Category: News
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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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From the Desk of Mr. Stith
Dear Saint James Community, As we return from spring break and turn toward the end of the school year, we enter a final stretch filled with meaningful moments and much to look forward to. This time of year is especially memorable for our students as they reflect on their growth and celebrate all they’ve accomplished.…
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Mrs. Peak’s Spring Chicks Hatch!
Spring has officially sprung in Mrs. Peak’s Kindergarten class, and with it came one of the most exciting moments of the year—classroom chicks have hatched! Before spring break, over several weeks, students eagerly observed an incubator filled with eggs, and learned all about the life cycle of chickens. Each day brought new questions, predictions, and…
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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…
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SJS School Spirit on Full Blast: Today’s Pep Rally Was One for the Books!
Our entire student body ended the school day with a fun pep rally celebrating our students and their success. Recently, we challenged our school and parish community to sell 250 raffle tickets in one week. Within that week, we sold more than 500 raffle tickets doubling our goal. Because we met our sales goal, our…