What’s Going on at St. James School

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...

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....

St. James School was featured in an article by G. Jeffrey MacDonald for Faith & Leadership magazine. Read the full story here

St. James students Kaseem, Nydira and Ainyae with Head of School David Kasievich and (at right, left to right) Bill Mignucci, Jr., and Emilio Mignucci of Di Bruno Bros. In celebration of 75 years, Di Bruno Bros. has announced St. James School as its anniversary...

The campus was filled with activity at the March community service day. Roughly 35 volunteers came from four groups, including long time friends from Trinity Episcopal Church in Gulph Mills and Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge. New to St. James School were...

St. James School featured in the Living Church Magazine. Read the full story here By G. Jeffrey MacDonald http://livingchurch.org/muhlenberg-vision-thrives

READ THE FULL STORY HERE http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/66080-temple-art-school-designs-partnership-with-st-james-students-photos?linktype=hp_topstory [youtube height="450" width="800"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j13Wn-64KoA[/youtube]

Under the guidance of Episcopal Academy Alumni Associate Lenard Haley, alumni gathered on the EA campus in the wood shop production studio to build six benches for St. James School's campus. Alumni and their families enjoyed gathering together to relive memories and...

3.14.14 St. James School celebrated International Pi Day with the inspired help of Math Teacher Annie Lerew. Students learn about pi (representing the ratio between a circle’s circumference and diameter) by memorizing as many digits as they can. Pi goes on forever as...

  On March 12, St. James School students, families, and supporters gathered for the 3rd Annual Art and Music Showcase where students in all grades displayed an impressive array of artwork and vocal ensemble. Art projects included: pieces inspired by artist Keith...

On March 10, St. James School students and families gathered for a High School Fair, coordinated by Director of High School Placement Kevin Todd and friends at Young Scholars Frederick Douglass Charter School. The event provided an opportunity for students and parents...

[column col="1/2"] Saturday February 22, 2014 Amidst one of the worst winter seasons on record, the weather could not have been better for the 1st Annual St. James Forum. A sunny 60 degree afternoon awaited over 100 attendees who gathered on the campus of St. James...

Interviews for school admission or a job can cause anxiety and nervousness for anyone. St. James School 7th graders gained valuable practice and expertise this month during their first High School Interview Workshops. In preparation for next year's high school...

The 7th grade class visited at the Philadelphia Museum of Arts to experience the "Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of The Joseon Dynasty Exhibit." Students enjoyed a fun and enlightening experience about The Tang Dynasty, Hindu Gods, and Japanese artifacts. They...

The Women’s Legacy Fund winter sports clinics for girls at William Penn Charter School attracted an energetic crowd. All told, about 20 girls from St. James...

From the first days of planning for the opening of our school, St. James School had a clear vision of having a fully functioning and engaging library for its students. Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors and volunteers, but especially the leadership of...

St. James School is excited to partner with Tune Up Philly, an education program of Philadelphia Youth Orchestra dedicated to bringing classical music instruction to urban children. On January 14, students eagerly attended introductory...

St. James School is proud to announce the school's new basketball team, the St. James School Huskies. St. James students have long hoped for an opportunity to play on a "real" basketball team, and the neighborhood’s Faith-Based Youth Basketball League has provided...

St. James School students enjoyed an inspiring visit to the mural exhibition at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA). They analyzed murals from all over the city, including  a favorite by Peter Pagast and Jane Golden's Peace (a wall which can be found at 29th...

On Sunday December 15, over 120 guests gathered for the 2nd Annual Christmas Celebration at St. James School. The event was hosted by the English Speaking-Union and the Society of the Sons of St. George to benefit St. James School students. The evening began with...

The 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Feast was a night to remember for all those in attendance. The day began early in the morning with the preparation of 18 turkeys, the delicious smell emanating throughout the school building. Volunteers spent the afternoon preparing the...

St. James School welcomed high school students from Friends Central School for a productive three day service learning trip. Under the guidance of U.S. History teacher Joel Dankoff, Friends Central students have visited St. James for the past three years through their...

On October 21, the 5th graders had the opportunity to visit and create art at Manayunk Pottery, the studio of award winning potter Janice Strawder. Under the guidance of Ms. Strawder, volunteer Bob Brano, and art teacher Deena Ball, students rolled out slabs of clay...

On Tuesday, October 22, St. James School students and leadership gathered to give thanks to the three lead donors who sponsored the renovation of our beautiful new English Language Arts Classroom. St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, The Rev. Marie Swayze in honor...

Students and their families traveled from St. James School to St. David's Church Wayne for their 162nd annual country fair. Proceeds from the fair will go in part to the work at St. James School, and the trip itself provides our families with an opportunity to spend...

On September 15, 2013, the students and staff of St. James School were commissioned during the 9:00am 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...

