St. James Northside Elementary May Family Connection
Link: https://app.smore.com/n/950kh
about 10 hours ago, Keri Murphy
Northside Family Connection
🎓❤️ 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony ❤️🎓

Join us as we celebrate our amazing 5th graders and all they have accomplished! We are so proud of our students as they prepare for their next chapter as Saints!

We can’t wait to honor the Class of 2032! 🎉
#WeAreTheSaints #5thGradeGraduation #SaintPride
about 11 hours ago, Keri Murphy
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
🏃‍♀️🏅 Mark Your Calendars, Northside 3rd–5th Grade Families! 🏅🏃‍♂️

We are excited to announce that our 3rd–5th Grade Track & Field Day will take place on Tuesday, May 26th from 11:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m. at the track! 🌟
☔ Rain Date: Wednesday, May 27th

This is always a fun and active event, and we are looking forward to an exciting afternoon together! Please help your child come prepared with:
👟 Comfortable clothing
👟 Appropriate footwear
💧 A water bottle

Thank you for your continued support! We can’t wait for a fantastic day!
about 11 hours ago, Keri Murphy
Track & Field Day 2026
Track & Field Day 2026
📅✨ Mark Your Calendars, Northside K–2 Families! ✨📅

The Northside PE Department is excited to introduce a NEW end-of-year activity for our Kindergarten–2nd Grade students! Students will enjoy a fun-filled day of movement as they rotate through exciting activity stations that showcase skills learned throughout the year.

This updated event focuses on:
⭐ Trying new things
⭐ Encouraging one another
⭐ Showing great sportsmanship

While this event will look a little different from past years, we know it will be a fun and memorable experience for all students!

Thank you for your continued support as we try something new!
about 11 hours ago, Keri Murphy
Field Day
Field Day
Today is National School Nurses Day! Thank you Terri and Gloria for caring for our students and staff! #SND2026
about 12 hours ago, Liam Dawson
Nurses Day
Today kicks off National Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to our dedicated staff that support students and learning every day! #ThankATeacher
2 days ago, Liam Dawson
Teacher Appreciation W
#NorthsideStJ 1st graders read the story Collaboration Station and then worked together to create a collaborative coloring mosaic.
5 days ago, Liam Dawson
Coloring
Coloring
Superintendent
Coloring
Coloring
Today is National College Decision Day! St. James Community share in the day by sharing where you went to college in the comments. #DecisionDay #CollegeBound
5 days ago, Liam Dawson
National Decision Day
On National School Principal Day, we say thank you to MSHS Principal, Mr. Fugazzi and Northside Principal, Mrs. Murphy! Thank you for your care and dedication supporting students and staff! Go Saints!
5 days ago, Liam Dawson
School Principals Day
Northside Elementary is kicking off a Pop Tab Collection Challenge from May 6th-22nd, 2026!

Students can bring pop tabs to school and add them to their classroom container. Tabs will be weighed throughout the contest, and the classroom with the most will win a trophy!

All donations support the Ronald McDonald House, which provides free housing and meals for families with children receiving extended hospital care.

Thank you for supporting this meaningful cause!
Northside Student Leadership Group
5 days ago, Keri Murphy
Pull Tab Collection Challenge
Shoutout to a BRAND NEW week of #NorthsideStJ Saints Power Winners! 🎉 Your positive choices, dedication, and kindness keep making Northside an incredible place to learn and grow. Keep shining bright and setting the example for others! Way to lead the way! 🌟🙌
5 days ago, Keri Murphy
Saints Power Winners
Today is National School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to our incredible food service staff for keep our students and staff fed! #SchoolLunchHero
6 days ago, Liam Dawson
School Lunch Hero Day
Hats off to these #NorthsideStJ and #StJamesMSHS teachers on successfully completing their 2-year; 144-hour LETRS Professional Development! Congratulations!
7 days ago, Liam Dawson
LETRS Training
LETRS Training

With BOTH the Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves holding 3–2 series leads and a chance to clinch and advance, St. James Public Schools is officially declaring tomorrow Minnesota Sports Spirit Day!

Show your support by:
---Rocking your Wild green/red OR Timberwolves blue/black
---Wearing jerseys, hats, socks, jeans—whatever shows your team pride
---Bonus points if you can somehow represent both teams!

Let’s lean into the fun and build some positive energy across our schools and community, because, let’s be honest, we don’t always get moments like this as Minnesota sports fans.

One state. One night. Bring the energy.

Let’s go, Minnesota!

7 days ago, Liam Dawson
Minnesota Sports Day

Hello St. James 4th, 5th & 6th Graders and Families,

Registration for the 2026 STEAM Camp is now open!

See attached English/Spanish flyers or sign up here:
https://forms.gle/hoGqgSY6xgpqfRJi9

Open to current 4th–6th graders (incoming 5th–7th). Camp runs July/August and includes STEAM classes and a Minnesota Zoo field trip.

Please note:
- Registration closes June 5th, 2026
- First come, first served class selection
- Sign up early—popular classes fill fast
- Students attend 4 classes daily

We hope you can join us! Questions? Please reach out! Thank you!

8 days ago, Keri Murphy
STEM Camp
STEM Camp
STEM Camp
STEM Camp
What an unforgettable day for our Northside 2nd Graders at Ruby Ranch last Friday, April 24th, 2026! 🌱🐄

Our students joined hundreds of other young learners for a hands-on, outdoor learning experience led by incredible Minnesota State University, Mankato education students. The excitement was contagious from start to finish!

Throughout the day, students rotated through four engaging stations:
🔍 Pond viewing and exploration
🌲 Building stick towers in the woods
📏 Measuring baby animals
🦉 Dissecting owl pellets

From curious questions to muddy hands, this was learning at its best—active, meaningful, and full of discovery. Our students had the chance to experience science, math, and nature in ways that simply can’t be replicated in the classroom.

A huge thank you to Ruby Ranch and all of the college students and organizers who made this day possible. We are so grateful for the time, preparation, and passion that went into creating such a special experience for our kids.

All in all! A wonderful day filled with learning, laughter, and lots of memories! 💚
8 days ago, Keri Murphy
Ruby Ranch
Ruby Ranch
Ruby Ranch
Ruby Ranch
Ruby Ranch
Ruby Ranch
Ruby Ranch
Ruby Ranch
Ruby Ranch
Ruby Ranch
Thanks to our NHS members and Mr.Burman for completing ditch cleanup today!!!
10 days ago, Jared Schwanz
NHs ditch cleanup
2026 Commencement Save-the-Date
14 days ago, Liam Dawson
Commencement
St. James Public Schools Grand March Information
14 days ago, Liam Dawson
Grand Mar h
Today is Administrative Professionals Day! St. James Public Schools is fortunate to have these rock stars throughout the district. Thank you for all you do to help our students, staff, and families! #SaintsPride
14 days ago, Liam Dawson
Admin Professionals