St. James Tiger Headed to Missouri Agribusiness Academy! ❤️🐯🤍

We are thrilled to share that Seble Stutzman from St. James has been selected as one of just 30 high school sophomores across Missouri to participate in the 2026 Missouri Agribusiness Academy!

Seble will spend a week in June in St. Louis exploring careers in agriculture, building leadership skills, and learning more about farming, ranching, and food production. Congratulations, Seble! We are so proud to see you representing the Tiger community! #FFA #stjschools #tigerpride
9 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Person with long braided hair stands in front of red barn, smiling, wearing blue jacket and blue tie.
Future Focused: Exploring the Arts at St. James R-1! 🎵🐯❤️

Today, 5th graders got a closer look at the music options waiting for them at the middle school! Mr. Payne and Mr. Felan, along with high school band and choir students, walked them through the different options, explained how each program works, and shared what to expect next year.

Then it was time to jump in! Students had the chance to try out instruments and even audition for choir, turning questions into real experiences. Opportunities like this help students start thinking ahead and make confident choices about their future. That is what being Future Focused is all about!
#ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigerpride
9 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Four young musicians are playing saxophones, each holding one in both hands. They stand in front of music stands.
A group of people inside a gym with red walls. Two men stand front and center, while others stand at the back.
Four individuals in black and blue shirts stand in a gymnasium, facing forward, with a basketball hoop in the background.
Many young people sit in red bleachers in a large room. They face the front, where a presentation is likely taking place.
Two women in red shirts hold brass instruments in an indoor space with a red wall.
A group of students sits on bleachers; some look engaged while others seem distracted.
Three people in black shirts, one with red hair, stand in a gym with red and white walls.
A group of students plays musical instruments in a gym. A girl plays a flute.
A group of people in matching black shirts and sneakers are inside a gym, possibly practicing an activity.
A group of people wearing shirts in various colors, playing drums and xylophones in a gym.
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! ❤️🐯🤍

Paraprofessionals make a difference in ways that often go unseen, but never unfelt.

They step in wherever they are needed, support students with patience and care, and help keep our classrooms moving forward each day. From small moments to big breakthroughs, their impact is constant.

Today, we recognize and appreciate the role they play in creating a strong, supportive environment for our students and staff! Thank you for all you do!
9 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Collage of staff and students in a classroom setting. Central logo: "SJ". Text reads "PARAPROFESSIONAL APPRECIATION DAY!".
3rd Grade Science Takes Flight! 🦋🐯☀️

Today, 3rd-grade Tigers released butterflies they’ve been observing and caring for in the classroom! From tiny caterpillars to fully formed butterflies, students explored each stage of the life cycle up close while asking questions and making connections. Hands-on learning gives students the chance to practice Critical Thinking as they explore the world around them.

#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
10 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A group of children and adults gather around a flower bed in front of a brick building.
A woman and several children examine a bug trap while standing near a garden. A building with glass doors is behind them.
A woman holds a net with a butterfly design in front of a house. A child watches.
A butterfly with brown, orange, and black wings, white spots, and a black-dotted antenna perched on a large green leaf.
Five children stand together outside, with one holding a stuffed animal. Brick wall in background.
A group of children and adults outside a building, some holding signs with text. A woman holds a sign and speaks to a child.
Four children stand on a grassy lawn, one wearing glasses, another with a video game T-shirt.
A woman shows a butterfly to a child with a butterfly net in front of a house.
Two kids, one in a green shirt and the other in red, sit on a concrete edge. They face each other and smile in a garden with flowers and grass.
A group of children and an adult are gathered around a raised garden area, observing a butterfly.
Check out the most recent A Day in the Life of a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍

Join us for a peek into the daily adventures of our St. James Tigers! This series features students like Cason Smith, a 7th grader at St. James Middle School, sharing his experiences firsthand.

Follow Cason as he navigates through his school day! Get ready to dive into the heart of student life at St. James Middle School!

