REMINDER of upcoming dates:
👉 There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, February 13, 2026, for a planned Teacher Professional Development Day.
🇺🇸 On Monday, February 16, 2026, there will be NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents Day.
Remember, our academic calendar is available on our website for easy access. Visit us online at www.stjschools.org
👉 There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, February 13, 2026, for a planned Teacher Professional Development Day.
🇺🇸 On Monday, February 16, 2026, there will be NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents Day.
Remember, our academic calendar is available on our website for easy access. Visit us online at www.stjschools.org
Mission Monday: Practice, Progress, and Community Support! ❤️🐯🤍
Recently, the 7th Grade Band was rewarded with a pizza party after rising to the top in the middle school’s Great Gum Ball Boss Battle! This friendly competition challenged band students in each grade at the middle school to master their scales, encouraging focus, consistency, and academic excellence through daily practice.
Thanks to Kevin Garner at The Closers for sponsoring the celebration and supporting our students! Partnerships like this show our learners that their hard work matters and that our community is cheering them on. #MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
Tigers Advance at DECA Districts! ❤️🐯🤍
Six students are advancing to the STATE Career Development Conference in Kansas City this March!
🐯 Keiran Goodridge earned 1st place in Business Finance Series and 2nd place in Marketing Communications Series.
🐯 Lily Bahr and Johnny Perkins placed 2nd in Community Giving Project.
🐯 Johnny Perkins also earned 3rd place in Entrepreneurship.
🐯 Ariana Grate placed 3rd in Principles of Finance.
🐯 Gabriel Adams advanced in Retail Merchandise Series.
🐯 Broc Parsons advanced in Food Marketing Series.
Congratulations to all of our DECA students and Sponsor Mrs. Hance! We are proud of your hard work and leadership. Keep shining, Tigers!
Six students are advancing to the STATE Career Development Conference in Kansas City this March!
🐯 Keiran Goodridge earned 1st place in Business Finance Series and 2nd place in Marketing Communications Series.
🐯 Lily Bahr and Johnny Perkins placed 2nd in Community Giving Project.
🐯 Johnny Perkins also earned 3rd place in Entrepreneurship.
🐯 Ariana Grate placed 3rd in Principles of Finance.
🐯 Gabriel Adams advanced in Retail Merchandise Series.
🐯 Broc Parsons advanced in Food Marketing Series.
Congratulations to all of our DECA students and Sponsor Mrs. Hance! We are proud of your hard work and leadership. Keep shining, Tigers!
Celebrating Lucy Wortham James Elementary’s Students of the Month. 🐾📚🌟
LWJE is proud to recognize our January Students of the Month. This month’s focus was Responsibility.
Throughout January, students across all grade levels worked on classroom challenges that encouraged them to show responsibility in their learning, actions, and choices each day. At the end of the month, teachers selected one student who truly modeled this important trait.
👏 Join us in celebrating our LWJE Students of the Month for January. We are proud of you! 👏
LWJE is proud to recognize our January Students of the Month. This month’s focus was Responsibility.
Throughout January, students across all grade levels worked on classroom challenges that encouraged them to show responsibility in their learning, actions, and choices each day. At the end of the month, teachers selected one student who truly modeled this important trait.
👏 Join us in celebrating our LWJE Students of the Month for January. We are proud of you! 👏
All Roads Lead Forward Through Literacy! 📕🐯❤️
Librarian Hope Hunter recently represented St. James as an invited presenter at the DESE Powerful Learning Conference with colleague Dawn Moore from Hawthorn Elementary in the Camdenton School District. They shared how schools can build a culture of literacy and a genuine love of reading, highlighting the innovative ways St. James is growing a love of reading for students and staff.
Over the past year, Dawn has provided professional development for St. James teachers, and a team of St. James educators also traveled to Hawthorn Elementary to observe literacy practices in action. Together, Hope and Dawn have gathered a wide range of strategies aimed at fostering a real love and joy of reading, not only for students, but across entire school communities.
When we invest in literacy and learning, All Roads Lead Forward! #LifelongLearning #stjschools #tigerpride
Librarian Hope Hunter recently represented St. James as an invited presenter at the DESE Powerful Learning Conference with colleague Dawn Moore from Hawthorn Elementary in the Camdenton School District. They shared how schools can build a culture of literacy and a genuine love of reading, highlighting the innovative ways St. James is growing a love of reading for students and staff.
