Nationally & Locally Recognized For Excellence
Saint James School (Pre-K – Grade 8) is a proud recipient of the Blue Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence. This award recognizes high-performing schools, where students rank at the top of their peer group nationwide in both reading and math on standardized tests. On the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, Saint James students consistently score several years above grade level, and the yearly gains made by each group of students exceed expected progress.
Kindergarten – 8th Grade Program
Saint James School has been a leading choice for educating children in Manchester and surrounding towns since it first opened its doors in 1922. Many changes have happened at the school since then, but the basic principles that have turned generations of Saint James graduates into compassionate, disciplined, critical thinkers have not.
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Saint James School offers a comprehensive Pre-K program in a nurturing Christian environment. As part of the Saint James community, children have an enriching experience that includes various opportunities to be part of what they fondly refer to as “the big school.” It’s a unique environment that cannot be found elsewhere.
Trunk or Treat/Fall Festival PicsOctober 28, 2024 - 8:05 amA great big Thank You to Mrs. McCarthy and the SJS HSA for organizing a wonderful Halloween event for our school community this past weekend! We appreciate all the parents who signed up to decorate their trunks and hand out candy, and all the middle school students who helped run the games in courtyard. Also, a special thank you…
2024 Fire Safety & PreventionOctober 16, 2024 - 1:08 amToday our younger students met some real-life heroes as members of the Manchester Fire Department joined us to speak about fire safety. In keeping with tradition, all of our Pre-K students – and several older students – also had the opportunity to try out the fire hose (a few are pictured below).
7th Graders Design CircuitsOctober 1, 2024 - 2:20 amYesterday during their STREAM class, SJS 7th grade students enjoyed a special lesson on electricity and circuits, drew diagrams, and built their own circuits with light bulbs, motors, and switches. Great job Sabers!
