!
ELA Unit Review - 3rd Grade!
ELA Unit Review - 3rd Grade!
ELA Unit Review - 3rd Grade!
ELA Unit Review - 3rd Grade!
ELA Unit Review - 3rd Grade!
ELA Unit Review - 3rd Grade!
ELA Unit Review - 3rd Grade!
ELA Unit Review - 3rd Grade!
ELA Unit Review - 3rd Grade!
🤍Platinum Sponsors Lead the Way! 🤍

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
10 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Mercy - Platinum Sponsor for Tiger Trot. Thank you for your support.
REMINDER: St. James R-1 School District will be closed November 26-28, 2025, for Thanksgiving Break! ❤️🦃🤍
10 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Thanksgiving Break!
🌟 It’s Thankful Thursday! 🌟

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
11 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
Thankful Thursday!
💛Celebrating Our Gold Sponsors💛

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
11 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Gold Sponsors
St. James R-1 Thanksgiving Celebration!❤️🦃 🤍

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
11 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Thanksgiving Meal!
Thanksgiving Meal!
Thanksgiving Meal!
Thanksgiving Meal!
Thanksgiving Meal!
Thanksgiving Meal!
Thanksgiving Meal!
Thanksgiving Meal!
Thanksgiving Meal!
Thanksgiving Meal!
The Biggest Turkey in Town! ❤️🦃🤍

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
12 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Thankful at LWJE!
Thankful at LWJE!
Thankful at LWJE!
Thankful at LWJE!
Thankful at LWJE!
Thankful at LWJE!
Thankful at LWJE!
Thankful at LWJE!