St. James R-1 School District

Learning Highlight: Tiger Cubs' Festive Gingerbread People Makerspace! 🎨🐯 Tiger Cubs showcased their creativity during their Gingerbread People Makerspace! Using various media, they crafted paper Gingerbread folks. Makerspaces are imaginative playgrounds, fostering innovation and teamwork, making the festive season even more magical. Celebrating #tigerpride with these fun creations! #academicexcellence #stjschools

🐯Mission Monday Highlight - LWJE Tiger Training Enrichment Program Roars into Year Two! 🌟 At the halfway mark of Tiger Training's second year, students have shown incredible progress and achievements within the program. This free enrichment program offers additional development in athletics, music, and critical thinking. Tiger Training goes beyond skill development though; it's a platform for fostering connections that matter. Students forge strong bonds with peers and mentors. In January, following the winter break, enrollment reopens for elementary students in grades K-5. 🎵⚽📚 #TigerTraining #MissionMonday #stjschools

Today, on National Special Education Day, we stand proud in our commitment to inclusivity and empowerment for every student in the St. James R-1 School District. ❤️🤍❤️ Our mission is crystal clear: to empower all students through caring relationships, academic excellence, and community partnerships. We celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of each student, embracing diversity as the cornerstone of our educational journey. Today, and every day, we honor the incredible dedication of our educators, families, and community members who support and uplift our exceptional learners. Together, we create a learning environment where every individual can thrive and succeed. #NationalSpecialEducationDay #stjschools #tigerpride

Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! 🐯⭐ #activities #tigerpride #stjschools For a list of upcoming Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/o/sjhs/events

🌟 Tiger Highlight: Celebrating Teamwork at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School! 🌟 In November, LWJE shines a light on our "Teamwork" Stars. Our students are coming together, collaborating, and demonstrating outstanding teamwork skills. November's Word of the Month is TEAMWORK! 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 November! 👏 #Teamwork #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: Middle School Stars Honored for Army Value of Respect!🎖️✨ Let's give a big round of applause to Ryan Engelbrecht, who received the Army Character Value award for showing remarkable RESPECT. His fantastic example inspires everyone around him, including peers and teachers! Haley Stack, Michael Wilson, and Jayden Smith were also celebrated for their commitment to this core value. These awards recognize students who live by the Army's essential values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Our students are lighting the way to a kinder and brighter future! 🌟 #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Flat Stanley Adventure - Exploring St. James with Our First-Graders! 🌟 🍂 Earlier this Fall, our first-grade students embarked on an exciting journey through St. James to explore the adventures of Flat Stanley! A beloved character from Jeff Brown's book series, Flat Stanley travels the world in flat form, sparking curiosity and learning opportunities for students. Our young explorers followed Flat Stanley's path, discovering different destinations in our town. Thank you to our community partners for making the day even more special! 🤍♥️ #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Congratulations to our November Leading the Tiger Way winners! 🐯🎉 LWJE: Holly Kleinheider and Lisa Bauman Middle School: Tyler Karnes and Lisa Huster High School: Alec Conner and Amber Millsap The "Leading the Tiger Way" teacher and staff of the month program is designed to spotlight one teacher and one classified staff from each building every month. We want to recognize our most dedicated and talented employees. This program allows each staff member an opportunity to nominate a peer who exemplifies the character and professional traits we strive for as a District. ❤️🤍❤️ #leadingthetigerway #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: Celebrating Classroom Success at Lucy Wortham James Elementary! 🌟 These third-grade students earned a special Paw Party Pajama Day by demonstrating positive classroom behaviors—being great at following directions, showing kindness, and respecting personal space, plus many more! Keep up the great work, Tigers! #StudentSuccess #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Smashing Success - Middle Schoolers Learn Badminton! 🏸🌟 6th graders aced their badminton unit! Providing our students with access to a diverse range of sports cultivates a well-rounded experience, fostering not just physical skills but also teamwork, resilience, and a lifelong love for staying active. ❤️🤍❤️#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: Bridging Art and Text in Student Collaboration! 📚🎨 Check out student collaboration at its finest! Digital art students embarked on a journey into the words of a beloved Caldecott Medal winner, tasked with sketching illustrations based solely on text. After learning about picture books, our high schoolers will bring to life stories written by third graders, merging literature and art seamlessly. This interdisciplinary effort is setting the stage for student success! Stay tuned as these incredible collaborations take form! #ArtsInEducation #academicexcellence #stjschools