Video by Al Cassidy   The St. James School community proudly celebrated the beginning of its third school year on Monday, September 9, 2013. Year 3 marks several important changes: The growing of the student body from 30 to 46 students The first 7th grade A new...

St. James School is pleased to announce that it has received a $25,000 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region (RMHC). This grant will fund technology in the classroom, including iPads equipped with educational tools for students. “We are...

St. James School hosted its first ever 5K and kids fun run on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Over 125 runners raced up Kelly Drive decked out in new St. James 5K t-shirts. The event drew many supporters, new friends, students and families, and some St. James VIPs,...

St. James School to kick off inaugural 7th grade with Spanish classes, new music programs and newly hired social worker The students of St. James School had an exciting first in July, while Head of School David Kasievich found himself in a situation any educator knows...

With the students away from school for five weeks during the summer, the staff decided to make sure they are reading at least 30 minutes a day. Thanks to a generous donation of books requested by the students, ELA teacher Sarah Carroll was able to develop a summer...

Children wait excitedly outside the gates of St. James School every morning to start a day filled with academics and camp activities. Camp St. James opens its gates at 8:30 a.m. for children grades 2-4, as well as current St. James School student campers. The day...

St. James School students featured in Supermarket News for their work on the new Brown's Shoprite mural. http://supermarketnews.com/shoprite/students-help-paint-mural-shoprite-food-desert

  St. James School is mentioned in the speech by Ani Schug OPC '13 http://www.penncharter.com/page.cfm?p=1811

St. James School enjoyed a visit to the Garret Williamson Foundation Farm in Newtown Square, PA, home of the Penn State Delaware County Cooperative 4H extension program. Students learned about the sheep, beef cows, dairy cows, chickens and pigs that are housed at the...

Recently, the staff at St. James School has worked with Urban Blazers to provide a student-driven educational experience with each sixth grader given the opportunity to go on a small group hike in Wissahickon Park. While Urban Blazers and St. James School maintain low...

The fifth grade took a field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo, led by two wonderful docents Mr. Joe and Mr. D Mariano. The students were also joined by Al Cassidy and his son Grady, along with relatives of 5th grade teacher Ms. Lerew (her mom, sister Jenny and niece...

The 2nd annual feast day of St. James the Less -- the patron saint of St. James School and the Church of St. James the Less -- was celebrated in grand style. The feast day was attended by staff, students, family members and supporters. The day began with an 11am...

The culmination of a year long service partnership between St. James School and Episcopal Academy (EA) took place on a picture perfect day. Students departed the school just after morning meeting and arrived around 10am for a pre-lunch set of outdoor activities. EA...

Sixth grader Sydnee Reddy spent the day as a high-school student at The Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA. Sydnee was taking part in the sixth grade’s weekly High School visits. Each Wednesday this spring a 6th grade St. James Ambassador is given the opportunity to...

After 9 weeks of learning and practice, the 6th grade class was finally ready to showcase their knowledge of dance. The progress that students have made since last year’s class was noted by all in attendance. Led by instructor Kristen DelMarcelle (a Philadelphia-based...

Students experienced their first tour of the Barnes Foundation. The subject of day for 6th graders focused on the ensembles designed by Dr. Barnes, specifically why things at the Barnes are arranged differently than other museums. The 5th grade tour was about the...

St. James School held its awards assembly to acknowledge students who are achieving in different areas. The ceremony began with awards for the following: Effort Perfect Attendance Student Ambassadors Each award was defined by a staff member so that the students would...

Students worked with Bill Steig to create patchwork quilt tops as the culmination of a Colonial Arts unit. The students started the unit on colonial arts by making their own fractur inspired birth announcements. They also visited Mount Pleasant in Fairmount park and...

For years, Father Sean Mullen (Rector of Saint Mark's Church and Co-Founder of St. James School) has been reading the works of George Saunders. In recent years, he began a dialogue with George and the two have been speaking about the possibility of a visit and reading...

St. James School Co-Founder Dr. Audrey Evans continues to receive well deserved attention for her past and current contributions to charities serving children. See the featured video below Click here to see the video at CB3 Philadelphia news station CBS3 visited the...

St. James School Co-Founder Dr. Audrey Evans speaks about her post-retirement work and helping establish our school. http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/52681

St. James School partner and Religion Advisor Andrew Kellner -- Family Ministry for Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania -- invited parents of 6th graders to consider the first spring break hiking trip. Students would be given the opportunity to hike and camp two nights...

The musical and artistic talents of the 5th and 6th grade students at St. James School were on display for parents, family members and supporters. The buildup to the 2nd Annual Art & Music Showcase began months ago in September at the start of the school year. The...

St. James School Co-Founder Dr. Audrey Evans was honored by Philadelphia Magazine as Trailblazer of the Year. The honor, presented during their 13th annual luncheon, was held in Center City to an intimate invitation-only audience. During the luncheon, Dr. Evans was...