From Page to Projection: Learning with Merge Cubes! 🩻🔍📚
Third graders visited the library for a lesson that connected science and reading in a big way! After reading “Give Me Back My Bones” by Kim Norman, students explored human anatomy using Merge Cubes and iPads. Through their iPad screens, students saw 3D models of the human body appear in the room around them, giving them a hands-on way to explore and interact with what they’ve been learning.
Library experiences like this demonstrate Effective Communication, providing students with opportunities to connect ideas, share discoveries, and make learning come alive through collaboration and technology. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Third graders visited the library for a lesson that connected science and reading in a big way! After reading “Give Me Back My Bones” by Kim Norman, students explored human anatomy using Merge Cubes and iPads. Through their iPad screens, students saw 3D models of the human body appear in the room around them, giving them a hands-on way to explore and interact with what they’ve been learning.
Library experiences like this demonstrate Effective Communication, providing students with opportunities to connect ideas, share discoveries, and make learning come alive through collaboration and technology. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
St. James FFA Takes on the National Convention! 💙🐯💛
Last week, St. James FFA students represented our district at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis! They had hands-on learning experiences, from exploring heavy equipment at Caterpillar to visiting Fair Oaks dairy and pork farm to see animal reproduction and robotic milking in action.
A special congratulations to our 2024 graduates, Eli, Lexy, Lexi, Logan, M’Lynn, Caleb, and Emily, who earned their American FFA Degree, the highest honor an FFA member can receive!
Last week, St. James FFA students represented our district at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis! They had hands-on learning experiences, from exploring heavy equipment at Caterpillar to visiting Fair Oaks dairy and pork farm to see animal reproduction and robotic milking in action.
A special congratulations to our 2024 graduates, Eli, Lexy, Lexi, Logan, M’Lynn, Caleb, and Emily, who earned their American FFA Degree, the highest honor an FFA member can receive!
Congratulations to our October Leading the Tiger Way winners! ❤️🐯🤍
Lucy Wortham James Elementary: Jen Bowen and Rita Gonzalez
St. James Middle School: Stacy Waldmann and Allie Carrell
St. James R-1 High School: Phil Branstetter and Tim McCormick
This year, we’re highlighting how our staff members embody our mission each day, whether building caring relationships, striving for academic excellence, or strengthening community partnerships. Nominated by their peers, leading the Tiger Way shines a spotlight on the teachers and staff who bring these values to life.
#MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
Lucy Wortham James Elementary: Jen Bowen and Rita Gonzalez
St. James Middle School: Stacy Waldmann and Allie Carrell
St. James R-1 High School: Phil Branstetter and Tim McCormick
This year, we’re highlighting how our staff members embody our mission each day, whether building caring relationships, striving for academic excellence, or strengthening community partnerships. Nominated by their peers, leading the Tiger Way shines a spotlight on the teachers and staff who bring these values to life.
#MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
LWJE Student Makes 2026 All-State Children’s Choir! ❤️🐯🤍
Congratulations to Julianne Murphy for being selected to the 2026 All-State Children’s Choir! She’ll join around 200 talented students from across Missouri for a day of rehearsal and a special performance on January 27 at Tan-Tar-A during the annual Music Teachers Conference.
Julianne’s accomplishment is a wonderful reminder of the power of Arts in Education. Opportunities like this help students build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Way to go, Julianne! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Congratulations to Julianne Murphy for being selected to the 2026 All-State Children’s Choir! She’ll join around 200 talented students from across Missouri for a day of rehearsal and a special performance on January 27 at Tan-Tar-A during the annual Music Teachers Conference.
Julianne’s accomplishment is a wonderful reminder of the power of Arts in Education. Opportunities like this help students build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Way to go, Julianne! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Celebrating LWJE’s Students of the Month! 🐾📚🌟
Each month, Lucy Wortham James Elementary highlights a different character trait and recognizes students who bring it to life in their classrooms.
