My SJLS Story

The third-grade class has been reading books by the author Patricia Polacco in their classroom followed by a ‘Battle’ to recall details in preparation for next year when they can join the school’s Battle of the Books team. A random drawing chose our two teams. We tested our students’ knowledge of the books by using…

The St. James Battle of the Books team competed on February 22 as the only non-public school in this very unique competition. After reading 10 books, the students were challenged to recall details of the books and answer 60 questions. These are not simple recall questions, but very detail oriented requiring hours of reading, re-reading…

Once upon a time, in a family focused school community, there was a JV Girls Basketball team composed of 3rd through 6th grade girls. These young athletes were full of energy, determination, and a love for the game. Despite facing challenges on the court, they always showed up with smiles on their faces. Sharing Encouragement…

Thursday night, more than half of our student body and their families attended the first annual St. James STEM Fair. It was a captivating event that brought  science, technology, engineering, and math to life.  During the fair, attendees had the chance to visit various STEM stations run by our talented teachers. By participating in these…

This month, as part of our Freindzy theme, “Love At All Times”, our students have been completing service projects. When we love others, it often has a ripple effect. When we choose to show our love in word and action, it starts a single act, but then spreads outward, affecting many more. It’s good to…

Our Varsity Basketball and cheerleading teams traveled to New Haven, Indiana to participate in the inaugural John Weber Memorial Tournament at Central Lutheran School. Both girls and boys teams played well and showed great promise for a successful season to come. Our Lady Crusaders took a loss in their Friday night game, but pulled out…