St. James R-1 School District

A recent project in the Marketing and Entrepreneurship program, under the leadership of Mrs. Jordan Hance, allowed high school students to experience what real-world learning look...

The St. James R 1 School District is excited to announce the successful completion of a project made possible through funding from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. I...

The St. James R-1 School District has named Jacob Fricke, Kindergarten Special Education Teacher at Lucy Wortham James Elementary, as the 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. In his firs...

St. James R-1 School District has officially opened enrollment for Summer School 2026 , offering students an opportunity to continue learning, stay engaged, and build connections...

St. James R-1 School District is proud to share that Lucy Wortham James Elementary has been named a 2025- 2026 Exemplary School Library by the Missouri Department of Elementary an...

Ronna Breeding has been named the St. James R-1 School District’s 2025-26 Staff Member of the Year! “Ronna represents what makes this district special,” said Superintendent Tim...

The St. James R-1 School District has officially sworn in members of its Board of Education following the recent election. Melanie Davis and Wes Gahr will continue their service ...

The St. James R-1 School District continues to make progress on the Tiger Trail Sidewalk Project , a safety-focused improvement made possible through a MoDOT TAP grant awarded ...

St. James R-1 is proud to celebrate Katie Moreland of Lucy Wortham James Elementary for being named the Missouri Society of the Sons of the American Revolution History Teacher of ...

Our April 2026 issue is now available! Thank you for being patient as we switched to a new newsletter platform. We're excited to bring you all the news in an easier way in the fut...

At St. James R-1, our mission is rooted in caring relationships, academic excellence, and strong community partnerships. Bringing that mission to life means preparing students not...

Earlier this year, the State of Missouri provided school districts the opportunity to participate in a no-cost grant program designed to monitor community health trends through wa...

At St. James, one of the key qualities we want in our graduates is Social Integrity . This means treating others with honesty, empathy, and respect because it is who they are, no...

Senior Josh Carpenter capped off his high school wrestling career with a second-place finish at 215 pounds in Class 2 at the state tournament. Carpenter battled through a compe...

The St. James R-1 School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Mr. Travis Sampson as the new Assistant Principal of St. James High School. He will begin serving i...

Being Future-Focused is not about one big moment at the end of senior year. It is about the small, daily experiences that shape students from their very first day of school. In...

St. James R-1 School District Names New Principal of St. James High School The St. James R-1 School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Mr. Bryan Carty as the ...

At St. James R-1, we believe education should empower students and equip them with the skills to navigate an ever-changing world. At the heart of this preparation is Critical Thi...

Thank you to our families, staff, and community members who took the time to share feedback through the calendar survey. Your input plays an important role in shaping a calendar t...

St. James R-1 School District is excited to welcome our newest students for the upcoming school year! Early Childhood Screenings will be held at Lucy Wortham James Elementary Scho...