Planning for the Future: Competency-Based Education! ❤️🐯🤍

District educators spent time last week learning more about Competency-Based Education. The morning included a presentation from Dave Williams, principal at Hancock Place, who shared insights and experiences from his work with competency-based learning, and a collaborative work session focused on what this approach could look like in St. James.

#TeacherTuesday #AllRoadsLeadForward #stjschools
about 22 hours ago, St. James R-I School District
A man speaks in a classroom. He wears a grey shirt and jeans. He gestures with one hand.
Two men sit in a room. One in a red hat looks at a laptop. The other wears glasses and smokes.
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Three women seated in a classroom with a cup and straw on a table between them.
Seeing Things Differently at Summer School! 📸🐯❤️

Tigers put their creativity to work in Forced Perspective Photography, using camera angles, distance, and imagination to create some fun and surprising photos. It's amazing what a different perspective can do! #SummerSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
6 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A person stands with arms outstretched on a grassy field, wearing a colorful t-shirt and jeans.
Woman in pink shirt stands with arms wide open in front of building. Children in red shirts stand in background.
Two children stand behind a can of Pepsi, with a brick building in the background.
A woman in a pink shirt stands on a sidewalk with arms wide open, near a school building.
Powered by Community Partnerships! ⚡🐯❤️

Life Skills students welcomed Mr. Aaron Epstein from Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association for a presentation on electricity and electrical safety. Experiences like these help students connect learning to the world around them while building valuable knowledge for the future.

Thank you to Intercounty Electric for investing in our students! #SummerSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
6 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Three people in a gym hold a stick in their hands. A man gestures with his index finger.
Two young boys seated at a desk in a classroom, one looking downward, another with hand on chin.
People sit at a table; a man in a blue shirt and cap stands in front of a model.
A classroom with several students. A woman with brown hair is standing next to a girl seated at a table.
Man in a blue shirt pointing at a miniature model of a house and utility poles.
Children and adults are inside a gym, holding hands in a circle. A flag hangs on the wall.
Five students in a classroom, one with glasses and a pink sweater, another in a white shirt.
Two young girls hold hands in a gymnasium, one in a white shirt, the other in a plaid shirt.
A boy wearing a black T-shirt sits with arms crossed. Behind him, a girl writes. They are near a window showing a playground.
A young girl with short blonde hair holding hands with two people in a gymnasium.
Reading Patrol on Duty at LWJE! 🚓📚❤️

Reports of excessive Speed Reading were coming in from all over LWJE during the final week of school! Students were caught blowing past their reading goals and earned official citations from the St. James Police Department. Fortunately, these were the good kind!

A big thank you to the St. James Police Department for helping us celebrate our students' incredible reading achievements. When schools and community partners work together, GREAT things happen for kids!

#communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
7 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A group of children and adults in a room, likely a library. Some hold certificates, and some wear backpacks.
Police officers stand by a projection screen in a classroom. Children sit at desks and listen.
A police officer in uniform hands an item to a young girl with a bracelet, while a woman stands nearby. The scene is indoors with posters on the wall.
A police officer speaks to a girl and other students in a classroom, with tables and chairs.
Two police officers interact with a young boy in a classroom setting; the boy holds a certificate.
Two boys shake hands with police officers in a classroom with a colorful rug and whiteboards.
A police officer stands with a girl in a classroom, speaking to her. Other children sit at tables.
Two police officers talk with a child wearing a Christmas sweater in a classroom. Other children look on.
Police officer shakes hands with two young girls. One girl wears sneakers, the other sandals. Background includes shelves and a tree mural.
Police officers interact with a young boy in a classroom. Bright blue floor, white walls, and colorful decor.
3,000 steps is the goal, and Mrs. DuClos's Walk This Way class is on the move! Summer school learning comes in all forms, including staying active and having fun! ❤️🐯🤍
8 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A group of children and an adult, wearing casual clothes, standing on a sidewalk in front of a building.
2nd Grade ABC Countdown Ends with Zoom! ❤️🐯🤍✈️

2nd grade wrapped up their ABC Countdown with “Z for Zip and Zoom” on the last day of school! Students enjoyed a special RC plane flying show thanks to local veteran friends who shared their planes, answered questions, and helped make the morning memorable.

