St. James Public Schools

Northside Elementary K - 2nd Grade Title One Family Engagement Night
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Please join us next Tuesday for our Title One K - 2nd Grade Family Engagement Night as we welcome magician Curtis Hed for “Magic of Reading – Family Night Edition!”

This Title One event supports family involvement and encourages a love of reading through fun, engaging magic. Showtimes include K–2nd at 1:05 p.m., 3rd–5th at 2:05 p.m., and an Evening Family Show at 6:00 p.m.! We hope you can join us!

about 16 hours ago, Keri Murphy

So proud to celebrate another piece of history! The 2025 Girls Tennis State Championship plaque has officially been installed on our Wall of Team State Champions. A lasting tribute to an incredible season, hard work, and championship grit. Congratulations to our athletes and coaches! #SaintsStrong #SaintsPride

about 16 hours ago, Liam Dawson

Congratulations to Ellie Anderson and Octavio Acosta, this year's AAA Award Winners from St. James Public Schools! The Academic, Arts, and Athletic Award honors high school seniors throughout Minnesota who have a 3.0 GPA or higher and who participate in athletic and fine arts activities. #StJamesMSHS #SaintsPride

about 22 hours ago, Liam Dawson

The Old Gym replacement continues to progress. The project is at the sanding stage. The gym is coming along nicely! #GoSaints #StJamesMSHS

1 day ago, Liam Dawson

St. James Northside Elementary February Family Connection
Link: https://app.smore.com/n/fyer6w

3 days ago, Keri Murphy

Saturday 2/7/26 Danceline Section Event Link https://christensenbroadcastnetwork.com/sports/3a-region-mshsl/

5 days ago, Jared Schwanz

It is school counselor's week and St. James Public Schools wants to say thank you to Mr. Witcraft! #GoSaints

6 days ago, Liam Dawson

Mike Fugazzi, MSHS Principal, Steve Witcraft, Guidance Counselor, & Greg Burman, Dean of Students led families through two sessions tonight: 9th Grade Registration & College in Schools, as SJPS will begin offering the MN Transfer Curriculum for the 26-27 SY. #SaintsStrong

7 days ago, Liam Dawson

602 college credits were awarded in 2024-2025

Big shoutout to this week’s #NorthsideStJ Saints Power Winners! 🎉 Your positive attitudes and hard work continue to make our school a better place. Keep shining and doing amazing things every day! 🌟🙌

8 days ago, Keri Murphy

📚❤️ "I Love to Read Month" Is Here! ❤️📚

Northside Elementary is excited to kick off "I Love to Read" Month beginning tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd, 2026!

We have a fun-filled month ahead with activities, daily themes, and special events that celebrate the joy of reading!

📅 Check out the "I Love to Read" Month Calendars and join us in the fun all month long!

📖✨ Happy Reading, Northside! ✨📖

10 days ago, Keri Murphy

District Internet & Phone Service Outage We are aware of a local internet outage that also impacts St. James Public Schools, which is also impacting our phone lines. At this time, phone calls to and from schools may not go through. If you need to contact a staff member, please send a TalkingPoints message or email the individual you are trying to reach. We appreciate your patience and will share an update as soon as service is restored.

12 days ago, Liam Dawson

St. James Public Schools recently held its Local Spelling Bee. Congratulations to all participants and this years local winners. Go Saints!

13 days ago, Liam Dawson

Progress continues on the Old Gym floor replacement project! #GoSaints

15 days ago, Liam Dawson

Northside Elementary and St. James MS/HS School will compete in a friendly fundraiser to see which school raises the most money per student average.

The coveted PINK Basketball is on the line! Fundraising runs Monday, January 26–Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Classrooms will track totals with thermometers and sell $1 paper links (in honor or memory). The winning class will be announced Feb. 5 and recognized between the varsity games on Friday, Feb. 6, taking home the Pink Basketball for the year.

All funds support Coaches vs. Cancer and our local Relay for Life. Every dollar counts—let the competition begin! 💗🏀

17 days ago, Keri Murphy

Good luck to the St. James Public Schools One Act Play participants as perform their show "Queens" tomorrow in Springfield.

18 days ago, Liam Dawson

🍿🥒 Popcorn & Pickles Fundraiser – Northside PTO 🍿🥒

Students in Grades K–2 can enjoy a special treat while supporting Northside PTO! Order forms were sent home in V.I.P.s yesterday (Thursday) or will come home this Monday!

Pre-orders will be taken Thursday, January 29th, with delivery to classrooms Friday, January 30th (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!

19 days ago, Keri Murphy

📚🥇 Northside Elementary "I Love to Read" Month Is Almost Here! 🥇📚
Get ready to cheer—I Love to Read Month is coming soon! This year’s 2026 Winter Olympics–inspired theme is “Reading Takes the Gold!”

🎉 Congrats to Kate Curry from Mrs. Kauffmann’s 5th Grade class for designing this year’s winning t-shirt!

🛒 Order online: https://love-to-read-moth-26-stj.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
or return the order form to school.

📅 Deadline: Thursday, January 28, 2026
👕 Shirts Arrive: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
⭐ Wear every Thursday in February! Starting Thursday, February 4, 2026!

We can’t wait to see our readers wear their gold and celebrate the joy of reading together! ✨

19 days ago, Keri Murphy

📣 School of Excellence Date Update

Please note that the ✨Northside School of Excellence Celebration ✨has been moved to Friday, February 20, 2026.

Northside Elementary will be recognized for receiving the MESPA School of Excellence Award. The celebration will take place during the school day at 2:00pm in the Northside Gymnasium.

We are looking forward to celebrate this achievement with our students and staff!

20 days ago, Keri Murphy

St. James Public Schools will be closed, Friday, January 23rd, due to inclement weather. It will be an E-Learning Day. Stay safe and warm.

Here is the e-learning day song from Superintendent Dawson: https://youtube.com/shorts/k6KHOfofP0c

This is a message from St. James Public Schools. St. James Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday due to inclement weather. SJCC and SBTB will operate normal hours tomorrow. Tomorrow will be an E-Learning Day. Teachers will post learning activities by 10:00am. Students in Grades K-5 should refer to their E-Learning Activity Guides.

SJPS E-Learning Plan: https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/sjps-elearning-day-plan

Las Escuelas Públicas de St. James estarán cerradas el viernes 23 de enero debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. Será un Día de Aprendizaje en Línea (E-Learning Day). Manténganse seguros y abrigados.

Aquí está la canción del Día de Aprendizaje en Línea del Superintendente Dawson:
https://youtube.com/shorts/k6KHOfofP0c

Este es un mensaje de las Escuelas Públicas de St. James. Las Escuelas Públicas de St. James estarán cerradas mañana, viernes, debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. SJCC y SBTB operarán en su horario normal mañana. Mañana será un Día de Aprendizaje en Línea. Los maestros publicarán las actividades de aprendizaje antes de las 10:00 a. m. Los estudiantes de los grados K-5 deben consultar sus Guías de Actividades de Aprendizaje en Línea.

Plan de Aprendizaje en Línea de SJPS:
https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/sjps-elearning-day-pla

20 days ago, Liam Dawson

The maple has arrived for the Old Gym. Looking forward to seeing the project continue! Go Saints!

21 days ago, Liam Dawson