What’s Going on at St. James School
2015 Episcopal Convention
Students were invited to the opening Eucharist at the 232nd Annual Convention of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Eighth graders Tyahmiah, Samira and Tynae were selected to read the Prayers of the People during the service which drew a crowd of over 500 lay and clergy...
Singing Vicars for St James
On Friday, October 23, a sold out crowd of nearly 150 people gathered at St. Christopher's Church in Gladwyne for a delightful evening of fellowship, food and music. School Chef Deborah Anthony created a delicious and healthy dinner for guests to enjoy. Dinner was...
Red Riding Hood in One Week
On October 3, after a week of rigorous rehearsals, students presented an amazing version of Red Riding Hood to a packed audience of family, friends, and community members. This thanks to a partnership with Missoula Children’s Theatre, where our own Ms. Annie Lerew...
Opening Day 2015
On Monday, September 14, 2015, St. James School kicked off Year 5 with its annual opening doors ceremony. Teachers and staff gathered at 6:45am to review the plans for the day, students arrived for breakfast, followed by morning prayer and instructions for the day....
5K Success
Our 3rd annual 5K was another big success thanks to the support of over 180 runners and a team of volunteers. We were also very fortunate to have a hard working team of volunteer event chairs who oversaw the entire coordination of race setup and encouraging sponsors....
Class of 2019 Begins
On Tuesday September 8, 2015, St. James School welcomed the class of 2019 for their orientation. Students and parents were greeted by Head of School, David Kasievich and then enjoyed their first breakfast in our Di Bruno Bros. Neighborhood Kitchen. Orientation...
Summer Camp 2015
By Nick Gurol, Volunteer Camp Coordinator joining St. James School for the summer from partner school Saint James School in Hagerstown, MD Question: What do a pool noodle, an electric toothbrush, and markers have in common? Answer: They can be combined to create an...
First Graduates
July 17, 2015, students, families, and friends packed in under a tent on the cottage lawn for the school’s first 8th grade commencement. The families of the founding class of 2015 had taken a risk and committed to this brand new school on West Clearfield Street only...
First House Cup Day
One of the most exciting and enthusiastic days in St. James School history took place July 2, 2015. Organized by the faculty & staff, House Cup Day was a chance for the school's four houses to wrap up the year in style and energy through fun games and activities....
Celebrating 90 Years for Dr. Audrey Evans
On Monday June 8, 2015, St. James School celebrated the 90th birthday of its visionary co-founder Dr. Audrey Evans, hailing her invaluable contributions to medicine and education during a festive evening punctuated by special birthday surprises and moving tributes at...
Feast Day 2015
On another beautiful May afternoon, St. James School celebrated the feast day of St. James the Less in the historic Church of St. James the Less (est. 1846), followed by a delicious lunch in the school's Di Bruno Bros. Neighborhood Kitchen. During Mass, The Rev. Sean...
The Prep School Negro: Screening & Discussion
On Sunday May 3, St. James School hosted André Robert Lee along with an esteemed panel to present his documentary, The Prep School Negro. Students, families, volunteers, staff members, board members and friends of the school all shared a lunch prepared by school Chef...
2nd St James Forum
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Girls Empowerment Day
The first Girls Empowerment Gala was held on Sunday, April 12, 2015, for the female students and family members. The goal of the gala was to empower our girls and have them leave feeling like they could take on the world. At the event self defense, yoga, self esteem,...
Easter Mass and First Baptisms
The 4th annual Eastertide Mass marked a historic day in the life of St. James School with the baptism of eight students. During Lent, interested students and their families met with School Chaplain Deacon Alex Lenzo to learn more about the meaning of baptism. Mass...
Spring into Service
The campus was filled with activity at the April community service day. Roughly 25 volunteers came from four churches to volunteer their time as tutors while others worked on special projects throughout the campus. Group included: Trinity Episcopal Church (Gulph...
BBC Features Food Program
In January 2015, the school was excited to be filmed for part of a BBC special on food. As part of the Vetri Foundation for Children since 2014, students have been enjoying a new way of eating and learning about healthy food habits. BBC Newsround presenter Ricky...
