St. James Middle/High School

Saints Familias, Gracias. Gracias por el trabajo en equipo mientras trabajamos usando mascarillas para seguir aprendiendo en persona para nuestros estudiantes. Hoy, viernes 28 de enero de 2022, marca el fin del uso de mascarillas en nuestras escuelas. Nuestra tasa de casos positivos ha bajado a solo un par de personas en cada escuela, y sabemos que la propagación proviene de fuera del sistema escolar. A medida que avanzamos, el distrito escolar continuará ofreciendo pruebas para el personal y estudiantes que necesiten hacerse la prueba. Se seguirán recomendando mascarillas, pero no será obligatorio mientras estén en los edificios. Les deseo a todos un fin de semana seguro y reparador. En el orgullo por los Saints, Dr. Steven Heil, Superintendente

Saints Families, Thank you. Thank you for the teamwork as we worked through wearing masks to stay in-person learning for our students. Today, Friday, January 28, 2022, marks the end of masking in our schools. Our positivity rate is down to just a couple individuals in each school, and we know the spread is coming from outside of the school system. As we move forward, the school district will continue to offer testing for staff and students who need to be tested. Masks will still be recommended, but not required while in the buildings. I wish everyone a safe and restful weekend. In Saints pride, Dr. Steven Heil, Superintendent

Saints Families and Staff, We have had a day filled with COVID testing and families reporting that they are experiencing COVID symptoms. As we continue to contact trace, we are recognizing that most of the students and staff will be required to mask. Therefore, St. James Public Schools is moving to Mandatory Face Coverings in all buildings until the end of January (Monday, January 31, 2022). It is our hope that these two weeks help to cut down on transmission. As a reminder, face covered individuals are not considered close contacts when everyone is masked due to the layer of protection face covering provides. Face coverings should be worn over the mouth and nose. A face shield is considered a face covering. Children aged two and under are not to be face covered. Preschool families of children three and four years of age are highly recommended to face cover your children. We thank you in advance for your cooperation as we remain committed to staying open during this difficult time. In Saints pride, Dr. Steven Heil, Superintendent

Familias y personal Saints, Hemos tenido un día lleno de pruebas de COVID y familias que informan que están experimentando síntomas de COVID. A medida que continuamos con el rastreo de contactos, reconocemos que la mayoría de los estudiantes y el personal deberán usar mascarilla. Por lo tanto, las Escuelas Públicas de St. James está cambiando a Coberturas Faciales Obligatorias en todos los edificios hasta finales de enero (lunes 31 de enero de 2022). Esperamos que estas dos semanas ayuden a reducir la transmisión. Como recordatorio, las personas que se cubren la cara/boca no se consideran contactos cercanos cuando todos tienen una mascarilla puesta debido a la capa de protección que brinda la cubierta facial. Las cubiertas faciales deben usarse sobre la boca y la nariz. Un protector facial se considera una cubierta facial. Los niños menores de dos años no deben cubrirse la cara. Las familias preescolares de niños de tres y cuatro años, se recomienda a las familias cubrir la cara de sus hijos. Le agradecemos de antemano su cooperación, ya que seguimos comprometidos a permanecer abiertos durante este momento difícil. Con orgullo Saints, Dr. Steven Heil, Superintendente

Parents, Community Members, Staff, and Students MN DPS has issued a notice about a TikTok related event for tomorrow. Please see the notice attached. First and foremost, we DO NOT have a threat at St. James Public Schools. Parents, please remind your student(s) of the seriousness of any such behavior. If anyone were to hear of such a threat, please immediately notify St. James PD and school administration. Again, there is NO active threat. I want to make sure you are informed of this nationwide situation. Dr. Steven Heil, Superintendent

Vaccine Clinic Dec. 14, 2021

Vaccine Clinic Dec. 14, 2021

SJPS first American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (A.I.P.A.C.) meeting will be held in the Armstrong School Board room (500 3rd Ave. S.) on December 8, 2021 at 6 pm. Anyone with American Indian heritage is invited to come and participate in the formation and continued participation of this committee. This includes, students, parents, SJPS employees, and community members. Questions, please email or call Superintendent Heil or feel free to show up to the meeting.

Watonwan Cty. has openings today from 10 am to 1 pm for 5 and above vaccines. Please contact Watonwan County Public Health to schedule an appointment.

Familia Santos, Escuelas públicas de St. James, específicamente niños en edad de primaria, está comenzando a ver un aumento en las pruebas positivas de COVID. A muchas de nuestras familias se les notifica que su hijo estuvo en contacto directo con una persona positiva. Los casos provienen de grupos de iglesias, actividades juveniles, guarderías y algunos se propagan en la escuela. También pasamos 10 días de Halloween, lo que se pusieron espuestos a enfermedades dentro del plazo. Debido a que no podemos identificar un punto de exposición, y estamos viendo muchos espuestos entre las actividades, el Distrito Escolar está pidiendo a los padres de Northside que consideren que sus hijos usen mascarillas durante las próximas dos semanas (10 días escolares) hasta las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias. Al tomar su decisión, recuerde que los niños que usan una mascarilla no se consideran un contacto directo si entran en contacto con una persona positiva que también usa una mascarilla. Además, a partir de hoy, muchas de nuestras estudiantes en las aulas estarán usando mascarillas debido al aumento. Como precaución secundaria, debido al aumento de casos en Northside, no vamos a permitir que Northside asista a la Asamblea del Día de los Veteranos. Quiero agradecerles de antemano por su consideración con las mascarillas durante los próximos 10 días escolares. Con orgullo Santos, Dr. Steven Heil, Superintendente

Saints Families, St. James Public Schools, specifically elementary aged children, is starting to see an uptick in positive COVID tests. Many of our families are being notified that their child was in close contact with a positive individual. The cases are coming from church groups, youth activities, daycare, and some spread in the school setting. We are also 10 days past Halloween, which puts exposure to illness within the time frame. Because we cannot pinpoint one exposure point, and we are seeing lots of overlap between activities, the School District is asking Northside parents to consider masking their children for the next two weeks (10 school days) up to the Thanksgiving break. In making your decision, please remember that children wearing a mask are not considered a close contact if they come into contact with a positive person who is also wearing a mask. Also, starting today, many of our classrooms will be in masks due to the uptick. As a secondary precaution, due to the uptick in cases at Northside, we are not going to have Northside attend the Veterans Day Assembly. I want to thank you in advance for your consideration to mask for the next 10 school days. In Saints pride, Dr. Steven Heil, Superintendent

Coat Drive

Coat Drive

Community Ed. Soccer is postponed due to rain tonight.

St. James Public Schools is looking for a 190 Day Secretary for the Middle/High School Office. Job duties include attendance, answering the phone, working with students, staff, and community members, general office and school duties, and other office duties as needed. Applicants looking for a fast paced and friendly atmosphere working in the field of education will find SJPS a great place to work. Benefits include Contribution to health insurance, sick leave, personal days, holiday pay, and 403B match. Starting wage is $14.00 per hour increasing to $15.00 per hour in year two. Applicants can apply online at: https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/employment-opportunities

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Next School Board Meeting Monday, August 9, 2021 6:00 PM Board Agenda Principal's Report Armstrong Meeting Room + Live Video Link Board Agendas Page Link

We are excited to be launching our brand new app and website VERY soon! Stay tuned for updates!

Fall Sport Meetings Thursday August 12 - 6:00