7th graders in Mr. Siders’ science classes completed a hands-on lab as part of the Human Body Systems unit! They tested their own lung capacity by blowing up balloons in two ways: first with normal breaths, then with one deep breath to fill the balloon. For each method, they did five trials, measured how wide the balloons got, and calculated averages.
Students used critical thinking to analyze the data and further understand how air travels through the respiratory system! #CriticalThinking #stjschools #tigerpride
🎶 Red Regiment Shines: 2026 4 Rivers Conference Band! 🎶
Last night, 18 St. James students were named to the 4 Rivers Conference Band or selected as alternates! These talented musicians will rehearse this Saturday and hit the road on Tuesday for performances at Owensville and Sullivan.
Conference Band members include Cat Murphy (1st Chair Flute), Sydney Harris (4th Chair Flute), Ashton Moreland (2nd Chair Alto Sax, performing on Alto), Jaden Otto (3rd Chair Alto Sax), Maria Prawitz (4th Chair Alto Sax), Michael Wilson (5th Chair Alto Sax), Max Wilson (4th Chair Trumpet), Jack Lillis (6th Chair Trumpet), Keiran Goodridge (1st Chair Percussion), Kaylin Carpenter (3rd Chair Percussion), and Anastasiia Doroshenko (6th Chair Percussion).
Alternates include David Mertz (1st Alternate Flute), Melody Huffman (1st Alternate Clarinet), Kylar Hodge (2nd Alternate Trumpet), Wesley Alcorn (1st Alternate Trombone), Jackson Engelbrecht (1st Alternate Percussion), and Katie Carpenter (2nd Alternate Percussion). Gavin Moreland (9th Chair Trombone AND 4th Chair) was named to the group, but he will be performing with the CDMMEA District Jazz Band instead.
Special recognition goes to Cat Murphy and Keiran Goodridge, who both earned first chair in District and Conference Band this year. Keiran also made Conference Band all five years he was eligible, a rare accomplishment in the past decade.
Congratulations, Tigers!
Middle School Students of the Month! ❤️🐯🤍
Congratulations to the St. James Middle School Students of the Month for December! They were recognized for showing the character trait of Kindness. Through small, everyday choices, these students helped make their school a better place for everyone.
By choosing Kindness, our students are building Social Integrity, a skill that will serve them well in school, work, and life. #stjschools #tigerpride
Bubbles and Blue Skies! 🫧🐯❤️
January welcomed us back to school with 60-degree sunshine, and kindergarten students enjoyed a great first day with bubbles and beautiful weather! #stjschools #tigerpride
Before the break, Mrs. Stack designed a hands-on lesson to preview the math skills students would learn when they returned this month. Students calculated percentages while creating their own trail mix recipes, then enjoyed a sweet treat made from their work. Most importantly, they saw how math shows up in everyday decisions, not just in a textbook or during class time. #CriticalThinking #stjschools #tigerpride
3rd and 4th grade Robotics groups had an amazing semester full of learning, creativity, and teamwork! Students explored new challenges, solved problems, and built their Critical Thinking skills while having fun along the way.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Caudill and Mrs. Colvin for sponsoring, and to everyone who supported our students: Mr. Stringer, Mr. Webb, Mr. Flame, Mrs. Weatherly, Ryder Hutchcraft, Phelps County Bank, and the Masonic Lodge! #CriticalThinking #communitypartnerships #stjschools
During the holiday season, our students put the spirit of community into action by volunteering at The Caring Center during last month’s Commodities distribution. Their time and care reflected the heart of our mission by building caring relationships, supporting community partnerships, and learning that true excellence includes showing up for others. This is what it looks like when students lead with purpose and compassion! #MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
👑St. James R-1 School District 2026 Courtwarming Royalty! 👑
✨Senior Queen Candidates: Sophie DeLuca, Anastasiia “Nana” Doreshenko, and Gina Wisdom
✨Senior King Candidates: Tate Gruver, Jayce Henson, and Zane Salmons
✨Junior Attendants: Autumn French (not pictured) and Hunter Freeman
✨Sophomore Attendants: Brynlee Costoplos and Daxton Weinbaum
✨Freshman Attendants: Whitney Sweet and Bentley Dildine
Mark your calendars for Courtwarming Coronation on January 9, 2026! Let’s celebrate A Night to See the Light and show our #TigerPride! #stjschools
Today at LWJE, showing up really did stick! Students with at least 93 percent attendance in December earned a turn taping all three principals to the wall, and they took full advantage of the moment. Between laughter, teamwork, and a whole lot of tape, school spirit was on full display!
December was one stop on the journey, and January brings a fresh start and a new kind of fun! #YourPassportToSuccess #stjschools #tigerpride
Congratulations to the Red Team for coming out on top in a hard-fought championship game against the Blue Team. The gym was full of energy as students in grades 3-6, families, and a few high schoolers filled the stands.
Thanks to the St. James MO Kiwanis Club and their volunteers, this championship was about more than the final score. Their support helps create positive experiences for our students while reinforcing sportsmanship, responsibility, and a strong sense of community that extends well beyond game day!
#KidsNeedKiwanis #stjschools #tigerpride
Tessellations in High School Math! ❤️🐯🤍
To wrap up their transformations unit, high school math students tackled a tessellations project inspired by artist M.C. Escher! Starting with a square, students created a new shape and used translations, rotations, and reflections to build repeating patterns. Each tessellation became its own mini canvas, showing how geometry connects naturally to art and real-world design like architecture and construction. Thanks to our team of educators for crafting cross-curricular opportunities!
Great job applying Critical Thinking skills to understand how math shapes the world around us! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Today brought lots of smiles across the St. James R-1 School District during our annual Gifts for Kids distribution. Every student received a cozy Tigers beanie, perfect for showing off their Tiger Pride and staying warm all winter long.
This special tradition continues because of the generous support of our Tiger Trot sponsors. Your commitment to our students makes moments like this possible and helps fill our schools with pride, warmth, and joy.
Thank you for taking care of our Tigers, year after year! #GiftsForKids #stjschools #caringrelationships