2nd Annual High School Fair
On Wednesday March 25, St. James School hosted the 2nd annual St. James School-Young Scholars Frederick Douglass High School Fair. Sixty eight students and families from St. James School, Young Scholars Frederick Douglass, Thomas Mifflin School, Ethel Allen Promise...
First Career Day
On Wednesday, February 25, 14 presenters -- representing a diversity of backgrounds and careers including electricians, lawyers, business owners and more -- took part in St. James School's first Career Day. In keeping with the school’s celebration of Black History...
New Chicks on Campus
The newest family of chicks arrived at St. James School on Friday, February 20, in the caring hands of school supporter Jo Ann Townsend. The two-week old birds come from Global Leadership Academy where students watched them hatch from their eggs. Students and staff...
Huskies Basketball 2014-2015
In their second season, St. James Huskies basketball continues to evolve into a solid team. This 2014-2015 team is made up of nine players, including seven from 8th grade, one from 7th grade, and one from 6th grade. One of the most exciting new additions for the team...
Kitchen Grand Opening Event
On Wednesday, February 11, St. James School opened its doors to over 150 guests for the official grand opening of the Di Bruno Bros. Neighborhood Kitchen. Learn more about the kitchen here Video: See the New Kitchen in Action Guests began to arrive just before...
Absalom Jones Service at Philadelphia Cathedral
The St. James School community celebrated the life of the blessed Absalom Jones, the first black priest in the Episcopal church. The service took place on Saturday, February 7, at Philadelphia Cathedral in University City, beginning with performances by the Saint...
4th Annual MLK Day
January 19, 2015 marked St. James School’s 4th Annual MLK Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Over 100 people gathered at the Church of St. James the Less for an inspirational prayer service, including St. James students, staff, and visitors from...
BBC Films New Kitchen
On Monday January 12, St. James School hosted a team of reporters from BBC to film a spotlight story about the Vetri Foundation’s Eatiquette Program and how it is having an impact in our neighborhood and school community. The team spent the entire day at St. James...
Ronald McDonald Reading Program Kickoff
On January 15 Ronald McDonald visited to prepare students for Philadelphia 76ers Read for Ronald Program, the second year St. James School is taking part in the program (led by the efforts of ELA teacher Ms. Carroll). Through this engaging initiative, students count...
Epiphany Party: 4th Annual
On Friday evening, January 9, St James School hosted its 4th Annual Epiphany Party -- and was it ever an amazing celebration! For those who don’t know what an Epiphany party is, it is the time when the main entrances of the buildings is blessed with prayer and marked...
College Senior Gives a Summer
By Zack Wright I am a senior at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, where I major in Classical Studies (with a focus on ancient Greek history) and have done extensive coursework in mathematics. Having considered teaching as a career possibility — and having...
Will Parks, Sports Figure and Neighborhood Native, Visits
On Friday, January 9, Will Parks was our morning meeting Leader of the Day. Parks is starting safety for University of Arizona and older brother of 6th grader Nadir. Parks, who grew up right around the corner from the school, spoke to the students about life as a...
3rd Annual Christmas Gathering for St. James
On Friday, December 12, over 120 friends and benefactors of St. James School were present for Christmas in the City, the 3rd annual benefit sponsored by the Society of the Sons of St. George and the Philadelphia English Speaking Union. The evening began with a Service...
Philadelphia Eagles Jeremy Maclin Visits
See feature story at 6 ABC News On Monday December 1st Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Jeremy Maclin visited St. James School to engage with students, check out the new Di Bruno Bros. Neighborhood Kitchen, and experience the Vetri Foundation Eatiquette lunch program...
Food Trucks Inspire
When art teacher Deena Ball brought her niece and nephew--visiting Philadelphia from Vermont--to a night market with food trucks, she didn't give a second thought to these mainstays in the area. She was so inspired by their excited response to these colorfully...
Students Perform Rapunzel
On Saturday, October 25, students from the lower and upper classes participated in the second St. James School play. Produced by Missoula Children’s Theatre, rehearsals began Monday with auditions and students had just five days to learn their lines and get into...
