Last Call! Raffle Basket Tickets

It’s time to purchase your raffle tickets for the 2022 Class Baskets. These baskets are AMAZING so don’t miss out on your chance to win! Deadline to purchase tickets is THIS Wednesday (5/11).

3rd Graders Research Habitats

SJS 3rd graders have been learning about small animals and habitats as part of their science lessons. Recently, each student researched and hand-wrote a book about an assigned animal. On Friday, students dissected (sanitized) owl “pellets,” as they learned about owls and what they eat.

6th Grade Retreat

Yesterday SJS 6th grade students enjoyed a spiritual retreat (and Mass) together at Saint James Church.  The theme of the retreat was, "Strengthening our Relationship with God and Others."

Saint James School 2022 Auction & Raffle

The Saint James School Auction and Raffle Fundraiser is just around the corner! Click the link to preview the items that will be up for bid.

The Outsiders

Today Saint James School 8th graders traded their uniforms for 1960’s attire in honor of finishing their coursework on the book The Outsiders.  Classroom discussion with this book focused on tolerance, acceptance, empathy, and other themes central to the story.

Congratulations SJS Robotics!

This past weekend, the Saint James School Robotics teams - under the guidance of Mrs. Poth and Mr. Poth -  joined schools from across the Archdiocese of Hartford in competing at the VEX IQ Robotics competition at St. Bridget school in Cheshire.  Out of 34 teams that competed...

Congratulations SJS STATE Handwriting Champions

Saint James School is thrilled to announce that two of our students have been designated as State of Connecticut handwriting champions in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest again this year!

8th Grade International Day

Congratulations to the Saint James School 8th Grade class on the outstanding job they did hosting International Day today!

Yard Goats

It was a beautiful day for a Yard Goats game yesterday! Thank you to all the families that came out for this SJS Family Fun Day and thank you to Mrs. Talaga for organizing this fun event for us!

SJS Art Show

A huge Thank You to SJS Art Teachers Mrs. Rafferty and Ms. Boutot for all their hard work putting together an amazing Art Show for our students and families yesterday! 

Pre-K4 Letter Hunt

Yesterday, our Pre-K4 students enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt with a fun twist - each egg contained a letter.  Once all the letters were found, students worked together to complete an alphabet puzzle. 

6th Graders Create Board Games About China

As a culmination of their studies on Ancient China, Saint James School 6th grade students each designed a board game using knowledge learned throughout the lessons.  Today the students had a chance to play each other's games - which were all unique in design and rules of play.  Great job Sabers!

Kindergarten Easter Egg Hunt

This afternoon SJS Kindergarten students enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt on the back lawn.

Book & Art Club Fun

For yesterday's book & art club, our 1st & 2nd grade students listened to the story "We're Going on an Egg Hunt" then made their own Easter eggs and spring designs using model magic.

Space Still Available: SJS 2022 Summer Camp

We are excited to announce the return of our 6-week Summer Camp Program for students that will be part of Saint James School’s Kindergarten – 5th Grade program this coming Fall.

JV Basketball Banquet

Thank you to all of our wonderful coaches for another great season of basketball at SJS!  Our JV teams had their end-of-season celebration yesterday afternoon during lunch. 

Students Participate in Consecration

This afternoon our students joined Catholics from around the world in prayer for the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  Students participated...

Congratulations SJS JV Gold Girls Team

Congratulation to our 6th Grade Girls Basketball team (JV Gold) on taking 2nd place in their division's State Tournament yesterday.  Way to go Sabers!

Blue & Yellow Dress Down For Ukraine

Thank you to all the Saint James School students and staff who participated in yesterday's $1.00+ dress down for Ukraine.  Together we raised just shy of $3,000 for the Knights of Columbus Ukraine Solidarity Fund!  Great job Sabers!

Celebrating Read Across America

Today we celebrated Read Across America and our Hats Off to Reading Contest (for K-8) by giving students and staff the option to come to school dressed as their favorite storybook character.