A fun way to wrap up the year and zoom into summer! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
8 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Zoom with second grade. Students pose with RC Plane.
Zoom with second grade. Students pose with RC Plane.
Zoom with second grade. Students pose with RC Plane.
Zoom with second grade. Students pose with RC Plane.
Zoom with second grade. Students pose with RC Plane.
Zoom with second grade. Students pose with RC Plane.
Zoom with second grade. Students pose with RC Plane.
Zoom with second grade. Students pose with RC Plane.
Zoom with second grade. Students pose with RC Plane.
Zoom with second grade. Students pose with RC Plane.
Day one of summer school is in the books! ☀️🐯❤️

Our Tigers are learning, growing, and making the most of every opportunity this summer. All Roads Lead Forward!
9 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Four students, with one girl wearing pink hair, sitting and smiling in a row.
A young person practices holding a ball in an indoor gym. Red safety padding lines the wall behind.
A girl with blonde hair holds a yellow container of chalk outside a school with a grassy area.
Two children stand next to each other, smiling. One holds a book titled "Ford Trucks." Behind them, a room has a green wall, a tree, and furniture.
Child in black shirt hangs from a rope swing in front of a building with brick walls and gray roof.
Three children hold toy helmets and balls in front of a brick wall and a small playground.
A person is upside down on a large climbing structure with a slide. Behind them is a building with a slate roof and a steeple.
A young girl with pink shirt and black pants serves a ball in a gym.
Two young girls in a classroom, one with purple hair and the other with curly hair, are both doing puzzles.
Two boys play basketball indoors; one dribbles, the other reaches out; court has red line.
Glow Party + Floor is Lava = End of Year Fun! ❤️🐯🤍

4th-grade students in Ms. Bowen and Ms. Frisbee’s classes kept the learning going right up to the last days of school with a Glow Party and a Floor is Lava review challenge! Students put their skills to the test while having fun reviewing what they learned throughout the year. Learning was still in full swing all the way to summer break! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
12 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A classroom setting with children gathered around a table filled with snacks and beverages.
Bright sign with "WELCOME to our GLOW party!" displayed against a colorful background.
Two children, a girl and a boy, are standing on green mats in a classroom. A long desk is behind them.
Two girls in a classroom with purple lighting, seated at a desk. One holds a pink object.
Two young boys standing on a table in a classroom. One boy is raising his arms.
A person sits at a table in a room with a low-light setting and a green glow on their shirt.
A wooden table displays a paper with a rock drawing and another paper with text. Behind the table is a red wall with text.
Two people play a game of Twister on a floor, wearing bright neon clothing. Shelves and tables in background.
A classroom with desks and chairs, students doing exercises, colorful mats, a whiteboard, and a window.
Four girls are standing in a room with a glowing purple background. One wears a green shirt and white shorts.
5th Graders Spawned a Real World Adventure at Maramec Spring Park! ❤️🐯⛏️

Earlier this month, 5th-grade students headed to Maramec Spring Park for a hands-on Minecraft-themed adventure! Students explored the park while gathering materials for their “forges,” using teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills along the way.

From crafting ideas to exploring the outdoors, this field trip brought classroom learning to life in a fun and memorable way. Thank you to our community partners for helping make experiences like this possible for our students! #stjschools #tigerpride
12 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A group of children and adults are gathered around a cave entrance, sitting on rocks. Some wear hats.
Children play on an outdoor climbing structure. One child hangs upside down, smiling. Another child is on the structure to the side.
A group of individuals in casual clothing poses in front of an old stone archway. Some wear hats.
A woman addresses a group of children at a picnic table. The group sits on a bench. Trees and grass are in the background.
A group of children and adults standing by a lake, with a sign reading "Fishing: No Fishing."
A group of girls sit at a picnic table, wearing casual clothing and sneakers. Behind them, people sit at another table.
Two boys stand atop white and black figures at a playground, one holding a bar. Trees and a grassy area are behind them.
Six children are sitting at a picnic table, using building blocks. One of them is wearing glasses.
Two girls, one in white and one in red, work together at a table with wooden pieces. Behind them, another person stands near a car.
Five children work together at a picnic table. One is seated while the others lean over the table.
2nd Grade Students Celebrated for Growth and Character! 🚴‍♀️❤️🐯

During last week’s LWJE Awards Assembly, several 2nd-grade students were awarded new bikes! These students stood out all year for consistently demonstrating positive behavior, kindness, and personal growth, reflecting our Portrait of a Graduate values.

