🍩 Donuts with Grownups Is Coming To Northside This Friday! 🍩
Join us for a sweet start to your day at our Donuts with Grownups event!
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ 7:30am –8:15am
K–5 students are invited to bring their dad or another special adult to enjoy a donut and some quality time together. It’s a great way to connect and kick off the day with our school community!
Please limit attendance to two guests per student.
We can’t wait to see you there for a fun and meaningful morning!
Join us for a sweet start to your day at our Donuts with Grownups event!
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ 7:30am –8:15am
K–5 students are invited to bring their dad or another special adult to enjoy a donut and some quality time together. It’s a great way to connect and kick off the day with our school community!
Please limit attendance to two guests per student.
We can’t wait to see you there for a fun and meaningful morning!
St. James Public Schools is hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year. Here are some of the current openings. For a full list visit here: https://www.applitrack.com/ISD840/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
Congratulations to St. James Junior, Alex Aden, on being recognized as one of 36 MSHSL ExCEL award recipient across the state for 2026. Congratulations, Alex! #SaintsStrong
St. James Families,
Due to current county road conditions, St. James Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour late start tomorrow. This delay will allow additional time for road crews to improve travel conditions and provide daylight for our buses to transport students more safely given the current county road conditions.
Please plan accordingly for the adjusted start time. Buses will run two hours later than their normal schedule, and school will begin two hours later than the regular start time at each building.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Sincerely,
St. James Public Schools
Estimadas familias de St. James:
Debido a las condiciones actuales de las carreteras del condado, las Escuelas Públicas de St. James comenzarán dos horas más tarde mañana. Este retraso permitirá más tiempo para que los equipos de mantenimiento mejoren las condiciones de las carreteras y también proporcionará luz del día para que nuestros autobuses puedan transportar a los estudiantes de manera más segura dadas las condiciones actuales.
Por favor planifiquen en consecuencia para el horario de inicio ajustado. Los autobuses pasarán dos horas más tarde de su horario normal, y la escuela comenzará dos horas más tarde del horario regular en cada edificio.
Gracias por su comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal.
Atentamente,
St. James Public Schools
Due to current county road conditions, St. James Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour late start tomorrow. This delay will allow additional time for road crews to improve travel conditions and provide daylight for our buses to transport students more safely given the current county road conditions.
Please plan accordingly for the adjusted start time. Buses will run two hours later than their normal schedule, and school will begin two hours later than the regular start time at each building.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Sincerely,
St. James Public Schools
Estimadas familias de St. James:
Debido a las condiciones actuales de las carreteras del condado, las Escuelas Públicas de St. James comenzarán dos horas más tarde mañana. Este retraso permitirá más tiempo para que los equipos de mantenimiento mejoren las condiciones de las carreteras y también proporcionará luz del día para que nuestros autobuses puedan transportar a los estudiantes de manera más segura dadas las condiciones actuales.
Por favor planifiquen en consecuencia para el horario de inicio ajustado. Los autobuses pasarán dos horas más tarde de su horario normal, y la escuela comenzará dos horas más tarde del horario regular en cada edificio.
Gracias por su comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal.
Atentamente,
St. James Public Schools
⚾Northside Elementary MoonDogs' Reading Program 📚
We are excited to begin the 2nd Annual MoonDogs' Reading Program!
We had a fun kickoff assembly with Muttnik from the MoonDogs to get students excited about reading. This program encourages students to read at home and school while earning prizes like MoonDogs gear and free game tickets. The program is starting on Monday, March 16th and will run through Monday, May 4th, 2026.
Please check your child’s VIP folder for a letter with details, reading goals, and the tracking sheet.
⚾Let’s hit a home run with reading this spring! 📚
We are excited to begin the 2nd Annual MoonDogs' Reading Program!
We had a fun kickoff assembly with Muttnik from the MoonDogs to get students excited about reading. This program encourages students to read at home and school while earning prizes like MoonDogs gear and free game tickets. The program is starting on Monday, March 16th and will run through Monday, May 4th, 2026.
