St. James R-1 School District

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...

What It Means Engaged Citizenship reminds us that education is not only about what students know, but who they become. Our graduates are envisioned as thoughtful, compassion...

The St. James R-1 School District is gathering feedback for the 26-27 Academic Calendar. Each year, we ask families and staff to share their thoughts so we can design a calendar t...

St. James R-1 School District is sharing a reminder about how Alternative Methods of Instruction, or AMI , will be used when weather conditions make it unsafe to hold school on si...

We have been watching the forecast closely and waited as long as possible before making a final decision. With cold temperatures and heavy rain expected during race time, Split-Ti...

The St. James R-1 School District is proud to announce the results from this year’s Missouri All-State Choir selections. Four students earned recognition for their outstanding mus...

The St. James R-1 School District has received its 2025 Annual Performance Report . This report looks at how well our students are learning and how our schools are growing over ti...

Colder days are moving in, and this is a good moment to remind families how the St. James R-1 School District shares updates when weather may impact the school day. The safety and...

The St. James R I School District is taking a closer look at the core values that make up our Portrait of a Graduate . Each month, the district will highlight one value and ex...

Our October 2025 issue is now available! Keep reading below to find out about the latest updates and good news from the St. James R-1 School District. Every day is a great day to...

The St. James R-1 School District has received a 2025 Nonplayground Scrap Tire Grant in the amount of $17,263 from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources . The grant will f...

Students across the St. James R-1 School District joined in on a fun and healthy celebration during the Missouri Apple Crunch Off, an annual event promoting local agriculture and ...

St. James R-1 School District invites all local veterans to join us as we come together to honor and celebrate their service to our nation. Veterans Day assemblies will be held ac...

The St. James community is once again coming together to support a meaningful cause through the 5th Annual Tiger Trot 5K/10K . Funds raised from this event benefit the Gifts for...