St. James R-1 School District

🤎Celebrating Our Bronze Sponsors! 🤎 The St. James R-1 School District extends a heartfelt thanks to our incredible Bronze sponsors for their generous support of the 4th Annual Tiger Trot and our Gifts for Kids Project! 🥉 American Gym Floor, LLC 🥉 Terri Deluca - Shelter Insurance 🥉 LJ Hart & Company Join us in expressing our gratitude to these amazing sponsors! For more information about the 4th Annual Tiger Trot: https://stjtigertrot.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14842 #TigerTrot #communitypartnerships #stjschools

Tiger Highlight: High School Students Face Off in Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! 🪨📄✂️ Recently, our High School Student Council hosted a Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! Students challenged each other for beads, and after five wins, they could challenge teachers—whose beads were worth extra points! The top two players faced off during eighth hour in an epic showdown. Congratulations to the winner! Thanks to Student Council for organizing this fun event! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride

❄️Mission Monday: Winter is Coming! ❄️ As the temperatures drop and snowflakes start to fall, we want to make sure everyone is ready for potential weather-related changes. Stay in the know by reviewing our inclement weather plans here: https://www.stjschools.org/page/inclement-weather. Here’s How to Stay Prepared: ❄️ Make sure your contact information within Infinite Campus is up to date! ❄️ Download the St. James R-1 District App to be the FIRST to know! ❄️ Questions? We're here to help! Email us at communications@stjschools.org. Together, our community can stay safe and be ready for whatever winter brings! #InclementWeather #CommunityPartnerships #stjschools

Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! #activities #tigerpride #stjschools For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities

Learning Highlight: Camp Reading Day in Mrs. Lamberth's 2nd Grade Class! ⛺🐯📚 Mrs. Lamberth’s students turned their classroom into a campsite for a day of reading fun! With tents, iPads, and plenty of books, they explored stories in a cozy, creative way. Activities like this spark a love for reading and help build critical skills for lifelong learning. Way to go, 2nd graders! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: Student Council Shines at MASC District Conference! ❤️🐯🤍 St. James High School Student Council members attended the MASC District Conference in St. Clair earlier this month. They participated in student-led workshops, including one led by our own Johnny Perkins, and heard an inspiring speech from Kyle Willkom. St. James also ran for and won the District Secretary position! We’re so proud of our Student Council for representing our school and growing as leaders. #TigerLeadership #stjschools #tigerpride

Arts in Education: STJ Tiger Drama Shines in Radium Girls! 🎭🐯🌟 Last week, students brought Radium Girls to life during three great performances. This play told the story of courageous young women in the 1920s who fought for justice and safety after developing serious health issues from painting watch dials with radium. Congratulations to our talented students for an outstanding performance! Thank you to our educators for their passion for the arts, inspiring both our students and the community. We can't wait to see what’s next for STJ Tiger Drama this Spring! #TigerDrama #ArtsInEducation #STJProud #TigersTakeTheStage

Get Ready for the Warm-Up for the Tiger Trot Spirit Days! 🐯✨ 🗓️ Monday, November 25th: Dress like your favorite athlete! 🗓️ Tuesday, November 26th: Dress like a runner day! Remember, these days are all about getting ready for the Tiger Trot on November 30th at 9 AM! Don't forget to register: https://STJTigerTrot.itsyourrace.com/. Let's show our #tigerpride together! #SpiritDays #TigerTrot #stjschools

🌟It's Thankful Thursday! 🌟 We’re excited to share more special shoutouts from our staff, students, and parents! Want to add your shoutout to the list? SUBMIT YOURS FOR NEXT WEEK HERE: https://forms.gle/kYLDnuz8U12zRDtQ8 Just a few weeks left until Thanksgiving—let's keep the gratitude flowing! ❤️🐯🤍 #ThankfulThursday #stjschools #tigerpride

🌎💧 GREAT Things Happen Here! 💧🌎 Shoutout to St. James Middle School Ag students for their efforts to raise awareness about the global water crisis! They’re inspiring positive change in our community. 👏

Tiger Highlight: Giving Back to Phelps County Animal Rescue! 🐱❤️🐶 In true #TigerSpirit, our National Honor Society students at St. Jame High School joined together this October to make a difference for furry friends in need! Through fundraisers like the candy guessing game, penny wars, and a bake sale, they raised an impressive $325 for Phelps County Animal Rescue! Thank you, NHS Tigers, for your commitment to kindness and community! #TigersCare #communitypartnerships #stjschools