Thank you to 2K Horizontal Construction, Strive 365, Phelps County Bank, and Maries County Bank for making this unforgettable moment possible. Your partnership helps us celebrate student growth!

#communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
14 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Group of children with bicycles in a gym. A basketball hoop and flag are in the background.
A girl in a blue shirt holds a paper while standing next to a white bicycle. Behind her, two women stand, one wearing a blue jacket and the other a black dress.
A young girl stands between two bicycles in a room with a red partition. Other adults stand behind the bicycles.
Girls stand beside bikes in a gym with a red wall and a white ceiling. Other adults stand behind them.
Congratulations to Mrs. Doddema and Mrs. McWhorter on receiving the Association for Middle Level Education 2026 Adult Advocate Award during the Middle School Awards Ceremonies! ❤️🐯🤍

This recognition honors their outstanding advocacy and dedication to supporting students, especially those who need it most. Thank you for the care, encouragement, and support you pour into our students each day.
14 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Two women standing in a gym holding certificates and flower pots, one woman holding a white certificate.
A Sweet Start to Summer! ☀️🐯🍧

LWJE Field Day fun got even cooler last week with a special visit from Kona Ice at the elementary! Students wrapped up the school year with games, laughs, and a sweet treat to celebrate the start of summer break.

What a fun way to close out an amazing year! #SummerBreak #stjschools #tigerpride
16 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Group of girls sitting on gravel outdoors. Each holds a cup, two with straws. Smiling, one in pink jacket, one in black, one in purple.
Kona Ice visits the elementary.
Kona Ice visits the elementary.
Kona Ice visits the elementary.
Kona Ice visits the elementary.
Kona Ice visits the elementary.
Kona Ice visits the elementary.
Kona Ice visits the elementary.
Kona Ice visits the elementary.
Kona Ice visits the elementary.
This Memorial Day, the St. James R-1 School District pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country with courage and selflessness. We are grateful for their sacrifice and service. ❤️🤍💙
16 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Memorial Day text on a red background with an American flag. A logo with "STJ" in red appears below the text.

Congratulations to our Girls 4x100 Relay Team on a 5th Place finish at the Class 3 State Track Meet!

Shoutout to Maddie McCracken, Avery Campbell, Alex Hughes, and Adalee Richardson for an incredible season representing St. James!

18 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Four young women with medals stand together. They wear matching white shirts and black shorts. Behind them, a white banner says "TRACK & FIELD".
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! ❤️🐯🤍
19 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Three individuals sit at a table with a basketball, jersey, and balloons. A woman and boy wear white and blue, and a man in a gray shirt.
Track students stand against a brick wall.
Two men pose for a picture.
Eleven players in red uniforms stand in a row on a grassy field, facing the camera.
Band Picture
Four women on a soccer field wearing numbered jerseys, one woman in yellow chasing the ball.
A band performs on a stage with blue lighting, in front of an audience seated in front.
Kindergarten performance
A choir performs on stage, illuminated by blue stage lighting. The conductor stands center, with musicians on either side.
Runners compete on a track with hurdles. Participants wear numbered bibs. Spectators watch from the sidelines.
Monster Magic in the Making! 🧌🎨💚

The monsters are back and better than ever! Yesterday, fourth graders saw their imaginative monster drawings brought to life by our high school art students through creative 3D and mixed-media designs. From goofy to spooky to totally one-of-a-kind, each creation showcased the talent and teamwork across grade levels.

This collaboration continues to be a favorite tradition, connecting students through creativity, mentorship, and a little monster mayhem along the way!