October’s trait was CREATIVE THINKER, and Tigers have been showing off their imagination, problem-solving, and original ideas.
At the end of the month, each teacher selected one student who truly embodied this trait. Together, these Tigers are LWJE’s October Students of the Month!
Each month, Lucy Wortham James Elementary highlights a different character trait and recognizes students who bring it to life in their classrooms.
October’s trait was CREATIVE THINKER, and Tigers have been showing off their imagination, problem-solving, and original ideas.
At the end of the month, each teacher selected one student who truly embodied this trait. Together, these Tigers are LWJE’s October Students of the Month!
STATE BOUND: Cross-Country Runners Qualify for State! ❤️🐯🤍
Congratulations to our runners for their success at districts today! Two athletes are headed to next week’s state meet after finishing in the top 30: Ashton Moreland (3rd place) and Kylar Hodge (20th place)!
The state meet will take place next Saturday at Gans Creek in Columbia, MO.
Help us cheer them on!
#StateBound #XC #stjschools #tigerpride
Congratulations to our runners for their success at districts today! Two athletes are headed to next week’s state meet after finishing in the top 30: Ashton Moreland (3rd place) and Kylar Hodge (20th place)!
The state meet will take place next Saturday at Gans Creek in Columbia, MO.
Help us cheer them on!
#StateBound #XC #stjschools #tigerpride
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 2, 2025.
#DaylightSavingTime #stjschools #tigerpride
#DaylightSavingTime #stjschools #tigerpride
Halloween in the Halls! 🎃🐯👻
From classroom parties to hallway hauntings, Tigers brought the spooky fun to every corner of our schools. Check out some of the sightings!
From classroom parties to hallway hauntings, Tigers brought the spooky fun to every corner of our schools. Check out some of the sightings!
50 Days of School: Jivin’ Back in Time! 📚🐯🎸
Kindergarten took a trip to the fab ‘50s to celebrate 50 awesome days of school! From sock hops and bubblegum to root beer floats and dress-up fun, our students had a blast. Huge thanks to our teachers for making every day a rockin’ good time! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Fort Leonard Wood Honors St. James Middle School Students! ❤️🐯🤍
Middle School students were recently honored through Fort Leonard Wood’s Army Value Award program for demonstrating the value of Respect. Teachers nominated students who consistently show respect for themselves and others, helping to build a positive, supportive school environment.
Congratulations to nominees Cason Smith and Alice Pearson, and to award recipient Justise Jercick!
#MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
Business Tech Students Explore Careers at St. James High School! ✍️🐯📚
Business Tech students started their career unit by taking the True Color Personality Test. They discovered their strengths, areas to grow, and how their personality colors relate to different career paths. Next, students will take other aptitude tests and choose three careers to research, exploring industries, job roles, required skills, and education or training needed.
This hands-on exploration helps students become Future Focused, planning for the paths that lie ahead. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Business Tech students started their career unit by taking the True Color Personality Test. They discovered their strengths, areas to grow, and how their personality colors relate to different career paths. Next, students will take other aptitude tests and choose three careers to research, exploring industries, job roles, required skills, and education or training needed.
This hands-on exploration helps students become Future Focused, planning for the paths that lie ahead. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Hammering Out Some Halloween Fun! 🔨🐯🎃
Tiger Cubs took hands-on learning to the next level this Halloween week! With hammers and pumpkins all around, students practiced hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while learning through play in a festive, hands-on activity. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Cubs took hands-on learning to the next level this Halloween week! With hammers and pumpkins all around, students practiced hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while learning through play in a festive, hands-on activity. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
🎭 Romeo and Juliet Takes the Stage! 🎭
STJ Tiger Drama invites you to experience the story you know, like you’ve never seen it before. This modern take on Shakespeare’s classic brings new life, energy, and creativity to the tale of love and rivalry that has captivated audiences for generations.
