St. James Middle School

Our football team traveled to Pacific this evening to face the Indians. They came up short 30-18, but they fought until the end!

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️We have a few medalists from our first meet in Vienna this evening. 8th grader Tara Murphy wins the girls' meet 🏆 and 7th grader Cason Smith finishes 19th 🏅 for the boys! All of our runners did a great job, and we are proud of their grit!

And our runners are on their way to their first meet of the year! Wish them luck!

Our 7th graders got to experience microscopes in science class today. Ms. McClure set the foundation for proper usage and allowed students to study the properties of different objects, like torn paper, hair follicles, and fingerprints. Students asked questions, observed at different magnifications, and recorded their findings. Keeping students curious helps them think critically, which is exactly what great scientists need to be able to do!

Students in Mrs. Mulhall's Exploring Agriculture class are conducting research to find out how biotechnology and agriculture are connected. They're finding that biotechnology in agriculture uses scientific techniques like genetic engineering and tissue culture to improve crops and livestock, leading to enhanced traits such as disease resistance, increased yields, and improved nutritional content. We are keeping our content focused on real-world application, and our students are taking what they learn and preparing for their future.
Maybe we have a few future biotechs in this room?

Reminder: Energy drinks are not allowed at St. James Middle School. Please do not send energy drinks to school with your students. We value the health of each student in our care, and we want their learning environment to be at optimal levels. Thank you!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
We just handed out our very first round of Positive Office Referrals at the middle school! 🎉👏 These students have been recognized for showing kindness, respect, responsibility, and going above and beyond. 💯✨

Thank you to this group of middle school students who spent 3 hours today doing some real manual labor to get our entryway in tip-top shape for back to school! We painted the benches, powerwashed, and did a lot of weeding. What a great example of engaged citizenship!

It was a Positive Office Referral kind of Friday at the middle school 😎

Another fantastic concert! Mr. Payne and Mrs. Boeringa have done a fantastic job preparing our beginning, intermediate, and advanced bands for this performance. Kids, you put on a great show tonight! Great job, Tigers! 🎵🎺🎷📯🥁

Our Middle School Honor Society ceremony will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30th in our commons area. Students who were given invitations should arrive 10 minutes early to line up and be ready for the event. See you then!

Have you been looking for the Positive Office Referral pictures? We have fallen behind on posts, but not on referrals! Great job, kids!

Donations Needed! The middle school is very low on tissues. If you are willing and able to donate a box (or two) to the school to help get us through the rest of the year and summer school, we would appreciate it! You can send them with your student or drop them off. Thanks!

A MESSAGE FROM NURSE CHERYL: Immunizations and Growth and Development

LOST AND FOUND: Parents/Guardians - Do you recognized any of the items in our lost and found? We have a group of students who have numbered every item for you to claim! If you find something that belongs to your kiddo, complete for form at the bottom of the website, and we'll get it to you or your child. https://stjbeta.my.canva.site/st-james-middle-school

We are so proud of our Special Olympics athletes on their performance today in Waynesville! We had several student volunteers who gave their time selflessly to help these students, too. Thank you to the teachers and paraprofessionals who helped organize this amazing opportunity, and thank you to the Saint James Police Department for your unwavering support of the program!

📢 Join Junior Beta Next Year! 📢 Are you a leader who strives for excellence? Applications for Junior Beta Club are now open for next school year! 📲 How to Apply: Scan the QR code outside the office, Mrs. Watson’s room, or Mrs. Moore’s room to access the digital application. 🌟 Don’t miss this chance to be part of an organization focused on leadership, service, and academic achievement! 📅 Deadline to apply: April 30, 2025 Apply today and make a difference! 💛🖤 https://forms.gle/7ChAr6qZsQG8D5xJ6

Our student-made t-shirts are in! If you ordered one, you should have received an email with instructions for payment and pick up. We do have extra shirts for sale - Small, Medium, and Large of each design. T-shirts are $20 and Crewnecks are $30. If you'd like one, reach out to Mrs. Allie! If there is additional interest, we might open it back up for ordering.

LIGHTNING THIEF: A PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL All middle school students will be attending the HS Drama Department's production of "Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical" on Wednesday, April 9th. All students will be bussed over to the high school auditorium around 8:30 a.m. and will return to the middle school by 11:00 a.m. No students will stay behind for ICU. If you would like to opt your student out of this trip, please contact the middle school main office and let Mrs. Allie know.

Another successful canned food drive for the St. James Caring Center! Well done, kids!