Please check your child’s VIP folder for a letter with details, reading goals, and the tracking sheet.
⚾Let’s hit a home run with reading this spring! 📚
Northside Elementary Food Drive – The Spirit of Giving Back!
Spring is almost here, and Northside Student Leadership is excited to host our Annual Spirit of Giving Back Food Drive to support families in our community. 💛
We are collecting non-perishable food items from March 16 – April 1, 2026. Every donation helps!
✨ Fun classroom challenge:
Each elementary classroom will receive a bunny.
For every 10 items donated, the bunny earns a whisker! 🐰
The grade with the most whiskers wins the traveling trophy! 🏆
Let’s come together to help those in need and show our amazing Northside spirit!
Thank you for supporting our community! 💙
#SpiritOfGivingBack #NorthsideElementary #CommunityStrong
Congratulations to the following girls basketball players on their Big South All-Conference recognition:
All-Conference
-Journey Swanson
-Kendall Malmgren
Honorable Mention
-Jacey Swanson
#GoSaints
This is a message from St. James Public Schools. St. James Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16th. Due to current road closures, SJCC and SBTB will be closed tomorrow. Tomorrow will be an E-Learning Day. Teachers will post learning activities by 10:00am.
Here is the e-learning day song from Superintendent Dawson: https://youtube.com/shorts/qChVZjpwdTs?feature=share
SJPS E-Learning Plan: https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/sjps-elearning-day-plan
Este es un mensaje de St. James Public Schools. St. James Public Schools estará cerrado mañana, lunes 16 de marzo. Debido a los cierres actuales de carreteras, SJCC y SBTB también estarán cerrados mañana.
Mañana será un Día de Aprendizaje en Línea (E-Learning Day). Los maestros publicarán las actividades de aprendizaje antes de las 10:00 a. m.
Aquí está la canción del día de aprendizaje en línea del Superintendente Dawson:
https://youtube.com/shorts/qChVZjpwdTs?feature=share
Plan de Aprendizaje en Línea de SJPS:
https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/sjps-elearning-day-plan
Here is the e-learning day song from Superintendent Dawson: https://youtube.com/shorts/qChVZjpwdTs?feature=share
SJPS E-Learning Plan: https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/sjps-elearning-day-plan
Este es un mensaje de St. James Public Schools. St. James Public Schools estará cerrado mañana, lunes 16 de marzo. Debido a los cierres actuales de carreteras, SJCC y SBTB también estarán cerrados mañana.
Mañana será un Día de Aprendizaje en Línea (E-Learning Day). Los maestros publicarán las actividades de aprendizaje antes de las 10:00 a. m.
Aquí está la canción del día de aprendizaje en línea del Superintendente Dawson:
https://youtube.com/shorts/qChVZjpwdTs?feature=share
Plan de Aprendizaje en Línea de SJPS:
https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/sjps-elearning-day-plan
Congratulations to the following SJM Spartan Wrestlers for being recognized as Big-South All- Conference Athletes
Boys:
Bryce Siem
Noel Davila
Girls
Luella Beckendorf
Ellie Romsdahl
Nevada Anderson
Congratulations to the Saints Dancers for being recognized with All-Conference Honors:
High Kick
Nora Kern - All-Conference
Katelyn Friesen - Honorable Mention
Jazz
Alivia Romsdshl - All-Conference
Hannah Helget - Honorable Mention
At this week's SJPS Board Meeting, students participating in winter activities programs provided their end of season updates. Great job!
🎉 ACCESS Testing Celebrations at Northside Elementary! 🎉
This week, our Northside K–5th Grade ELD students completed their ACCESS testing!
After weeks of hard work and dedication, they celebrated their achievements with a fun party on Tuesday filled with smiles, laughter, games, and lots of fun!
A huge thank you to our amazing ELD teachers for all their support, encouragement, and guidance throughout the testing process!