Learning Highlight: Tiger Cubs' Creative Thanksgiving Feasts! 🦃🍕🌮 Tiger Cubs students had a fun day in the library reading Duck for Turkey Day by Jacqueline Jules, a story about a young girl named Tuyet who learns that it's okay to celebrate Thanksgiving in different ways. Inspired by Tuyet’s journey, the students imagined and created their own perfect Thanksgiving feasts with play-doh, including hot dogs, pizza, tacos, and of course, turkey with all the fixins’! What's your favorite part of a Thanksgiving feast? Share with us in the comments! #handsonlearning #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Thinking Big in 5th Grade! 🔍🐯✏️ 5th graders in Ms. Wisdom's class have been diving into the Building Thinking Classrooms framework, tackling challenges that build teamwork and creative problem-solving. We love seeing these young thinkers collaborate and grow! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

🚨 Tiger Trot Shirt Guarantee --- Last Call! 🚨 The deadline to guarantee this awesome shirt is almost here! Don’t miss out on supporting a great cause while getting active. All proceeds benefit the Gift for Kids Fund, helping provide a gift for students before winter break. 👉 Register NOW: https://stjtigertrot.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14842 Let’s make this year’s Tiger Trot a huge success for our kids!

Park Day Fun for Our Kindergarten Tigers! 🐯🌳💚 Last week, our kindergarten Tigers had an amazing day at the St. James Park! It’s always a joy to see our youngest learners embracing the importance of outdoor play, and we’re so grateful to our community for making this park a place our students love. #communitypartherships #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: First Grade Tours the St. James Caring Center! 🍎🤝 First grade visited the St. James Caring Center to learn about Commodity Day Distribution and the power of community support. Through our annual food drives, students discover where their food comes from and gain a deeper understanding of those in need. These activities help our young Tigers develop empathy, teamwork, and social awareness. The friendly competition between grade levels makes it even more fun, and all the collected items are donated to the Caring Center to support local families. #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride

🌟 Thankful Thursday Shoutouts! 🌟 We’re excited to share some special shoutouts from our staff, students, and parents! Want to add your shoutout to the list? SUBMIT YOURS FOR NEXT WEEK HERE: https://forms.gle/kYLDnuz8U12zRDtQ8 Let’s keep spreading gratitude across our school community! ❤️🐯🤍 #ThankfulThursday #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Exploring the Night Life! 🦉🐯🔎 Mrs. Owen’s young scientists dove into the world of nocturnal animals! Getting hands-on, they dissected owl pellets, uncovering skulls and bones from the owl’s last meal. It was a fantastic mix of curiosity and discovery! Thank you to our educators who spark excitement for science every day! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Future Voters in Action at LWJE! 🐶🗳️🐱 Lucy Wortham James Elementary held an exciting mock election today, giving students a real-world Election Day experience! The candidates? Buddy the Therapy Dog from the Canine Party and Dewey the Library Cat (robot) representing the Feline Party. Students heard campaign speeches and discussed each candidate's stance on the big issue: recess! While both Buddy and Dewey agree that two recesses are essential, they have different ideas. Buddy advocates for an outdoor second recess, while Dewey suggests an indoor option filled with Legos, art projects, reading, and games. After thoughtful discussions, students headed to the polls, equipped with their voter ID cards, to cast their ballots. Thank you to our special volunteer election judges: Barb Smith, Mitch Weatherly, Carol Weatherly, and Mary Dunkus! We're so proud of our young Tigers for learning the value of civic participation in such a fun way. Stay tuned to see which candidate pulls ahead! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: FFA National Convention 2024! 💛🐯💙 National Convention 2024 in Indianapolis was a great experience for our Tigers, offering a glimpse into the opportunities available through this incredible organization. The friendships and connections made with students from across the country are invaluable, and each workshop helped our students build leadership skills and bring fresh ideas back to our district. Congratulations to Alexis Mullins (Class of 2024), who was recognized as a National Finalist in the Equine Science Entrepreneurship Proficiency area! We’re also proud to celebrate alumni Seth Hughes, Gracie Satterfield, and Jason Wilkerson (Class of 2023), who earned the highest FFA honor, the American FFA Degree, marking the culmination of years of dedication. We look forward to the continued impact they’ll make as alumni and are grateful for the legacy they leave behind. #FFA #stjschools #tigerpride