Our art will be spread across nine Minnesota counties as they travel around with their coffee truck. When customers order a drink, they are able to pick out a sleeve that speaks to them. Our artwork will bring smiles to others and we are proud to share our talents with others across Minnesota!
1st Place: Kate Curry
2nd Place: Halle Besel
3rd Place: Andrea Raymundo
We are so proud of your hard work and the positive messages you shared about mental health. Thank you for helping make our school a supportive and caring place for everyone!
Northside Elementary MCA Testing 2026
📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Northside Elementary – St. James
This is a great opportunity for incoming kindergarten families to meet staff, explore the school, and get ready for an exciting year ahead!
📞 Call the office to register: (507) 375-3325
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners!
#StJamesSchools #KindergartenRoundUp #FutureStudents
This spring, we were incredibly honored to receive part of a Local Living Grant through Mountain Lakes Care & Share, which is sponsoring student beverages for the entire 2026-2027 year! 🎉
Because of YOU—our community, supporters, and partners—this café continues to be a meaningful, hands-on learning experience where students build skills, confidence, and connection.
We are so thankful for the continued support that helps make the Sun Room Café such a special place! 💛
We’re hiring for Director of Community Education for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Join St. James Public Schools and lead impactful programming that supports learners of all ages across St. James. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, collaborative leader who is passionate about building strong communities and expanding opportunities for students, families, and community members across St. James and Madelia.
In this role, you’ll provide strategic leadership for early childhood, youth, adult, and community education programs; oversee budgets and grants; build partnerships; and help shape programming that meets the evolving needs of our region.
If you’re a visionary leader who values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference beyond the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team!
📍 St. James, MN
📅 Position open until April 27, 2026
#NowHiring #CommunityEducation #DirectorPosition #EducationalLeadership #JoinOurTeam #MakeADifference #SchoolJobs #CommunityImpact #LeadershipOpportunity
Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/ISD840/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
Apply Today!
https://www.applitrack.com/ISD840/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
In the morning, they watched "Zoom! From Earth to the Edge of the Universe" . The program helped students appreciate the scale of the Solar System, galaxy, and universe.
In the afternoon ,they watched "Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge" . They learned about the stars, planets, constellations, and seasons.
The ExploraDome is a great connection to their Wit & Wisdom Module 2 learning about space. Centerpoint Energy fully funded the cost of the programming! Thank You!
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars For Northside Elementary's Track & Field Days 2026!
Students enjoyed shamrock punch ☘️ while staff stayed fueled with strawberry banana smoothies 🍌🍓 and cold brew 🧋
✨ Favorite Highlight ✨
We put our brand NEW slushy maker to the test by treating 4 classrooms who turned in their reading logs during I Love to Read Month 📚Nothing better than celebrating hard work with a sweet treat! 🎉
All-Conference: Quinton Kern
Honorable-Mention: John Boelke & Griffin Jones
#SaintsStrong
This space holds so many memories and now it's ready for new memories to be created.
Take a look at the incredible transformation and see how we’re continuing to invest in our facilities and our future.
https://youtu.be/Cm1213upJls
#StJamesPride
Students in Grades K–2 can enjoy a special treat while supporting Northside PTO! Order forms were sent home in V.I.P.s last Friday!
Pre-orders will be taken through Thursday, March 26th, with delivery to classrooms Friday, March 27th (afternoon). Treats will be enjoyed in class or sent home based on each teacher’s classroom plan.
Cost is $1 popcorn or $1 large pickle!
Cash only! Please send payment with your child on or before Thursday!
Thank you for your support!
Northside 3rd Grade Field Trip To Washington Pavilion
Our Northside Elementary 3rd graders visited the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, SD on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 for an unforgettable day of learning and exploration!
This exciting field trip brought learning to life through science, art, and immersive experiences! All in one amazing place! It was wonderful to see our students discovering, creating, and being inspired!
Join us for Kindergarten Round Up "S’more Learning" at Northside
We’re so excited to welcome our newest students at our Kindergarten Round Up!
🗓 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 11:00am–2:30pm or 4:00pm–7:30pm
📍 Northside Elementary
Come meet our amazing teachers, explore the school, and get ready for a fun-filled year of learning, growing, and making new friends!
It’s going to be a SWEET time! You won’t want to miss it!
📞 Call the office to register: (507) 375-3325
#FutureKindergartener #SmoreLearning #NorthsideElementary #ReadySetLearn
