The Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 2026–2027 school year is now open!
We encourage every family to complete an application, even if you do not think you qualify. Completed applications help our district receive funding for valuable programs and services that benefit all students, including classroom technology, Title I services, and grant opportunities.
Apply today: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=F74DUX
We encourage every family to complete an application, even if you do not think you qualify. Completed applications help our district receive funding for valuable programs and services that benefit all students, including classroom technology, Title I services, and grant opportunities.
Apply today: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=F74DUX
Marching Into a New Season! 🎵 🐯 ❤️
Week one of Band Camp is in the books! Our Tigers are spending their days learning new music and working hard to get ready for the season. There’s a lot of teamwork happening, and we can’t wait to see it all come together! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Week one of Band Camp is in the books! Our Tigers are spending their days learning new music and working hard to get ready for the season. There’s a lot of teamwork happening, and we can’t wait to see it all come together! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Together We Build Tomorrow! ❤️🐯🤍
As we prepare to welcome students back, our Administrative team spent today planning for an exciting year ahead.
This year's theme, Together We Build Tomorrow, reminds us that every member of our school community plays an important role in shaping the future. Working together, we'll continue to empower students through caring relationships, academic excellence, and community partnerships.
We can't wait to see what this school year holds. Here's to building tomorrow, together!
As we prepare to welcome students back, our Administrative team spent today planning for an exciting year ahead.
This year's theme, Together We Build Tomorrow, reminds us that every member of our school community plays an important role in shaping the future. Working together, we'll continue to empower students through caring relationships, academic excellence, and community partnerships.
We can't wait to see what this school year holds. Here's to building tomorrow, together!
Missouri's Back-to-School Tax Free Weekend is almost here! ❤️🐯🤍📚
From Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, qualifying purchases like school supplies, clothing, computers, and other eligible items can be made without paying state or local sales tax.
📋 School supply lists: www.teacherlists.com/districts/1000209800
👉High school parents - they are working on lists for this year and should be ready very soon.
Learn more about eligible items and purchase limits here:
https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/tax-types/sales-use/holidays/back-to-school/
We hope this helps your family get ready for a great start to the new school year!
From Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, qualifying purchases like school supplies, clothing, computers, and other eligible items can be made without paying state or local sales tax.
📋 School supply lists: www.teacherlists.com/districts/1000209800
👉High school parents - they are working on lists for this year and should be ready very soon.
Learn more about eligible items and purchase limits here:
https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/tax-types/sales-use/holidays/back-to-school/
We hope this helps your family get ready for a great start to the new school year!
Summer in Review: Tiger Activities! ❤️🐯🤍
From camps and clinics to leagues, competitions, and team workouts, our Tigers have stayed busy all summer long! These moments showcase the dedication of our students and the coaches, sponsors, and volunteers who invest their time to help them grow.
As summer comes to a close, we're proud to look back at some of the memories that have prepared our Tigers for another great school year!
From camps and clinics to leagues, competitions, and team workouts, our Tigers have stayed busy all summer long! These moments showcase the dedication of our students and the coaches, sponsors, and volunteers who invest their time to help them grow.
As summer comes to a close, we're proud to look back at some of the memories that have prepared our Tigers for another great school year!
Tiger Trail Update! ❤️🐯🤍
If you've driven by recently, you've probably noticed the Tiger Trail Sidewalk Project is really starting to take shape!
Funded through the MoDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant, this project will provide a safer route for students, families, and community members traveling to and around our campus.
Thank you for your patience as construction continues. We're excited to see this project come together and will share another update once it's completed!
If you've driven by recently, you've probably noticed the Tiger Trail Sidewalk Project is really starting to take shape!
Funded through the MoDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant, this project will provide a safer route for students, families, and community members traveling to and around our campus.
Thank you for your patience as construction continues. We're excited to see this project come together and will share another update once it's completed!
25 Years of Tiger Tradition! ❤️🐯🤍
For 25 years, our Community Tailgate Party has brought the Tiger community together to celebrate the start of a new school year, and we can't wait to do it again!
Join us on Friday, August 28th, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for the 25th Annual Community Tailgate Party, proudly sponsored by Phelps Health. Visit with local businesses and organizations, connect with friends, and enjoy an evening of Tiger pride before kickoff of the first home football game at 7:00 PM.
Regular gate admission applies.
We'll see you on August 28th!
For 25 years, our Community Tailgate Party has brought the Tiger community together to celebrate the start of a new school year, and we can't wait to do it again!
Join us on Friday, August 28th, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for the 25th Annual Community Tailgate Party, proudly sponsored by Phelps Health. Visit with local businesses and organizations, connect with friends, and enjoy an evening of Tiger pride before kickoff of the first home football game at 7:00 PM.