New Kitchen Ready to Cook
After months of construction and preparation, the new Di Bruno Brothers Neighborhood Kitchen at St. James School is now serving food. On October 14, new school chef Chef Deborah Anthony prepared the school’s first hot, healthy, home cooked lunch which included baked...
Renovated Chapel—Classroom Dedicated
St. James School dedicated its newest classroom to three generous supporters who made renovations possible: St. David’s Episcopal Church Wayne, ECHOES Around the World, and St. Christopher’s Church Gladwyne in memory of Rev. Mary E. Laney. Thanks to their support, the...
Year Three at St. David’s Fair
Students and their families attended St. David’s Church 163nd annual country fair in Wayne, PA. Proceeds from the fair will go in part to the work at St. James School, and the trip itself is an annual commitment by St. David's Church to provide students and their...
Commissioning 2014
On September 21, the students and staff of St. James School were commissioned during the 9am Family Mass at Saint Mark’s Church (1625 Locust Street in Philadelphia). The Reverend Sean Mullen, Rector of Saint Mark’s and Chair of the Board of Directors of St. James...
Opening Doors Ceremony 2014
[column col="3/4"] On Monday September 15, St. James School became a full middle school. Over 75 friends, families and supporters gathered in the schoolyard to celebrate St. James School’s expansion and to officially welcome 19 new students in the 5th, 6th and 7th...
YOU are Key to Our Future
We thank some of our special guests who joined us September 15, 2014 at our Opening Doors Ceremony to welcome a full middle school...and who were willing to pose with Head of School David Kasievich and our commemorative key! You serve as an example of the many types...
2nd Annual 5K
RESULTS | AWARDS On Saturday September 6, over 200 St. James friends and supporters laced up their running shoes for the 2nd Annual St. James School 5K and Kids Fun Run on Kelly Drive. [column col="1/4"] The morning began with a spirited Kids Fun Run, as children...
Summer Choir Camp
During the first week of August, Saint Mark's Church presented a music camp for over 40 children ranging from 3 to 15 years of age. The camp was divided into two groups with children ages 3-8 participating in Vacation Music School and children ages 9-15 participating...
Chestnut Hill Local Feature
St. James School featured in the Chestnut Hill Local. Read the full story here
Special Equestrians Benefits Students
Watch this video featuring St. James students attending Special Equestrians
First Student Camping Trip
From Monday July 21 to Wednesday July 23, six St. James School students camped on the Elk Neck Peninsula in Maryland. The group was led by City Camp Site director Eric Todd, along with counselors Anna Blackwood, Ervin Lawson and Johnny Barker, and Victoria Hoppes with...
Summer Camp 2014
This summer, St. James School students are participating in a wide variety of enriching activities both on and off campus. St. James students have chosen go to school and take extra summer courses, a path counter to what most local children do during the summer. On...
Choir Program Excels
On Sunday, June 7th, students and families gathered to recognize the accomplishments of St. James School’s eight inaugural choir members. Music Teacher Dr. Darryl Roland launched the program in fall 2013 in partnership with Saint Mark’s Church Locust Street in Center...
Buzzworthy Partnership
Through a partnership with the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, St. James School's campus is now home to thousands of bees. Since fall 2013, the guild has hosted a number of member beekeping sessions on campus open to interested staff and students. We now have four...
First Di Bruno Kitchen Event Held
n Wednesday April 30, over 85 guests attended Pick the Perfect Bite, a special fundraiser sponsored by Di Bruno Bros. and the first of a series of creative -- and delicious -- events hosted by Di...
3rd Annual Feast Day of St. James the Less
The 3rd Annual Feast Day of St. James the Less was celebrated at St. James School on Wednesday, May 7. Students, staff and guests began the special day in front of the school house at 12:30pm and started off a procession around the neighborhood. With several paintings...
One Week Play a Success
On April 26, students performed their first school play, a musical version of Pinocchio. This is thanks to a partnership with the Missoula Children's Theatre (a group our own Ms. Annie Lerew once worked for) and the Diocese Office of Family and Young Adult Ministries....