Showtimes:
➡️ Thursday, November 13 at 7 PM
➡️ Friday, November 14 at 7 PM
➡️ Saturday, November 15 at 2 PM
Performing Arts Center doors open 30 minutes before showtime, and admission is by donation.
Join us in celebrating arts in education and supporting our talented student performers!
STJ Tiger Drama invites you to experience the story you know, like you’ve never seen it before. This modern take on Shakespeare’s classic brings new life, energy, and creativity to the tale of love and rivalry that has captivated audiences for generations.
Showtimes:
➡️ Thursday, November 13 at 7 PM
➡️ Friday, November 14 at 7 PM
➡️ Saturday, November 15 at 2 PM
Performing Arts Center doors open 30 minutes before showtime, and admission is by donation.
Join us in celebrating arts in education and supporting our talented student performers!
REMINDER: Important Upcoming Dates!
➡️ Thursday, October 30, 2025 – Early Dismissal
➡️ Friday, October 31, 2025 – 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 2025-26 Academic Calendar anytime on our district website: www.stjschools.org
Every day is a GREAT day to be a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍
➡️ Thursday, October 30, 2025 – Early Dismissal
➡️ Friday, October 31, 2025 – 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 2025-26 Academic Calendar anytime on our district website: www.stjschools.org
Every day is a GREAT day to be a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍
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
2nd Grade Potato Olympics Return! 🥔🐯🏅
It’s that time of year again! Our second graders brought history to life with the return of the Potato Olympics, an activity inspired by their study of Ancient Greece. Students competed in different events, showing off their skills, teamwork, and imagination.
What an engaging way to connect learning and fun! Great job, second grade! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
It’s that time of year again! Our second graders brought history to life with the return of the Potato Olympics, an activity inspired by their study of Ancient Greece. Students competed in different events, showing off their skills, teamwork, and imagination.
What an engaging way to connect learning and fun! Great job, second grade! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Haunting the Hallways in Style! 👻🐯❤️
It’s been a spooktacular week for Jumpstart Tigers! The before-school hair care crew has been turning ordinary mornings into ghostly fun with their famous Boo Buns! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
It’s been a spooktacular week for Jumpstart Tigers! The before-school hair care crew has been turning ordinary mornings into ghostly fun with their famous Boo Buns! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
✨ Thankful Thursday is Back! ✨
We’re excited to bring back our Thankful Thursday series for another season of gratitude! Each week leading up to Thanksgiving, we’ll highlight the incredible staff members who make our district such a special place to learn, grow, and succeed.
Know someone who deserves a shoutout? Submit your gratitude at the link below. Your message will be sent directly to the staff member and could be featured in our weekly Thursday posts!
➡️https://forms.gle/7CPYBQVXBu4RRcor5 ⬅️
Let’s celebrate the amazing people who make our Tiger community shine! #ThankfulThursday #GratefulTigers #stjschools
We’re excited to bring back our Thankful Thursday series for another season of gratitude! Each week leading up to Thanksgiving, we’ll highlight the incredible staff members who make our district such a special place to learn, grow, and succeed.
Know someone who deserves a shoutout? Submit your gratitude at the link below. Your message will be sent directly to the staff member and could be featured in our weekly Thursday posts!
➡️https://forms.gle/7CPYBQVXBu4RRcor5 ⬅️
Let’s celebrate the amazing people who make our Tiger community shine! #ThankfulThursday #GratefulTigers #stjschools
Community Connections with First Grade! ❤️🐯🤍
First graders took their Community Helpers unit beyond the classroom with a walking field trip around town! Students explored local workplaces and later learned from special visitors about their careers.
A big thank you to our guest speakers for taking time out of their day and to the first-grade team for providing these learning experiences that connect classroom lessons to the world around them! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
First graders took their Community Helpers unit beyond the classroom with a walking field trip around town! Students explored local workplaces and later learned from special visitors about their careers.
A big thank you to our guest speakers for taking time out of their day and to the first-grade team for providing these learning experiences that connect classroom lessons to the world around them! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
