St. James R-1 School District

Our Community Tailgate Party is this Friday, August 26th! Gates open at 5 PM and we will be recognizing our First Responders before the game. Come grab some food, check out the emergency vehicles, and visit with local organizations/businesses that will be set up for the evening. It's going to be a great night at the football field! Come out and support our Tigers! #stjschools #tigerpride #community

Cheers to our Mission Monday Champions: Coach Guese and the Volleyball Team! By making a social contract, they build their own expectations of behavior, hold each other accountable, and develop trust within their group. #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride

Reminder!

We're hiring! Custodial positions available. For more information and to apply: https://stjschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Welcome back, Teachers and Staff! We kicked things off right with a staff breakfast generously provided by First Church of God. During Convocation, our Teacher of the Year, Katie Shultz, and Staff Member of the Year, Becky Huffman, were celebrated. Follow us on Facebook for more photos: https://www.facebook.com/stjschools #stjschools #tigerpride #backtoschool

Just a friendly reminder that all students must be registered prior to the first day of school: https://sisk12.stjschools.org/SJ360x3/login School start times: Elementary and High School: 8:05 AM - 3:00 PM Middle School: 8:20 AM - 3:20 PM

St. James R-1 welcomed new teachers to the district today. We're thrilled to have such talented educators join our Tiger Family. Help us welcome them! #newteacherday #stjschools #tigerpride

St. James R-I administration and directors met this morning to collaborate and work on the final touches for the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. It was a morning full of planning and team-building. We can't wait to see our students! #tigerpride #stjschools

The LWJE Tiger Training Program has a few more spots available! There's still time to register your child(ren) for this new program focused on further developing skills in the areas of athletics, music, and critical thinking. Register: https://bit.ly/3PkdAvb

Retired and current educators in our area met today to discuss developing interest and opportunities for future teachers through the Grow Your Own program. The Grow Your Own program was developed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to recruit more teachers and keep them in the profession. The temporary grant will help the District hold community events to bridge the gap between future teachers and regional education programs. Grow Your Own will also help provide scholarships for students pursuing a degree in education. Today's group discussed the details of the Grown Your Own program and fundraising opportunities to provide future scholarships after the temporary funds expire. For more information or if you would like to donate to the Grow Your Own program, please contact Katie Shultz at kshultz@stjschools.org.

Tax Free Weekend begins today and goes through this Sunday! For more information: https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/tax-types/sales-use/holidays/back-to-school/

Just a friendly reminder to register your child(ren) for the 2022-2023 school year. Parent Portal can be accessed here: https://sisk12.stjschools.org/SJ360x3/login If you have any questions, please contact mwatson@stjschools.org. #stjschools

We're excited to bring this new, free program to the elementary students in the district! Follow to the link to register: https://bit.ly/3PkdAvb

Mark your calendars! The 21st Annual Tailgate Party will be on Friday, August 26th beginning at 5 PM. Come out and support your St. James Tigers as we kick off the 2022 season! #tigerpride #stjschools #football

The National School Lunch Program (NLSP) waiver that provided free meals to students due to the COVID-19 pandemic expires this summer. This means school meals will no longer be automatically free for everyone. Parents and guardians must submit a meal application to qualify for free breakfast and lunch at St James Schools during the 2022-2023 school year. Every family, regardless of income, is encouraged to fill out the free/reduced meal application on https://family.titank12.com/ Additional information regarding Frequently Asked Questions and Criteria for Determining Eligibility: https://www.stjschools.org/page/school-nutrition

STJ Open House Dates!

Dear Parents/Guardians, Please complete your parent portal online registration for 2022-2023 school year before the start of the school year. Registration needs to be completed for returning students.  Registration will open on July 25th and should be completed by August 22nd.  Our office staff will be back in the district on August 1st if you have any questions or need building-level assistance. St. James Schools will host open houses this year as follows: •       Lucy Wortham James Elementary August 18th, 2022 10:00 am – 7:00 pm by appointments set up from your child(ren)’s teacher after your registration is complete. •       St. James Middle School has sent out a link for parents to sign-up for open house time slots on August 18th, 2022 between 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm •       St. James High School will also host open house August 18th, 2022 from 6:30 pm– 8:30 pm Parent Portal feature of online registration for our returning students is a convenient way for you to enroll your child(ren). This offers parents the opportunity to view the information we currently have for your child(ren) and make changes at your convenience through the parent portal. Click here to start  https://sisk12.stjschools.org/SJ360x3/login Click on the Parent tab, and your username is your email address.  If you have forgotten your password, just click “Forgot your parent password?” and you will receive an email from the system. Once logged in, you will see the statement “Online Registration must be completed for 2022-23” followed by a link to View. Once you click the View link, just follow the instructions. When all forms are complete, SUBMIT will appear at the bottom right corner of the forms list page.  Click this to send your information to the school district. NOTE:  You will be able to view the current physical address the district has for you but you will not be allowed to change the address.  Address changes must be verified with the following information. Verify Residency Save your recent utility bill, rental agreement/receipt (within 30 days), property tax statement for the residence, and/or real estate contract that has your name and the service address. You will need to bring one document to your child’s school building to verify residency along with the completed address change form  https://stjschools.org/page/changeaddress . A final notice or disconnect notice is not an acceptable proof of residency. Welcome back!

Hello, Tiger Family! Online registration for the 2022-2023 school year will open on Monday, July 25th, 2022. Instructions for registration will be sent once the enrollment period begins. Once registered, each school will handle Open House schedules. If you have any questions regarding the online registration process, please contact mwatson@stjschools.org. #stjschools

Due to the uncertainty of the future weather forecast the high school graduation ceremony will be held in the middle school gym. Each graduate was given one ticket at this morning's practice for them or their family to park in the parking lot. Only vehicles with tickets will be allowed in the MS parking lot. All other vehicles must park at the Distribution Center. Copeland bus services will have shuttles to and from the DC before and after graduation. The shuttles will begin when the doors open at 5:30 pm. If there is a necessary reason that someone needs to be dropped off at the door, vehicles can pull into the lot to drop off, but then must return to the DC parking lot. There are no limitations on the number of spectators. Seating will be first come first serve. The commons will be open for people to watch the ceremony. The ceremony will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNy9OITgt1c. If you have any questions please call the HS office at 573-265-2300 option 3.

Congrats to our April Leading the Tiger Way High School Winners, Mrs Katie Shultz and Mr. Matt Laney!