Author: Jennifer Moran
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SJS 8th Grade DC Journey
by Hazel Padgett This is why an 8th grade journey to Washington D.C. is considered one of those rites of passage in America. It is the time where history comes off the pages of a book and becomes something that one can only experience in person. Our recent visit was filled with amazing moments and…
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Sixth Graders Visit JA BizTown
Our 6th grade students recently took an exciting and educational field trip to JA BizTown in Louisville—and it proved to be an outstanding experience from start to finish. JA BizTown is designed to immerse students in a fully interactive, simulated economy, and our students rose to the challenge with enthusiasm. From the moment they arrived,…
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SJS Celebrates Military-Connected Students
by Mrs. Laureen Laumeyer “Purple Up! For Military Kids” was celebrated at St. James on Friday, April 24, 2026, to raise awareness and show appreciation for the resilience of our military students, who often move frequently, and honor their sacrifices. Eva White, a fifth grader in Mrs. Workman’s class puts it this way, “You have…
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SJS Students Visit the Hardin County Courthouse
Last week our middle school students went on an optional field trip to the Elizabethtown courthouse to explore careers in law. The trip was led by local attorney and parent Mr. Don Jones. Students were able to hear real cases, talk to a judge, tour the different parts of the courtroom, and ask questions about…
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The Sun Shines Bright On My Old Kentucky Home
Members of the SJS Mass Choir had the distinct honor of singing My Old Kentucky Home this weekend at the Brown-Pusey House following the Call to the Post by bugler Will Lovan. We are so proud of the students sharing their gifts with the community and representing our school well!
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Eighth graders Present the Passion of Christ
The Saint James Catholic School eighth grade students continued a tradition that spans over two decades as they presented their production of the Passion of Christ during Holy Week at Saint James Catholic Church. Many individuals work to make this play a success each year, including director Sr. Maria Grace, SJS Middle School Theology teacher,…
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SJS Eighth Graders Experience the March for Life
A few of our eighth grade students spent the day in Frankfort yesterday for the March For Life Convention. Abigail Reburn provided the reflection below as a way to share with all of us how the visit impacted her. On March 11th, Justin Goff, Isabella Van Den Bosch, and I all went with Mr. Stith…
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Faculty/Staff Service Project
A significant attribute of a Catholic education is to instill in our students the value of service to others. Our faculty and staff does not just teach the Gospel – we strive to live it. This week our faculty and staff donated funds to provide dinner for Room in the Inn Hardin County KY. We…
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Black & White Knight continues to exceed expectations and provide essential funding for SJS operating budget!
We are pleased to announce that the 13th annual Black & White Knight gala – Winter Wonderland – raised $125,000 to support Saint James Catholic School. Despite the challenge that Mother Nature provided our committee just prior to the event, the evening was a great success! The event featured dinner, dancing, auction, and wheel of…
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All School Service Project Supports WaterStep
Although Mother Nature kept us from being in the school throughout Catholic Schools Week, our students, faculty, staff and families continued the planned service project to support WaterStep. WaterStep is an organization with a mission to provide clean water to those in need. The organization has changed more than 15 million lives in 72 countries…