Across the district, students are leading recycling initiatives that make a real impact in their schools and community. We want to recognize the following groups:
🌎Student Council at Lucy Wortham James Elementary
🌎Teen Leadership at St. James Middle School
🌎National Honor Society at St. James R-1 High School
These experiences connect directly to our Portrait of a Graduate focus on Engaged Citizenship. By serving as stewards of their schools, community, and environment, our students are learning that small actions can lead to meaningful change.
All Roads Lead Forward when students care for the world around them! #EarthDay #stjschools #tigerpride
Today, we’re celebrating the Administrative Professionals who help make each school day possible. From the first phone call of the morning to the countless details handled behind the scenes, your dedication supports our students, staff, and families in ways that never go unnoticed.
Lucy Wortham James Elementary: Crystal Barnett, Shannan Gahr, and Makayla Gorrell
St. James Middle School: Allie Carrell and Lisa Huster
St. James High School: Ashton Chancey, Olivia Cohen, and Shea McFarland
St. James Central Office: Shannon Parsons
Thank you for the care, patience, and hard work you bring to our district every day! #stjschools #tigerpride
Mrs. Moreland’s fourth-grade students recently took a “trip” to Vietnam as part of a cultural learning experience in the LWJE library!
Students began with an educational video and reading The Yellow Ao Dai by Hanh Bui with Mrs. Hunter. They then rotated through hands-on stations featuring games and crafts inspired by Vietnamese culture. Each activity allowed students to explore the traditions of a different country.
This library series continues to bring global learning to life, showing students that no matter the destination, All Roads Lead Forward to curiosity, understanding, and growth! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Agriculture Class Gives Students a Front Row Seat to Swine Science! 🐷❤️🤍
Middle School Ag students recently took part in a hands-on agricultural experience! Thanks to the generosity of the Alexander family, piglets visited the classroom, giving students the chance to explore the responsibilities and processes involved in raising swine.
Experiences like this bring learning to life and show students how classroom concepts connect beyond school. Our classrooms are Future Focused, letting students build skills and explore pathways that prepare them for what comes next! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Chalk, Laughter, and Teamwork! ❤️🐯🤍
Ms. Kayla’s Tiger Cubs took learning outside, tracing and creating with sidewalk chalk. Even better, they worked together, shared ideas, and cheered each other on! A great example of Effective Communication in action as our youngest learners collaborate and connect! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Our St. James High School Choir program had an impressive showing at District Solo and Ensemble Contest, with 37 students participating across 34 entries. Their hard work paid off with five Exemplary Ratings, earning a trip to State on May 2nd!
Soloists: Belle Bolte, Jayce Mathenia, Madison Bobbitt Harris, and Reid Davis
Ensemble (Silver Lining in Your Dreams): Addalye Felan, Layla Felan, Madison Bobbitt Harris, Machynzie Gutierrez, Jayce Mathenia, Josh Rinehart, Austin McCormack, and Reid Davis
From practice rooms to performance halls, these students have put in the work, and it shows. Help us cheer on our State qualifiers as they continue their journey! #StateBound #stjschools #ArtsInEducation
JV Meurer was honored at the Missouri FFA State Convention after being named the Area 14 Star Farmer and recognized as one of the Top 16 candidates in the state for the State Star Farmer award.
The Star Farmer recognition represents years of work through a student’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), where members are responsible for managing their own agricultural operation. This includes everything from day-to-day decision making and record keeping to tracking finances, evaluating production, and growing their enterprise over time.
JV’s recognition reflects his level of commitment and hard work. Along with earning his State FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded at the state level, he has continued to build his skills through hands-on learning and competition.
Being named a Star Farmer finalist places JV among the top student agricultural leaders in Missouri and highlights the kind of dedication and responsibility that defines St. James FFA! Congratulations! #StateHonors #stjschools
6th and 7th-grade ROX girls stepped into a hands-on self-defense class led by members of Advance Martial Arts, with a familiar face helping lead the way, Mrs. Katie DuClos! This experience was part of the ROX, Ruling Our eXperiences, curriculum.
With support from the kickboxing class, students practiced real-world techniques while building confidence and a strong sense of self-worth.
Thank you to Advance Martial Arts for partnering with us and helping our students see just how strong and capable they are! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
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Our elementary artists showed up in a big way at this year’s art show. Creativity was on full display, and it was exciting to see the talent across every grade level.
