Shout out to our amazing Secretaries! 🎉
Behind every smooth day, every organized event, and every detail handled with care—you’re the ones making it all happen. Your dedication, patience, and heart don’t go unnoticed.
#BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays
April 21–24 is National Home Visiting Week 🎉🏡—a time to recognize the powerful impact home visiting programs have on strengthening families and supporting healthy child development 👶💙
March 2026 Student Of The Month!
The Strain Japan Board of Education officially certified the results of the April 2026 election at the April meeting and proudly swore in Elizabeth Wells, Caren Vogt, Gregory Stotler, and Danna Brake. We extend our sincere gratitude to all board members for their time, leadership, and continued dedication to serving our school community.
Welcome, Mrs. Davis!
Part-time Job Openings!
Since October 2019, Chastity has proudly served on the Strain Japan School Board, bringing dedication, leadership, and a strong commitment to student success.
Thank you, Chastity, for your years of hard work, advocacy, and unwavering support for students, families, and staff. Your impact truly makes a difference!
Thank you, Chastity, for your years of hard work, advocacy, and unwavering support for students, families, and staff. Your impact truly makes a difference!
🎉 Join us in celebrating an incredible milestone! 🎉
After 32 years of dedication, hard work, and countless achievements, Mrs. Patricia Songer is retiring! 💛
Please come help us honor her legacy and the impact she’s made on so many lives.
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕓 Open House from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Holy Martyrs of Japan Church
8244 Hwy AE, Sullivan, MO
Let’s give Mrs. Songer the celebration she deserves! 🎈✨
After 32 years of dedication, hard work, and countless achievements, Mrs. Patricia Songer is retiring! 💛
Please come help us honor her legacy and the impact she’s made on so many lives.
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕓 Open House from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Holy Martyrs of Japan Church
8244 Hwy AE, Sullivan, MO
Let’s give Mrs. Songer the celebration she deserves! 🎈✨
🎸🔥 Get Ready to ROCK! 🔥🎸
Join us for our Rock & Roll Spring Concert at Strain Japan R-XVI!
🎶 Featuring: Grades PreK–8
📅 Date: April 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
Our students are ready to light up the stage with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and talent! 🎤🥁🎸
Bring your family and friends and come cheer them on!
Learning + movement = the perfect combination! 🇺🇸🎉
Some of our 2nd and 3rd grade students wanted to review their states, so we turned it into a game of Twister using a United States map! Students stretched, reached, and balanced their way across the country while practicing geography skills.
Who knew learning the states could be this much fun?
Some of our 2nd and 3rd grade students wanted to review their states, so we turned it into a game of Twister using a United States map! Students stretched, reached, and balanced their way across the country while practicing geography skills.
Who knew learning the states could be this much fun?
Our 2nd and 3rd grade students had an exciting, hands-on learning experience this week! 🪁✨
Students had the opportunity to decorate, build, and fly their very own kites, bringing creativity and science together in a fun and meaningful way.
In 3rd grade, we’ve been working with MO LEAP practice passages to prepare for MAP testing, and this unit focused on kites. To make learning more engaging, we took it a step further—integrating science concepts and bringing the content to life right before our eyes!
Learning is always better when students can see it, build it, and experience it!
Students had the opportunity to decorate, build, and fly their very own kites, bringing creativity and science together in a fun and meaningful way.
In 3rd grade, we’ve been working with MO LEAP practice passages to prepare for MAP testing, and this unit focused on kites. To make learning more engaging, we took it a step further—integrating science concepts and bringing the content to life right before our eyes!
Learning is always better when students can see it, build it, and experience it!
Preschool and Kindergarten Screening will be on April 21st and 23rd. If your child is between the ages of 3 - 5 and you would like them to attend Strain-Japan R-XVI for the 2026/27 school year, call 573-677-1815 to schedule an appointment.
Kindergarten Buddy Day will be held on April 27th for all incoming Kindergarteners.
Kindergarten Buddy Day will be held on April 27th for all incoming Kindergarteners.
📣 Strain Japan R-XVI is looking for substitute teachers!
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
Our StuCo students had an unforgettable day exploring the Museum of Illusions! 🌀🤯
🌱 Plant Sale Coming Soon! 🌱
Our students have been hard at work growing and caring for plants in the greenhouse—and now it’s time to share them with you!
📅 Dates & Times:
• April 22, 23, 24 | 3:20–4:30 PM
• April 25 | 8:00–11:00 AM
🌼 Available Plants Include:
Tomatoes (Early Girl, Big Boy, Jubilee Yellow)
Peppers (Green Bell, Small Sweet)
Flowers (Moss Rose, Marigold, Nasturtium)
Houseplants (Spider Plants, Baby Sun Rose, Golden Pothos)
Hanging baskets and more!
📍 4640 Hwy H, Sullivan, MO
Come support our students and take home something green! 🌿
Our students have been hard at work growing and caring for plants in the greenhouse—and now it’s time to share them with you!
📅 Dates & Times:
• April 22, 23, 24 | 3:20–4:30 PM
• April 25 | 8:00–11:00 AM
🌼 Available Plants Include:
Tomatoes (Early Girl, Big Boy, Jubilee Yellow)
Peppers (Green Bell, Small Sweet)
Flowers (Moss Rose, Marigold, Nasturtium)
Houseplants (Spider Plants, Baby Sun Rose, Golden Pothos)
Hanging baskets and more!
📍 4640 Hwy H, Sullivan, MO
Come support our students and take home something green! 🌿
Busy Minds At Work!
#bestlitteschoolever
#happydays
Parents: join us TONIGHT for an AI informational meeting! Important things to know!
🌿 The greenhouse is getting greener… and that means one thing! 🌿
Our Plant Sale is almost here 🌱✨
📅 April 22–24, 2026
Come explore a vibrant selection of plants, from lush greenery to unique finds ready to brighten your home or garden. Whether you're a seasoned plant lover or just getting started, there’s something for everyone!
🪴 Fresh plants
🌼 Great variety
🌿 Friendly faces ready to help
Bring a friend and grow your collection with us—see you in the greenhouse! 💚
Our Plant Sale is almost here 🌱✨
📅 April 22–24, 2026
Come explore a vibrant selection of plants, from lush greenery to unique finds ready to brighten your home or garden. Whether you're a seasoned plant lover or just getting started, there’s something for everyone!
🪴 Fresh plants
🌼 Great variety
🌿 Friendly faces ready to help
Bring a friend and grow your collection with us—see you in the greenhouse! 💚
🎸🔥 Get Ready to ROCK! 🔥🎸
Join us for our Rock & Roll Spring Concert at Strain Japan R-XVI!
🎶 Featuring: Grades PreK–8
📅 Date: April 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
Our students are ready to light up the stage with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and talent! 🎤🥁🎸
Bring your family and friends and come cheer them on!
Back where she began...at the #bestlittleschoolever! We love that!
