St. James Middle School

The final numbers are in and although we didn't meet our school goal of 900,000, there is still a lot to celebrate.

Eighth grade started out over 50,000 pages behind seventh grade, but they have slowly caught up with the younger readers and even edged them out in the end.
Final tally:
8th grade -- 343,265
7th grade -- 338,643

Our top three readers for each grade is as follows.
8th grade: Daly Welch, Lily Kurtzman, and Kiera Ryan
7th grade: Jackson Kipple, Addison Tunning, and Harrison Tenney

Daly Welch is SJM's top reader overall with 49,562 pages logged. Congratulations Daly!

Don't forget to log your summer reading in Beanstack!

Our three retirees were recognized this afternoon. Each offered some words of wisdom before they left.

Congratulations to Jain Apple, Carlos Barker, and Lisa Montalbano!

SJM has been a better place for all of us due to your efforts. Enjoy your retirement!

Coach Simpson was awarded the Game Ball for his dedication to students and bringing out the best in each one he works with.

Faculty and staff gathered to give a send off to our buses of students.

And the 2025-2026 school year is done.

Have a happy and safe summer!

What: 7th and 8th Grade summer workout dates and times

Where: St James High School Weight room

To attend: Must have completed Arbiter Sports and uploaded sports physical

Workouts will start Monday June 8th and will be instructed by Coach Nick, one of the SJHS strength and conditioning coaches. Workouts will be Monday through Thursday from 8:00-8:45.

None of these dates are mandatory in order to try out for B-Team football next year. However, you will have a huge advantage by putting in the work.

Monday 8:00 am - 8:45 am

Tuesday 8:00 am - 8:45 am

Wednesday 8:00 am - 8:45 am

Tuesday 8:00 am - 8:45 am

This week's edition of The Shark Tells is now available and will be emailed to addresses on file.

The Shark Tells The Shark Tells

If you still have library books out, please put them in the book drop. All outstanding library books have been marked lost and fines have been added to your account. An email with the fine amount has been sent to the parent/guardian address on file. Returning the lost books will erase the amount from your total fines owed.

Laptops will be collected this Thursday, May 28, during Social Studies classes. Please make sure your student brings both their laptop and charger to school.

Students’ accounts will be charged $38.00 if they do not turn in their laptop charger.

Students who have any damage to their laptop or case will receive a letter to bring home.

TOMORROW IS CHICKEN DAY!