What is the typical school lunch? Frozen meatloaf, bland spaghetti, greasy fries, too often school lunch programs are unhealthy, lackluster affairs. At St. James School, we serve fresh healthy meals each and every school day, thanks to our growing connection with...
During one of the most heated—and certainly one of the most shocking—presidential election seasons in US history, students had an opportunity to take part in democracy and have their voices heard. Thanks to founding advisory board member Randall Jefferson, four...
On beautiful, crisp Monday, September 12, 2016, St. James School launched Year 6 with its annual Opening Doors ceremony. This year’s celebration featured a special guest speaker, The Right Reverend Daniel G. P. Gutierrez, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania....
Soaring temperatures could not dampen the enthusiasm of the 4th annual Saint James School 5K & Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday, September 10th. At 8:00 am, the race kicked off with a kids’ fun run with the under age 12 racers zipping up the one mile course...
In summer 2016, St. James School celebrated an incredible milestone years in the making–it became one of the youngest schools to earn accreditation from the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS). Only a handful of non-tuition driven schools...
Elaine Ballengee has been a top supporter and volunteer of St. James School since its inception. Aside from her work with our students, the retired teacher introduced students to one of her other passions: Special Equestrians, a nonprofit whose mission is to improve...
On Friday July 15, St. James School celebrated the Class of 2016 Graduation in the cottage yard across from the lych gate to the historic Church of St. James the Less. Families and guests gathered under a tent in the 90-plus degree day as trumpeters and singers...
Students, staff and families gathered in the Church of St. James the Less for the 2016 Baccalaureate Mass, celebrating the success of the soon-to-be graduates who are heading to best-fit high schools in the fall. Led by The Reverends Andrew Kellner and Betsy Ivey, the...
As the regular school year comes to a close, students and staff get ramped up for House Cup Day when Patientia, Benevolentia, Industria, and Humilitas compete in games of brains and braun to win a spot on the House Cup Trophy for most points awarded throughout the...
*Note: not all volunteers pictured On the evening of June 15, St. James School held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic in the Cottage Yard. The delicious meal which included multiple courses was entirely catered by The Reverend Andrew Kellner, a long time...
