• PTS conferences will be held next Wednesday (02/16) and Thursday (02/17) afternoon.  Please remember that students are required to attend the meetings with their parent/guardian.
    • With conferences and winter break next week we wanted to remind all families of the schedule:
      • Monday 02/14 = Regular School Day
      • Tuesday 02/15 = Early Dismissal at 11:30 (Staff Development Day)
      • Wednesday 02/16 = Early Dismissal at 11:30 (PTS Conferences)
      • Thursday 02/17 = Early Dismissal at 11:30 (PTS Conferences)
      • Friday 02/18 = NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
      • Monday 02/21 = NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
  • Scholastic Book Fair
    • The book fair is a great opportunity for students of all ages to further their love of reading.  Please stop by the school cafeteria next week during the following hours to buy some new books:
      • Monday, 02/14 = 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
      • Tuesday, 02/15 = 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
      • Wednesday, 02/16 = Noon - 6:30 pm
      • Thursday, 02/17 = Noon - 6:00 pm
    • An online shopping option will also be available from 02/14 through 02/27. Please visit the following link beginning on 02/14 to start shopping the Book Fair online: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stjamesbluejays 

Come out to St. X on Sunday, February 13 at 1:00 pm to cheer on the 5th and 6th grade boys of the St. Francis of Assisi - St. James combined team as they compete for the City Championship. Most of the boys on the team are from St. James, and your support is IMPORTANT!  Shown below are the St. James members of the team as well as Father Gary Padgett and our Athletic Director, Mike Meredith. 

Enhanced After School Tutoring Program

During these very challenging times, the Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic Enrichment Center is remains committed to providing services for our community, especially our young people. We are offering in-person homework assistance and basic academic review for students in grades K-12 to assist in their learning. Tutoring will be provided by experienced educators. You must call to register your child. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and CDC guidelines, the number of students allowed for the in-person tutoring will be limited. Contact the CEC at 502.776.0262 for additional information including cost and times. The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211.

 

The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic Enrichment Center will offer introduction and intermediate/advanced computer classes. Learn computer skills at your own speed, whether you need assistance with email (electronic mail), the Internet, basic typing, or Microsoft Word. The classes include “Introduction to Computers (Keyboarding)” and “Intermediate/Advanced Computer Techniques (Intro to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Publisher)”. All are welcome however space is limited! Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and CDC guidelines, the number of students allowed will be limited. Contact the center at 502.776.0262 for additional information including cost and class dates. The Center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY.

Three graduates of St. James School have received recognition on the Second Quarter Honor Roll at St. Xavier.

Welcome to our new website!  Thank you for checking it out. 

You will find many useful tools on this site, including:

  • School News
  • School Calendars
  • Student Handbook
  • Forms
  • FACTS login
  • Contact Information
  • School History
  • St. James School Facts
  • Alumni Information
  • Giving Opportunities
  • and MUCH More!

Thanks so much for your support of St. James School; we are glad you are here!

 

Wellness Program 
Offers Physical, Mental, 
and Emotional Education
 

Students in 4th through 8th grade participated in a plank challenge at the end of their gym class led by Orangetheory Fitness instructors Dec. 7. (Record Photo by Kayla Boyd)

When students returned this school year to St. James School after more than a year of virtual learning, it was clear to the PE teacher that physical exercise and movement hadn’t been a priority.

Some students needed more than two minutes to catch their breaths after summiting the stairs, said Julie Mattingly, who leads the physical education program at the Highlands school.

Paired with the mental and emotional toll COVID-19 has had on children, Mattingly said, she knew something needed to be done.

Mattingly said students learn better when they’re mentally, physically and emotionally healthy, so she launched a Wellness Program to help the whole child.

The initiative has taken a three-pronged approach: a breakfast program, regular counseling sessions and increased focus on classes to support wellness — physical education and health sciences.

To Read the Full Article in the Record Press Here

 

St. James School provides students of different cultures a quality education in a Catholic, Christ-centered environment, emphasizing faith, service and love. We strive to provide a robust academic program designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners in a community where the unique gifts and talents of children are recognized and nurtured.

 

If you are not sure who can best answer your question, contact any of us and we will direct you to the right person.

Pastor  Fr. Gary Padgett  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  645-8863
Principal Mr. Tom Schmitt This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 454-0330
Admissions Information Ms. Kyla Cox This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 454-0330
Financial Aid Information Ms. Sharon Hollkamp This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 584-5565