✨ Thankful Thursday is Back! ✨
As we count down to Thanksgiving, we’re bringing back Thankful Thursday to recognize the St. James R-1 staff members who go above and beyond for our students and schools.
Is there someone you’d like to thank? Share a few words of appreciation using the link below. We’ll send your message directly to the staff member, and it could be featured in an upcoming post!
❤️ Submit your shoutout: https://forms.gle/7vXg37BqRcr15Au7A
Let’s make sure the people who make a difference know they’re appreciated!
As we count down to Thanksgiving, we’re bringing back Thankful Thursday to recognize the St. James R-1 staff members who go above and beyond for our students and schools.
Is there someone you’d like to thank? Share a few words of appreciation using the link below. We’ll send your message directly to the staff member, and it could be featured in an upcoming post!
❤️ Submit your shoutout: https://forms.gle/7vXg37BqRcr15Au7A
Let’s make sure the people who make a difference know they’re appreciated!
From Scratch to Delicious! 🍕🐯❤️
Our high school Foods and Baking students have been busy in the kitchen! They made pizza from scratch, right down to the sauce, and also rolled up their sleeves to make homemade cinnamon rolls.
From savory to sweet, students are building practical skills and gaining confidence in the kitchen. And the results look pretty delicious!
Our high school Foods and Baking students have been busy in the kitchen! They made pizza from scratch, right down to the sauce, and also rolled up their sleeves to make homemade cinnamon rolls.
From savory to sweet, students are building practical skills and gaining confidence in the kitchen. And the results look pretty delicious!
Pancakes vs. Waffles: The Great Debate! 🧇🐯🥞
Which one is better? Our middle school students tackled that question in Careers class!
After finishing their Job Skills unit, students spent time working in teams to develop debate plans, research evidence, and write individual speeches to support their side of the argument. Once the debates wrapped up, students enjoyed some pancakes of their own!
The ultimate breakfast debate was a fun way for students to build the confidence and Effective Communication skills they'll carry with them beyond the classroom!
Which one is better? Our middle school students tackled that question in Careers class!
After finishing their Job Skills unit, students spent time working in teams to develop debate plans, research evidence, and write individual speeches to support their side of the argument. Once the debates wrapped up, students enjoyed some pancakes of their own!
The ultimate breakfast debate was a fun way for students to build the confidence and Effective Communication skills they'll carry with them beyond the classroom!
Mission Monday: Supporting Those Who Serve Our Communities! ❤️🐯🤍
Strong communities are built through partnerships, shared resources, and a willingness to support one another. We recently welcomed the Missouri State Highway Patrol to our district as they used our facilities to host training for their staff.
We appreciate the opportunity to support their work and are glad to share our space with those who serve our communities. Thank you, Missouri State Highway Patrol, for all you do!
Through community partnerships, we help strengthen the connections that make our communities better.
Strong communities are built through partnerships, shared resources, and a willingness to support one another. We recently welcomed the Missouri State Highway Patrol to our district as they used our facilities to host training for their staff.
We appreciate the opportunity to support their work and are glad to share our space with those who serve our communities. Thank you, Missouri State Highway Patrol, for all you do!
Through community partnerships, we help strengthen the connections that make our communities better.
STATE BOUND: Cross Country Qualifies for State! ❤️🐯🤍
Congratulations to our cross country runners on a great performance at today's district meet! The boys team brought home 4th place, earning their spot at next week's state meet!
We're also celebrating five individual state qualifiers who finished in the top 30 at districts:
- Ashton Moreland (3rd place)
- Kylar Hodge (14th place)
- Tristin Barton (15th place)
- Kate Strackeljahn (25th place)
- Tara Murphy (27th place)
The state meet will take place next Friday at Gans Creek in Columbia, MO.
Help us cheer on our Tigers as they head to state and represent St. James!
Halloween in the Halls! 🎃👻🕷
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! ❤️🐯🤍
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
FALL BACK! Don’t forget to set your clocks BACK one hour this weekend. Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Pumpkin Food Chains! 🎃🐯❤️
High School students in Mrs. Mueller’s Applied Science class put a Halloween twist on learning by creating food chains out of pumpkins! This hands-on project encouraged critical thinking as students explored how living things are connected.
High School students in Mrs. Mueller’s Applied Science class put a Halloween twist on learning by creating food chains out of pumpkins! This hands-on project encouraged critical thinking as students explored how living things are connected.
Community Helpers Day with Kindergarten! ❤️🐯🤍
Our Tigers spent the morning learning from local heroes! Thank you to the St. James Police Department, St. James Ambulance District, St. James Fire Protection District, City of St. James, Missouri Utilities and Sanitation Departments, and Copeland Bus for giving students a closer look at the people and services that keep our community running.