Over the past year, Dawn has provided professional development for St. James teachers, and a team of St. James educators also traveled to Hawthorn Elementary to observe literacy practices in action. Together, Hope and Dawn have gathered a wide range of strategies aimed at fostering a real love and joy of reading, not only for students, but across entire school communities.
When we invest in literacy and learning, All Roads Lead Forward! #LifelongLearning #stjschools #tigerpride
Hands On Today, Career Ready Tomorrow! ❤️🐯🤍
St. James R-1 High School Shop and Ag students have been hard at work turning learning into real world experience. Through client-connected projects, students are building skills that prepare them for life after graduation.
Recently, students have been creating:
• Livestock panels
• Hay rings
• Gates
• A chicken house
• Metal frame picnic tables
These projects reflect our Portrait of a Graduate focus on being Future Focused. Students are learning to problem solve, work as a team, follow plans, and take pride in quality work, skills that matter well beyond the classroom! #CTE #stjschools #tigerpride
St. James R-1 High School Shop and Ag students have been hard at work turning learning into real world experience. Through client-connected projects, students are building skills that prepare them for life after graduation.
Recently, students have been creating:
• Livestock panels
• Hay rings
• Gates
• A chicken house
• Metal frame picnic tables
These projects reflect our Portrait of a Graduate focus on being Future Focused. Students are learning to problem solve, work as a team, follow plans, and take pride in quality work, skills that matter well beyond the classroom! #CTE #stjschools #tigerpride
Ready to Learn, Ready to Shine! ❤️🐯🤍
Jumpstart Tigers helps students begin each morning feeling confident! From braids and buns to mohawks and ponytails, these simple moments are really about care, connection, and starting the day on a positive note.
Thanks to our volunteers and staff who make each student feel special! Jumpstart Tigers is always accepting item donations, which can be dropped off at the elementary office.
#caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
Cruising Past 100 Days at LWJE! ❤️🐯🤍
We cruised past the 100-day mark with lots of school spirit and Tiger pride! Students and staff dressed up to celebrate how far we have come and where we're headed next. All Roads Lead Forward at St. James R-1! #100DaysofSchool
We cruised past the 100-day mark with lots of school spirit and Tiger pride! Students and staff dressed up to celebrate how far we have come and where we're headed next. All Roads Lead Forward at St. James R-1! #100DaysofSchool
January Students of the Month at St. James Middle School! ❤️🐯🤍
Congratulations to our Tigers who were recognized for demonstrating Responsibility in the classroom and beyond. These students consistently show up prepared, follow through, and take ownership of their learning.
Their actions reflect strong character and Social Integrity, a key part of our Portrait of a Graduate!
Congratulations to our Tigers who were recognized for demonstrating Responsibility in the classroom and beyond. These students consistently show up prepared, follow through, and take ownership of their learning.
Their actions reflect strong character and Social Integrity, a key part of our Portrait of a Graduate!
Testing, Thinking, and Discovering in Fifth Grade Science! 🔎🐯🧲
Students in Mrs. Ortega’s class explored the properties of matter by testing a variety of objects for thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, magnetism, and reflection. Through hands-on investigation, students made observations, asked questions, and drew conclusions based on evidence, practicing Critical Thinking, a Portrait of a Graduate core value.
#CriticalThinking #academicexcellence #stjschools
Students in Mrs. Ortega’s class explored the properties of matter by testing a variety of objects for thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, magnetism, and reflection. Through hands-on investigation, students made observations, asked questions, and drew conclusions based on evidence, practicing Critical Thinking, a Portrait of a Graduate core value.
#CriticalThinking #academicexcellence #stjschools
Mission Monday: National School Counseling Week! ❤️🐯🤍
This week, we are proud to recognize our counselors and the important role they play in our students’ lives. They help students plan ahead while also being there when it matters most!
We are grateful for our amazing counseling teams:
❤️ Lucy Wortham James Elementary: Mrs. Giacolone and Mrs. Dunn
🤍 St. James Middle School: Mrs. Doddema and Mrs. Adams
❤️ St. James High School: Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Fulton
Their care, patience, and commitment make a difference for students at every stage! #MissionMonday #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #stjschoools
This week, we are proud to recognize our counselors and the important role they play in our students’ lives. They help students plan ahead while also being there when it matters most!