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://canva.link/adayinthelifecs
10 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A smiling boy wearing a pink polo stands in front of a gray background. "A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TIGER" is displayed in large letters.
Congratulations to our March Leading the Tiger Way winners! ❤️🐯🤍

Lucy Wortham James Elementary: Amy Colvin and Kristina Tucker
St. James Middle School: Dustin Felan and Carrie Carroll
St. James R-1 High School: Becky Wantland and Matt Laney

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
10 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Woman holding certificate in front of whiteboard, wearing black shirt, red skirt, and watch.
Man in a blue hoodie holds a certificate with a tiger graphic. Behind him is a wall with a banner and a framed picture.
A woman holds a certificate in her hands while standing in an office. Behind her are shelves filled with items.
A person wearing a black shirt and gloves holds a certificate. The background shows a door, a window, and a sink.
Man holding a certificate with red and black design, smiling. He wears a blue-and-white striped polo.
Woman in a blue shirt holding a certificate with a red ribbon and logo.
Mission Monday: Mentoring with Social Integrity! ❤️🐯🤍

Mrs. Mulhall's Teen Leadership class put Social Integrity into action by creating presentations about honesty, responsibility, fairness, and caring for others. They shared their lessons with younger Tigers at Lucy Wortham James Elementary, mentoring the next generation while reinforcing these values in themselves.

Thank you to the staff and administrators at both buildings for making this learning experience possible! #MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
11 days ago, St. James R-I School District
In a classroom, children are seated at tables with laptops. A teacher stands in front of a projector screen reading "Blooket!"
Several children sit on the floor in front of a teacher. A projector screen is visible in the background.
A group of people seated around a table, with some standing nearby, in a brightly lit cafeteria area with white walls and a glass door.
A classroom with tables, chairs, and a large screen. Some children are seated on the floor while others stand.
A teacher helps children at a table in a classroom with laptops. A bulletin board is in the background.
Children seated on a colorful carpet, engaging in coloring activities with a box of crayons and a table with papers.
A classroom with students at tables and a projector screen. Some students are standing near the screen, others seated.
Classroom with students seated at desks. Some students are standing and others are raising their hands.
Children at a desk with holes and electronic devices, with shelves and storage in the background.
Kids and adults are seated at tables. They are working on art projects. The tables are white.

Building Confidence Through Community! ❤️🐯🤍

Two of our Tigers joined students from across the region at Self Advocacy Day, hosted by Francis Howell School District. With guidance from adult mentors, they participated in escape rooms, crafts, and hands-on activities while practicing important self-advocacy skills, including managing hearing equipment, letting teachers know when microphones aren’t working, and requesting closed captioning.

A big thank you to Francis Howell for hosting this event and to our educators for making it possible. It was a meaningful day of learning, connection, and growth!

#communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride

14 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Person wearing a baseball cap, glasses, and a gray t-shirt sitting in a chair and holding a blue item.
Four adults stand in a room with hands raised, facing a screen. Wooden floors and brick columns.
Boy is baseball hat and gray shirt colors whole standing at a table.
People in a room, one girl sits on a table, others stand. The woman on the right wears a black blazer, the woman on the left wears a white jacket.
A person in a gray t-shirt sits at a table with a beverage bottle and cookies.
Girl in a purple dress colors standing at a table.
A young girl in a purple dress displays a circular medal. She stands in a room with wooden floors and chairs.
A group of people gathered in a room with a white wall, including a seated man with glasses and a woman standing.
Spring Creations in Tiger Cubs! 🌼🐯❤️

Ms. Kayla’s Tiger Cubs made nature bracelets using flowers, clovers, and leaves they found while exploring outdoors.

Along the way, they practiced observation, made thoughtful choices, strengthened fine motor skills, and shared their ideas with classmates.

A little fresh air and a lot of learning! #LearningThroughPlay #stjschools #tigerpride
14 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Group of children in outdoor field with bare trees, some wearing yellow bracelets, waving and smiling.
kids are picking flowers in a field
A child in a blue shirt and sneakers is crouched on grass, holding a yellow object.
Kids play in a field
Boy in gray shirt is showing a flower bracelet.
LWJE Math League Shines!🐯🟰🌟

LWJE students showed up and showed out at the Math League Competition at Rolla Middle School last month!

In the Target Round, Sebastian Crocker earned 2nd place, and Dawson Weinbaum finished 4th. The Sprint Round belonged to St. James, with our students sweeping places 1 through 5. Sebastian Crocker, Scott Frost, Ian Dong, Jayke Mathenia, and Will Soto led the way.

Sebastian Crocker, Ian Dong, Scott Frost, and Jayke Mathenia will represent St. James at the regional competition on March 28 at Ozarks Technical Community College.

