TODAY IS THE DAY! Grandparents Day at SJS!
We are excited to welcome our SJS grandparents and special grandparent figures to school TODAY, Thursday, September 10, at 1:30 PM! 🎉
We look forward to celebrating the special role grandparents play in the lives of our students and making some wonderful memories together! ❤️
📅 Today — Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM
🏫 Strain-Japan School
💙 Sponsored by SJS Student Council
Important: If your student will be going home with their grandparent after the event, please notify the school office by noon today at office@strainjapan.com or 573-677-1815.
We can’t wait to see everyone this afternoon! 👵👴❤️
We are excited to welcome our SJS grandparents and special grandparent figures to school TODAY, Thursday, September 10, at 1:30 PM! 🎉
We look forward to celebrating the special role grandparents play in the lives of our students and making some wonderful memories together! ❤️
📅 Today — Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM
🏫 Strain-Japan School
💙 Sponsored by SJS Student Council
Important: If your student will be going home with their grandparent after the event, please notify the school office by noon today at office@strainjapan.com or 573-677-1815.
We can’t wait to see everyone this afternoon! 👵👴❤️
🌶️🏐 SJS PTO CHILI/SOUP SUPPER! 🏐🌶️
Come hungry and cheer on our SJS Leopards as they take on the Spring Bluff Pirates on Tuesday, September 29th!
📍 Strain-Japan School
🍲 Serving: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
🏐 Volleyball: B Team begins at 6:00 p.m., with A Team to follow!
🌶️ All-You-Can-Eat Chili/Soup + Game Admission
Adults – $10 | Children – $5
🥣 Just Come & Eat
Adults – $7 | Children – $3
Drinks and dessert are included! 😋
🙋 Want to help? PTO is looking for donations of chili, soup, desserts, cheese, crackers, and volunteers!
👉 Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/AAww7ivyQW4uCAre7
Funds raised help PTO support our students, teachers, field trips, athletics, and more!
🖤💛 Come eat, cheer, and support SJS! GO LEOPARDS! 🐆🏐
Come hungry and cheer on our SJS Leopards as they take on the Spring Bluff Pirates on Tuesday, September 29th!
📍 Strain-Japan School
🍲 Serving: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
🏐 Volleyball: B Team begins at 6:00 p.m., with A Team to follow!
🌶️ All-You-Can-Eat Chili/Soup + Game Admission
Adults – $10 | Children – $5
🥣 Just Come & Eat
Adults – $7 | Children – $3
Drinks and dessert are included! 😋
🙋 Want to help? PTO is looking for donations of chili, soup, desserts, cheese, crackers, and volunteers!
👉 Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/AAww7ivyQW4uCAre7
Funds raised help PTO support our students, teachers, field trips, athletics, and more!
🖤💛 Come eat, cheer, and support SJS! GO LEOPARDS! 🐆🏐
Due to unforeseen circumstances the games scheduled for this evening against St. Anthony's have been cancelled.
Come out and support our volleyball teams at their first home game of the season!
#bestlittleschoolever!
#bestlittleschoolever!
Thank you to those that purchased drinks for ALL of our staff from The Shivering Shack!
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!