Learning Highlight: One Tree, Endless Cheer!🎄 LWJE students teamed up to rock around their Christmas tree! They combined their creativity to craft a stunning felt tree. Together, they fine-tuned their hand/eye coordination, making that tree shine! Talk about teamwork this holiday season! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride ❤️🤍❤️

🍎 Become the leader of tomorrow at St. James R-1 School District! 🍎 We're on the lookout for an innovative Elementary Principal ready to shape young minds and foster a vibrant learning community. If you're passionate about inspiring students and leading a team of educators toward success, apply today! Check https://stjschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=162 for more details. #LeadWithPurpose #JoinOurTeam #stjschools

Mission Monday: Tiger Trot Sponsors - Champions of Giving! This Mission Monday, we’re shining a light on the incredible generosity of our Tiger Trot Sponsors. Let’s spread the news that we’ve achieved our goal this year! A massive thank you goes out to ALL our sponsors, with a special shoutout to our Platinum Sponsors: LEECO Construction Services, Ben Bahr Construction, and GRP Wegman Inc., alongside our Gold Sponsors: Phelps Health, Copeland Bus Service & Drivers, McNew Electric LLC., and Phelps County Bank! Your support ensures that every student in our school district receives a heartfelt gift before winter break. At St. James R-1 School District, our mission revolves around caring relationships, academic excellence, and community partnerships. Your dedication makes sure each child experiences warmth and happiness during the winter season. Thank you for being integral to our Gifts for Kids Project!

🐯Support our Tiger Community this Small Business Saturday! 🎁 As the holiday season kicks off, let's make a big impact by shopping small and local. Your support means the world to our community businesses and strengthens our Tiger spirit! From unique gifts to local treasures, our neighborhood businesses have it all. Let's shop local, support our community, and spread the joy of the season! For ideas: https://visitstjamesmo.com/shopping/ #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #TigerCommunity #stjschools

REMINDER! 🐯 3rd Annual Tiger Trot 5k/10k 🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 25th 🕘 Time: 9 AM 📍 Location: St. James Football Field Run or walk with us and help ensure every student in our district receives a gift before winter break! Secure your spot at: https://STJTigerTrot.itsyourrace.com/. Top times earn a spot on our Winners Board, and the fastest student runners enjoy lunch with Superintendent Webster! We hope to see you there. #TigerTrot #GiftsForKids #stjschools

Season of Thanks: St. James Caring Center's Generous Contribution! Thank you to the St. James Caring Center's generous donation of a pallet of single-use gloves! Many district employees will be able to use the gloves from nurses to custodians. This gift truly embodies the spirit of giving! Special thanks to Randy Bonham, Glen Disser, and Gene Jesteadt for their roles in facilitating this thoughtful donation.🌟 #GratefulHearts #stjschools #communitypartnerships

Little Hearts, Big Gratitude: Kindergarten Friendsgiving! 🦃🍂 Kindergarten students came together for Friendsgiving celebrations! Sharing gratitude and joy, they embraced the spirit of togetherness and friendship by making fruit salad, sharing snacks, and coloring beautiful memories. 🌟 #Friendsgiving #stjschools #caringrelationships

Celebrating Stacy Blakley's Impactful Leadership at MSTA! Let's take a moment to applaud St. James Middle School Educator Stacy Blakley. Her remarkable dedication shone brightly during her tenure as President of MSTA, where she tirelessly worked to elevate education throughout our state. Stacy's commitment, advocacy for teachers, and passion for student success have left a lasting mark. Thank you, Stacy, for being an inspiring leader and catalyst for positive change in education! 🌟📚 #MSTA #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: 4th Graders Master Survival Skills at Maramec Spring Park! 🌲📚 Our 4th graders have been on an adventure! Following their exploration of the novel "Hatchet," they embarked on a field trip to Maramec Spring Park. There, they put their survival skills into practice, learning shelter building, animal tracking, story crafting, and fire building. A big thank you to Maramec Spring Park and our fantastic 4th-grade teachers for making this hands-on learning experience possible. It's incredible to see our students engage with nature and learn valuable skills firsthand! 🌿🔥 #academicexcellence #communitypartnerships #stjschools