Middle School ROX Takes Learning to the Missouri State Capitol! ❤️🐯🏛️
Our middle school ROX students got a firsthand look at Engaged Citizenship in action! As part of their curriculum, girls learn from women in fields that are traditionally male-dominated. This year, Representative Tara J. Peters invited our students to the Missouri State Capitol to see government at work. The day included introductions on the House floor, a Capitol tour, a visit to the whisper room, and a climb to the top of the rotunda. Students also enjoyed pizza from Representative Peters and a sweet stop at Central Dairy on the way home.
It was a memorable day of learning, leadership, and seeing how government works up close! #EngagedCitizenship #stjschools #tigerpride
St. James FTA, led by sponsor Mr. Overton, recently hosted an FTA Day for students from St. James, Owensville, Sullivan, Cuba, and St. Clair to learn more about the teaching profession as part of our Grow Your Own efforts.
Students heard from guest speaker Dr. Todd Whitaker, participated in an educator panel, and connected with colleges offering education programs during a career fair.
Thank you to everyone who made the day possible, including our own Mr. Sampson, as well as other area educators, Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Galvin, and Mrs. Jones. All Roads Lead Forward! #communitypartnerships #FTA #stjschools
Middle School Students of the Month Show Courage! ❤️🐯🤍
Congratulations to the St. James Middle School Students of the Month for February! These students were recognized for demonstrating the character trait of Courage.
Courage can look different each day at school. Sometimes it means trying something new, speaking up for what is right, or pushing through a challenge when something feels difficult. These students show the determination and mental strength to face those moments with confidence.
By choosing Courage, our students are strengthening Social Integrity, an important part of our Portrait of a Graduate. When students act with courage, they help create a school community built on honesty, respect, and doing what is right. #MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
Every day is a GREAT day to be a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍
Mission Monday: Showing What We Know! 📚🐯❤️
Spring testing season is coming up for St. James R-1 students! MAP and EOC assessments allow students to demonstrate what they have learned and help our district measure growth and progress.
Testing Dates:
LWJE and Middle School MAP: April 27 through May 8
High School EOC: April 20 through May 1
Help us continue working toward our mission of empowering students through academic excellence by being present and working hard! #MissionMakers #StateTesting #stjschools
Senior Beta students had an outstanding showing at the Missouri Beta State Convention over the weekend. Several of our Tigers earned top placements in their events and have qualified to compete at the National Beta Convention in Nashville this summer:
• Visual Arts – Painting - 1st Place: Gina Wisdom
• Academic Testing – Social Studies – 1st Place: Johnny Perkins
• Scavenger Hunt – 1st Place (Team 67, 59,600 points)
• Engineering – 2nd Place: Ryan Engelbrecht, Jackson Engelbrecht, Jaden Otto
• Solo, Duo, Trio Variety Act – 4th Place: Addalye Felan, Layla Felan, Madison Bobbitt-Harris
Great job, Betas! Their success at State earned them the opportunity to compete on the national stage this summer, and we look forward to cheering them on in Nashville!
LWJE Book Vending Machine Stocked for Another Year! 📚🐯❤️
We are excited to share that Hartley’s Climate Control, LLC has once again stepped up to support our students, generously donating enough to keep the Birthday Book Vending Machine fully stocked for the entire 2026–27 school year!
All year long, LWJE Tigers celebrate their birthdays by choosing a brand new book to take home from a special Book Vending Machine! It’s a tradition that helps students build their home libraries and grow a love of reading, thanks to a project that is especially close to the hearts of our amazing library staff.
Because of our continued partnership, every LWJE student will keep adding new stories to their shelves, one birthday book at a time. Thank you for helping our students turn the page and keep moving forward! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
Today is Missouri Read In Day, a celebration that encourages students, educators, families, and communities across Missouri to take time to read together.
Mr. MacCash's kindergarten class did just that during library time when Missouri Representative Tara J. Peters and Mrs. Maretta Diestlekamp stopped by for Reading with Representatives. They shared two Piggie and Gerald favorites by Mo Willems, then tried their hand at illustrating the dynamic duo.
Moments like this show how strong community partnerships help foster a love of reading and lifelong learning! #ReadInDay #stjschools #tigerpride
Lucy Wortham James Elementary Beta students had an outstanding showing at the Missouri Beta State Convention. A total of 40 students competed at the state level, with 21 students placing in the top 5 across 15 different categories.