Regular gate admission applies.
We'll see you on August 28th!
Tiger Teachers Attend Literacy Summit! ❤️🐯🤍
Our learning doesn't stop when summer begins! Several St. James teachers recently attended DESE's Literacy Summit at Tan-Tar-A, where they explored new strategies and ideas to strengthen literacy instruction. Their commitment to continuous learning means even more opportunities for our students to grow when they return to the classroom.
We're proud of our educators for investing in themselves!
#LifelongLearning #stjschools #tigerpride
Our learning doesn't stop when summer begins! Several St. James teachers recently attended DESE's Literacy Summit at Tan-Tar-A, where they explored new strategies and ideas to strengthen literacy instruction. Their commitment to continuous learning means even more opportunities for our students to grow when they return to the classroom.
We're proud of our educators for investing in themselves!
#LifelongLearning #stjschools #tigerpride
Back to School Starts Here! ❤️🐯📚
The countdown is on! The first day of school is Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and our Back to School webpage is your one-stop resource for everything you need before the new year begins.
You'll find online registration, free and reduced meal applications, school supply lists, open house information, and more.
👉 https://www.stjschools.org/page/back-to-school
We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back for another great year!
#BackToSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
The countdown is on! The first day of school is Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and our Back to School webpage is your one-stop resource for everything you need before the new year begins.
You'll find online registration, free and reduced meal applications, school supply lists, open house information, and more.
👉 https://www.stjschools.org/page/back-to-school
We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back for another great year!
#BackToSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Takes on Missouri Agriculture! 🌱🐯 ❤️
Last month, Seble Stutzman explored the many opportunities within Missouri agriculture through the Missouri Agribusiness Academy!
Throughout the experience, Seble connected with agriculture professionals, toured Lincoln University’s Carver Farm, and learned more about the careers, innovation, and leadership opportunities that shape agriculture across our state.
Great job representing St. James, Seble! We love seeing our Tigers embrace opportunities that help them discover new interests and prepare for what comes next. #FFA #stjschools #tigerpride
Last month, Seble Stutzman explored the many opportunities within Missouri agriculture through the Missouri Agribusiness Academy!
Throughout the experience, Seble connected with agriculture professionals, toured Lincoln University’s Carver Farm, and learned more about the careers, innovation, and leadership opportunities that shape agriculture across our state.
Great job representing St. James, Seble! We love seeing our Tigers embrace opportunities that help them discover new interests and prepare for what comes next. #FFA #stjschools #tigerpride
Fifth Grade Forecast with Maramec Spring Park! 🌤️🐯❤️
Summer school brought science to life as our fifth graders explored weather through hands-on experiments and rhythm activities with Kendra Swee from Maramec Spring Park.
We appreciate our community partners who help create meaningful learning experiences for our students! #SummerSchool #stjschools #communitypartnerships
Summer school brought science to life as our fifth graders explored weather through hands-on experiments and rhythm activities with Kendra Swee from Maramec Spring Park.
We appreciate our community partners who help create meaningful learning experiences for our students! #SummerSchool #stjschools #communitypartnerships
🎉 St. James Middle School Junior Beta Club at Nationals! 🎉
Congratulations to our Junior Beta students who earned recognition at the National Beta Convention in Nashville!
🏆 4th Place, Variety Act - Cash Mendenhall and Cambreigh Chancey
🏆 4th Place, Engineering - Snyder Stack, Connor Otto, Beckett Rapp, Steele Ruble, Gavin Jenkins, and Mason McCracken
📚 National Competitors, Book Battle - Asher Keyes, Karris Stites, and Piper Sandusky
💻 National Competitors, Technology - Asher Keyes and Connor Otto
🎨 National Competitor, Painting - Allison Wilkerson
📝National Competitor, 6th Grade Health & P.E. Academic Test - Rylan Becklenberg
🎤National Competitors, Small Group - Hattie Gruver, Blair McCurdy, Leightin Stubblefield, and Harper Kemnitzer
Great job representing St. James at the national level. Your hard work makes our Junior Beta Club shine! Special thanks to Sponsors Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Moore for supporting our students! ❤️🐯🤍
Congratulations to our Junior Beta students who earned recognition at the National Beta Convention in Nashville!
