SJPS is proud to announce that Mara Pauling is joining #StJamesMSHS as a Special Education Teacher. Please help us welcome back this St. James graduate into the Saints Family!
1 day ago, Liam Dawson
Mara Pauling
STEAM Camp 2026 officially came to a close today! This year’s Wild & Wise STEAM Camp, made possible through achievement and integration funding, brought together 151 students from St. James, Madelia, Lake Crystal, Truman, and Maple River for an exciting two weeks of learning, creativity, and exploration. A special thank-you to STEAM Camp Coordinator Sue Harris and all the teachers and support staff who made this incredible opportunity possible for our students!
2 days ago, Liam Dawson
Sue Harris
Staff
Ukulele
A fun day of challenges and puzzles as SBTB kids engaged in an escape room today! Group 1 finished in 47 minutes and Group 2 finished in 39 minutes! Way to go!
3 days ago, Liam Dawson
Escape Room
Escape Room
Escape Room
Escape Room
The track enhancement project is complete!

Our newly refreshed track will reopen for walking and running on Thursday, August 6. Thank you for your patience throughout the project, we’re excited for our students and community to enjoy its fresh new look!

#SaintsPride #GoSaints
3 days ago, Liam Dawson
Track Enhancement
Track Enhancement
Exciting improvements are underway at St. James Middle Senior High School! Work on a new stage floor begins today, while crews continue making progress on the MSHS roofing project. These investments will help maintain and improve our facilities for students, staff, and the community for years to come. We appreciate everyone’s patience as crews and equipment move throughout the campus. We look forward to sharing more progress along the way! #SaintsStrong #BuildingForTheFuture
4 days ago, Liam Dawson
Stage Floor
Roof Project
📣 St. James students and families participating in activities are invited to attend our Activities Meeting on Wednesday, August 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the Little Theater.

Families will learn about the Activities Handbook, student and family expectations, and how to use the Bound platform. We look forward to seeing you there!

St. James Public Schools

📣 Los estudiantes y las familias de St. James que participan en actividades están invitados a nuestra Reunión de Actividades el miércoles 5 de agosto a las 5:30 p. m. en el Teatro Pequeño.

Las familias conocerán el Manual de Actividades, las expectativas para los estudiantes y sus familias, y cómo utilizar la plataforma Bound. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

St. James Public Schools
5 days ago, Liam Dawson
Activities Meeting Information
Activities Meeting Information
SJPS is proud to announce that Randy Shideler is returning to #NorthsideStJ as an ELD teacher.

Please help us welcome Randy back to the Saints Family!
5 days ago, Liam Dawson
Randy Shideler
SJPS is proud to announce that Kelli Struchen is joining #NorthsideStJ as a second grade teacher!

Please help us welcome Kelli to the Saints Family!
8 days ago, Liam Dawson
Kelli Struchen
DISTRICT 840 FOUNDATION DIRECTOR - Position Available!

PART TIME POSITION
Very flexible!
20 hours per week
Includes PERA benefits

MAKE AN IMPACT WORK WITH OUR BOARD TO CREATE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT THE STUDENTS & STAFF OF DISTRICT 840.

Interested?
FOR QUESTIONS OR TO PICK UP A PAPER COPY OF THE APPLICATION - CONTACT THE DISTRICT OFFICE 507-375-5974.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• COORDINATE FUNDRAISERS
• SUPPORT BOARD MEETINGS
• MANAGE WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA
• WRITE NEWSLETTERS
• WORK WITH DONORS, ALUMNI & BUSINESSES
• COORDINATE VOLUNTEERS
• AND MORE!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong communication
• Organized & self-motivated
• Event planning/fundraising experience preferred
• Comfortable with social media
• Build strong community relationships

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE BY 08/07/2026
12 days ago, St. James Public Schools
DISTRICT 840 FOUNDATION DIRECTOR - Position Available!  PART TIME POSITION Very flexible! 20 hours per week Includes PERA benefits  MAKE AN IMPACT WORK WITH OUR BOARD TO CREATE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT THE STUDENTS & STAFF OF DISTRICT 840.  Interested?  FOR QUESTIONS OR TO PICK UP A PAPER COPY OF THE APPLICATION - CONTACT THE DISTRICT OFFICE 507-375-5974.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • COORDINATE FUNDRAISERS • SUPPORT BOARD MEETINGS • MANAGE WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA • WRITE NEWSLETTERS • WORK WITH DONORS, ALUMNI & BUSINESSES • COORDINATE VOLUNTEERS • AND MORE!  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong communication • Organized & self-motivated • Event planning/fundraising experience preferred • Comfortable with social media • Build strong community relationships  SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE BY 08/07/2026
📚 WE’RE HIRING: 6TH GRADE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER!

