Good luck to the St. James Public Schools One Act Play participants as perform their show "Queens" tomorrow in Springfield.
about 13 hours ago, Liam Dawson
Queens
Queens
Queens
🍿🥒 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!
about 21 hours ago, Keri Murphy
Popcorn & Pickle Friday!
Popcorn & Pickle Friday!
Popcorn & Pickle Friday!

📚🥇 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! ✨

about 21 hours ago, Keri Murphy
I Love To Read T-Shirt Order Form (1)
I Love To Read T-Shirt Order Form (2)
📣 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!
2 days ago, Keri Murphy
School of Excellence Celebration

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

2 days ago, Liam Dawson
SJPS is closed Friday, January 23, 2026
The maple has arrived for the Old Gym. Looking forward to seeing the project continue! Go Saints!
3 days ago, Liam Dawson
SJPS Old Gym Floor Preppe
Maple Placed on Old Gym
⚠️ Early Dismissal Notice ⚠️
Due to incoming weather, St. James Public Schools will close early today at 12:15 PM.
There will be no PM Preschool and no evening activities.

Please travel safely, and thank you for your cooperation.
3 days ago, Liam Dawson
St. James Public Schools is closing at 12:15pm
MN Paraprofessionals Week | January 19–23, 2026

This week, we proudly celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals at SJPS. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless support make a difference for our students and staff every single day. Thank you for the essential role you play in helping all learners grow and succeed!
4 days ago, Liam Dawson
Paraprofessional Week Recognition
Just a reminder, there is No School tomorrow, Monday, January 19th. Staff have a scheduled professional development day. We will see you back in school on Tuesday. Go Saints!
6 days ago, Liam Dawson
MLK Day
A big shout-out to our new #NorthsideStJ Saints Power Winners! We’re so proud of the positive choices, effort, and kindness you show each day. You help make Northside an amazing place to be!
6 days ago, Keri Murphy
Saints Power Winners
This week the SJPS School Board and Superintendent Dawson attended the MSBA Leadership Conference. The group had the opportunity to deepen there understanding around school finance, AI in Education, MSHSL rules, Legislative Updates and inspiring keynotes. #GoSaints
8 days ago, Liam Dawson
MSB
Join the Conversation! St. James Public Schools is holding its third Saints & Sips, a casual coffee conversation with Superintendent Dawson; where ideas percolate and community grows. The next Saints & Sips session will be held on Friday, January 30th at 10:30 a.m. at Encore Coffee Cafe. This month’s topic: Culture of Care: Hear from Mr. Fugazzi and Mrs. Murphy on how we build a positive culture for students in St. James. #SaintsAndSips #StJamesPride #CommunityConversation
8 days ago, Liam Dawson
Saints and Sips: Coffee with Superintendent on Friday, January 30th at 10:30am at the Encore Coffee Cafe
The final pieces are being removed from the Old Gym today. Go Saints!
8 days ago, Liam Dawson
Old Gym
Old Gym Floor
The final pieces are being removed from the Old Gym today. Go Saints!
8 days ago, Liam Dawson
Old Gym
Old Gym Floor
Renovation work continues on the MSHS Old Gym.
11 days ago, Liam Dawson
Old Gym Renovation
SJPS is proud to announce that Alex Aden and Adisyn Aden have been selected as our school's ExCEL Award nominees. The ExCEL Award recognizes MN Juniors who are active in community, education, and leadership. Alex and Adisyn will represent SJPS at the state level where state winners are normally announced by the MSHSL in February. Congratulations, Alex and Adisyn!
12 days ago, Liam Dawson
Aden
Alex Aden
Adisyn Aden
ExCEL
🍿🥒 Popcorn & Pickles Fundraiser – Northside PTO 🍿🥒
Students in Grades 3–5 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 Thursday, January 15th, with delivery to classrooms Friday, January 16th (afternoon).

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!
12 days ago, Keri Murphy
Popcorn & Pickle Friday!
Popcorn & Pickle Friday!
Popcorn & Pickle Friday!

District Internet & Phone Service Outage

St. James Public Schools is currently experiencing a district-wide internet outage, 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.

15 days ago, Liam Dawson
St. James Northside Elementary January Family Connection

Link: https://app.smore.com/n/eawtn
16 days ago, Keri Murphy
Northside Family Connection
The Old Gym floor at the MSHS replacement is underway! #GoSaints
18 days ago, Liam Dawson
Old Gym
Floor Replacement