A big thank you to our high school art students and teachers, along with the 4th-grade team, for helping make it all happen! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
20 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Two girls stand in a hallway, one holds a drawing, the other a small figurine. They smile and pose.
Group of students seated, some looking at colorful train models on a table. Brick wall in background.
A group of people sit in a room with a brick wall; one person stands and speaks.
Two children, one holding a drawing of a monster, stand in front of a brick wall.
Several children seated in rows in an auditorium, wearing a mix of casual clothing and school uniforms.
Two smiling individuals in a room, one in a white shirt and the other in a black shirt.
Children seated on the floor near a brick wall, some wearing glasses, one holding a watermelon.
Four people at a table. A woman wearing a gray hoodie, a woman in a black t-shirt, a boy in a red hoodie, and a woman with a ponytail.
A child wearing glasses stands with a cardboard robot sculpture. The sculpture is blue, red, and white.
Four young people stand behind a table displaying miniature sculptures, with one wearing a black shirt and another a green Chicago sweater.
☀️Happy Summer Break, Tigers!☀️

Another school year has come to a close, and what a journey it's been! From classrooms to competitions, performances to field trips, our students kept moving forward and made memories that will last long after the final bell.

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for a fantastic year. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break! #stjschools #tigerpride
20 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A young boy in sunglasses and a yellow shirt holds a cup of ice. Text reads Happy Summer Break.
MS and HS Readers Celebrate a Job Well Read! ❤️🐯📚

Students at St. James Middle School and St. James R-1 High School who read at least four Missouri Readers Awards books earned an invite to the Reader’s Celebration earlier this week! From sparkling book covers to custom bookmarks and sweet treats from the dirty soda and candy salad bars, students wrapped up their reading challenge in style.

Thanks to our educators and library staff for encouraging students to keep picking up books throughout the year! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
20 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Two girls stand in a room, smiling and holding up books. One holds a pink "Dungeons and Drama" book; the other holds a blue one.
A colorful menu on a white background with "Welcome to the Dirty Soda Bar" at the top. Various drink names and ingredients are listed.
Woman standing at a table pours a red liquid into a cup from a bottle.
Person with pink hair holding a book titled "Bye Bye Unicorn" in a classroom.
Person in a red hoodie picking up candies from bowls at a table. Behind them, a board displays "Plant Kindness".
Two boys seated at a table, one smiling, the other holding a drink. A flower arrangement and a monitor behind them.
Several people in a room, seated around a long table covered in black cloth, engaging in coloring activity.
Three kids are at a table. Two are mixing a drink and one is holding a cup.
A person works at a table with a book, pen, phone, and other items. They wear a NASA shirt.
Two boys standing at a table with various drinks, one pours a bottle into a cup.
Field Day Fun: Part 2 ❤️🐯🤍

Grades 3 through 5 brought the energy for the second half of LWJE Field Day, keeping the friendly competition going all afternoon. A great finish to a day full of Tiger spirit! #stjschools #tigerpride
21 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Three young girls pose for a photo on a football field with others in the background.
Four boys in various colored clothing are sitting on a grass field, engaging with objects. One holds a bottle.
Multiple children in sports gear sprint on a track, with buildings and trees in the background.
A group of young girls and others dance on a football field with a scoreboard in the background.
Children running and jumping on a track with red and black markings, some seated in chairs.
Students participate in a rope challenge at a sports field. A red banner behind them reads "James High School."
A boy jumps into a sand pit on a field, wearing shorts and sneakers. Behind him, others stand on the field.
A young girl throwing a football on a red field. Other players and spectators are in the background.
A woman and a girl playing kickball on a football field. The girl is kicking the ball.
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Field Day Fun: Part 1! ❤️🐯🤍

LWJE Tigers in Kindergarten through 2nd grade kicked off Field Day with big energy and friendly competition throughout the morning. A fun start to one of the most anticipated days of the year for our youngest Tigers! #stjschools #tigerpride
21 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Kids in sports gear play a tug-of-war on a field with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Children stand on a sports field, one talking to another. Two hula hoops lie on the ground.
Five children with glasses and sneakers participate in a tug-of-war on a football field.
Two young girls with raised arms, smiling. Behind them, other children sit on the ground. A black fence borders the grassy area.
A young boy runs over hurdles outdoors on a field. A woman in red stands behind him.
Girl in gray sweatshirt holds yellow popsicle and smiles. In background, children play on a field with red and green zones.
Kids playing tug-of-war on a football field. Four children are pulling on ropes, while two others watch.
An adult and a child walk on a red track. The child has one arm raised. Behind them is a stone wall.
A boy and girl converse near a grassy field with white lines and hula hoops.
Children line up at a track, one girl leads in pink shorts. Other children sit or stand nearby.