Summer School: Top 5 Foods of the World! ❤️🐯🤍
If you could read a “Top 5” list about anything, what would you pick? Mr. Perona’s history students chose to study food, specifically, the Top 5 Foods of the World.
Through this lesson, students looked at the cultural significance of food and how it connects families across generations and around the globe. Mr. Perona even shared a personal story about his grandmother’s homemade salsa, then surprised the class with a taste test!
This was a fun, meaningful way to tie real-world experiences into learning!
Summer School: A Recipe for Connection! ❤️🐯🤍
Miss Wisdom’s 5th-grade class took a journey through the pages of Lasagna Means I Love You, a Mark Twain nominee by Kate O’Shaughnessy. Inspired by the story’s celebration of food and family, students brought in their own favorite family recipes, created a class cookbook, and presented their dishes to their classmates.
Each recipe came with a story, a memory, and a deeper understanding of how food connects us to the people we love! #SummerSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
Summer School: Tigers at Play!
Classroom time? ✅
Recess fun? ✅
Summer school days are full of learning and play!
Mission Monday: Learning Beyond the Classroom! 🔥🐯🌳
Students in Mrs. Watson's Survival Skills class are getting hands-on thanks to a great partnership with Maramec Spring Park. With guidance from park staff, students explored fire-starting techniques and learned how science connects to real-world problem-solving.
It’s a perfect example of how community partnerships can ignite curiosity and empower students through meaningful experiences! #SummerSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
Summer School: Slime Time! ❤️🐯🤍
Tigers rolled up their sleeves and dove into some gooey, hands-on fun! From mixing colors to stretching textures, this slime activity brought lots of laughs and creativity to the day. #summerschool #stjschools #tigerpride
Summer School: Ultimate Fun in the Fog! 🌫🐯🔴
Coach Karnes is using games like ultimate frisbee to help students stay active, build confidence, and enjoy learning through movement. It’s all part of creating well-rounded experiences that support the whole child. #summerschool #stjschools #tigerpride
Now Hiring: Be a part of something GREAT! ❤️🐯🤍
We're currently hiring paraprofessionals, food service staff, and custodians for the upcoming school year. If you're passionate about supporting students and making a difference in our community, we want you on our team!
VIEW ALL CURRENT OPENINGS AND APPLY:
👉 https://stjschools.schoolspring.com/
Summer School: Cracking into Physics! ⚛️🐯🥚
From gravity to momentum, Mr. Lewis’s science students are testing it all, one egg at a time! The classic egg drop experiment is helping them explore key physics principles through creativity, problem-solving, and a little suspense. #SummerSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
Happy Father’s Day from St. James R-1! ❤️🐯🤍
Today, we’re celebrating the dads and father figures who show up, lift up, and help our Tigers grow. Your support means everything! #FathersDay #stjschools
UCA All-American Honors at Summer Cheer Camp! 📣🐯❤️
Nine St. James cheerleaders earned UCA All-American honors during this week’s summer camp, including five from the high school team and four from the middle school team.
This recognition is a reflection of the hard work, skill, and dedication our students and coaches bring to their sport.
Congratulations, Tigers! 🎉 #AllAmerican #stjschools #tigerpride
Summer School: Clowning Around with Confidence! ❤️🎪🐯🤍
Summer school at St. James R-1 includes enrichment opportunities designed to spark curiosity and build new skills. “Clowning Around” with Mrs. Waldmann is a favorite, offering students a chance to learn fun and creative ways to entertain while building confidence along the way.
#summerschool #stjschools #tigerpride
Summer School: Exploring Ecosystems at LWJE! 🐛💧🌿
Maramec Spring Park stopped by LWJE to teach students about the importance of clean, high-quality water in supporting healthy ecosystems. Students got an up-close look at dragonfly larvae in different stages of development and explored containers of local water to discover native aquatic species. It was a hands-on science experience that brought learning to life! #summerschool #stjschools #tigerpride
FFA Tigers Leading the Way This Summer! ❤️🐯🤍
The St. James FFA officer team joined others from across the district for leadership training with retiring State FFA Officers recently. This event was all about learning how to lead with purpose, plan for success, and grow stronger together. We’re proud of their commitment and can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes next school year! #Summer #stjschools #tigerpride
ICYMI: St. James R-1 Named National Beta District of Distinction! ❤️🐯🤍
We shared the exciting news last month, and now it’s officially official, the plaques have arrived! St. James R-1 has been named a National Beta District of Distinction, a recognition that honors the leadership, academic excellence, and service happening in every one of our schools.
Catch the full story here: https://www.stjschools.org/article/2208969
Mission Monday: A Sweet Start to Summer! ☀️🐯🌻
Last week, we kicked off summer school with a little extra sunshine thanks to Peoples Bank! Thank you for helping us start the summer with a sweet reminder of the support we have from our community!
#communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
Summer School Shelter Building 101! ⛺🐯❤️
Middle school students put their survival skills to the test during Mrs. Watson's class! After learning about five basic types of survival shelters, they planned, built, and tested their own using natural materials. Lots of creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving went into every design! #SummerSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
Color us excited for summer! Students got creative with some sunny artwork. 🖍️🐯☀️#SummerSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
Summer school fun, one bubble at a time! ❤️🐯🫧
Summer school is off to a GREAT start! ☀️🐯❤️
The sun’s out, the fun’s in full swing, and our Tigers are diving into a summer of learning. It’s going to be a good one! #SummerSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
☀️ Summer School Starts Monday! ☀️
Just a reminder that Summer School kicks off on Monday, June 2, 2025!
📍 Grades K–5 will be at Lucy Wortham James Elementary
📍 Grades 6–12 will be at St. James High School
We can’t wait to welcome our Tigers back for some fun, summer learning! If you have any specific questions, please contact the building where your child will be attending.