Congratulations to our Tigers who competed and to Mrs. Schisler for her guidance! These students put their thinking to the test and made it count! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
15 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Five boys, all wearing blue shirts, stand against a white wall holding awards. They all have sneakers on.
Five children stand in a row near a door, holding awards. They wear casual clothes. One wears a pink jacket with a cartoon character.
Five children stand together, holding awards, with one in a silver shirt, three in blue, and one in maroon. They are positioned in front of a white wall with orange signs.
A group of children hold certificates and pose for a photo in a classroom with a white wall.
Chicks in the Classroom! ❤️🐯🤍

Mrs. Mulhall’s middle school agriculture students welcomed a new batch of baby chicks this week! From careful observation to hands-on care, students are learning in the most exciting way: by doing.

Nothing beats learning that you can see, touch, and experience firsthand! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
15 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A woman in a blue sweater holds a chick, lying on a red and white checkered tablecloth.
A boy in a red hoodie prepares food on a table with decorative lights on a white wall.
Four chicks rest in a wooden box filled with bedding. A white plastic tray with a light sits nearby.
Close-up of a plastic container holding six eggs. The eggs are light brown and appear to be fresh.
Several people sit around a table, examining items. One holds a potato in her hands.
A person in a black hoodie prepares food on a table. A plate with eggs is nearby.
Two young girls examine a small reptile on a table, one wearing a pink hoodie, the other a green long-sleeved shirt.
A girl holds a banana peel while another girl, with black hair, peers over her shoulder.
Writing Comes to Life at St. James High School! ☕🐯✍️

Creative Writing students stepped out to JB Coffee House to focus on setting and imagery, responding to a writing prompt about a stranger in a coffee shop. Back in class, they explored the five senses with mystery scents and jellybeans, building more vivid, detailed writing.

Turning everyday moments into strong storytelling! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
16 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Three people sit at a wooden table, each with a pen and paper, against a brick wall.
Person in a plaid shirt sitting at a table with papers and a pen, in a booth.
Four people are seated around a table in a room with brick walls, each writing on paper.
Two women sit at a small table in a coffee shop. One holds a pen and paper.
Two women seated at a wooden table. One writes on paper while the other observes. A brick wall with artwork in the background.
Three young people in black tops and jeans play chess on a table in a classroom.
Two individuals in a classroom are playing a board game. One is in a black shirt, the other in a blue jacket.
A person stands between two others, holding a chess set. They are in a classroom with checkered floors.
A red hexagonal shape with white speech bubbles displays the text "EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION" and "Portrait of a Graduate".
Learning That Leads the Way! ❤️🐯🤍

A group of Tiger staff took learning on the road to Sedalia for a Competency-Based Education (CBE) Conference, continuing their commitment to growing as educators.

Lifelong learning isn’t just for students. It’s something our teachers model every day! #TeacherTuesday #stjschools #tigerpride
17 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Five adults stand next to each other in front of a large blue cloud with balloons.
Spring Sensory Fun in Tiger Tots! 🌸🐯☀️

Tiger Tots jumped into spring sensory tubs to explore all the sights and textures of the season. Learning through play at its best! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
17 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Child in a purple tray filled with sand and blue yarn in a classroom.
A young child in a white t-shirt reaches into a tray filled with green grass and red and green objects.
Toddler in a classroom playing with flowers in a large orange tray with green containers.
A young girl sits in a chair at a table. She is smiling while touching multicolored items in a tray.
A young child in glasses sits in a chair and handles objects in a tray.
A young child wearing a blue shirt sits at a table, engaging with a sensory tray filled with colorful objects.
A child holds a spoon in a sensory bin filled with dry ingredients and fruit.

Booked for the Afternoon! ❤️🐯🤍

4th graders traded desks for sunshine, taking their reading outside to enjoy a little fresh air and a lot of great stories. This is what it looks like to grow curious minds and practice Critical Thinking, exploring ideas wherever they are. All Roads Lead Forward! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

17 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Several people sit on a concrete wall near a playground. A group of children sits on the ground.
Person lying on concrete barrier with red top, near metal wall, gravel, and picnic table.
Two young girls sit on concrete steps, holding books, with gravel ground and a green building behind them.
Four people seated at tables, one using a laptop, on a concrete walkway with brick walls.
A grassy area with several people sitting in front of a yellow school bus. In the background, buildings and trees are visible.
Students sit at picnic tables outside a brick building with a concrete pathway, some reading or resting.
Mission Monday: Kindergarten Service Learning! ❤️🐯🤍

Students in Mrs. Owen and Mrs. Karnes’s classes took their service learning project into the community last week, delivering non-perishable food items to the Blessing Box at Trinity Episcopal Church.

