We had some visitors stop by with cookies today! Thank you Mr. And Mrs. Kackley for the sweet treat!
#oncealeopardalwaysaleopard
#bestlittleschoolever!
💚 Grandparents Day at SJS! 💚
We are excited to welcome our wonderful grandparents to SJS for a special afternoon with their grandchildren!
📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM
We look forward to celebrating the special role grandparents play in the lives of our students. We hope you can join us! 🌱💚
Sponsored by SJS Student Council.
#Bestlittleschoolever #Let'sGrow
🚜🌽 TRACTOR INTO TITLE I NIGHT! 🌽🚜
SJS Families, get ready for a fun night of learning, creating, playing, and growing together!
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Strain Japan R-XVI Library
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎨 Tractor Craft
🏃 Farmer’s Field Challenge
📚 Reading & Math Fun
🍿 Farm Fresh Snacks
🎁 Take-Home Activities
Come help us plant the seeds for a successful school year! 🌱📚
We can’t wait to see our SJS families there! ❤️🚜
#Let'sGrow #Bestlittleschoolever
SJS Families, get ready for a fun night of learning, creating, playing, and growing together!
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Strain Japan R-XVI Library
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎨 Tractor Craft
🏃 Farmer’s Field Challenge
📚 Reading & Math Fun
🍿 Farm Fresh Snacks
🎁 Take-Home Activities
Come help us plant the seeds for a successful school year! 🌱📚
We can’t wait to see our SJS families there! ❤️🚜
#Let'sGrow #Bestlittleschoolever
Thank you to the FSCB team for the welcome bags and goodies that were given to the new teachers✏️📓🍎
Open House is this Thursday at 6-7 p.m., 8th Grade Parent Meeting at 7 p.m.Please complete online registration!
Tackling the attic one box at a time. A little organizing, a lot of memories, and plenty of laughs!
#Bestlittleschoolever!
Thank you, Ignite Church, for donating backpacks and school supplies. We truly appreciate your kindness!
2026-2027 School Calendar
Attention all SJS Families! Here is an opportunity to win a $100 Visa gift card (provided by Strain-Japan PTO). Complete your child's Free and Reduced Meal application during online registration, or request a copy from the school office. All completed and returned applications will be entered into the drawing. You do not need to qualify to win.
🏐 Volleyball season is almost here! 🏐
📅 Open Gym: August 10–12
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
👧 For students entering grades 3–8
📣 Parent Meeting:
📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕖 7:00 PM
Reminder: All athletes must have a current physical and proof of insurance uploaded to Arbiter before participating.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Block.
We can't wait to see everyone back in the gym! 💛🖤 #Bestlittleschoolever!
📅 Open Gym: August 10–12
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
👧 For students entering grades 3–8
📣 Parent Meeting:
📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕖 7:00 PM
Reminder: All athletes must have a current physical and proof of insurance uploaded to Arbiter before participating.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Block.
We can't wait to see everyone back in the gym! 💛🖤 #Bestlittleschoolever!
🏐 SJS Volleyball Open Gym is just a few weeks away!
We can't wait to see everyone back in the gym!
📋 Reminder: Before participating, all athletes must have:
✅ A current sports physical
✅ Proof of insurance uploaded to Arbiter
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Block.
We can't wait to see everyone back in the gym!
📋 Reminder: Before participating, all athletes must have:
✅ A current sports physical
✅ Proof of insurance uploaded to Arbiter
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Block.
Please see below the Strain-Japan R-XVI School Supply List for 2026/2027.
Online Registration is now Open. Please log in to your TeacherEase account and register your student for the 2026/2027 school year.
Coach Reed and Coach Benson are looking forward to seeing the athletes for basketball camp this coming week! Let's go Leopards!
SJS parents and basketball athletes entering grades 5-8 check this out!!🖤🏀💛.
There is no registration required. Just show up and be ready to learn and participate!
SJS parents and basketball athletes entering grades 5-8 check this out!!🖤🏀💛.
There is no registration required. Just show up and be ready to learn and participate!
There is no registration required. Just show up and be ready to learn and participate!
Athletic/Activity Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is Open! Select all sports you think your child might participate in when completing the registration.
Visit https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/strain-japan-r-xvi-middle-school?fbclid=IwY2xjawSFXQ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4cUhrUndIODladWRzdFd4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpyDhZczek6F_1kUJDi-FgspMYOUEt4j9cBMq6a-Qqddg36P_Ry2YKqlNz1T_aem_Q_fTwVLlBEznJyCfonFjug to register your athlete participant.
Check out the following link for instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/101yRs1umsVZC7EcOBlzWbypqbkk1_TiY2H_rvylhPP4/edit?tab=t.0
Contact Ms. Block with any questions at msblock@strainjapan.com
Visit https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/strain-japan-r-xvi-middle-school?fbclid=IwY2xjawSFXQ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4cUhrUndIODladWRzdFd4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpyDhZczek6F_1kUJDi-FgspMYOUEt4j9cBMq6a-Qqddg36P_Ry2YKqlNz1T_aem_Q_fTwVLlBEznJyCfonFjug to register your athlete participant.
Check out the following link for instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/101yRs1umsVZC7EcOBlzWbypqbkk1_TiY2H_rvylhPP4/edit?tab=t.0
Contact Ms. Block with any questions at msblock@strainjapan.com
Student Council is at it again! ❤️
#Bestlittleschoolever
Our Student Council members rolled up their sleeves and spent time improving our school facilities.
Thank you for making our school a better place for everyone! 🖤💛
The Strain-Japan R-XVI School District currently has a Board Director vacancy. This position will be held until the April 2027 election. Generally, the board meets once per month. Interested persons may fill out the Application for a Vacated Board Position, available in the Documents folder on the school website at strainjapanschool.com, or call or email the school office to request a copy. Applications must be received in the school office by June 15th. The board will review applications and appoint a candidate at the regular June board meeting scheduled for June 18th at 6:00 p.m. For questions, please call 573-677-1815 or email mrskrone@strainjapan.com.