We are grateful for our amazing counseling teams:
❤️ Lucy Wortham James Elementary: Mrs. Giacolone and Mrs. Dunn
🤍 St. James Middle School: Mrs. Doddema and Mrs. Adams
❤️ St. James High School: Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Fulton
Their care, patience, and commitment make a difference for students at every stage! #MissionMonday #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #stjschoools
A Place Among Missouri’s Best: All-State Choir! ❤️🐯🤍
The Missouri All-State Choir delivered an impressive performance last week, and we congratulate Brody Branum on earning a place in this prestigious ensemble!
This accomplishment reflects his hard work with Mr. Felan during his choir career, and we are proud to see him represent St. James on the All-State stage! #AllState #stjschools #tigerpride
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! ❤️🐯🤍
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
Tiger Performs in All-State Collective Ensemble! 🎤🐯🎵
Anastasiia “Nana” Doreshenko earned the honor of representing St. James at the Lake of the Ozarks as part of the MMEA All-State Collective Ensemble! Twelve students from across Missouri came together to create and perform nine original songs at the conference. The ensemble, blending instruments and vocals, delivered an incredible live performance! Help us congratulate her! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Anastasiia “Nana” Doreshenko earned the honor of representing St. James at the Lake of the Ozarks as part of the MMEA All-State Collective Ensemble! Twelve students from across Missouri came together to create and perform nine original songs at the conference. The ensemble, blending instruments and vocals, delivered an incredible live performance! Help us congratulate her! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Critical Thinking Through Sound Science in First Grade! ❤️🐯🤍
First-grade scientists in Ms. Halbert’s class put their Critical Thinking skills to work during their Sound science unit! Using recyclable materials, students designed and created instruments, testing how different materials changed sound. Learning by doing helps our Tigers build problem-solving skills that will carry them far beyond the classroom!
#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
First-grade scientists in Ms. Halbert’s class put their Critical Thinking skills to work during their Sound science unit! Using recyclable materials, students designed and created instruments, testing how different materials changed sound. Learning by doing helps our Tigers build problem-solving skills that will carry them far beyond the classroom!
#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
STJ Tiger Published Again! 🖊️🐯📖
Congratulations to Zoe Oliver for being published for the second time in the Young Writers anthology! Zoe entered the Stranger Things contest last fall, and her 100-word story was recently accepted for publication. We’re proud to celebrate the creativity and talent of our Tigers! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Congratulations to Zoe Oliver for being published for the second time in the Young Writers anthology! Zoe entered the Stranger Things contest last fall, and her 100-word story was recently accepted for publication. We’re proud to celebrate the creativity and talent of our Tigers! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Shines at All-State Children’s Choir! ❤️🐯🤍
5th grader Julianne Murphy had an amazing day at the 2026 All-State Children’s Choir at Tan-Tar-A! She rehearsed all day with Composer/Clinician Greg Giplin and finished with a beautiful concert performance with almost 200 of her peers from across the state. We’re so proud of her representing our district and showing the power of Arts in Education! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
5th grader Julianne Murphy had an amazing day at the 2026 All-State Children’s Choir at Tan-Tar-A! She rehearsed all day with Composer/Clinician Greg Giplin and finished with a beautiful concert performance with almost 200 of her peers from across the state. We’re so proud of her representing our district and showing the power of Arts in Education! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Showing Up in Every Season! ❤️❄️🧹
Snowstorms do not stop the work of our Maintenance and Custodial teams! Their dedication shows up every day, in all conditions. Join us in thanking them for the care they bring to our schools! #stjschools #tigerpride
Snowstorms do not stop the work of our Maintenance and Custodial teams! Their dedication shows up every day, in all conditions. Join us in thanking them for the care they bring to our schools! #stjschools #tigerpride
St. James R-1 School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to areas in the district that are still unsafe for travel. We hope that one more day of sunshine will get our students back in the buildings.
This will be AMI Day #1. Students should complete the assigned AMI work in their packets. If you have any questions, please reach out to building staff. We hope to see you all soon!
This will be AMI Day #1. Students should complete the assigned AMI work in their packets. If you have any questions, please reach out to building staff. We hope to see you all soon!
St. James R 1 School District will be closed Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to hazardous road conditions. These will be traditional snow days and no AMI work is required. Stay safe and warm, Tigers.
