Missouri State University Campus Tour!
High school students attended a guided tour last week at Missouri State University. This trip exhibits our Portrait of a Graduate quality, Future Focused. They got to see some things that MSU has to offer for their students. The trip helps students explore colleges, and degrees they may be interested in after they graduate.
Celebrating Our Tigers!
One of the best parts of working at St. James High School is getting to recognize students who demonstrate strong character and make a positive impact on those around them!
Recently, several of our Tigers received a Tiger Excellence Certificate from faculty and staff for demonstrating the values in our Portrait of a Graduate: Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Engaged Citizenship, Future Focused, and Social Integrity.
These students remind us that the little things matter and that making a difference doesn't always require a grand gesture.
Congratulations to these Tigers, and thank you for making St. James High School a better place to be! We're proud of you!
Mrs. Harlan has begun presenting the Gateway Reader Nominees to the English classes. If students read at least two books, they will be put on the Gateway readers list as well as getting the ability to vote on their favorite come March. Books range from Fantasy to Mystery, and beyond. With varying authors and themes, students have the ability to continue to learn even more outside of the classroom.
It was a great opportunity for our students to showcase the work they have been doing and share some of the success of Tiger Express. It was also a chance to connect with other students and educators, exchange ideas, and learn from one another.
We appreciate RTI/RTC taking the time to visit and collaborate with us!
Over the next several weeks students will use the jobs assigned to them to continue exploring the book, looking for other possible themes, symbols, real-world connections, possible questions they have, and more!
Last week, DECA and Sports & Entertainment Marketing students attended the STL Cardinals Career Day. These students showcased what being Future Focused means!
The day started with getting to hear from a panel of executives in Human Resources, Marketing, Ticketing, Cardinals TV, and FOX2 News Anchor. The panel discussed careers in sports and media, what skills are needed to succeed, and provided insight into the obstacles they face in their positions. There was also a college fair, they then had the opportunity to watch the STL Cardinals game!
Officer Gray found himself right in the middle of our cheerleaders Friday night, pom-poms in hand and getting loud with the crowd!
We love seeing our staff get involved, support our students, and be part of the moments that make being a Tiger special.
That’s what being part of the Tiger family is all about.
Go Tigers!
Tiger Excellence in Action
Last week, SJHS kicked off our new Tiger Excellence Positive Referral Program, recognizing students who demonstrate the qualities of our Portrait of a Graduate in their everyday lives.
We're proud to recognize Preston Rothe for exemplifying what it means to be Future Focused through the grit and determination he has shown while working toward graduation and preparing for what comes next outside of high school.
Tiger Excellence is about noticing these moments, celebrating them, and reminding our students that their growth matters.
Congratulations Preston!
Tiger Spotlight!
This past weekend, two of our high school seniors were crowned at the Grape and Fall Festival! Congratulations to Acie Prawitz and Cat Murphy!
Last night, senior, Raegan Witt hit the first home run of the year! This is a huge accomplishment for our tigers that deserves to be celebrated! If you see Raegan give her a shoutout!
Freshman Orientation in the Library!
The freshman English classes used their Critical Thinking skills last week in the library. Students sat through a presentation given by Mrs. Harlan, introducing them to the library, how to find books, how everything is labeled, and highlighting new books as well as the Gateway Readers. The class then began a scavenger hunt to use the information given to them, the fastest team with the correct answers, won a prize!
Students went to the gym last week and got to explore all the different clubs and organizations at the high school. They got to hear from student representatives and learn all the amazing things each club or sport has to offer.
Due to the excessive heat, tonight’s kickoff has been moved from **7:00 PM to 8:00 PM**.
We’re making this change out of an abundance of caution, while still looking forward to a great night of Tiger football.
After yesterday’s challenge, we’re expecting a **BIG crowd tonight!** 🐯
STJ, let’s pack the place! We’ll see you at **8:00 PM!** 🏈
Tiger Wars Meets Pep Assembly!
Last Friday, high school students got together for the first Tiger Wars of the year. Tiger Wars is an incentive activity that rewards students for keeping their grades up, showing up to school, and receiving positive office referrals. Twice a month grades compete in fun games to earn points with the hopes of winning the big prize at the end of the quarter. This week's winner: SENIORS!
