Co-Curricular Activities
SJS also offers a substantial selection of co-curricular activities that are run by various school staff and school parents.
Academic Bowl
Upper level students participate in this annual general knowledge competition with students from local schools. Questions include areas of science, mathematics, technology, political science and language arts.
After School Clubs
Parent volunteers actively support a variety of activities for upper level students in weekly after-school clubs. Some activities include cartooning, environmental awareness, money decisions, and sewing.
Ambassadors Club
Upper grade level students are given the opportunity to display their knowledge of and love for St. James School, as well as develop an ease with interpersonal communication as they provide informative tours for visitors.
Artist Awareness
Students are introduced to 1 of 18 different artists once a month. Parent volunteers present a brief history of a particular artist and show four samples of the artist's work.
Band
Students in 4th grade and above are invited to learn an instrument and play in the SJS band under the direction of a dynamic instructor. The band participates in local parades and solo competitions.
Bible Study
Upper grade level students meet one morning a week before school to pray, sing, study, and discuss Scripture.
Broadway Bulldogs
Upper grade level students produce a spring musical each year. Past productions have included Aladdin Jr., Guys and Dolls Jr., and Annie, Jr.
Bulldog Press
Bulldog Press turns a student's creative story into a professionally bound book for the student to illustrate.
Chess Club
Chess is open to all students in grades 1-8. Meetings are held once a week after school.
Choir
Students in 2nd through 8th grades meet weekly in their age groups to sing, pray, and learn liturgical music to accompany the St. James parish liturgies.
Cultural Arts
Twice each year, the SJS Parents' Club provides a cultural experience to enrich students' classroom activities.
G.E.M.S. (Going that Extra Mile for Service)
All students in this club are invited to follow the example of Jesus in performing acts of service for others.
National Geographic Geography Bee
Upper level geography students compete locally. Winners move on to regional and national levels.
National Junior Honor Society
7th and 8th grade students who meet academic, service and character criteria are eligible for this national society.
National Spelling Bee
Upper level students compete locally with winners moving on to regional and national levels in this spelling competition.
School Reporters
Upper and middle grade level students can report on school news for the St. James Parish bulletin.
Scouts
Scouting for boys is available from 1st through 8th grade and for girls from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Student Council
Upper grade level students are elected as officers and representatives to this student governing body. Student Council provides a student voice in both formal and informal school activities including clubs, dances, school presentations, and school regulations.
Tech Club
Upper level students provide technology support to students and teachers by helping with homework and presentations. Students also keep the SJS website updated.
Variety Show
The SJS Variety Show is held every January during Catholic Schools Week and displays our many talented student performers.
Yearbook
Upper level students determine the yearbook theme as well as features to be included in the SJS Yearbook. Students work as editors, photographers, and layout designers.