From exploring emergency vehicles to learning how local workers help others, our Tigers are discovering what it means to be engaged citizens and how caring relationships and community partnerships make St. James a better place for everyone!
Our Tigers spent the morning learning from local heroes! Thank you to the St. James Police Department, St. James Ambulance District, St. James Fire Protection District, City of St. James, Missouri Utilities and Sanitation Departments, and Copeland Bus for giving students a closer look at the people and services that keep our community running.
From exploring emergency vehicles to learning how local workers help others, our Tigers are discovering what it means to be engaged citizens and how caring relationships and community partnerships make St. James a better place for everyone!
It’s back! Our Heart of a Tiger series returns this fall with stories that remind us what makes St. James special.
🌟 Episode 1: Meet Erin McCurdy! A St. James graduate and now our middle school librarian, Mrs. McCurdy helps students discover new interests, explore new ideas, and find a love of reading. 🌟
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://canva.link/heartofatiger-mccurdy
Through her work connecting students with books and creating a welcoming space for learning, she makes a difference in the lives of our Tigers every day. That’s the Heart of a Tiger. ❤️🐯🤍
🌟 Episode 1: Meet Erin McCurdy! A St. James graduate and now our middle school librarian, Mrs. McCurdy helps students discover new interests, explore new ideas, and find a love of reading. 🌟
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://canva.link/heartofatiger-mccurdy
Through her work connecting students with books and creating a welcoming space for learning, she makes a difference in the lives of our Tigers every day. That’s the Heart of a Tiger. ❤️🐯🤍
Creative Writing Club Releases First Literary Magazine! ✍️🐯❤️
St. James R-1 High School's Creative Writing Club has been hard at work creating the school’s first literary magazine, Plot Twist! The Halloween anthology "Once Upon a Midnight Dreary" was shared with students and staff!
From short stories to art and photography, every piece was created by our students. Through Critical Thinking and creative expression, these students are sharing a little piece of themselves with the world.
We can’t wait to see what the next edition of Plot Twist brings!
St. James R-1 High School's Creative Writing Club has been hard at work creating the school’s first literary magazine, Plot Twist! The Halloween anthology "Once Upon a Midnight Dreary" was shared with students and staff!
From short stories to art and photography, every piece was created by our students. Through Critical Thinking and creative expression, these students are sharing a little piece of themselves with the world.
We can’t wait to see what the next edition of Plot Twist brings!
Spooky Doors at LWJE! 🕸️🕷️🎃👻
The halls of Lucy Wortham James Elementary got a Halloween makeover with a door-decorating contest! Student Council members helped judge the entries, giving students a chance to take an active role in their school community and practice Engaged Citizenship.
Congratulations to the Art Department for taking home Best Overall!
The halls of Lucy Wortham James Elementary got a Halloween makeover with a door-decorating contest! Student Council members helped judge the entries, giving students a chance to take an active role in their school community and practice Engaged Citizenship.
Congratulations to the Art Department for taking home Best Overall!
REMINDER: Important Upcoming Dates!
➡️ Thursday, October 29, 2026 – Early Dismissal
➡️ Friday, October 30, 2026 – No School
Early Dismissal Schedule: LWJE and HS release at 12:30 PM, and
MS releases at 12:50 PM. You can view the full 2026-27 Academic Calendar anytime on our district website: https://www.stjschools.org/page/academic-calendar
Every day is a GREAT day to be a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍
➡️ Thursday, October 29, 2026 – Early Dismissal
➡️ Friday, October 30, 2026 – No School
Early Dismissal Schedule: LWJE and HS release at 12:30 PM, and
MS releases at 12:50 PM. You can view the full 2026-27 Academic Calendar anytime on our district website: https://www.stjschools.org/page/academic-calendar
Every day is a GREAT day to be a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍
Mission Monday: Having a Bone-afide Blast with Science! 🦴🐯🔍
Science got a little spooky in Ms. Perkin’s first-grade classroom! As part of their Body Systems Unit, students used Cheetos Bag of Bones to build their own skeletons and put their skills to the test with a game of Operation.
Hands-on science made learning about the human body a real treat!
Science got a little spooky in Ms. Perkin’s first-grade classroom! As part of their Body Systems Unit, students used Cheetos Bag of Bones to build their own skeletons and put their skills to the test with a game of Operation.
Hands-on science made learning about the human body a real treat!
Pumpkin Day at Tiger Cubs! 🎃🍂🐾
Thanks to sponsors Pop's Pumpkin Patch, St. James PTO, and Phelps County Bank, Tiger Cubs got to pick their own pumpkins, play games, and learn through play, with their families invited to join the fun. A ton of Fall fun right here at school!
