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SJSEMS Becomes First SC School to Earn NWF EcoSchools U.S. Green Flag Certification
St. James-Santee Elementary Middle School is proud to announce that we have achieved Green Flag level certification through the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) EcoSchools U.S. program. We are the first school in South Carolina to achieve this level of certification through NWF, and we are honored to join a network of thousands of schools globally committed to a more sustainable and just world.
St. James-Santee Scholars Create SJS Nature Field Guide
St. James-Santee Scholars identified, researched, and created artwork to represent a wide variety of native plants and trees located on the SJSEMS campus. Check out our scholars' amazing work in our SJSEMS Nature Field Guide.
SJS Scholars LIVE in Concert
SJS scholars performed a very special song at CCSD's State of Our Schools event.
Scholars Are the HEART of Our Work!
The SJS family got together on the ball field to celebrate our love for our amazing school!
SJS Scholars Making a Difference
Members of the St. James Santee Jr. Beta Club and Student Council recently hosted a supplies drive to collect donated items for the Charleston County Animal Shelter. The items collected included dog and cat food, dog and cat toys, blankets, paper towels, towels, and other requested supplies. After the drive, scholars paid a visit to the Charleston County Animal Shelter to deliver the donations.
SJS Book Buddies
Members of the St. James Santee Jr. Beta Club and Student Council recently visited the Charleston County Animal Society.
During their visit, scholars read to shelter dogs. Reading provides a much-needed quiet interaction for shelter dogs, giving them time to relax and connect with humans.
SJSEMS 2025 Career Expo
Our 2025 SJSEMS Career Expo provided an exciting, hands-on experience for scholars in all grade levels, offering them the chance to explore a wide range of professions. With the support of our dedicated community partners, scholars engaged directly with professionals through interactive presentations and activities. The event sparked curiosity and inspired future aspirations, making it a memorable day for all involved!
2025 CCPL Summer Reading Program
Remember to log any reading you do this summer in Beanstack to earn amazing prizes from the Charleston County Public Library!
For more information on prizes, CCPL free meals, and other summer reading events, please check out CCPL's Summer Reading website.
For detailed instructions on how to log your summer reading minutes, check out this link:
bit.ly/beanstackccsd.
SJSEMS Scholars' Artwork Selected for Bulls Bay Nature Festival
Congratulations to Royal Fulton, Rose Suttenfield, Harlow Pask, and Ziya Branton! These scholars won awards for the artwork they created for the 2025 Bull's Bay Nature Festival.
The mission of the Bulls Bay Nature Festival is to increase awareness, promote engagement and foster lasting connections with the cultural history and unique natural places and wildlife in the Bulls Bay community.
Congratulations Graduates!
Just a few days before graduating from Wando High School, SJSEMS alumni visited with current SJSEMS scholars to share some helpful tips about high school. Scholars asked thoughtful questions about coursework, class schedules, and the programs offered at Wando.
News & Announcements
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CCSD Phase VI One Cent Sales Tax Survey
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Heather Simon Named SJS 2025 Teacher of the Year
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LaCarma McMillan Recognized as CCSD Middle School Star Principal of the Year
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SJS was featured on a recent CCSD Spotlight segment. Check out the video!
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SJS is great because of the teachers! They help me to learn all subjects, but math is my favorite. I like solving hard problems and working with my friends. Zalasia Denmark, Grade 2
At SJS, both the students and staff support their peers in the common goal of growth for all students; it really feels like a team.
Meredith Howell, Art Teacher