A special recognition goes to our Best in Show winners:
🎨 Blaine Mendenhall, 3D Art - K to 2nd Grade
🎨 Rhett McWhorter , 2D Art, K to 2nd Grade
🎨Nash DeLuca, 2D Art, K to 2nd Grade
🎨Thatcher Rivers, 3D Art, 3rd to 5th Grade
🎨Scarlett Shuey, 2D Art, 3rd to 5th Grade
We are proud of all the students who shared their work! A big thank you to Mrs. Copeland and Mrs. Mendenhall for the guidance and support they give to our young artists! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
The St. James High School Art Show had a great turnout last night, with families, friends, and community members stopping in to support our student artists. Guests enjoyed samples from Firehouse Coffee Shop and jazz music performed by our students throughout the evening.
A special thank you to Mr. Story and Mrs. Hodge for their leadership, and to the students who put in the time and effort to bring the show to life!
#ArtsInEducation #communitypartnerships #stjschools
Last night’s Board of Education meeting had a special highlight as we recognized our outstanding Beta students from all three buildings who qualified for Nationals this summer!
Over 50 students have qualified, and we were honored to celebrate their hard work and achievements. These Beta standouts are headed to Nashville this June, and we're cheering them on every step of the way! Thank you to our Beta sponsors for supporting their journey!
#BoardRecognition #stjschools #tigerpride
Congratulations to two talented St. James High School artists who were recognized at the ECC 4-Rivers Art Show!
🎨 Alexis Pippin earned 1st Place in Painting
🎨 Karlee Wright received an Honorable Mention in Ceramics
Great job to all our artists who competed and represented our school with pride. Their hard work and willingness to share their creativity made this a strong showing for our district!
Don’t forget! The High School and Elementary Art Shows are tonight from 5-7 PM!
#ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Through Leadership at LWJE! ❤️🐯🤍
Behind the scenes of the Elementary Art Show, a group of 5th-grade students stepped up in a big way! From organizing materials to setting up displays, they took ownership and made sure everything was ready to go. This is a great example of Social Integrity in action, showing responsibility, teamwork, and a willingness to support their school community!
Don't forget! The Elementary and High School Art Shows are tonight from 5-7 PM!
#ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
Congratulations to the St. James Middle School Students of the Month for March. These students were recognized for being SUPPORTIVE of their peers.
Support can be seen in everyday moments, offering encouragement, including others, and showing kindness when it matters most. These students help create a positive, welcoming environment for everyone. By choosing to be supportive, they are living out Social Integrity and helping build a school community rooted in respect and empathy. #MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
Holocaust Remembrance Week: One Family’s Story
Today, middle school and high school students had the opportunity to hear from Vera Emmons of the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, who shared the powerful story of her mother, Gerda Nothmann Luner.
As a teenager, Gerda endured years in concentration camps, showing resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship. Through this personal story, students gained a deeper understanding of the Holocaust and the real lives behind the history they study.
Moments like this serve as an important reminder of why history matters, not just to remember the past, but to better understand the choices and responsibilities we carry moving forward.
Thank you to Vera Emmons for sharing her family’s story with our students, and to Mrs. Watson for making this meaningful opportunity possible through her outreach efforts. #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
History Comes to Life for 4th Grade Students! ❤️🐯🤍
Last week, 4th-grade students stepped back in time as members of the Missouri chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) visited to support their Revolutionary War unit.
A big thank you to Brad Frazier, David Wathen, Don Turner, and Michael Presnell for bringing history to life! Students explored replicas of clothing and household items, heard firsthand what daily life looked like during that time, and asked some great questions along the way.
Experiences like this help students deepen their understanding of history while also growing as Engaged Citizens, connecting lessons from the past to the role they will play in the future. #EngagedCitizenship #stjschools #tigerpride
🌟 Episode 5: Meet Laura Lamberth, 2nd-grade teacher at Lucy Wortham James Elementary, where she builds strong foundations for her students each day. 🌟
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://canva.link/heartofatigerlamberth
A proud St. James Alum and veteran educator, Mrs. Lamberth pours her heart right back into the community that shaped her. She’s a steady presence in her building, always supporting students and lifting up those around her.
That’s the Heart of a Tiger. ❤️🐯🤍
#HeartOfATiger #stjschools #tigerpride
9th-grade history students spent time in the library with Mrs. Harlan, taking a closer look at WWII propaganda as part of their current unit of study. By analyzing real examples, students worked to identify bias, understand persuasive techniques, and think critically about how messages shape public opinion, both then and now.
Experiences like this build our Portrait of a Graduate skill of Critical Thinking, as students learn to question, analyze, and make informed decisions in a world full of information.
#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
From blowing dandelions to hauling rocks with trucks and swinging in the sunshine, our youngest learners make the most of being outside. At this age, play is the work. Time outdoors helps build curiosity, coordination, and confidence, all through simple moments that matter most. #LearningThroughPlay #stjschools #tigerpride