St. James Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered educator to join the St. James Middle/Senior High School team for the 2026–2027 school year.

The successful candidate will provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking while helping students successfully transition into middle school.

📅 Start Date: August 20, 2026
📍 Location: St. James, Minnesota
⏳ Application Deadline: Open until filled

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and a valid Minnesota teaching license appropriate for the assignment, or eligibility to obtain one. Experience teaching middle school English language arts and supporting diverse learners is preferred.

Join a collaborative school community committed to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed!

Apply today or share this opportunity with a great educator!

🔗 View the complete posting and apply: https://www.applitrack.com/ISD840/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching

St. James Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#SaintsPride #NowHiring #TeachingJobs #EnglishLanguageArts #StJamesPublicSchools
12 days ago, Liam Dawson
St. James Public Schools
SJPS is proud to announce that Lucia Kulseth is joining #NorthsideStJ as an ELD teacher.

Please help us welcome back this St. James graduate into the Saints Family!
12 days ago, Liam Dawson
Lucia Kulseth
📣 Reminder: School Board Candidate Filing Is Open!

Three seats on the St. James Public Schools Board of Education will be on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

🗓 Filing deadline: Tuesday, July 28 at 5:00 p.m.
💲 Filing fee: $2
📍 District Office at Armstrong School
500 3rd Ave S, St. James

To schedule an appointment, contact Jodi Hurley at jhurley@isd840.org or 507-375-5974 or stop into the district office.

Learn more: https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/o/sjpsd/page/school-board-elections

Your voice and leadership can make a difference!

#StJamesPublicSchools #ISD840 #SchoolBoard #CommunityLeadership
16 days ago, Liam Dawson
Filing Graphic
SJPS is proud to announce that Nicole Blom is joining #St.JamesMSHS as a Special Education Teacher!

Please help us welcome Nicole to the Saints Family!
17 days ago, Liam Dawson
Nicole Blom
📣 ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!

Online registration for the 2026–2027 St. James activities season is officially open through our new Bound platform!

To register:

1️⃣ Visit https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stjames
2️⃣ Log in with your existing Bound account—or create a new family account
3️⃣ Add your student and select the activity registration you would like to complete

The attached English and Spanish guides provide step-by-step instructions. Bound will bring registration, schedules, communication, and activity information together in one convenient location.

🔴⚫ Register today and get ready for another great year of Saints activities!

📣 ¡LAS INSCRIPCIONES PARA ACTIVIDADES YA ESTÁN ABIERTAS!

¡La inscripción en línea para la temporada de actividades 2026–2027 de St. James ya está disponible oficialmente a través de nuestra nueva plataforma Bound!

Para inscribirse:

1️⃣ Visite https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stjames
2️⃣ Inicie sesión con su cuenta de Bound actual o cree una nueva cuenta familiar
3️⃣ Agregue a su estudiante y seleccione la actividad en la que desea inscribirlo

Las guías adjuntas en inglés y español incluyen instrucciones paso a paso. Bound reunirá las inscripciones, los horarios, la comunicación y la información sobre actividades en un solo lugar conveniente.

🔴⚫ ¡Inscríbase hoy y prepárese para otro gran año de actividades de los Saints!
17 days ago, Liam Dawson
Registration
Registration
📣 ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION OPENS TOMORROW!

Beginning Wednesday, July 22, families can register students for St. James activities through our new Bound platform!

To get started:

1️⃣ Visit https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stjames
2️⃣ Log in with your existing Bound account—or create a new family account
3️⃣ Add your student and select the activity registration you would like to complete

The attached English and Spanish guides provide step-by-step instructions. We are excited to bring registration, schedules, communication, and activity information together in one convenient location!

🔴⚫ Get registered and get ready for another great year of activities!

📣 ¡LAS INSCRIPCIONES PARA ACTIVIDADES COMIENZAN MAÑANA!

A partir del miércoles 22 de julio, las familias podrán inscribir a sus estudiantes en las actividades de St. James a través de nuestra nueva plataforma Bound.

Para comenzar:

1️⃣ Visite https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stjames
2️⃣ Inicie sesión con su cuenta de Bound actual o cree una nueva cuenta familiar
3️⃣ Agregue a su estudiante y seleccione la inscripción de la actividad que desea completar

Las guías adjuntas en inglés y español incluyen instrucciones paso a paso. ¡Nos entusiasma reunir las inscripciones, los horarios, la comunicación y la información sobre actividades en un solo lugar conveniente!