They proved something powerful: you are never too young to make a difference! Through caring relationships and a heart for others, our students are living out the mission and showing what it means to give back. #MissionMakers #stjschools #tigerpride
18 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Group of children sitting on sidewalk, with two adults holding a box. Behind them, a building and trees.
Poster with "MISSION MONDAY" in large black letters. A red rectangle highlights "Caring Relationships, Academic Excellence, Community Partnerships." An arrow pointing right and an SFJ logo in red.
Spring Break is here, Tigers! ❤️🐯🤍

Sleep in, soak up some sun, play a little, relax a lot! We'll see you back on March 30th! #stjschools #tigerpride
21 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A white background features red floral patterns. "Happy Spring Break!" is written in bold red text. A shield logo with "SJ" in red is at the bottom.
Sidewalks, sunshine, and creativity in art class! A great way to head into spring break! ☀️🎨🌼
21 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A young person with brown hair wearing white clothes and purple chalk on her hands sitting on the ground.
A person in green and black cap draws a fish shape on the sidewalk with orange chalk.
A chalk drawing on the ground with a sun, waves, and the words "Happy Spring Break!"
A child with hands covered in green paint smiles at the camera. Behind the child are vehicles and a building.
A child crouches on concrete, drawing with chalk. A hand, partially visible, holds a container of chalk nearby.
Chalk drawing of a rabbit on a paved surface, with blue outlines and green ears, sitting on gray concrete.
Young girl with red hair, blue shirt, and brown paint on her hands stands on sidewalk.
Two chalk flowers, one pink and purple, the other blue and yellow, drawn on concrete.
A boy with dirt on his hands smiles and shows his palms. He wears a dark shirt with "CAMER" and "Nutrition Facts" printed on it.
A young girl with blonde hair sitting on a sidewalk, drawing with chalk. Behind her is a building with brick walls.
Turning Trash into Impact in Middle School STEM Club! ♻️🐯🤍

Creativity with a purpose. That is what our St. James Middle School STEM Club brought to this year’s No MOre Trash! competition.

Students spent hours designing and creating a one-of-a-kind trash can that promotes litter prevention and protecting natural beauty and wildlife. This project challenged them to think beyond the classroom and use their skills to make a real difference.

A big shoutout to these students for their hard work and to Mrs. Mulhall for leading the way and supporting this meaningful project! #MODOT #stjschools #tigerpride
22 days ago, St. James R-I School District
Students decorate trash can for MODOT competition.
Students decorate trash can for MODOT competition.
Students decorate trash can for MODOT competition.
Students decorate trash can for MODOT competition.
Students decorate trash can for MODOT competition.
Students decorate trash can for MODOT competition.
Students decorate trash can for MODOT competition.
Students decorate trash can for MODOT competition.
Students decorate trash can for MODOT competition.
Students decorate trash can for MODOT competition.
3rd Grade Families Explore Learning Through Robotics! ❤️🐯🤖

Families got a hands-on look at learning in action at the 3rd Grade Robotics Parent Night! Students used robots to showcase the skills they’ve been building in the classroom, giving families a chance to see problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking come to life.

It was a fun and engaging night that highlighted just how powerful learning can be when students take the lead and share their thinking! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
22 days ago, St. James R-I School District
A child sits at a table, smiling, and holds a marker. In front is a maze puzzle with a small robot.
Group of children at a table in a library, sitting on chairs, engaged in an activity with blocks.
A child wearing glasses sits at a table, smiling, with building blocks and cards on the table.
Four girls in sweatshirts sit in a library with tablets on the floor, smiling at the camera.
Children gather around a table in a room with forest murals. Some sit while others stand, engaging in activities.
A girl in a red shirt sits at a table with a printed floor plan, smiling.
Three boys pose for a picture in a library. One wears a Missouri shirt, another a black shirt, and the third has his hands on the shoulders of the two in front.
Child seated at a table with a paper maze, smiling, and leaning on the table with their elbows.
Four children, three boys and one girl, work on Legos at a table. One child wears a pink hat.
Library aisles with wooden shelves filled with books. Children sit on the floor reading tablets. A boy sits in the aisle using a tablet.