Learning Highlight: Lessons in Critical Thinking! 📚🐯💡
High school history students, guided by Mrs. Harlan in the library, explored WWII propaganda to understand how it influenced public opinion. Through thoughtful analysis, they strengthened their critical thinking and media literacy—learning to question sources, recognize persuasive techniques, and connect historical strategies to modern-day messaging. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
CHALK THE WALK is coming! Help us send our students into MAP & EOC testing with confidence! 🖍️🐯🤍
Join us on Sunday, April 27th, from 4–6 PM to decorate the sidewalks outside our school buildings with positive messages, fun doodles, and Tiger Pride. Let’s fill the walkways with support and show our students that the Tiger community is cheering them on! #ChalkTheWalk #StateTesting #stjschools
STATE BOUND: St. James FFA Students Compete at Districts! ❤️🐯🤍
Congratulations to everyone who represented St. James FFA at the South Central District competition! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication.
The following Tigers are headed to STATE later this month:
⭐ Ag Sales Team – District Champions! (Abby F., Dakota S., Josh C., & Xavier S.)
⭐ Ariana G. – Division 1 Prepared Public Speaking (2nd Place)
⭐ Kate S. – Division 2 Prepared Public Speaking (2nd Place)
Good luck, Tigers! #STATEBOUND #FFA #stjschools
Learning Highlight: From the Classroom to the Capitol! 🏛️📚🌟
Last week, 3rd-grade students hit the road for an unforgettable trip to the Missouri State Capitol! The group toured the Capitol building, walked the Bicentennial Bridge, and discovered Adrian’s Island—all while connecting what they’ve been learning in the classroom to real-life history.
As part of their unit on Famous Missourians, students are studying influential people who helped shape our state. This visit brought those lessons to life, and students saw the history they've been reading about up close. Thank you to Representative Tara J. Peters for providing lunch, families for joining us, and our incredible teachers for making it all happen!
GREAT things happen here—especially when families and learning come together! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday: Growing Our Own! 🌱🐯❤️
Last week, interested students and district paraprofessionals were invited to take part in our Future Teachers of America (FTA) & Grow Your Own Day, a special event designed to inspire the next generation of educators.
Participants explored the teaching profession through hands-on workshops, a vision board session, and a Teacher Q&A Panel featuring current and retired educators. The day also included networking with college representatives and a celebratory College Signing Ceremony to honor students taking their next step toward teaching.
This event was made possible through the Grow Your Own grant, and we’re grateful to Sponsor Ms. Katie Shultz, along with our district staff, presenters, and community partners who helped bring it to life.
When students are surrounded by support and opportunity, they begin to see what’s possible—and that’s when GREAT things happen. #MissionMonday #stjschools #tigerpride
REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 18, 2025. Every day is a GREAT day to be a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍
Tiger Highlight: Strength, Spirit, and Support! ❤️🐯🤍
Our student-athletes gave it their all and made us proud today! Great job, Tigers! A big thank you to our staff, student-volunteers, and community partners for showing up, cheering loud, and supporting our Tigers every step of the way. #SpecialOlympics #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: MAP Testing? Donut Worry, You’ve Got This! ❤️🐯🍩
LWJE Student Council is sprinkling some encouragement around the halls! With MAP testing just around the corner, they’re reminding everyone: Donut stress, take your time, and do your best on the test! They decorated colorful donuts filled with test-taking tips to help students feel confident and prepared.
GREAT things happen when Tigers support each other! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
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⚡The Quest Begins—Don't Miss The Lightning Thief!⚡
StJ Tiger Drama students from all three buildings are bringing magic to the stage in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical! St. James Middle School students and 2nd–5th graders from Lucy Wortham James Elementary got a VIP preview of the adventure. Now it’s your turn to visit Camp Half-Blood!
⚡ April 10 & 11 at 7 PM
⚡ April 12 at 2 PM
Come support these incredible students and see why GREAT things happen here—especially under the stage lights!
#ArtsInEducation #STJTigerDrama #stjschools
Tiger Highlight: Spelling Bee Success at LWJE! ❤️🐝🤍
Last week, Lucy Wortham James Elementary hosted the finals of the All-School Spelling Bee! The bleachers were full, the competition was friendly, and our finalists from grades 1–5 impressed everyone with their hard work and academic skills.
