St. James Public Schools

St. James Public Schools - All evening activities beginning at 4:45 are cancelled today, Dec 18., due to weather.

St. James Public Schools: Todas las actividades vespertinas que comienzan a las 4:45 p. m. quedan canceladas hoy, 18 de diciembre, debido al clima.

🎶 Today is the Northside Elementary Concert at 1:00pm!

We hope you can join us in person!
If you’re unable to attend, you can watch using the Hudl Link below:
👉 https://fan.hudl.com/_/_/_/organization/_/_/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MzM1ODI3Mg==

🎄 Happy Holidays!

Join the St. James Public Schools Team! We're hiring for 7 open positions across the district as of December 16, 2025! If you're looking for a fulfilling career supporting students and staff, we encourage you to apply.

We are currently seeking candidates in a variety of areas, including:

>>Career and Technical Education Position (One Position)
-Agriculture; Career and Technical Education Teacher (Grades 7-12)
-Business teacher (Grades 7-12)
-Family and Consumer Science Teacher (Grades 7-12)
>>STEM/Talent Development Teacher - Long-Term Sub (Northside Elementary)
>>Special Education - Long-Term Substitute (MSHS)
>>Special Education Paraprofessional (Northside Elementary)
>>English Language Development Paraprofessional (Northside Elementary)
>>St. Jame Community Childcare (SJCC) Director
>>Learning Unlimited Coordinator (Part-Time)

Ready to make a difference in our community?

See all vacancies and apply online here: https://www.applitrack.com/ISD840/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
#StJamesPublicSchools #JobSearch #Hiring #JobsinEducation #SaintsPride

Big shoutout to this week’s #NorthsideStJ Saints Power Winners! Your positive attitudes and hard work make our school a better place. Keep up the incredible work! 🌟🙌

Thank you to everyone who joined our December Saints & Sips session! Community members representing families from Pre-K through high school came together for meaningful conversation around literacy, math, and student opportunity.

Highlights included Literacy Lead Michele Chapin sharing insights on the READ Act and district literacy supports; Superintendent Liam Dawson outlining upcoming work connected to the 2022 Minnesota Math Standards and the Math Steering Committee; and Guidance Counselor Steve Witcraft providing an update on concurrent enrollment. The Class of 2025 saved nearly $170,000 in tuition, with the Class of 2026 on pace to exceed $200,000. Information was also shared about credentialing MSHS staff to expand college-in-the-schools offerings.

We appreciate the thoughtful questions, dialogue, and shared commitment to supporting all St. James students. Join us in January as Saints & Sips focuses on building a Culture of Care for students and staff.

#SaintsAndSips #StJamesProud #AcademicExcellence

How many nights a week should you be reading......6-7!!

Last week marked the 67th day of school, and our #NorthsideStJ students and staff showed that learning + fun = the perfect combo. We’re loving this energy!

#GoSaints!

Representative Marj Fogelman visited St. James Public Schools yesterday as part of MESPA and MASSP’s “Principal for a Day” initiative.
This program provides legislators with an opportunity to connect with school staff and administrators while gaining a firsthand look at daily school life.

During her visit, Representative Fogelman read to a Kindergarten class, listened to band rehearsal, and spent time engaging with staff about the strengths, challenges, and celebrations within our school community.

We appreciate her willingness to learn more about the great work happening in St. James!

#PrincipalForADay

Due to the weather, St. James Public Schools will be 2 hours late today - Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

The #StJamesMSHS 6-12 Band program, A Winter's Night, was a great holiday display. Congratulations to each of our performers this evening!

Hope you can join us for a great performance and wishing you all a joyful holidays!

Celebrating our #NorthsideStJ Saints Power Winners this week! Your positivity and effort lift our school community every single day. Keep being amazing! 🙌💫

Join the Conversation!
St. James Public Schools is holding its second Saints & Sips, a casual coffee conversation with Superintendent Dawson; where ideas percolate and community grows.

The next Saints & Sips session will be held on Monday, December 15th at 10:30 a.m. at Encore Coffee Cafe.
This month’s topic: Learning that Lasts: Discover how SJPS helps students build future ready skills through innovative instruction, literacy initiatives, and career readiness pathways.

#SaintsAndSips #StJamesPride #CommunityConversation

A big shoutout to our #NorthsideStJ Saints Power Winners this week! Your energy and effort make a real difference. Keep being incredible! 🙌

Congratulations, Coach Zellmann & Coach Bluedorn!

We are proud to share that Coach Zellmann and Coach Bluedorn have been named the 2025 Class A Girls Tennis State Head Coaches of the Year by the Minnesota Tennis Coaches Association!

Their leadership, dedication, and commitment to our student-athletes continue to elevate our program and inspire excellence on and off the court.

They will be formally recognized at the Annual Minnesota High School Coaches Banquet in October 2026. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement!

#SaintsPride #ExcellenceInCoaching #StJamesProud

🍂 This November brought many blessings for our students 🍂  Our students and staff tried out Berry Blast Smoothies 🫐🍇for our staff. Our students loved seeing the vibrant colors of the berries and even more so that red and blue food when mixed together, still make purple like when they paint! 🎨 We also served our traditional Hot Apple Cider for two classes - topped with fresh cut 🍎 apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon spice.  They ended the month with our famous Cold Brew Days for those that love a coffee fix 🧋  🍁We are truly T•H•A•N•K•F•U•L for everyone who helps bring our café cart to life each year — whether by sponsoring a beverage, donating items, or hosting outings that give our students meaningful experiences. Your kindness fills our hearts week after week. May your Thanksgiving be as full of blessings as the joy you bring to us.  Stay tuned next month: 🚂 ❄️ 🎅🏻 Any guesses on what’s coming? 🫢

On Friday, November 21st, 2025, the Northside Elementary 5th Graders attended the Kindness Retreat in Lake Crystal. This high-energy day focused on building empathy, strengthening friendships, and understanding how words and actions impact others.

Students took part in music, games, activities, and small-group discussions and they ended the day by making their own personal commitment to kindness.

We’re grateful for this meaningful day of learning and connection!

A huge congratulations to the students in Mr. Chapin’s 10th grade Health class! These students truly shined demonstrating impressive depth of knowledge on their chosen health topics and confidently sharing their learning with classmates and community health professionals. We’re equally proud of the enthusiasm shown by the rest of our students as they engaged, asked questions, and explored new ideas. A big thank-you to our community evaluators from Mayo Clinic, Madelia Health, and Watonwan County Public Health for supporting our learners and making this event even more impactful. Check out all the photos from the day here: https://bit.ly/STJHF25 #StJamesMSHS #Saints