🔴⚫ ¡Inscríbase y prepárese para otro gran año de actividades!
18 days ago, Liam Dawson
Activities Registration
Activities Registration
🏫 MSHS Open House Night

Middle and high school students and families—join us as we prepare for another great school year!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 4:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 St. James Middle/Senior High School

Middle School Supply List: https://qrto.org/DMuPz9
High School Supply List: https://qrto.org/fCY0os

Meet teachers, find classrooms and lockers, pay lunch and Chromebook fees, and complete free and reduced-price meal applications. We can’t wait to welcome our Saints back to school! ❤️🖤

🏫 Jornada de Puertas Abiertas de MSHS

¡Invitamos a los estudiantes de secundaria y a sus familias a prepararse con nosotros para otro gran año escolar!

📅 Miércoles 26 de agosto
⏰ 4:00–8:00 p. m.
📍 Escuela Secundaria St. James

Middle School Supply List: https://qrto.org/DMuPz9
High School Supply List: https://qrto.org/fCY0os

Conozcan a los maestros, encuentren los salones y casilleros, paguen las tarifas del almuerzo y del Chromebook, y completen las solicitudes para comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido. ¡Estamos emocionados de darles nuevamente la bienvenida a nuestros Saints! ❤️🖤
18 days ago, Liam Dawson
Back-to-School Open House
Back-To-School Open House
🎓 9th Grade Information Night

Incoming ninth-grade students and their parents are invited to join us!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 MSHS Little Theater

Learn important steps for building a successful high school career, receive class schedules, and find lockers. No RSVP is required. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030! ❤️🖤

🎓 Noche Informativa de 9.º Grado

¡Invitamos a los estudiantes que ingresan a noveno grado y a sus padres!

📅 Miércoles 26 de agosto
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p. m.
📍 Teatro Pequeño de la escuela secundaria

Conozcan los pasos importantes para tener una trayectoria exitosa en la escuela secundaria, reciban los horarios de clases y encuentren los casilleros. No es necesario confirmar su asistencia. ¡Esperamos con entusiasmo a la Clase de 2030! ❤️🖤
18 days ago, Liam Dawson
9th Grade Information Night
9th Grade Information Night
🎒 Incoming 6th-grade families—get ready to start the year strong!

🚀 6th Grade Jumpstart
Monday, August 31 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Students will meet in the Little Theater. Parents do not need to attend.

Meet teachers, explore classrooms, find lockers, pick up Chromebooks, and get comfortable at St. James Middle School. We can’t wait to welcome our newest middle school Saints! ❤️🖤

🎒 Familias de estudiantes que ingresan a 6.º grado: ¡prepárense para comenzar el año con éxito!

🚀 Preparación para 6.º grado
Lunes 31 de agosto | 8:30–11:30 a. m.
Los estudiantes se reunirán en el Teatro Pequeño. Los padres no necesitan asistir.

Conozcan a los maestros, exploren los salones, encuentren los casilleros, recojan los Chromebooks y familiarícense con St. James Middle School. ¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos Saints! ❤️🖤
18 days ago, Liam Dawson
6th Grade Jumpstart
6th Grade Jumpstart

Saints and Spartsn Athletes,

Just a reminder regarding sports physicals.

Below are two local sports physical options:

Mayo Clinic Health System Scheduling Information

  • Mayo Clinic Health System now includes sports physicals as part of a comprehensive well-child examination, providing a complete assessment of a student-athlete's health.

  • If your student has completed a well-child examination through Mayo Clinic Health System within the past 12 months, a new exam is not required. Families may submit the sports physical form through the Mayo Clinic patient portal or drop it off at the clinic for provider signature. Please allow 3-4 business days for processing if dropping off a form.

Appointments can be scheduled through:

  • Mayo Clinic Patient Portal

  • Mayo Clinic App

  • Phone: 507-433-8758

Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James currently has appointment availability on:

  • August 5

  • August 11

Insurance will be billed for the well-child examination.

Madelia Health Scheduling Information
Madelia Health – St. James
501 1st Ave S
St. James, MN 56081
Phone: (507) 942-6475

Madelia Health – Madelia
121 Drew Ave SE
Madelia, MN 56062
Phone: (507) 642-3255

Please don't wait until the last minute to schedule your student's physical. Early completion will ensure your student is eligible to participate when practices begin.

If you have questions, please contact the Activities Office.

24 days ago, Liam Dawson
Physical Reminders
School Board Candidate Filing Now Open

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

#StJamesPublicSchools #ISD840 #SchoolBoard #CommunityLeadership #BeAVoiceMakeAnImpact
25 days ago, Liam Dawson
School Board Filing