St. James R-1 School District

Mission Monday: Gifts for Kids Project! ❤️🐯❤️ At St. James R-1, we’re living our mission to empower students through caring relationships, academic excellence, and community partnerships. Thanks to our generous community, the Gifts for Kids Project brings holiday joy to every student! 🏃‍♀️ Tiger Trot is this Saturday at 9 AM! Join the fun, race for this awesome medal, and support an incredible cause. There’s still time to register: stjtigertrot.itsyourrace.com. 🎁 All proceeds—sponsorships, donations, and race day funds—will ensure every student receives a gift before winter break. Together, we’re spreading joy and making a difference! #MissionMonday #CaringRelationships #CommunityPartnerships

🤍Our Platinum Sponsors Lead the Way! 🤍 The St. James R-1 School District is thrilled to spotlight our first Platinum Sponsor: 💎 GRP Wegman💎 Your generosity fuels our Gifts for Kids Project, spreading joy and ensuring every student feels the magic this season. Thank you for making a lasting impact! #PlatinumSponsor #TigerTrot #GiftsForKidsFund #stjschools

🤍Our Platinum Sponsors Lead the Way! 🤍 The St. James R-1 School District is thrilled to spotlight our first Platinum Sponsor: 💎Ben Bahr Construction💎 Your generosity fuels our Gifts for Kids Project, spreading joy and ensuring every student feels the magic this season. Thank you for making a lasting impact! #PlatinumSponsor #TigerTrot #GiftsForKidsFund #stjschools

Learning Highlight: Anatomy in Action! 🧠⚕️🔍 Mrs. Stack's Anatomy & Physiology students recently participated in the Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) outreach program at Saint Louis University! AIMS, a youth community outreach program, teaches human anatomy, medicine, health education, and wellness to students. During their visit, students engaged in cadaver demonstrations at SLU’s state-of-the-art lab, making real-world connections to their studies. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

REMINDER: St. James R-1 School District will be closed November 27-29, 2024, for Thanksgiving Break! ❤️🐯🤍

Learning Highlight: Cell-ebration of Science in 7th Grade!🎢🎂🔍 7th graders in Mr. Siders' class got creative learning about cell organelles! From designing theme parks to building cake models and writing poems, they had fun showcasing their knowledge. This hands-on project is a yearly favorite, making science both engaging and memorable! Great job inspiring such creative learning! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

🤍Our Platinum Sponsors Lead the Way! 🤍 The St. James R-1 School District is thrilled to spotlight our first Platinum Sponsor: 💎 Stubblefield Construction 💎 Your generosity fuels our Gifts for Kids Project, spreading joy and ensuring every student feels the magic this season. Thank you for making a lasting impact! #PlatinumSponsor #TigerTrot #GiftsForKidsFund #stjschools

🌟 It’s Thankful Thursday! 🌟 Check out just a few of the shoutouts that were sent to our staff this morning! Want to add your shoutout to the list? SUBMIT YOURS FOR NEXT WEEK HERE: https://forms.gle/kYLDnuz8U12zRDtQ8 One more week to have yours sent directly to a deserving staff member in our district! ❤️🐯🤍 #ThankfulThursday #stjschools #tigerpride

Red Regiment Band Wins Army Value Leadership Award! ❤️🐯🤍 The Official Red Regiment Band has been recognized with the Selfless Service Award for their outstanding leadership and compassion. During the Mountain Grove Band Competition, after a tragic accident impacted their community, the St. James Band showed incredible support. They purchased a meal for the Mountain Grove Band and helped with the cleanup. Their selflessness and kindness are a true reflection of the values we cherish. Way to go, Red Regiment! #SelflessService #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride

Annual Thanksgiving Meal Brings Joy to St. James R-1! 🦃🧡🥧 Today, our students and staff enjoyed the Annual Thanksgiving Meal, a beloved tradition in our district. A big thank-you to our Nutrition Department for preparing the delicious meal and to our guest servers, Mr. Webster and Dr. Williams, for lending a helping hand at all three buildings. We’re grateful for everyone who made this day special! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride

💛Honoring Our Gold Sponsors! 💛 Let's give a round of applause to our Gold sponsors for their support of the 4th Annual Tiger Trot! 🏅Copeland Bus Service and Drivers 🏅Maries County Bank 🏅 Phelps Health 🏅McNew Electric LLC 🏅Miller Glass of Rolla 🏅 Alexander Construction 🏅 Dan Collier Insurance & Smith & Collier Construction Thank you for being champions of our cause! #TigerTrotSponsors #CommunitySupport #GiftsForKidsFund

Learning Highlight: Analyzing Tone in Mrs. Wantland's Class! 📚🐯📝 Students in Mrs. Wantland's class are diving deep into the tone of a passage! By analyzing tone, they're sharpening their skills in understanding the emotions and intentions behind the words—an important tool for critical thinking and communication. This exercise not only helps them interpret literature more effectively but also strengthens their ability to express their own ideas clearly and confidently. #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: National Junior Beta Club Induction Ceremony! 🌟📚🤝 Last night, 50 St. James Middle School Tigers were inducted into the National Junior Beta Club, showing their commitment to Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service! Thank you to building leaders, sponsors, and students for your dedication and hard work in making this special event possible. You make us proud, Tigers! #nationalbetaclub #stjschools #tigerpride

🩶Shining Bright with Our Silver Sponsors! 🩶 A huge shoutout to our Silver sponsors for supporting the 4th Annual Tiger Trot! 🥈 Town & Country Bank 🥈 Johnnie's on Historic Route 66 🥈 Investment Realty 🥈 Kiwanis Club - St. James, MO 🥈 Dr. Tim's Pharmacy 🥈 Wine Trail Getaway, LLC 🥈 Phelps County Bank 🥈 McDonald’s 🥈 Walmart DC 6069 Let's raise a round of applause for these incredible sponsors! #tigertrot #communitypartnerships #GiftsForKidsFund

Learning Highlight: 1st Grade Goes West! 🐴🤠🏃 Our 1st Grade buckaroos celebrated with stick horse races, sharpening their addition and sight word skills while having a rootin’-tootin’ good time! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Learning Highlight: 2nd Grade Explores Missouri History! 🌎🐯🌿 Our 2nd graders had an incredible adventure at Earth's Classroom in Rosebud, MO! They stepped back in time, learning about Missouri's Native American history and trying out skills like fire-building, home construction, and sign language. Thank you to our amazing community partners—St James PTO-, Phelps County Bank, the Spencer Family, the Doss Family/GPD Insurance, and the Fenster Family—for making this hands-on experience possible! #HandsOnLearning #stjschools #TigerPride

Learning Highlight: Teens Teach Prevention in Action! ❤️🐯🤍 High school students teamed up with middle schoolers to lead lessons on substance use prevention, including topics like vaping, THC, alcohol, and wellness. This peer-to-peer program builds public speaking skills, boosts teamwork, and helps younger students engage and retain vital info. Way to go, student leaders! #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride

🤎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