
Tiger Highlight: DECA Triumphs at Districts! 🥇🌟
We're thrilled to announce the recent achievements of our DECA students at Districts in Jefferson City! Out of 19 students who competed, 11 qualified for the State competition! What's even more impressive? Eight of these qualifiers are first-time competitors!
DECA is a student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Our students' success at the District level reflects the dedication and skills they've developed through DECA's programs under the guidance of Mrs. Hance.
Congratulations, Tigers! We're excited to see them excel at the State level! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors at St. James R-1 High School!🌟
Join us in honoring Chelsie Fulton during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 She's been a guiding light in education for 9 years, making a positive impact every day.
Favorite Ways to Unwind and Find Balance: Setting clear boundaries and practicing healthy habits. Spending quality time with family, baking, and making stained glass art.
Gus: Gus has been spreading joy in education for four years! He adores toys, all kinds of snacks, and of course, chin scratches. Gus loves spending time with students, his best friend Mookie, and giving Mr. Johnson the side eye. 👀
Let's show our appreciation for their dedication to our school community! Thank you, Mrs. Fulton and Gus, for your unwavering support and love! 👏 #SchoolCounselingWeek #TherapyDog #ThankYouCounselors #stjschools



🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors at St. James R-1 High School!🌟
Join us in honoring Barb Wilson during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 With 8 years in education, she brings passion and dedication to her role as a high school counselor.
Favorite Ways to Unwind and Find Balance: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance by leaving her laptop at school, listening to positive music during her commute (and sometimes singing loudly!), reading to escape or learn, and focusing on her amazing family, the Wilson Boys!
Let's show our appreciation for all her hard work and dedication! Thank you, Mrs. Wilson, for helping our students find their path to greatness! 👏 #SchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #stjschools


Learning Highlight: 4th Graders Enjoy Outdoor Hockey Fun! 🏒🌟
Our 4th-grade PE classes had a blast playing hockey outdoors! With sticks in hand and teamwork in action, our Tigers showed off their skills and sportsmanship. Keep up the great work, Tigers! 🐯#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Student Newsletter Creation at St. James Middle School! ❤️🐯✨
Students in Mrs. Hoak's creative writing class are crafting the "6th Grade Tiger Talks Newsletter" together! They cover calendar updates, jokes, sports, spotlights, and more. Additionally, they're learning to use credible sources for their articles. Great job, Tigers!
#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride




🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors at St. James Middle School! 🌟
Join us in honoring Sarah Baker and Mookie during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 Sarah has dedicated 14 years to education, driven by her passion to help others find hope and healing. She finds balance and solace during walks and prayer, both guiding her through challenging times.
Mookie has been spreading joy for 3 years, bringing smiles with his golden presence. Mookie's secret to stress management? Quiet time in his office, healthy eating, and cherished moments with his friends.
Let's show our appreciation for their dedication to our school community! Thank you, Mrs. Baker and Mookie, for your unwavering support and love! 👏 #SchoolCounselingWeek #TherapyDog #ThankYouCounselors #stjschools



🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors at St. James Middle School! 🌟
Join us in honoring Jillian Doddema during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 She's been a guiding light in education for 16 years, transitioning from a dedicated science teacher to a compassionate middle and high school counselor for the past 9 years.
Favorite Ways to Unwind and Find Balance: Creating solid boundaries, including silencing work communications and limiting interactions with social media.
Let's show our appreciation for all her hard work and dedication! Thank you, Ms. Doddema, for making a difference every day! 👏 #SchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #stjschools


Tiger Highlight: Lady Tigers Reach 1,000 Career Points! 🐯🌟🏀
Congratulations to Kendall Costoplos and Emily Recker for both scoring their 1,000th career points last night! Within a minute of each other, they marked a significant milestone in their basketball careers. Help us congratulate them! 👏 #activities #stjschools #tigerpride



Tiger Highlight: FBLA Excels at District 11 Leadership Conference! ❤️🐯🤍
FBLA proudly sent 32 competitors to the District 11 Leadership Conference in Lebanon last week. We're thrilled to announce that 19 of them have advanced to compete at the state level! These 19 outstanding individuals will travel to Springfield in April. Congratulations, Tigers! 🎉👏 #FBLA #stjschools #tigerpride

🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School! 🌟
Join us in honoring Sarah Hammonds during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 With 16 years in education, she's served as a paraprofessional, kindergarten and first-grade teacher, and now as an elementary school counselor.
Favorite Ways to Unwind and Find Balance: Sarah finds balance by spending quality time with her family, working on their land, and enjoying front porch chats. She's also grateful for her close-knit friend group, meeting monthly for meals and yearly travels.
Let's show our appreciation for all her hard work and dedication! Thank you, Mrs. Hammonds, for making a difference every day! 👏 #SchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #stjschools


🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School! 🌟
Join us in honoring Shelley Giacolone during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 With 18 years in education, she's been a dedicated paraprofessional, a passionate 4th-grade math teacher for 11 years, and has served in the counseling center for 6 years.
Favorite Ways to Unwind and Find Balance: She believes in the power of "me time." Daily exercise keeps her centered, mindful minutes help her refocus, and unwinding with a good book is the perfect way to end her day.
Let's show our appreciation for all her hard work and dedication! Thank you, Mrs. Giacolone, for making a difference every day! 👏 #SchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #stjschools


Tiger Highlight: Good Behavior Pays Off with Pajama Day! 🎉
Last week, Mrs. Lamberth's second-grade math classes reached their goal of earning 20 good behavior tallies. To celebrate, they enjoyed a fun-filled Pajama Day! From demonstrating good hallway behavior, staying on task, or receiving compliments from other teachers, these students are working hard and ready to learn. 👏 #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride



Congratulations to Miss Abby Clark as this year’s recipient of the Future Leader Award from the St. James Missouri Chamber of Commerce!
Abby was presented the award at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards this evening.
Way to go, Abby! #stjschools #tigerpride


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Today's forecast at St. James R-1: Sunshine mixed with a whole lot of learning! 📚☀️ Our students enjoyed the best of both worlds outdoors! #HappyFriday #stjschools #tigerpride








Learning Highlight: 3rd Grade Soccer Fun in February Sun! 🌞⚽️
3rd-grade PE classes enjoyed a sunny soccer session in today’s rare 60-degree warmth! Physical education isn't just about moving muscles; it's about nurturing both mind and body. It instills teamwork, resilience, and the value of an active lifestyle.
Cheers to active minds and bodies! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

🌟 Tiger Highlight: Celebrating RESPECT at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School! 🌟
LWJE is celebrating our RESPECT Stars from January. Our students are coming together, collaborating, and demonstrating outstanding respect. January's Word of the Month is RESPECT!
Throughout each month, students across all grade levels will participate in engaging classroom challenges that encourage them to embody the “Word of the Month” in their daily lives. At the end of the month, each classroom teacher will select a student who has truly embraced the spirit of the word. These students will be recognized as "Students of the Month.”
👏 Let's give a round of applause to our LWJE Students of the Month for January! 👏 #RESPECT #stjschools #tigerpride








Tiger Highlight: Celebrating Musical Excellence at St. James R-1 School District! 🎵✨
Let's give a round of applause to our remarkable musicians who represented St. James in the 2023-2024 All-State Choir! Congratulations to:
🌟 Nikki Rush (Alto)
🌟 Ryan Braun (Bass)
After countless hours of practice and dedication, they made our district proud, performing at the All-State Choir event held at Tan-Tar-A last Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Help us celebrate Nikki, Ryan, Mr. Felan, and the entire choir for their outstanding achievement and dedication to musical excellence! 🎼🌟 #AllStateChoir #stjschools #tigerpride




Learning Highlight: Big Machines in Action! 👷♀️🚧
Yesterday, kindergarten students had an extraordinary learning experience! They watched in awe as big machines from the City of St. James worked near our playground.
This experience wasn't just about seeing impressive machinery; it was a lesson in community cooperation and the many roles people play in our town. A huge thank you to the City of St. James for their hard work and for giving our students a memorable glimpse into how our community functions. #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride






Tiger Highlight: Getting Ready to Rock Those Recorders! 🎵🐯🎵
Dive into the musical world with Ms. Martin's talented 5th graders as they tackle a note name twister exercise in preparation for their recorder journey! #ArtsinEducation #academicexcellence #stjschools









