Nestled at the heart of St. James Academy’s academic wing, the Spark Center for Academics redefines the concept of academic support. It’s more than a learning space; it’s a thriving hub where students, peer mentors, and teachers converge to exchange...
Dear St. James Academy Parents: St. James Academy’s Homecoming is coming up the week of October 2-7, and we are so excited to celebrate this event with our students! The Homecoming Dance will be held at St. James Academy on Saturday, October 7, from 8-11 p.m. in the...
This time of year, the question I get asked the most is, “How is the school year going?” My one word answer is, “Full!” Our enrollment is full, and that is a great gift for a Catholic school in this day and age. It is a testament to the momentum that has been...
As summer winds down, the first day of the 18th school year for St. James Academy lingers just over the horizon! I write this on July 25th, the feast of St. James the Greater, and I wanted to share some thoughts related to our patron as we prepare our minds and hearts...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. James Academy Band Director and Orchestra Teacher, Dr. Helen Harrelson Blue KC Sporting Samaritan Award Lenexa, KS – St. James Academy is excited to announce that Dr. Helen Harrelson, our esteemed band director, and orchestra teacher,...
Leaving St. James: Katie Peterson: Mrs. Peterson has taught math at St. James for the last two years. She is expecting her first baby and is excited to stay home with Baby Peterson next year! George Meyer: Mr. Meyer has been a Campus Minister at St. James for the last...
I have been remiss in my Rapp Ups lately, and a lot has happened in the few months since I last wrote to our community. Much of it has been worthy of celebration: a wonderful finish to winter sports and great start to the spring season; two schools who came to learn...
Dear St. James Academy Junior and Senior parents and students: We are so excited to share with you the details for our 2023 junior/senior prom hosted at the Olathe Conference Center at the Embassy Suites! Our prom committee and faculty have a great night planned. The...
St. James families, We are aware of multiple videos circulating depicting an artificially created version of Dr. Rapp’s voice saying extremely offensive and degrading comments. All students should be aware that there are legal and disciplinary implications for...
Spanish Translation below | Traducción al español a continuación. View Class Schedules Here Last updated February 15, 2023 at 7:35pm St. James Families, In anticipation of the predicted wintry mix early tomorrow morning, we are changing tomorrow to an A-Late...