Author: Jennifer Moran
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Now Accepting Nominations for the Senator Joe Prather Distinguished Alumni Award
Saint James Catholic School is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Senator Joe Prather Distinguished Alumni Award. The award was established in 2023 to honor an attendee of Saint James Catholic School or any other school associated with Saint James Catholic Church, including Elizabethtown Catholic High School. The award is presented at the annual Black…
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🏠✨ It’s House Sorting Day! ✨🏠
Our 6th grade students are finding out which house they’ll call home for the school year! Each house is named for a beloved saint and carries forward the virtues that saint modeled through his or her life. House sorting is more than discovering a team—it’s about building community, growing in virtue, encouraging one another, and…
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A Wonderful First Day of Preschool!
Monday, August 10 was a day full of smiles, new friends and exciting adventures as our preschoolers began their school year! From exploring classrooms to meeting their teachers and classmates, our youngest Knights are off to a wonderful start. You can view a few photos from drop off on the first day of school here.…
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First Day of K-8 classes is in the books!
We were excited to welcome back our students for the 2026-2027 school year! To begin the new year, we were blessed to have grandparents greeting students as they were dropped off, starting their year with warm smiles and positive thoughts and wishes for a great school year. You can view some photos from the first…
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Thank You! One KY Gives Day Project Complete
Many thanks to all those who supported our KY Gives Day campaign in May. It is because of your generosity that we were able to replace the airwall between the cafeteria and gym. The work was done over the summer with just a couple of finishing touches left to complete the project. The wall is…
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Mrs. Riney’s 2nd Graders Are Moving On Up!
Mrs. Riney’s class had some fun on this last day of school. They have all worked hard this year and are excited for what next year brings. Get ready 3rd grade…here they come!
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2026 SJS Preschool Graduation
As another joyful school year comes to a close, we celebrate a very special milestone for our youngest learners with our 2026 preschool graduation. While small in stature, our preschool graduates have grown tremendously in faith, friendship, confidence, and curiosity throughout the year. From learning letters and numbers to sharing kindness and prayers, these students…
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2026 Faith Rally
St. James students participated in the 3rd annual Faith Rally last Friday, May 8! The students participated in grade buddy activities focused on the theme – Road to Emmaus. Just prior to Mass, the 4th grade students honored Mary by the annual May Crowning procession. Father Chuck spoke about recognizing Jesus in the Eucharist and…
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Our Littlest Jockeys Stole the Show at This Years Preschool Derby!!
With stick horses in hand and big smiles on their faces, our preschool students dashed through the race track cheered on by friends, teachers and families. From the starting line to the finish, it was all about fun, laughter, friendly competition and celebrating Kentucky’s most famous event! We are so appreciative of our preschool staff…
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International Day Celebration
This week, SJS celebrated the beauty of our global community with International Day! The day started with Mass where different languages were spoken and sung and it was followed by our sixth grade students presenting country projects they researched, showcasing unique traditions, history, and cultures from around the world. This event highlights the students’ learning,…