Attention St. James R-1 School District Parents/Guardians!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week! You'll have the opportunity to connect with your child's educators and discuss their academic progress. Here are the details:
Date/Time:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Locations:
Lucy Wortham James Elementary School: Appointments are required. Please reach out to the building for more information.
St. James Middle School and St. James R-1 High School: Just drop in during the designated hours.
#ParentTeacherConferences #stjschools #tigerpride
Join us for a peek into the daily adventures of our St. James Tigers! This series features students like Taetum Porowski, an 8th grader at St. James Middle School, sharing her experiences firsthand.
Follow Taetum as she navigates through her school day! Get ready to dive into the heart of student life at St. James Middle School!
WATCH IT HERE: https://bit.ly/DayInTheLifePorowski
Students from Lucy Wortham James Elementary, St. James Middle School, and St. James High School came together for the Pink Out Kiddy Camp, where mentorship took center stage. Older cheerleaders led younger students through team-building activities and taught cheers.
The week wrapped up under the Friday night lights, as all participants performed before the varsity football game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thank you to our cheer coaches and cheerleaders for showing what it means to lead with heart and Tiger pride!
#CaringRelationships #EngagedCitizenship #tigerpride #stjschools
Students in the St. James Middle School STEM Club have been busy exploring new challenges, from testing designs in an egg drop experiment to building and racing their own cars. This enrichment time gives students a chance to discover how science, technology, engineering, and math come together in creative ways! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
St. James High School FCCLA has been busy this fall! Members recently attended the St. Louis Fashion Alliance, exploring design trends, the role of AI in fashion, and hearing from industry professionals. They also participated in the FCCLA Region 5 Fall Meeting in Rolla, learning about teen safety, leadership opportunities, and what to expect from FCCLA after graduation.
Experiences like these help our students grow as Future-Focused learners, ready to pursue their goals and make an impact. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
Today, teachers spent the day learning and growing during Professional Development. The morning focused on deepening our Portrait of a Graduate, followed by a keynote from Josh Varner. The day wrapped up with Tiger Academy mini-sessions, led by both guest presenters and our own Tiger staff, where we shared ideas and strengthened skills.
A big thank-you to all our presenters for sharing their time, knowledge, and expertise with us today. All Roads Lead Forward when we learn together!
#ProfessionalDevelopment #stjschools #tigerpride
Each year, the Tiger Trot supports the Gifts for Kids Fund, helping ensure every St. James student receives a special gift before Winter Break.
Here’s how you can get involved:
✅ Register for the 5K or 10K: Run, walk, or jog—every step helps! Sign up here: https://stjtigertrot.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14842
✅ Share this post! Spread the word to family and friends.
✅ Sponsor or donate: Contact Beth Keyes at communications@stjschools.org
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Let’s make this 5th year the best one yet and bring holiday joy to every Tiger!
#GiftsForKids #TigerTrot #TigerPride
Missouri Day: A Hands-On Celebration of State Pride! 🍇🎻🐝
Missouri Day is all about honoring the stories, skills, and people that make our state shine. Today, our 3rd graders got a taste of that Missouri magic, learning about everything from grapes to mules with help from our amazing local experts!
A big THANK YOU to our incredible presenters:
⭐ Jerry Rosa – Bluegrass & Historic Artifacts
⭐ Kendra Swee – James Foundation/Maramec Spring Park
⭐ Spencer Manor – Missouri Grapes
⭐ Caroline Copeland – Beekeeping
⭐ Kim Shockley & Cindy Stack – Missouri Games
⭐️ Rusty's Kettlekorn
⭐ St. James Sports Club – Funnel Cakes
⭐ Ozark Spirit Cloggers
⭐ Les Clancy – Missouri Mules
⭐ Patty Frisbie – Corn Husk Dolls
And, of course, a huge shoutout to our amazing 3rd-grade team for bringing Missouri history to life in such a fun and engaging way! #MissouriDay #ShowMeState #stjschools
Our ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) group at Lucy Wortham James Elementary played "Walking in Someone’s Shoes," a game designed to build empathy and understanding. This activity helped students see how seeing another person’s point of view leads to stronger relationships and greater kindness. It reflects the core value of Social Integrity, part of our Portrait of a Graduate! #ROX #stjschools #tigerpride
Mrs. Owen’s scientists wrapped up their unit on speed, direction, force, and motion with a game of classroom Putt Putt! Using yardsticks as golf clubs and cups as holes, students explored how force and direction change the way things move while having fun with friends.
It was hands-on learning and Critical Thinking in action, a core value of our Portrait of a Graduate! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Phelps Health generously donated notebooks to all our schools, making sure students in every building have the tools they need to learn and grow. We’re thankful for their ongoing partnership and the support they show our Tiger community!
#AllRoadsLeadForward #communitypartnerships #stjschools
🌟 Episode 1: Meet Nathanael Siders. A St. James graduate turned middle school science teacher, Mr. Siders brings learning to life through creativity, innovation, and service. WATCH IT HERE: https://bit.ly/HOATsiders 🌟
His passion for hands-on learning and his efforts to give back to the school community make a lasting difference for students and staff alike. That’s the Heart of a Tiger.
Teen Leadership students at St. James Middle School are taking charge of the building’s recycling efforts! By leading this project, they’re learning that small actions can make a big difference. They’re practicing responsibility, teamwork, and environmental awareness, all key parts of being Future Focused. #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
This week, we’re recognizing the nutritious meals that keep our students fueled and focused for learning! National School Lunch Week was established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to highlight the importance of healthy school meals and their impact both inside and outside the classroom.
✅ Did you know? Completing the Free and Reduced Meal Application doesn’t just benefit your family, it helps our entire district! Increased participation can bring in more funding for programs and resources that support every student’s success.
Apply here: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=F74DUX
Let’s celebrate the healthy meals that power learning and remind us that All Roads Lead Forward! #NSLW25 #stjschools #tigerpride
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
Mr. Benson’s math students took their lesson outdoors to enjoy the fall weather and put proportions into practice. They measured a classmate’s height and shadow, then measured the flagpole’s shadow. Using those numbers, they can calculate how tall the flagpole is, all with a little sunshine and a lot of math! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Fourth-grade students traveled back in time as members of the St. James High School Medieval Club stopped by to share a bit of life from the Middle Ages! From a knighting ceremony to faux battles and Q&A, students got an up-close look at what they’ve been reading about in their current ELA unit. It was a royally good time for our young scholars! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Digital Detectives: Learning to Think Critically Online! 🔍🐯💻
Fifth-grade students explored Digital Citizenship and how their actions online can leave a lasting digital footprint. After reading a story about online safety with Mrs. Hunter, students used critical thinking to analyze fake online profiles and identify red flags like shared locations or personal details.
Learning to think critically about online choices helps our Tigers stay safe and make smart decisions in the digital world. #PortraitofaGraduate #stjschools #tigerpride
