Saints Parents, Students, and Community Members, Today, September 21, 2022, a number of Minnesota Law Enforcement agencies received “active shooter” phone calls at their local high school. The high schools followed their procedures and protocols for this type of emergency. Thankfully, there were no active shooters within these high schools. Unfortunately, these phone calls are part of a national trend of “hoax” phone calls of active shooters in schools, referred to as “Swatting.” There is an ongoing FBI investigation into these phone calls. St. James Public Schools has procedures and protocols that will be followed in the event that this were to happen in St. James. St. James Public Schools, St. James Police Department, and Watonwan County Sheriff’s Department have a strong working partnership and will work together in these types of situations. As a school district, we will communicate with families using our Infinite Campus communication system. The Health, Safety, and Welfare of each individual in St. James Public Schools is a top priority of the school district. As a community of Lifelong Learners, we wanted to make sure our families and community members were aware of this national issue affecting our schools. In Saints pride, Dr. Steven Heil, Superintendent
over 1 year ago, Steve Heil
#NorthsideStJ G5 Students learning about value in Mrs. Becker's Visual Arts class. Students will create monochromatic self-portraits using Tim Burton's style.
over 1 year ago, Liam Dawson
Design
Self-Portraits
G5 Visual Arts
One of #NorthsideStJ 2nd grade Saints Power winners for the week spun "Play basketball with Mr. Dawson". A great morning for some outdoor basketball.
over 1 year ago, Liam Dawson
Saints Power
September 15th kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The #NorthsideStJ School Community, students, families, and staff help to create the paper flowers for the Fridah Kahlo Display highlighted in our cafeteria.
over 1 year ago, Liam Dawson
Hispanic Heritage Month Display
Congratulations to this week's #NorthsideStJ Saints Power Winners! Way to live the Saints Way!
over 1 year ago, Liam Dawson
Saints Power Winners
Book Winners
First Happy Labor Day, Northside Reminder St. James MSHS (6-12) first day of school is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 6th Northside (K-5) first day of school is Wednesday, September 7th. Tomorrow, Northside will host Entrance Conferences for Grades (1-5). If you haven't signed up yet you can do so here: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Northside_Elementary_School_1 While you stop for conferences we have a few activities for Families to Participate in: 1) Community Art Project, be sure to stop by Mrs. Becker's Art Room to add your "splash" to our abstract art piece (Pictures 1 & 2) 2) Stop by the table in the main hallway to see our English Language Development (ELD) Department to help make paper flowers for our Hispanic Heritage Month display (Picture 3) Finally, here is a note from Principal Dawson as we begin the school year this week: https://bit.ly/3APE0PR
over 1 year ago, Liam Dawson
Northside Community Art Project
Example of Art Project
Hispanic Heritage Month Display
BUS STOP CHANGE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. Bus 2 stopping on 6th Ave will move the bus stops to 7th Ave until the construction is complete.
over 1 year ago, Steve Heil
Mobile Health Clinic
over 1 year ago, Steve Heil
well child
We have wrapped up Kindergarten Entrance Conferences. It was wonderful welcoming our Class of 2035 and their families to Northside today. Our Kindergarten team is ready to go for Jumpstart on Monday.
over 1 year ago, Liam Dawson
Kindergarten Team
Northside Elementary is excited to meet the incoming class of 2035 this week for Kindergarten Early Entrance Conferences this Thursday. Families and students can sign-Up for a conference using this link: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Northside_Elementary_School_1 Then next week, our class of 2035 Kindergarten students have the chance to meet their classmates for a Kindergarten Jumpstart next week.
over 1 year ago, Liam Dawson
Kindergarten Rocks
SJPS is proud to announce that Silvia Solorzano will be our new #NorthsideStJ English Language Development teacher for the 2022-2023 school year! Silvia has most recently been serving as the Family and Community Liaison at Northside Elementary School. Please help us welcome Silvia to her new role at #NorthsideStJ
over 1 year ago, Liam Dawson
SS Photo
SJPS is proud to announce that Jordyn Horn will be one of our new #NorthsideStJ Special Education teachers for the 2022-2023 school year! Jordyn student taught in Madelia Public Schools. She is a graduate of Grand Canyon University and Southwest Minnesota State University. Please help us welcome Jordyn to the Saints Family!
over 1 year ago, Liam Dawson
Jordyn Horn
SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022 AT 6 PM – 8 PM Eagles, St. James, MN Come and Congratulate Les Zellmann on being named National Coach of the Year Les has been an active part of the St. James Community for over 40 years. Let's get together and show him how much we appreciate everything he has done and continues to do for the St. James Community and School. We are looking forward to seeing the St. James Community, past and present teachers, coaches and alumni. Bring your favorite Les Quotes and Memories. If you have a picture, please bring it along! If you are not able to attend, please feel free to leave your messages for Les on here, or email them to: wynettehaler@gmail.com and we will be sure they are available to Les on the 23rd! Please help us spread the word!
over 1 year ago, Steve Heil
Les
SJPS is proud to announce that Becky Kelley is one of our new #NorthsideStJ Special Education teachers for the 2022-2023 school year! Becky was most recently in Mankato Public Schools and before that in Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public Schools. She is a graduate of Gustavus, University of St. Thomas, and Bethel University. Please help us welcome Becky to the Saints Family!
over 1 year ago, Liam Dawson
Ms. Kelley
SJPS is proud to announce that Samantha Baloun will be our new #NorthsideStJ Physical Education teacher for the 2022-2023 school year! Samantha was most recently in Heron Lake-Okabena and before the Windom Public Schools. She is a graduate of St. Cloud State University. Please help us welcome Samantha to the Saints Family!
almost 2 years ago, Liam Dawson
Mrs. Baloun
SJPS is proud to announce that Kaylyn Burr will be our new #NorthsideStJ Kindergarten teacher for the 2022-2023 school year! Kaylyn student taught in Waseca Public Schools. She is a graduate of Minnesota State University-Mankato. Please help us welcome Kaylyn to the Saints Family!
almost 2 years ago, Liam Dawson
Ms. Burr
SJPS is proud to announce that Mara Docherty will be our new #NorthsideStJ 5th Grade teacher for the 2022-2023 school year! Mara student taught in Jordan Public Schools. She is a graduate of Winona State University. Please help us welcome Mara to the Saints Family!
almost 2 years ago, Liam Dawson
Ms. Docherty
Please keep these bicycle safety tips in mind and review them with your kids as they travel to their summer activities! Stay safe!
almost 2 years ago, Ashley Tetzloff
Bicycle Safety
#NorthsideStJ received notice of a few more "Academic All-Stars" this morning. Congratulations to Adyson, Ellie, Melina, Ariannie, and Jesus. Way to go!
almost 2 years ago, Liam Dawson
Academic All-Stars Star
Academic All-Stars Star
St. James High School Graduation Ceremony can be viewed on the NFHS network on Sunday. Free of charge. 2:00 - Sunday, June 5, 2022. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/st-james-high-school-saint-james-mn
almost 2 years ago, Steve Chapin