🏆 4th Place, Variety Act - Cash Mendenhall and Cambreigh Chancey
🏆 4th Place, Engineering - Snyder Stack, Connor Otto, Beckett Rapp, Steele Ruble, Gavin Jenkins, and Mason McCracken
📚 National Competitors, Book Battle - Asher Keyes, Karris Stites, and Piper Sandusky
💻 National Competitors, Technology - Asher Keyes and Connor Otto
🎨 National Competitor, Painting - Allison Wilkerson
📝National Competitor, 6th Grade Health & P.E. Academic Test - Rylan Becklenberg
🎤National Competitors, Small Group - Hattie Gruver, Blair McCurdy, Leightin Stubblefield, and Harper Kemnitzer
Great job representing St. James at the national level. Your hard work makes our Junior Beta Club shine! Special thanks to Sponsors Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Moore for supporting our students! ❤️🐯🤍
Happy 4th of July from the St. James R-1 School District! 🇺🇸
Wishing our Tiger families a day filled with celebration, community, and time spent with the people who matter most. Have a safe Independence Day! ❤️🐯🤍
Wishing our Tiger families a day filled with celebration, community, and time spent with the people who matter most. Have a safe Independence Day! ❤️🐯🤍
Once upon a summer school... Mrs. Cindy's class spent time making friends with dragons, exploring castles, and living happily ever after! 🐉 ❤️🐯🤍 🏰
Fire Safety at Summer School! 🚒🐯❤️
Middle School summer school students recently welcomed the St. James Fire Protection District for a hands-on fire safety lesson. Students learned how to use a fire extinguisher, when to change smoke detector batteries, and other important safety tips. They also had the opportunity to check out a fire truck up close.
Thank you to the St. James Fire Protection District for helping keep our students informed and prepared! #SummerSchool #stjschools #communitypartnerships
Middle School summer school students recently welcomed the St. James Fire Protection District for a hands-on fire safety lesson. Students learned how to use a fire extinguisher, when to change smoke detector batteries, and other important safety tips. They also had the opportunity to check out a fire truck up close.
Thank you to the St. James Fire Protection District for helping keep our students informed and prepared! #SummerSchool #stjschools #communitypartnerships
🎭 One More Chance to Catch Finding Nemo KIDS! 🐠
StJ Tiger Drama summer theater students have spent the past few weeks bringing Finding Nemo KIDS to life, and there is still one performance remaining today at 1:00 PM!
In just about 24 hours of rehearsal time spread across several weeks, students learned lines, songs, choreography, and stage movement while gaining hands-on experience in many aspects of theater production. From acting and singing to working together as a cast, they have put in tremendous effort to make this show a success.
A special thank you to Mrs. Prawitz and Mrs. Stites for supporting Arts in Education and creating opportunities for students to explore their talents and creativity.
Join us at 1:00 PM and help us celebrate the hard work of these young performers! ❤️🐯🤍
StJ Tiger Drama summer theater students have spent the past few weeks bringing Finding Nemo KIDS to life, and there is still one performance remaining today at 1:00 PM!
In just about 24 hours of rehearsal time spread across several weeks, students learned lines, songs, choreography, and stage movement while gaining hands-on experience in many aspects of theater production. From acting and singing to working together as a cast, they have put in tremendous effort to make this show a success.
A special thank you to Mrs. Prawitz and Mrs. Stites for supporting Arts in Education and creating opportunities for students to explore their talents and creativity.
Join us at 1:00 PM and help us celebrate the hard work of these young performers! ❤️🐯🤍
🎉 Lucy Wortham James Elementary Beta Club at Nationals! 🎉
Congratulations to our LWJE Beta students who earned national recognition at the National Beta Convention in Nashville!
🏆 2nd Place, Pottery - Lydia Moreland
🏆 9th Place, Engineering - Grayson Otto, Kooper Lorts, Fischer Rapp, Mason Haywood, Hudson Stack
🎨 National Competitor, Quilling - Fischer Rapp
🎨 National Competitor, Painting - Keegan Graham
🎨 National Competitor, Color Photography - Beatrice Keyes
📣 National Competitors, Marketing and Communications - Sila Stubblefield, Brooklyn Bouse, Ellie Deluca
🤝 National Competitors, Service Learning Showcase - Zoey Colvin, Beatrice Keyes, Claire Dazey
These students showcased their talents and teamwork while representing LWJE and the Tiger community at the national level! A special thank you to Beta sponsors Katie Moreland and Hope Hunter for supporting these students throughout the year. #NationalBeta #stjschools #tigerpride
Congratulations to our LWJE Beta students who earned national recognition at the National Beta Convention in Nashville!
