Congratulations to St. James Girls Tennis Co-Head Coaches Les Zellmann and Brian Bluedorn on being named the 2026 Section 2A Coaches of the Year by the Minnesota Tennis Coaches Association!
Thank you for the time, care, and leadership you invest in our student-athletes. Your commitment helps our Saints grow as players, teammates, and people. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition with you!
Go Saints!
Grease is the word, Saints!
Join us November 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theater for St. James Public Schools’ production of Grease! Come cheer on our talented students and celebrate the work our cast, crew, and directors have put into bringing this musical to life.
Tickets: $7 for adults | $5 for students
Purchase your tickets on Bound or at the Table.
Let’s fill the Little Theater and support our Saints!
#StJamesMSHS #GoSaints
Join us November 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theater for St. James Public Schools’ production of Grease! Come cheer on our talented students and celebrate the work our cast, crew, and directors have put into bringing this musical to life.
Tickets: $7 for adults | $5 for students
Purchase your tickets on Bound or at the Table.
Let’s fill the Little Theater and support our Saints!
#StJamesMSHS #GoSaints
Kindness starts with each of us!
#NorthsideStJ fifth graders attended the Youth Frontiers Kindness Retreat this week, spending time connecting, learning, and exploring how everyday choices can help others feel welcome and included.
This experience is part of our district’s Achievement and Integration Plan, which supports student leadership opportunities through collaboration among St. James, Madelia, Lake Crystal, Maple River, and Truman.
Thank you to Youth Frontiers, our staff, and student leaders for supporting a day focused on kindness and belonging. We look forward to seeing our fifth graders bring these lessons back to Northside!
#NorthsideStJ fifth graders attended the Youth Frontiers Kindness Retreat this week, spending time connecting, learning, and exploring how everyday choices can help others feel welcome and included.
This experience is part of our district’s Achievement and Integration Plan, which supports student leadership opportunities through collaboration among St. James, Madelia, Lake Crystal, Maple River, and Truman.
Thank you to Youth Frontiers, our staff, and student leaders for supporting a day focused on kindness and belonging. We look forward to seeing our fifth graders bring these lessons back to Northside!
Today is National Community Education Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the amazing people who make Community Education possible!
To our coordinators, early childhood teachers, paraprofessionals, childcare staff, coaches, instructors, volunteers, advisory board members, and community supporters: thank you for sharing your time, talents, and care. Your dedication creates opportunities for people of all ages to learn, connect, and grow.
We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for making a difference in our community!
Join us today at 10:00 a.m. as we honor our veterans during St. James Public Schools Veterans Day program. If you can’t attend in person, watch live on Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/st-james/organization/21566/st-james-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0NDgwMTEyOA==
Today we honor the bravery, sacrifice, and service of all who have worn our nation’s uniform thank you, Veterans, for protecting our freedom!
⚽ Congratulations to St. James students Ariannie Galdamez and Dulce Rivera on earning - 2026 Big South Conference Girls Soccer All-Conference Honorable Mention recognition with Wings United!
⭐ Ariannie Galdamez — Grade 9
⭐ Dulce Rivera — Grade 10
We’re proud of your hard work, dedication, and contributions to Wings United, our girls soccer cooperative with Windom and Madelia. Thank you for representing St. James Public Schools with pride!
#SaintsPride #WingsUnited #GirlsSoccer
⭐ Ariannie Galdamez — Grade 9
⭐ Dulce Rivera — Grade 10
We’re proud of your hard work, dedication, and contributions to Wings United, our girls soccer cooperative with Windom and Madelia. Thank you for representing St. James Public Schools with pride!
#SaintsPride #WingsUnited #GirlsSoccer
🎾 Congratulations to our St. James Area Girls Tennis athletes named to the 2026 Big South Conference All-Conference Team!
⭐ Elizabeth Shores — Grade 12
⭐ Ellie Romsdahl — Grade 10
⭐ Valeria Aguilar — Grade 12
⭐ Ruby Ciske — Grade 11
⭐ Soraya Aguilar — Grade 12
⭐ Claire Carlson — Grade 11
⭐ Julia Westman — Grade 11
Once again, congratulations to the SJA Girls Tennis team on winning the BSC Gold Division, BSC Runner-Ups, and Class A State Runner Up, while Senior Elizabeth Shores finished second in the Class A Individual State Tournament!
Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have made our school community proud. Congratulations to our honorees, teammates, and coaches on a terrific season!
#GoSaints #SaintsPride #GirlsTennis
⭐ Elizabeth Shores — Grade 12
⭐ Ellie Romsdahl — Grade 10
⭐ Valeria Aguilar — Grade 12
⭐ Ruby Ciske — Grade 11
⭐ Soraya Aguilar — Grade 12
⭐ Claire Carlson — Grade 11
⭐ Julia Westman — Grade 11
Once again, congratulations to the SJA Girls Tennis team on winning the BSC Gold Division, BSC Runner-Ups, and Class A State Runner Up, while Senior Elizabeth Shores finished second in the Class A Individual State Tournament!
Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have made our school community proud. Congratulations to our honorees, teammates, and coaches on a terrific season!
#GoSaints #SaintsPride #GirlsTennis
Join Us for Northside Family Math Night!
📅 Tuesday, November 17
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Northside Elementary
🎟️ FREE Family Event!
Get ready for an evening of MATH FUN! 🎉
🧮 Explore 14 hands-on math activities through the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival!
📚 Meet representatives from i-Ready and Bridges, the two math curriculum programs we are considering for future adoption!
🍦 Enjoy a sweet ice cream treat, courtesy of our amazing Northside PTO!
📝 Don't forget to RSVP! Flyers and RSVP forms were sent home in students' VIP folders. Please return yours by Friday, November 13, to help us plan!
❤️🖤 We can't wait for a fun evening of learning, laughter, and family time!
It's a GREAT time to be a SAINT! ❤️🖤
#NorthsideStJ #SaintsPower #FamilyMathNight
📅 Tuesday, November 17
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Northside Elementary
🎟️ FREE Family Event!
Get ready for an evening of MATH FUN! 🎉
🧮 Explore 14 hands-on math activities through the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival!
📚 Meet representatives from i-Ready and Bridges, the two math curriculum programs we are considering for future adoption!
🍦 Enjoy a sweet ice cream treat, courtesy of our amazing Northside PTO!
📝 Don't forget to RSVP! Flyers and RSVP forms were sent home in students' VIP folders. Please return yours by Friday, November 13, to help us plan!
❤️🖤 We can't wait for a fun evening of learning, laughter, and family time!
It's a GREAT time to be a SAINT! ❤️🖤
#NorthsideStJ #SaintsPower #FamilyMathNight
Congratulations to this week’s #NorthsideStJ Saints Power Winners! 🎉 These amazing students continue to lead by example, showing kindness, respect, responsibility, and making positive choices each day!
❤️ Keep shining and showing your Saints Power! We are so proud of you! 🖤
#SaintsPower #NorthsideProud
❤️ Keep shining and showing your Saints Power! We are so proud of you! 🖤
#SaintsPower #NorthsideProud
Episode 3 of On the Saints Sideline is here!
Join host Steve Witcraft for another episode of our podcast highlighting activities at St. James Middle-Senior High School.
Thank you, Steve, for helping connect our community with the people and programs that make us proud to be Saints!
Listen to Episode 3 Here: https://youtu.be/AxNe99tk3ng
Tune in, share with a fellow Saints fan, and help spread the word! Go Saints!
#OnTheSaintsSideline #SaintsPride #StJamesPublicSchools
Veterans Day Program at St. James High School
Join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
Wednesday, November 11, 10:00am
High School Event Center
The public is welcome and invited to attend this special program as our students and staff pay tribute to our veterans and active-duty service members.
Following the program, veterans and current military members are invited to lunch as a small token of our gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and respect for those who have protected our freedom.
#VeteransDay #StJamesSaints #CommunityPride #ThankYouVeterans
📣 St. James Northside Elementary
CHERRYDALE FUNDRAISER PICKUP! 📣
The orders will be in next week!🎉
Please plan to pick up your child's orders and prizes during the scheduled pickup time below.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 12th (During Conferences)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Northside Elementary Commons Area
A HUGE thank-you to all of our students, families, and supporters for making this fundraiser such a success! Your generosity and support helps us give back to Northside students and staff. We couldn't do it without you!🖤
🎉 The Cherrydale Fundraiser Celebration/Slime Event for the students and all their hard work will be coming soon! 🎉
CHERRYDALE FUNDRAISER PICKUP! 📣
The orders will be in next week!🎉
Please plan to pick up your child's orders and prizes during the scheduled pickup time below.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 12th (During Conferences)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Northside Elementary Commons Area
A HUGE thank-you to all of our students, families, and supporters for making this fundraiser such a success! Your generosity and support helps us give back to Northside students and staff. We couldn't do it without you!🖤
🎉 The Cherrydale Fundraiser Celebration/Slime Event for the students and all their hard work will be coming soon! 🎉
🥒🍿 SNACK ATTACK IS BACK AT NORTHSIDE! 🍿🥒
Popcorn and pickles are back!
This Friday, November 6th, we will be serving grades 3–5!
Order forms came home in VIPs last Friday. Don’t forget to turn in your order forms and exact cash by this Thursday, November 5th!
🍿 Popcorn — $1
🥒 Large Pickles — $1
Misplaced your order form? No problem! Simply send in your money along with a piece of paper that includes:
- Your child’s name
- Teacher’s Name
- Exact items they would like to order
🎉The fun isn’t stopping with grades 3–5! 🎉
Our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will get their turn on Friday, November 20th! Watch for their order forms to come home, Friday, November 13th.
