
The 8th Grade at Strain Japan R-XVI invites all Strain Japan families to a morning full of holiday cheer!
📅 December 6, 2025
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
💲 $10 per family
Your ticket includes:
📸 A photo with Santa
🍪 Yummy cookies
🎨 A festive Christmas craft
Come celebrate the season with us! ❤️
#CookiesWithSanta #StrainJapanRXVI #HolidayFun #FamilyEvent #ChristmasMagic #HappyDays #BestLittleSchoolEver


Tomorrow is picture day. Wagner Portrait Group will be at Strain-Japan R-XVI School for picture retakes/absentee/basketball/cheerleading and yearbook candids. Sports pictures will be sent directly to parents to view/order after picture day. Retakes/Absentee pictures can be pre-ordered. See your TeacherEase message for preorder information.

A rescheduled date will be announced soon. 🏀❄️

❗SJS Families❗



The 8th Grade at Strain Japan R-XVI invites all Strain Japan families to a morning full of holiday cheer!
📅 December 6, 2025
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
💲 $10 per family
Your ticket includes:
📸 A photo with Santa
🍪 Yummy cookies
🎨 A festive Christmas craft
Come celebrate the season with us! ❤️
#CookiesWithSanta #StrainJapanRXVI #HolidayFun #FamilyEvent #ChristmasMagic #HappyDays #BestLittleSchoolEver



A huge thank you to all of our amazing guest speakers and community partners who joined us for today’s Career Day, hosted by Student Council!
Students had the opportunity to explore future career paths, gain real-world insights, and connect with professionals from a wide range of industries. 💼✨
#CareerDay #FutureLeaders #BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays

















Fall Candy Grams are here! From November 17th–21st, you can send a sweet treat to a friend for just 50¢ each.
All proceeds will go toward purchasing supplies for residents in assisted living — a small act of kindness that makes a big difference! 💛
#FallCandyGrams #SweetKindness #CommunityCares #BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays

🎯 SJS Families!
STUCO is thrilled to host Nerf Night TONIGHT--- November 14th from 5:30–7:00 p.m.!
Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and excitement as students take part in Nerf games, obstacle courses, and team challenges — all in a safe, supervised environment.
👉 Students should bring their own Nerf weapon, safety goggles, and darts. (Safety goggles will also be available for purchase.)
📄 Check out the flyer for all the details!
#NerfNight #Bestlittleschoolever #HappyDays #SupportSTUCO

🎓🚓 DARE Graduation Celebration! 🚓🎓
Congratulations to our amazing 4th and 5th grade students for completing the DARE program! 🎉
We’re so proud of the hard work and positive choices our students have made throughout the program. A huge thank-you to Deputy Anthony Davis and the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for leading our students through important lessons about decision-making, safety, and responsibility. 💙👮♂️
Keep making smart choices and being great role models for others! 💪✨
#DAREGraduation #GreatKidsMakingGreatChoices #ProudMoment #CommunityPartnership
#BestLittleSchoolEver # HappyDays





It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn awesome prizes, and help your child’s teacher earn a shopping spree for classroom books and supplies! 📚
✨ When 60% of students in a class register and invite 10+ friends or family members, the teacher earns a $100 shopping spree.
✨ When 90% participate, the teacher earns a $200 shopping spree!
Plus, you could still be entered to win a Disney trip! 🏰
👉 Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/Strain-JapanSD63080/parents/sign_up to join the adventure today!
#BooksAreFun #BookBlast #BookBlastAdventures #GiveLiteracy #Kids #Read

Thank you, veterans, for protecting our freedoms and inspiring future generations. 🇺🇸
#VeteransDay2025 #ThankYouVeterans #BestLittleSchoolEver








If you enjoy working with students and want to make a difference in our school community, we’d love to have you join our team.
🖥️ Apply online: www.strainjapanschool.com
➡️ Select “More” from the dashboard
➡️ Click “Apply Now”
➡️ Choose “Non-Certified Staff Application”
📞 For more info, call our office at 573-677-1815
#BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays #NowHiring #SubstituteTeachers #StrainJapanSchool #EducationJobs #JoinOurTeam

