Kindergarten Graduation: Where GREAT Things Begin! 🎓❤️🐯🤍
Tigers took the stage tonight and showed just how far they’ve come! From sweet songs to big dreams, it’s clear—GREAT things happen here.
Congrats to the Class of 2037!
#KindergartenGraduation #TigerPride #STJschools #GREATthingshappenhere
Celebrating Our 2025 Retirees!
At this month’s regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, we had the honor of recognizing seven incredible staff members who are closing one chapter and stepping into the next.
These retirees represent years of commitment, compassion, and care. Their work has shaped classrooms, supported students, and helped make St. James a place where GREAT things happen.
🍎 Lisa Bauman
🍎 Christy Forstrom
🍎 Vince Perona
🍎 Kaaren Lepper
🍎 Bonnie John
🍎 Carolyn Ross
🍎 Rhonda Kelly
Thank you for the legacy you leave behind and the difference you’ve made in the lives of so many. Join us in celebrating their service and wishing them all the best in retirement!
The Journey: Where Beginnings Meet Endings ❤️🐯🤍
From the very first steps as Tigers to the final walk across the stage, every moment shapes who we are. Today, our kindergartners and seniors came together, a generation apart but part of the same story at St. James R-1.
WATCH THE JOURNEY HERE: https://bit.ly/3GR45Vx
Here’s to the Class of 2025 and all who are just beginning their journey!
Class of 2025 Walkthrough: A Full Circle Moment! 🎓🐯👣
Our graduating seniors took a walk down memory lane today, visiting their former schools in cap and gown. From Lucy Wortham James Elementary to the St. James Middle School halls, they inspired the students following in their footsteps and reflected on how far they've come.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://bit.ly/4k7Z7Cc
#ClassOf2025 #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: A Night of Creativity at LWJE! ❤️🐯🤍
Last night’s Lucy Wortham James Elementary Art Show was a true celebration of imagination and talent! The commons was filled with student artwork, showcasing the creativity and hard work of our young artists.
Congratulations to the Best in Show winners:
🎨 K–2 2D – Tanner Slawson
🎨 K–2 3D – Lorelei Swee
🎨 3–5 2D – Dallas Fenster
🎨 3–5 3D – Treven Bryan
Hats off to every student who shared their art, and a huge thank you to our art teachers for inspiring creativity in our students and making this event possible.
GREAT things happen when we celebrate the arts!
#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: Exploring What’s Next! ❤️🐯🤍
Our 5th-grade students took a big step this morning as they visited St. James Middle School for a special tour from current 8th graders! This transition is an important one, and today’s visit gave them a chance to ask questions, see their future classrooms, and ease some of those jitters.
Huge thanks to our counselors and teachers for planning such a thoughtful experience. GREAT things happen here when we work together to support our students through every stage of their journey! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Probability Carnival at St. James Middle School! 🎪🎲📊
Mr. Benson's 7th-grade math students turned their classroom into a carnival to put their probability skills to the test! They designed and created games based on probability and invited 6th-grade students to come play. As the games rolled on, the 7th graders tracked wins and losses to calculate the actual probability of winning each one.
Hands-on learning, real-time data, and plenty of fun rolled into one GREAT math lesson! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: From State to the World Stage with DECA! 🌎🐯🎉
Four of our DECA students qualified at the state level and earned the opportunity to attend the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, at the end of April! They joined more than 26,000 attendees from 31 countries and competed in Marketing, Hospitality & Tourism, and Entrepreneurship events. Multiple days of competition challenged their skills, while advisors took part in professional development sessions to bring fresh ideas back to St. James!
We’re proud of these students and our own Mrs. Hance for representing the district in our community with Tiger Express Apparel as well as on the world stage! #DECA #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: From Incubator to Outdoors 🐣🌱🐔
Ag students at St. James Middle School got hands-on with the chicken life cycle, watching them hatch, grow, and get ready for life on the farm. Take a look at their full journey from egg to outdoors. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Music Notes & Sunshine! 🎶🐯☀️
In music class, students took their learning outside and used sidewalk chalk to practice writing music notes. A little sunshine made it the perfect setting for hands-on fun! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: DARE Graduation! ❤️🐯🤍
After months of learning and growing through the DARE curriculum, 5th-grade Tigers celebrated their DARE Graduation this morning! These students have worked hard to build confidence and become thoughtful, responsible community members.
Congratulations to this year’s DARE essay winners: Rylan Becklenberg, Alexis Frisbie, Kamden Chambers, Kimber Smith, and Audrey Chandler!
Thank you to SRO Gray for your support and partnership throughout the program. We’re proud of every 5th grader who completed this journey. Keep showing the world that GREAT things happen here! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Reading Gets Cozy at St. James R-1 High School! ❤️🐯🤍
English II students took it old school with a Read-A-Thon! They brought in favorite books, snacks, and cozy items to create the perfect reading vibe. A comfy space and good stories make it easier and more fun to build strong reading habits! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday: Recognizing Courage in Our Students! ❤️🐯🤍
All year long, representatives from Fort Leonard Wood have partnered with our middle school and high school to celebrate students who live out the Army’s core values. The final value of the year, Personal Courage, was recognized recently.
Congratulations to Macy McCurdy, the recipient of the Fort Leonard Wood Army Values Leadership Award! We’re so proud of all the students who were nominated this month and throughout the year.
A big thank-you to Fort Leonard Wood for their ongoing partnership and for helping us highlight the incredible students of St. James. #MissionMonday #CommunityPartnerships #stjschools
Happy Mother’s Day from St. James R-1! ❤️🐯🤍
Behind every GREAT student is someone cheering them on. Today, we celebrate the strong women who support, guide, and encourage our Tigers every step of the way. Thank you for everything you do! #MothersDay #stjschools
STATE BOUND: Boys Golf Team Qualifies for State! ❤️🐯🤍
Congratulations to our Boys Golf team for their success at Districts yesterday! The team placed 2nd overall out of 17 schools and is headed to the state tournament!
Way to go, Jackson Marcee, Isaiah Cairer, Maddix Jones, Eli Davis, and Daxton Weinbaum!
Help us congratulate them!
#StateBound #BoysGolf #stjschools #tigerpride
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! #activities #tigerpride #stjschools
For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities
Growing the Future in St. James! ❤️🐯🤍
Thanks to the Grow Your Own grant, four scholarship recipients, including two paraprofessionals and two high school seniors, are preparing to lead the next generation of learners. Their journey starts here in St. James.
Watch their story here: https://bit.ly/3FabeQ1
Learning Highlight: Monster Mashup! 🧌💚🖌️
What happens when creativity crosses grade levels? A little bit of magic! Yesterday, 4th graders saw their wild and wonderful monster drawings transformed into incredible 3D and mixed media art by high school art students.
This project celebrates artistic expression, district collaboration, and the power of mentorship. Huge shoutout to Mrs. Hodge and the 4th-grade team who helped make this experience so special! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Into the Deep with Middle School Art! 🌊🎨🐠
St. James Middle School art students have been busy bringing the ocean to life through art. Using 2D materials, they collaborated to build a detailed 3D diorama filled with coral, sea creatures, and underwater scenes. Each piece is connected to create one large, immersive display that shows the power of teamwork.
A splash of creativity to set the stage for the summer waves ahead! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: Celebrating Student Leadership at St. James R-1 High School! ❤️🐯🤍
FBLA, NHS, and DECA students capped off an incredible year of leadership and service with a well-deserved trip to the zoo! This special outing recognized their hard work, commitment, and the positive impact they've made across our schools and community.
We’re proud of these student leaders and all they’ve accomplished this year. #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