Popcorn and pickles are back!
This Friday, November 6th, we will be serving grades 3–5!
Order forms came home in VIPs last Friday. Don’t forget to turn in your order forms and exact cash by this Thursday, November 5th!
🍿 Popcorn — $1
🥒 Large Pickles — $1
Misplaced your order form? No problem! Simply send in your money along with a piece of paper that includes:
- Your child’s name
- Teacher’s Name
- Exact items they would like to order
🎉The fun isn’t stopping with grades 3–5! 🎉
Our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will get their turn on Friday, November 20th! Watch for their order forms to come home, Friday, November 13th.
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Northside Elementary! ✨📚
Get ready to discover some amazing books! Join us in the Northside Media Center during Parent-Teacher Conferences!
📖 Book Fair Hours:
Thursday, Nov. 5 | 3:30 PM –7:30 PM
Thursday, Nov. 12 | 3:30 PM–7:30 PM
Friday, Nov. 13 | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
📚 Books available in English and Spanish!
🛒 Can't make it in person? Shop online November 2–13!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/northsideelementaryschool30
❤️ Every purchase supports our school! We can't wait to see you there! 📚
Get ready to discover some amazing books! Join us in the Northside Media Center during Parent-Teacher Conferences!
📖 Book Fair Hours:
Thursday, Nov. 5 | 3:30 PM –7:30 PM
Thursday, Nov. 12 | 3:30 PM–7:30 PM
Friday, Nov. 13 | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
📚 Books available in English and Spanish!
🛒 Can't make it in person? Shop online November 2–13!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/northsideelementaryschool30
❤️ Every purchase supports our school! We can't wait to see you there! 📚
Building bridges to the future!
Last night marked our third Puentes al Futuro session at St. James Public Schools! This series has helped students and families learn about higher education, the college application process, and financial aid, with tonight’s session focused on paying for college.
Thank you to the University of Minnesota Morris for your partnership and support in providing these free, Spanish-language sessions for our families. We appreciate your commitment to helping students explore their options and prepare for their futures!
Thank you to the students and families who joined us to learn, ask questions, and plan together. Go Saints!
#StJamesSaints #PuentesAlFuturo #UMNMorris
The second episode of "On The Saints Sideline" is now live.
https://youtu.be/a9rJ66Iusgw?si=ZapauvZmED8zjlmh
In this episode, Steve Witcraft sits down with Head Football Coach, John Hall ahead of their section match-up against Mayer Lutheran Saturday night.
#GoSaints
Introducing “On the Saints Sideline”!
Great things are happening in our activities at St. James Middle-Senior High School, and we have a new way to share those stories!
Hosted by Steve Witcraft, “On the Saints Sideline” is a new podcast highlighting the students, staff, and programs that make our Saints community proud. Join us as we celebrate the hard work, teamwork, and dedication behind our activities!
Watch the first episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUdADkeXYpU
Thank you, Steve, for helping shine a spotlight on our Saints! Tune in, share, and help us celebrate the great work happening at SJPS.
#OnTheSaintsSideline #SaintsPride #StJamesPublicSchools
Great things are happening in our activities at St. James Middle-Senior High School, and we have a new way to share those stories!
Hosted by Steve Witcraft, “On the Saints Sideline” is a new podcast highlighting the students, staff, and programs that make our Saints community proud. Join us as we celebrate the hard work, teamwork, and dedication behind our activities!
Watch the first episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUdADkeXYpU
Thank you, Steve, for helping shine a spotlight on our Saints! Tune in, share, and help us celebrate the great work happening at SJPS.
#OnTheSaintsSideline #SaintsPride #StJamesPublicSchools
Veterans Day Program at St. James High School
Join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
Wednesday, November 11, 10:00am
High School Event Center
The public is welcome and invited to attend this special program as our students and staff pay tribute to our veterans and active-duty service members.
Following the program, veterans and current military members are invited to lunch as a small token of our gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and respect for those who have protected our freedom.
#VeteransDay #StJamesSaints #CommunityPride #ThankYouVeterans
🚒🔥 Kindergarten Fire Truck Rides! 🔥🚒
Our Northside Elementary Kindergarten Students had an exciting day on Friday, October 9th, as they enjoyed their annual fire truck rides! 🚒❤️
A HUGE thank you to the St. James Fire Department for taking the time to provide this fun and memorable experience for our youngest Saints! We are so grateful for your dedication to our community and for making this day extra special for our students!
❤️🖤 Thank you for all you do! 🚒
Our Northside Elementary Kindergarten Students had an exciting day on Friday, October 9th, as they enjoyed their annual fire truck rides! 🚒❤️
A HUGE thank you to the St. James Fire Department for taking the time to provide this fun and memorable experience for our youngest Saints! We are so grateful for your dedication to our community and for making this day extra special for our students!
❤️🖤 Thank you for all you do! 🚒