St. James R-1 School District

LWJE Celebrates Veterans Day! ❤️🤍💙

Lucy Wortham James Elementary students spent the day showing appreciation for our nation’s veterans through creativity and kindness. LWJE Beta hosted the event, leading activity stations as students made 100 handmade cards and gift bags. After school, Beta students finished the bags, filling them with goodies, which were delivered to the Missouri Veterans Home as a heartfelt thank-you to those who have served.

A day that showcased the power of student leadership and community! #VeteransDay #stjschools #tigerpride

St. James High School Veterans Assembly: Honoring Those Who Served ❤️🤍💙

St. James High School held its annual Veterans Day Assembly, celebrating the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country. The program featured our Chamber Choir, Red Regiment Band, and students who shared poems and readings in honor of Veterans. Current students Andrew Lillis, Josh Carpenter, Jon Bell, and Mitchell Dekock, joined by SFC Brian Beard, presented the colors and were recognized for their plans to serve after graduation.

Gunnery Sergeant Todd Snyder, USMC (Ret.), delivered an inspiring keynote on service, dedication, and the value of a life committed to others.

Thank you to all veterans who joined us and to those in our school community who continue to serve! #VeteransDay #stjschools

🇺🇸 Thank You, Veterans! 🇺🇸

We're proud to recognize those who've served our country with courage and honor. Today and every day, we’re especially grateful for the veterans within our school community who continue to make a difference through their service to students. #VeteransDay #Gratitude #stjschools

Congratulations to the St. James Middle School October Students of the Month! These Tigers were recognized for demonstrating outstanding Creativity in their learning and everyday actions. ❤️🐯🤍

🏀 St. James Sports Club Girls Basketball Championship Day! 🏀

The St. James Sports Club 5th and 6th-grade girls closed out their season with an incredible matchup between the Blue and Green teams. It was a hard-fought game from start to finish, filled with teamwork, hustle, and Tiger spirit!

Congratulations to the Green team on earning the championship title, and great job to all players for their dedication and growth this season.

A huge thank you goes out to the Sports Club and its volunteers for making youth basketball such a positive experience for our students! #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/E714QmsZ6DbMrKSE6

#ThankfulThursday #stjschools #tigerpride

Help us cheer on our Tiger runners as they head to State tomorrow! ❤️🐯🤍Watch the video from today's Champion Walkthrough: https://bit.ly/stateCC2025

#StateBound #CrossCountry #stjschools

Building and Learning, Tiger Cubs Style! ❤️🐯🤍

Tiger Cubs are discovering how real-world learning comes to life in the classroom! From watching Mr. Craig at work on their playground treehouse to building and creating on their own, they’re exploring teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity in every project. #academicexcellence #stjschools #TigerPride

St. James FCCLA Shines at Leadership Conference! ❤️🐯🤍

St. James High School FCCLA students recently showcased their talents during the Show-Me Skills events at their Leadership Conference! Maria Prawitz earned 1st place in Culinary Knife Skills, and Madison Shields placed 3rd in Photography.

FCCLA empowers students through personal growth, family and community involvement, and preparation for adult life. The Show-Me Skills competition gave our Tigers the chance to demonstrate the real-world knowledge and abilities they’ve developed through Family and Consumer Sciences coursework and activities. Great job, Tigers! #stjschools #tigerpride

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! ❤️🐯🤍

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

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!

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