Thanks to sponsors Pop's Pumpkin Patch, St. James PTO, and Phelps County Bank, Tiger Cubs got to pick their own pumpkins, play games, and learn through play, with their families invited to join the fun. A ton of Fall fun right here at school!
Celebrating Lucy Wortham James Elementary Students of the Month! 🐾📚🌟
LWJE is excited to recognize our October Students of the Month! This month, students focused on RESPECT and what it looks like in their daily lives at school.
From being kind to classmates and listening to others to making good choices and following classroom expectations, students found ways to show respect throughout the month. Teachers selected one student from each classroom who consistently demonstrated this important character trait.
Help us congratulate our October Students of the Month! We are proud of the way our students treat others and contribute to a welcoming school community.
LWJE is excited to recognize our October Students of the Month! This month, students focused on RESPECT and what it looks like in their daily lives at school.
From being kind to classmates and listening to others to making good choices and following classroom expectations, students found ways to show respect throughout the month. Teachers selected one student from each classroom who consistently demonstrated this important character trait.
Help us congratulate our October Students of the Month! We are proud of the way our students treat others and contribute to a welcoming school community.
Teens Teach Prevention at the Middle School! ❤️🐯🤍
High school students visited the middle school to share important information about the dangers of vaping and smoking through the Teens Teach Prevention program.
By helping younger students understand the risks and make informed choices, these student presenters demonstrated Social Integrity. Their willingness to share what they've learned helps build a school community where students look out for one another!
High school students visited the middle school to share important information about the dangers of vaping and smoking through the Teens Teach Prevention program.
By helping younger students understand the risks and make informed choices, these student presenters demonstrated Social Integrity. Their willingness to share what they've learned helps build a school community where students look out for one another!
First Grade Career Day! ❤️🐯🤍
Our first graders went on a walking field trip to visit the St. James Police Department, James Memorial Public Library, City Hall, and St. James Park to learn about the people and services that support our community.
Thank you to our guest speakers: Dr. Tim Wilson and Abbey Auxier from Dr. Tim’s Pharmacy, Assistant Superintendent Dr. April Williams, Matt Keyes from Walmart DC, and Ranger Burton and Corporal Wright from Missouri State Parks.
These experiences help students understand Engaged Citizenship and the many ways people contribute to their community!
Our first graders went on a walking field trip to visit the St. James Police Department, James Memorial Public Library, City Hall, and St. James Park to learn about the people and services that support our community.
Thank you to our guest speakers: Dr. Tim Wilson and Abbey Auxier from Dr. Tim’s Pharmacy, Assistant Superintendent Dr. April Williams, Matt Keyes from Walmart DC, and Ranger Burton and Corporal Wright from Missouri State Parks.
These experiences help students understand Engaged Citizenship and the many ways people contribute to their community!
Missouri Day: Celebrating Our State Through Hands-On Learning! 🍇🎻🐝
Today, our 3rd graders celebrated Missouri Day with a hands-on look at the history, traditions, and skills that make our state unique! Students learned from local experts and experienced Missouri history in a fun, memorable way.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make today special!
⭐ Kendra Swee: James Foundation/Maramec Spring Park
⭐ Jerry Rosa: Bluegrass & Historic Artifacts
⭐ Spencer Manor: Missouri Grapes
⭐ Caroline Copeland: Beekeeping
⭐ Lynn Wilson: Missouri Games
⭐ Steve and Brenda Stack: Rusty's Kettlekorn
⭐ St. James Sports Club: Funnel Cakes
⭐ Ozark Spirit Cloggers
We’re grateful to our presenters for sharing their knowledge and talents with our students, and to our amazing 3rd-grade team for putting together such a great learning experience!
Today, our 3rd graders celebrated Missouri Day with a hands-on look at the history, traditions, and skills that make our state unique! Students learned from local experts and experienced Missouri history in a fun, memorable way.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make today special!
⭐ Kendra Swee: James Foundation/Maramec Spring Park
⭐ Jerry Rosa: Bluegrass & Historic Artifacts
⭐ Spencer Manor: Missouri Grapes
⭐ Caroline Copeland: Beekeeping
⭐ Lynn Wilson: Missouri Games
⭐ Steve and Brenda Stack: Rusty's Kettlekorn
⭐ St. James Sports Club: Funnel Cakes
⭐ Ozark Spirit Cloggers
We’re grateful to our presenters for sharing their knowledge and talents with our students, and to our amazing 3rd-grade team for putting together such a great learning experience!