We are so proud of all 206 students who participated this year! Great job, Northside learners! 📚✨
This week, our Northside K–5th Grade ELD students completed their ACCESS testing!
After weeks of hard work and dedication, they celebrated their achievements with a fun party on Tuesday filled with smiles, laughter, games, and lots of fun!
A huge thank you to our amazing ELD teachers for all their support, encouragement, and guidance throughout the testing process!
We are so proud of all 206 students who participated this year! Great job, Northside learners! 📚✨
🎨✨ Art Show Night at Northside Elementary! ✨🎨
On Monday, March 9th, families at Northside Elementary came together to celebrate creativity and expression at our Art Show! Students from all grades displayed their incredible artwork!
Guests enjoyed exploring vibrant student creations, learning about different artistic techniques, and seeing the imagination of our young artists come to life. It was an inspiring evening full of color, creativity, and community pride!
On Monday, March 9th, families at Northside Elementary came together to celebrate creativity and expression at our Art Show! Students from all grades displayed their incredible artwork!
Guests enjoyed exploring vibrant student creations, learning about different artistic techniques, and seeing the imagination of our young artists come to life. It was an inspiring evening full of color, creativity, and community pride!
STEM Night at Northside Elementary! 🌱🔬🐝
On Monday, March 9th, 3rd–5th Grade families at Northside Elementary enjoyed an exciting STEM Night with the Bell Museum, exploring 10 hands-on stations.
Students engineered catapults and rockets, practiced birding, investigated animal clues, learned about pollination, created flowers and garden designs, built a community garden mural, and made seed germination kits to grow at home.
It was a fun evening of curiosity, creativity, and discovery!
On Monday, March 9th, 3rd–5th Grade families at Northside Elementary enjoyed an exciting STEM Night with the Bell Museum, exploring 10 hands-on stations.
Students engineered catapults and rockets, practiced birding, investigated animal clues, learned about pollination, created flowers and garden designs, built a community garden mural, and made seed germination kits to grow at home.
It was a fun evening of curiosity, creativity, and discovery!
Shoutout to this week’s #NorthsideStJ Saints Power Winners! 🎉 Your kindness, effort, and positive choices help make Northside an awesome place to learn and grow. Keep up the great work and continue being shining examples for others! 🌟🙌
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair Is Almost Here! 📚
Help your child grow a love for reading! Visit our Book Fair for a great selection of affordable books in English and Spanish!
Location: Elementary Library/Media Center
Dates:
Thursday, March 5th, 2026 from 3:30PM – 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 12th, 2026 from 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Friday, March 13th , 2026 from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
All purchases benefit our school! See you at the Book Fair! ❤️
Help your child grow a love for reading! Visit our Book Fair for a great selection of affordable books in English and Spanish!
Location: Elementary Library/Media Center
Dates:
Thursday, March 5th, 2026 from 3:30PM – 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 12th, 2026 from 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Friday, March 13th , 2026 from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
All purchases benefit our school! See you at the Book Fair! ❤️
Undercover Day #1: Mission Complete!
Northside Staff kicked off our Staff Undercover Dress-Up Days with 🩶“Groutfit Day” 🩶 and not a single student noticed! 👏
We’re off to a strong, and very undercover, start! Stay tuned to see if students catch on as the month continues!
#NorthsideElementary #StaffUndercover
Northside Staff kicked off our Staff Undercover Dress-Up Days with 🩶“Groutfit Day” 🩶 and not a single student noticed! 👏
We’re off to a strong, and very undercover, start! Stay tuned to see if students catch on as the month continues!
#NorthsideElementary #StaffUndercover
Northside Elementary Art Show Night is happening Monday, March 9th from 5:00pm–7:00pm!
The K–5 Art Show will be held in the cafeteria, and students may take their art projects home when they leave. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the creativity and hard work of our Northside artists!
Please plan to join us for an evening of art, innovation, and community. Juice and cookies will be provided. 🍪
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Old Gym replacement is nearing completion! #GoSaints