Congratulations to the first-place winners:
🐝1st Grade: Riley D.
🐝2nd Grade: Lochlin B.
🐝3rd Grade: Kooper L.
🐝4th Grade: Sebastian C.
🐝5th Grade: Jordyn W.
Huge thanks to our staff for organizing such a great event, to our families for their support, and to Phelps County Bank and Maries County Bank for their generous sponsorship. We’re so proud of our student spellers! ❤️🐯🤍
Learning Highlight: Extra! Extra! Learning Through Fashion and History! 📰🐯👗
Middle school students in Mrs. Watson's history class recently took part in an exciting team-building activity focused on material culture, exploring how clothing reflects different societies. Teams selected from seven historical eras and used newspaper to design and create outfits inspired by those times! This hands-on learning experience sparked creativity while deepening their understanding of history. Check out a few of the pieces! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: Supporting the Library Book Sale! 📚🐯💪
A group of our wrestlers recently teamed up with the Friends of the Library to help move boxes for the Annual Book Sale at the James Memorial Public Library, happening now through Saturday! By supporting literacy and building strong community partnerships, our students gain a sense of pride and purpose in making a positive impact. Be sure to stop by the book sale and support our local library! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Expect the Unexpected in 5th Grade Science! 🔎🐯🔬
5th-grade scientists explored chemical reactions in a hands-on experiment using hydrogen peroxide and yeast. First, they measured the starting temperature of the hydrogen peroxide. Then, they added yeast, stirred the mixture, and measured the temperature again to see what had changed. Students made predictions, observed reactions, and repeated the process three times to compare results.
A GREAT way to bring science to life! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigepride
Congratulations to our March Leading the Tiger Way winners! ❤️🐯🤍
Lucy Wortham James Elementary: Jennifer Henderson and Lisa Bauman
St. James Middle School: Matt Wisdom and Kiah Robinson
St. James R-1 High School: Roger Payne and Carla Treece
The "Leading the Tiger Way" teacher and staff of the month program is designed to spotlight one teacher and one classified staff from each building every month. We want to recognize our most dedicated and talented employees. This program allows each staff member an opportunity to nominate a peer who exemplifies the character and professional traits we strive for as a District. #TeacherTuesday #leadingthetigerway #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Cracking the Berlin Wall Escape! ❤️🐯🤍
Students at St. James R-1 High School recently took on the role of codebreakers in American History class. Working together in teams, students solved a series of clues related to the construction of the Berlin Wall and the daring escape attempts that followed. Each clue brought them one step closer to "escaping" the classroom scenario, reinforcing their understanding of this key moment in global history.
Hands-on, collaborative learning like this helps bring the past to life—proving once again that GREAT things happen here. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Happy National Library Week!
In our district libraries, students explore endless possibilities that help build a GREAT foundation for success. We’re lucky in St. James to have both the wonderful James Memorial Public Library and our school libraries, each providing vital resources that support classroom learning and strengthen our Tiger community!
#NationalLibraryWeek #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday: Celebrating Our Assistant Principals! 🎉🐯🍎
This week, we’re proud to celebrate National Assistant Principals Week by shining a light on the incredible leaders who help us live out our mission each day!
🌟 Mrs. Victoria Abel & Mrs. Traci Bahr – Lucy Wortham James Elementary
🌟 Mrs. Becky Daniels – St. James Middle School
🌟 Mr. Bryan Carty – St. James R-1 High School
Our assistant principals go above and beyond to make GREAT things happen here. Thank you for your leadership, your heart, and your commitment to our students and staff!
#MissionMonday #AssistantPrincipalsWeek #stjschools
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Happy National School Librarian Day! ❤️🐯🤍
Our librarians do more than check out books—they help students ask big questions, think critically, and explore new ideas.
📚 Hope Hunter & Brandy Dunn | LWJE
📚 Erin McCurdy | Middle School
📚 Cheryl Harlan | High School
Thank you for empowering students to think deeply, dream boldly, and never stop learning! #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #stjschools #tigerpride
