Welcome to St. James School!
Summer is upon us and we are busy preparing for the 2008/2009 school year. The grade school office will be staffed this summer:
- June 2 - June 6: 8:15am until Noon
- August 18 - August 22: 8:00am until Noon
We anticipate the new school office, on the west side of Arlington Heights Road, to be open:
- August 25 - August 29: 8:00am until 3:30pm
School email, voicemail and postal mail will be checked one time per week throughout the summer. Mrs. Pappas, as always, will be available all summer. Feel free to stop by for an informal visit or please email or call to schedule an appointment. (jpappas@stjamesschoolah.org 847.255.6746)
Orientation Day/First Day of School Dates
- August 29: Orientation Day for K through 8th grade from 10:00am-12:00pm
- September 2: First Day of School for K through 8th grade (8:40am start)
- September 2: Orientation Day for PreK-3 from 9:00am-11:00am
- September 3: Orientation Day for PreK-4 from 9:00am-11:00am
- September 4: First Day of School for PreK-3 (9:00am-11:30am)
- September 5: First Day of School for PreK-4 (9:00am-11:30am)
Join Us for Summer Get-Togethers
- June 17: Get-to-Know-You PreK3 Picnic at Klehm Park from 11:00-1:30
- June 19: Get-to-Know-You PreK4 Picnic at Klehm Park from 11:00-1:30
- June 20: Get-to-Know-You Kindergarten Picnic at Klehm Park from 11:00-1:30
- August 18: Back-to-School Dinner at Francesca's 5:00pm-9:00pm
- August 24: Day at Arlington Race Track (1:00pm post time)
Building Bright Futures
A St. James School education prepares students to take the next step. SJS graduates excel at Hersey and Prospect High Schools and gain admission to, and excel, at St. Viator, Loyola Academy, Notre Dame High School, and other selective schools.
...Because of the great education I received at St. James, I am now enrolled at St. Viator and am taking all honors classes...
Tim Hogaboom
Freshman, St. Viator
Test results show that on average SJS 8th graders outscore 8th graders from other area schools. This reflects the bright futures of SJS graduates and the preparation they received.
Faith Comes First
Religious education, religious environment, and weekly mass create a culture of kindness, consideration and self-discipline.
...St. James School is such a wonderful place for our children to learn, share our faith, and create life-long friends...
Dennis & Kathi Barton
Parents of three SJS girls