Many of the top finishers have qualified to compete at the National Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this summer:
• 4th Grade Health and Physical Education – 1st Place: Kooper Lorts
• 4th Grade Math – 5th Place: Beatrice Keyes
• 4th Grade Spelling – 1st Place: Emmalynn Davis
• 5th Grade Health and Physical Education – 1st Place: Laci Livengood
• 5th Grade Science – 1st Place: Thatcher Rivers
• 5th Grade Social Studies – 1st Place: Truett Bahr
• Poetry – 1st Place: Keegan Graham
• Color Photography – 2nd Place: Beatrice Keyes
• Painting – 3rd Place: Keegan Graham
• Pottery – 3rd Place: Lydia Moreland
• Quilling – 2nd Place: Fischer Rapp
• Engineering – 1st Place: Grayson Otto, Kooper Lorts, Fischer Rapp, Mason Haywood, Hudson Stack
• Marketing and Communications – 2nd Place: Sila Stubblefield, Brooklyn Bouse, Ellie Deluca
• Musicology – 5th Place: Dallas Fenster, Thatcher Rivers, Tel Chancey, Braelyn Pigg
• Service Learning Showcase – 5th Place: Zoey Colvin, Beatrice Keyes, Claire Dazey
We are proud of our students and their sponsors for representing our district so well. Their dedication and teamwork led to an impressive performance at state, and we look forward to cheering them on at Nationals this summer!
St. James Middle School Beta students delivered an outstanding performance at the recent Missouri Beta State Convention. Their hard work, talent, and dedication were on full display as they represented St. James with pride and brought home an impressive list of honors. Several students earned top placements in their events and have qualified to compete at the National Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this summer:
• Variety Act – 1st Place: Cash Mendenhall, Cambreigh Chancey
• Small Group – 2nd Place: Hattie Gruver, Blair McCurdy, Leightin Stubblefield, Harper Kemnitzer, Paige Nesbitt
• Book Battle – 4th Place: Asher Keyes, Piper Sandusky, Karris Stites
• Engineering – 3rd Place: Snyder Stack, Connor Otto, Beckett Rapp, Steele Ruble, Gavin Jenkins, Mason McCracken
• Technology – 3rd Place: Asher Keyes, Connor Otto
• 6th Grade Health and P.E. – 1st Place: Rylan Becklenberg
• 6th Grade Language Arts – 4th Place: Henry Freiberg
• 7th Grade Language Arts – 1st Place: Adalyn Dunn
• 7th Grade Mathematics – 1st Place: Charlee Alterauge
• 7th Grade Science – 1st Place: Asher Keyes
• 7th Grade Social Studies – 5th Place: Grahym Felan
• 7th Grade U.S. History – 2nd Place: Collin Watson
• Poetry – 5th Place: Brynlee Lind
• Painting – 3rd Place: Allison Wilkerson
We are incredibly proud of all of our Beta members who competed and represented St. James so well. Their effort, teamwork, and determination led to an impressive showing at the state level, and we look forward to cheering them on as they compete on the national stage this summer!
Kindergarten families recently spent an evening at LWJE stepping into their students’ learning through a winter-themed Parent Night. A variety of stations and activities were set up that reflected what students have been working on in class, giving them a chance to explore, create, and learn together.
It was a great night as families experienced a small glimpse of the learning that happens in kindergarten every day! ❤️🐯🤍
District leaders recently participated in a Behavioral Threat Assessment training led by Glen Moore, MSW, Director of Threat Management for MSBA’s Center for Education Safety and a member of the National Council of School Safety Directors.
This important training helps school leaders better recognize when a student may need additional resources and support. By learning how to identify concerns early and respond appropriately, our team continues working to ensure the safety and well-being of both students and staff. #stjschools #tigerpride
Last week, high school English teacher Arielle Sutton welcomed students into the world of storytelling during a special author visit!
As a published fantasy romance author, Ms. Sutton shared her personal writing journey with English classes, giving students a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, the realities of the publishing world, and the persistence it takes to bring a story to life. She also encouraged students to explore their own creativity and consider how their ideas and experiences can turn into powerful stories.
Opportunities like this bring learning to life and show students that the people guiding them each day are creators too! #AllRoadsLeadForward #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday: Community Makes the Magic! ❤️🐯🤍
Kindergarten McTeacher Night was a wonderful example of what can happen when families, businesses, and schools work together!
Thank you to McDonald's for hosting this fun fundraiser and welcoming our kindergarten families for an evening of connection and celebration. Events like this help strengthen the relationship between our school and the community we serve. A special thank you as well to Country Mart for donating the Dr. Seuss birthday cake that helped make the night even more memorable for our youngest Tigers.
Partnerships like these remind us that when the Tiger Community comes together, our students can shine! #MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
This past Wednesday evening, St. James R-1 High School opened its doors to current 8th-grade students and their families for Freshman Preview Night! It was a chance to step inside the building, explore the halls, and begin picturing what the next chapter of their school journey will look like.
Families heard a welcome from staff, toured the building, and learned more about the academic programs, enrichment opportunities, and extracurricular activities available to high school students. From classrooms and clubs to athletics and career pathways, the evening offered a closer look at the many directions students can take as they begin high school.
Thank you to the high school staff and student leaders who helped host the evening and share what it means to be a Tiger. #MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
