St. James School (White Oak)

St. James School is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable individual to join our 7th and 8th grade teaching team as the science instructor for the 2026-2027 school year.

Join a team that has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Cincinnati Enquirer for the past nine years and selected as the #1 small business in 2026!

This position offers the opportunity to join a dedicated team of educators in a school/parish community that blends academics, faith, and family. The ideal candidate should be a practicing Catholic with a demonstrated commitment to their faith. Candidates must hold a valid Ohio license, and have fingerprints, background check, and SafeParish current with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati prior to starting the position. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Chrissy Riggins, Principal, via email at [email protected].

It's another exciting day at St. James! The crane is here to lift more condensers onto the roof. We are getting closer to having the entire building air conditioned for our students' return in August!

On May 27, we celebrated the graduation of the St. James Class of 2026. At the graduation ceremony, several students were honored with awards and recognitions.

President's Award for Educational Excellence: Tristan Chaparro, Joseph Clevenger, Owen Dillenburger, Alaina Fasbender, Colton Fischvogt, Adalyn Haines, Sophia Inderhees, Anne Murphy, and Lucas Mullen

The Good Citizenship Award: Owen Dillenburger, Alaine Ketter, William Klotz, and Rowen Wallace

Jane Schrott Courage to Bloom Award: Reaghan Brooks

James F. Schoenlaub Memorial Scholarship: Joseph Burns

Alexander R. Beck Award of Compassion: Sophia Inderhees

St. James Athletic Club Scholarship: Lucas Mullen and Ava Thiemann

John E. Merritt Scholarship: Heidi Schwierling and Reagan Shoemaker

PTO SUBJECT AREA AWARDS
English: Adalyn Haines and Owen Whiteker
Fine Arts: Molly Boerger and Tance Register
History: Lucas Mullen and Anne Murphy
Mathematics: Tristan Chaparro and Kindall Fritz
Reading: Sophia Kiko and Brogan King
Religion: Jaxson Myers and Veda Sanner
Science: Alaine Ketter and Ryan Novak

John Merritt Merit Award: Levi Combs

Excellence in Leadership Award: Anna Taylor
Excellence in Learning Award: Owen Dillenburger
Model of Faith Award: John Sterwerf
Spirit of St. James Award: Rowen Wallace

Congratulations to recent St. James graduates Payton Mertz and Annie Murphy who were awarded scholarships from the Aubrey Rose Foundation. Both were honored last night.

To honor Aubrey and celebrate the qualities that truly make a difference in the world, the Aubrey Rose Foundation gives away private high school scholarships to 8th grade children who have demonstrated kindness and willingness to give back to their community.

During the last week of school, the Enrichment Reading classes took a field trip to the Lane Public Library in Fairfield! Students got a tour of the library, heard about their summer reading program, listened to some book talks, and then got to make a bookmark craft! They picnicked in the park and read books! It was a great day!

Thursday, June 4 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The PTO invites you to participate in the Uniform Exchange TONIGHT!

Drop off what your kids have outgrown - uniform skirts/jumpers, uniform sweatshirts, etc.

Grab the next size up.

For new families to St. James, this is a FREE service offered by our PTO. You might be able to find an extra uniform sweatshirt or jumper as a back-up to use. Often times, the gently used uniforms are still in great condition.

Lost and Found items from the past school year will be on a table for a last look before items are donated.

The PTO Spirit Shop will be open too!

Come to the main office doors to enter the building.

It's the first week of summer! Maybe you will enjoy a trip to the Cincinnati Zoo like our 7th grade did last month.

Congratulations to those students who earned Circle of Excellence in the 3rd trimester!

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