🏆 2nd Place, Pottery - Lydia Moreland
🏆 9th Place, Engineering - Grayson Otto, Kooper Lorts, Fischer Rapp, Mason Haywood, Hudson Stack
🎨 National Competitor, Quilling - Fischer Rapp
🎨 National Competitor, Painting - Keegan Graham
🎨 National Competitor, Color Photography - Beatrice Keyes
📣 National Competitors, Marketing and Communications - Sila Stubblefield, Brooklyn Bouse, Ellie Deluca
🤝 National Competitors, Service Learning Showcase - Zoey Colvin, Beatrice Keyes, Claire Dazey
These students showcased their talents and teamwork while representing LWJE and the Tiger community at the national level! A special thank you to Beta sponsors Katie Moreland and Hope Hunter for supporting these students throughout the year. #NationalBeta #stjschools #tigerpride
🎉 St. James R-1 High School Senior Beta Club at Nationals! 🎉
Congratulations to our Senior Beta students who earned national recognition at the National Beta Convention in Nashville!
🏆 2nd Place, Engineering - Ryan Engelbrecht, Jackson Engelbrecht, and Jaden Otto
🏆 3rd Place, Solo, Duo, Trio Variety Act - Addalye Felan, Layla Felan, and Madison Bobbitt-Harris
🏆 9th Place, Social Studies (12th Grade) - Johnny Perkins
🎨 Gina Wisdom competed in Painting at the national level.
We are proud of these Tigers for representing St. James on the national stage! Thank you to Sponsor Mrs. Berkelman for your support! ❤️🐯🤍
#TigerPride #NationalBeta #stjschools
Congratulations to our Senior Beta students who earned national recognition at the National Beta Convention in Nashville!
🏆 2nd Place, Engineering - Ryan Engelbrecht, Jackson Engelbrecht, and Jaden Otto
🏆 3rd Place, Solo, Duo, Trio Variety Act - Addalye Felan, Layla Felan, and Madison Bobbitt-Harris
🏆 9th Place, Social Studies (12th Grade) - Johnny Perkins
🎨 Gina Wisdom competed in Painting at the national level.
We are proud of these Tigers for representing St. James on the national stage! Thank you to Sponsor Mrs. Berkelman for your support! ❤️🐯🤍
#TigerPride #NationalBeta #stjschools
Exploring History, Leadership, and Opportunity! 🇺🇸❤️🐯🤍
St. James High School student Gabriel Adams recently participated in the 63rd Annual Missouri Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Gabriel earned the opportunity through Intercounty Electric Cooperative's essay competition, joining students from across Missouri for the weeklong leadership and educational experience.
During the trip, delegates visited historic landmarks, museums, and memorials while learning more about government, leadership, and civic engagement.
“Every place we visited had a story to tell, a period of time immortalized through monuments and museums,” Gabriel said. “Whether it was Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, or the Smithsonian, you could feel the history all around you, which made the trip a great learning experience.”
The experience also included unique cultural opportunities throughout the nation's capital.
“My personal favorite place we visited was the Kennedy Center, where we saw a live performance of the musical Moulin Rouge!” Gabriel said.
Gabriel also shared his appreciation for the opportunity and the people who helped make the trip possible, including Intercounty Electric, the chaperones, bus drivers, and St. James English teachers who encouraged and supported him along the way.
Opportunities like this reflect the strength of community partnerships that open doors for students to learn, lead, and experience the world beyond the classroom.
St. James High School student Gabriel Adams recently participated in the 63rd Annual Missouri Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Gabriel earned the opportunity through Intercounty Electric Cooperative's essay competition, joining students from across Missouri for the weeklong leadership and educational experience.
During the trip, delegates visited historic landmarks, museums, and memorials while learning more about government, leadership, and civic engagement.
“Every place we visited had a story to tell, a period of time immortalized through monuments and museums,” Gabriel said. “Whether it was Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, or the Smithsonian, you could feel the history all around you, which made the trip a great learning experience.”
The experience also included unique cultural opportunities throughout the nation's capital.
“My personal favorite place we visited was the Kennedy Center, where we saw a live performance of the musical Moulin Rouge!” Gabriel said.
Gabriel also shared his appreciation for the opportunity and the people who helped make the trip possible, including Intercounty Electric, the chaperones, bus drivers, and St. James English teachers who encouraged and supported him along the way.
Opportunities like this reflect the strength of community partnerships that open doors for students to learn, lead, and experience the world beyond the classroom.
Lights, Camera, Learn! 🎬❤️🐯🤍
LWJE summer school artists have been bringing their imaginations to life in art class! Tigers created original characters and familiar favorites from books, movies, cartoons, and video games.
From the first sketch to the final masterpiece, these young artists proved that creativity shines bright all summer long!
#SummerSchool #stjschools #academicexcellence
LWJE summer school artists have been bringing their imaginations to life in art class! Tigers created original characters and familiar favorites from books, movies, cartoons, and video games.
From the first sketch to the final masterpiece, these young artists proved that creativity shines bright all summer long!
#SummerSchool #stjschools #academicexcellence
