Skip to content
A big "Thank You" to Tasha Head from the Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce for delivering gift bags to our new teachers today.
10 months ago, Maria Pinnell
Chamber
Welcome to the #bestlittleschoolever!
10 months ago, Kathy Vandergriffe
Student Teacher
The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis will be coming to Strain-Japan R-XVI School on Friday, October 17th from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. to administer flu vaccinations to our staff, students, parents and family members. If you would like to have a flu shot, or would like your student to receive one, please contact me at mrspinnell@strainjapan.com. I will then send you a consent form to be completed and signed prior to the vaccine. Please remember to bring your insurance card to the appointment.

Please keep our students in school by keeping them happy, healthy and vaccinated.
10 months ago, Maria Pinnell
Flu Vaccine
Grandparents Day at SJS!
10 months ago, Britney Block
Grandparents Day
Thank you Sullivan Ace Hardware for donating buckets for our middle school students to use in Music class! 🥁🎶
11 months ago, Britney Block
ace hardware
Welcome!
11 months ago, Britney Block
PAT Teacher
Now Hiring!
11 months ago, Kathy Vandergriffe
Bus Driver
Fall Picture Day is Thursday, October 16th. Pre-order now using information below:
11 months ago, Maria Pinnell
Fall Picture Day
🚧 A HUGE Thank You to Mark Braun! 🚧 Mr. Mark has worked this summer to complete important projects that have made a big difference in our little school. His dedication, hard work, and care for our school does not go unnoticed! Thank you, Mr. Mark! ❤️
11 months ago, Britney Block
thank you
Thank you to the MU Extension Program for providing Mental Heath training to the SJS teachers and staff today! 🧠❤️‍🩹
11 months ago, Britney Block
activity
activity
videos
Thank you FSCB Sullivan for welcoming our new staff for the 2025/2026 school year! 🎉 #bestlittleschoolever
11 months ago, Britney Block
bank welcome
SJS Families!

Open House is TONIGHT! Come meet your teachers, tour the building, and bring your school supplies. Visit the gym to meet with the office staff, bus drivers, Strain-Japan PTO, and Strain-Japan 4H.

We cannot wait to see everyone!
#bestlittleschoolever
11 months ago, Britney Block
open house
Strain-Japan R-XVI School 2025/26 Online Registration now open.
11 months ago, Maria Pinnell
25/26 Online Registration
Attention Volleyball Parents and Athletes!
11 months ago, Britney Block
Important Sports info
Open House
11 months ago, Kathy Vandergriffe
Open House

Strain-Japan R-XVI School 2025/26 Online Registration Now Open

11 months ago, Maria Pinnell
25/26 Online Registration
SB68 Cellphone Law Update
11 months ago, Kathy Vandergriffe
SB68
Welcome Ms. Schmelz!
11 months ago, Kathy Vandergriffe
New Hire
Athletic/Activity Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is Open! Select all sports you think your child might participate in when completing the registration.

Visit https://students.arbitersports.com/strain-japan-r-xvi-middle-school to register your athlete participant. Our previous registration company was bought by Arbiter Sports, so families will need to create a new account.

Check out the following link for instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/101yRs1umsVZC7EcOBlzWbypqbkk1_TiY2H_rvylhPP4/edit?usp=sharing


Contact Ms. Block with any questions at msblock@strainjapan.com
11 months ago, Britney Block
Athletic Registration

Here are the Supply Lists for 2025-2026. Each family can pay $25 for all needed supplies, and the school will purchase them, or you can purchase supplies yourself. This amount does not include the headphones, water bottles, or backpacks. The preschool list has been added.

11 months ago, Kathy Vandergriffe
Supply List
Supply lists
supply lists
Supply List
Supply List
Supply List