Three (3) seats on the St. James Public Schools Board of Education will appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. Each position carries a four-year term, beginning January 4, 2027.
📅 Candidate Filing Information
🗓 Filing Period: Tuesday, July 14 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026
⏰ Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28
💲 Filing Fee: $2.00
📍 File in person at:
St. James Public Schools District Office (Armstrong School)
500 3rd Ave S
St. James, MN 56081
⚠️ Please Note:
District Offices close at 12:00 p.m. on Fridays during the filing period. However, on the final day of filing (Tuesday, July 28), the District Office will remain open until 5:00 p.m. Candidates are encouraged to plan accordingly when submitting their Affidavit of Candidacy.
Prospective candidates are welcome to stop by during regular business hours or schedule an appointment in advance.
📞 To schedule an appointment, contact:
Jodi Hurley
jhurley@isd840.org
507-375-5974
Important Dates
• Withdrawal Deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Certificate of Election Issued: Seven (7) days after the School Board canvasses the election (provided no recount is requested and the Certificate of Filing form has been submitted).
• Term Begins: January 4, 2027
Serving on the School Board is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the education of our students and the future of our community. We encourage interested residents to learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications of serving on the Board.
🔗 Learn more about becoming a Minnesota School Board candidate:
https://mnmsba.org/membership/running-for-school-board/
🔗 St. James Public Schools School Board Election Information:
https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/o/sjpsd/page/school-board-elections
🔗 Meet Your St. James Public Schools Board of Education:
https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/school-board
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Now Hiring: Elementary Special Education Teacher (SUN Room)
2026–2027 School Year | St. James Public Schools (ISD 840)
Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of students? St. James Public Schools is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher to join our Students with Unique Needs (SUN) Room team at Northside Elementary.
Make an impact every day!
This position provides the opportunity to empower students with unique learning needs through individualized instruction, meaningful relationships, and a collaborative team approach. You'll help students develop communication, academic, adaptive, social, and life skills while creating a supportive environment where every child can thrive.
In this role, you'll:
🌱 Provide individualized instruction aligned with students' IEPs.
🤝 Collaborate with families, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.
📚 Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies, AAC, and assistive technology to maximize student success.
✨ Foster an inclusive, safe, and engaging classroom where every student is valued and supported.
We're looking for an educator who believes in the potential of every learner and is committed to helping students achieve meaningful growth—academically, socially, and emotionally.
📍 Location: Northside Elementary – St. James Public Schools
🕒 Position: Full-Time Elementary Special Education Teacher (SUN Room)
📲 Apply today through Applitrack! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. APPLY HERE
For questions about the position, please contact:
Keri Murphy, Principal
📧 kmurphy@isd840.org
Join a team committed to supporting lifelong learning and fostering respect for all.
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We're excited to share that the St. James Public Schools track resurfacing project continues to move forward!
Over the weekend, the Pro Track and Tennis crew began cleaning the track surface and installing protective plastic in preparation for resurfacing. Today, crews are completing the remaining prep work, with track resurfacing scheduled to begin in the early morning hours on Tuesday, July 14.
To ensure the best possible installation and allow work to be completed before peak daytime temperatures, crews will begin work during the early morning hours over the next two days. Residents and neighbors near the track area may notice additional activity and noise when the track is being painted during these early morning hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding as this important project moves forward.
🚧 The track remains closed to all public use and will remain closed until the project is complete.
We'll continue to share updates throughout the project. Be sure to follow St. James Public Schools for the latest information as we invest in a renewed facility that will serve our students, athletes, and community for years to come.
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See ISD840 Job Opportunities Here: https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/employment-opportunities
Go Saints!
St. James Public Schools is seeking interested individuals to support its football program for the 2026-2027 season.
Coaching Positions Available
Junior High Coaches
JV Football Coach
See ISD840 Job Opportunities Here: https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/employment-opportunities
District Openings can be found here: https://www.applitrack.com/ISD840/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
Alexis brings a passion for building strong connections between schools, families, and the broader community. In this role, she will lead community education programming and continue to expand opportunities that support lifelong learning and engagement for residents of all ages.
As we welcome Alexis to this important leadership position, we also extend our sincere gratitude to Sue Harris for her years of dedicated service to St. James Public Schools. Through her leadership, commitment, and care for our community, she has helped strengthen programs and partnerships that have positively impacted countless students, families, and community members.
Please join us in congratulating Alexis Weber on her new role and thanking Sue Harris for her outstanding contributions as she begins a well-deserved retirement.
We look forward to this exciting transition and the continued growth of Community Education in St. James.
Northside 5th Grade Field Trip Photos – Wednesday, May 20th, 2026!
Last week our 5th graders had an amazing time on their field trip to the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, MN!
Students explored the interactive water and baking labs, learned about the history of Minneapolis through an educational film, and had a blast experiencing the famous Flour Tower, which was definitely a favorite!
It was such a fun day filled with hands-on learning, history, and memories our students will not forget!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this trip possible!
We are so proud of your achievements and the effort you put in each and every day! Congratulations on your awards! You have truly earned this recognition! Keep shining and reaching for greatness!
Congratulations to our Northside Elementary and Middle/High School students who earned the Bilingualism Award by achieving higher than a 4.5 on the WIDA ACCESS Test!
This accomplishment reflects your hard work, dedication, and strength in multilingual learning. We are incredibly proud of your achievement and celebrate the commitment you have shown in reaching this milestone.
Keep up the amazing work! Congratulations again!
Our 4th graders had an amazing day exploring and learning at:
📍 Pollinator Park
📍 Environmental Learning Center
📍 Battery and Aquatic Park
Students enjoyed hands-on activities, nature exploration, and discovering more about the environment around us. Check out some of the great memories from our adventure!
Please review the upcoming important dates and end-of-year events in both English and Spanish below. We look forward to celebrating the final week of school with our students and families!
📣 ¡Recordatorio para las familias de SJPS!
Por favor revise las próximas fechas importantes y eventos de fin de año en inglés y español a continuación. ¡Esperamos celebrar la última semana de clases con nuestros estudiantes y familias!
