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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.
Project Lead the Way at SJS
Scholars at SJS explore STEM fields with hands-on lessons and experiences in our Project Lead the Way classrooms.
SJS Grandparents Breakfast
Thank you to all of our wonderful SJS grandparents!
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!
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!
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.
On the Road to Excellence
St. James-Santee Elementary has earned a “Good” rating on this year’s South Carolina School Report Card — increasing our overall score by 8 points! Way to go Hornets!
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MyNDSpace School-Based Therapy at SJSEMS
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Uniform Policy
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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 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