St. James School has been providing eduation for over 80 years. St. James School is a fully accredited 3 PK - 8 school located in Highwood IL.
At St. James all students are given an opportunity for educational excellence and religious formation in the Catholic intellectual tradition and challenges them with a curriculum of the highest caliber. St. James instills in its' students the faith, knowledge, morals and discipline that will enable them to fulfill their future roles as committed citizens, productive employees and effective leaders.
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We are gearing up for an ALL CLASS REUNION for St. James School in 2012. This event will be part of the parish centennial celebration. We want to contact as many alumni as possible. If you are a St. James School Alum, or know someone who is, please send us an e-mail at
Please mark your calendars for this mandatory PARENT ONLY meeting. ALL Preschool through 8th grade families must have a parent/guardian present. Your teachers will explain this year's expectations, hopes and dreams for the students. Please enter through Funston Door #4. See you on Monday!
If your child is in grades 4-8 and is interested in playing sports, please attend a Sports Meeting at 6:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This will immediately be followed by the Parent Meeting.
Please see the information regarding the proper school uniform description. Girls will have an additional "Winter Uniform Option". White polo shirts and Navy twill slacks with plain or pleated fronts may be worn from December 1 to March 1. The pants must be REGULAR waist UNIFORM slacks. No hipsters, low riders, bell bottoms, or cargo pockets. The stores where slacks may be purchased are listed on the uniform information sheet. Click here to see the uniform information
St. James will sponsor a Fall Juried Craft Show on Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Crafters who are interested in reserving a space should download and complete the Craft Show Application and return to St.James.
Particularly during this time of change and challenge, Catholic schools provide long-term benefits to the nation's youth: a high-quality, faith-based education that will continue to pay dividends for years to come. Families and communities can count on Catholic schools to instill in students the faith, knowledge, morals and discipline that will enable them to fulfill their future roles as committed citizens, productive employees and effective leaders.
Are you looking for an early childhood program for your preschooler?
Look no further!
We invite you to visit with us to learn about our Preschool & Let’s Play Some More Program .We nurture your child in Christian love and foster an awareness of being a child of God. Our curriculum offers your child daily activities to awaken curiosity for exploring, observing, creating, and in the process develop a love for learning. Through role-playing, your child will acquire real life skills such as independence, respect for others, conflict resolution and compassion. Your child will truly be academically prepared for kindergarten. For more information and to schedule a visit, please call the office at 847-432-2277.
Please register for the Instant Alert System. It is mandatory and extremely important that every family is registered for the Instant Alert System. This system will be used to notify families of school closings, emergency closings and other general information. To register please go to