Attention SJS Parents!
Today our 6th–8th grade students attended the 7th Annual Franklin County Drug Summit! 🧠🚫💊
The goal of the summit was to educate and empower local middle schoolers through a day filled with learning and awareness. Students participated in large group sessions, interactive breakout workshops, and wrapped up the day with a fun, engaging event! 🎤📚🎉
A huge thank you to all the organizers, speakers, and volunteers who made this impactful day possible! 🙌💪
#DrugFreeGeneration #FranklinCountyDrugSummit #HealthyChoices #Bestlittleschoolever
Yesterday, guest speaker Cindy Wyatt 🎤 , from Prevent Ed, visited our school 🏫 to give four powerful presentations about the dangers of drugs and addiction 🚫💊. A big thank you for spreading awareness and helping us make smart choices! 🙌💪 #StayDrugFree #HealthyChoices #Bestlittleschoolever
🏐✨ Strain Japan 8th Grade Volleyball Recognition Night ✨🏐
Tonight, we celebrated the hard work, growth, and determination of our incredible 8th grade volleyball athletes! 💪🔥
We’re so proud of everything they’ve accomplished on and off the court — and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for them in high school and beyond. 🎓🏐
#Happydays #Bestlittleschoolever
🎀 Attention SJS Families 🎀
STUCO has an exciting week planned to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 20th–24th! Join us in promoting healthy choices and school spirit by participating in our Spirit Week activities.
STUCO will pass out ribbons on Monday, October 20th. Students that wear their ribbons all week will be entered into a drawing to win a prize!
Check out the attached flyer for the full schedule and dress-up themes for each day — let’s make it a fun and meaningful week together!
#RedRibbonWeek #SJSPride #SpiritWeek #BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays
STUCO has an exciting week planned to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 20th–24th! Join us in promoting healthy choices and school spirit by participating in our Spirit Week activities.
STUCO will pass out ribbons on Monday, October 20th. Students that wear their ribbons all week will be entered into a drawing to win a prize!
Check out the attached flyer for the full schedule and dress-up themes for each day — let’s make it a fun and meaningful week together!
#RedRibbonWeek #SJSPride #SpiritWeek #BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays
What a perfect evening for a drive-in movie! 🍿 🎥
The atmosphere is spooktacular, and to make it even better, our amazing 8th grade students and their sponsors are here running the concession stand. 🎃
Come out, enjoy a great film, and support these hardworking students!
A wonderful Kindergarten tradition continues! This week, our students made Stone Soup! 🍲
We’re excited to see everyone this evening for the Drive-In Movie hosted by our 8th-grade class!
Feel free to bring chairs and blankets — there will be space near the screen for those who would like to sit outside their vehicles. When looking at the school from Highway H, the movie will be shown behind the school on the right side in the field. Staff and students will be on-site to direct traffic and help everyone find a parking spot.
Feel free to bring chairs and blankets — there will be space near the screen for those who would like to sit outside their vehicles. When looking at the school from Highway H, the movie will be shown behind the school on the right side in the field. Staff and students will be on-site to direct traffic and help everyone find a parking spot.
Fall Picture Day is tomorrow, October 16th.
Reminder for volleyball parents: Volleyball pictures will be taken tomorrow also. Please send your student's uniform with them. Volleyball pictures are not pre-order.
Reminder for volleyball parents: Volleyball pictures will be taken tomorrow also. Please send your student's uniform with them. Volleyball pictures are not pre-order.
🎀 Attention SJS Families! 🎀
STUCO has an exciting week planned to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 20th–24th!
Join us in promoting healthy choices and school spirit by participating in our Spirit Week activities.
Check out the attached flyer for the full schedule and dress-up themes for each day — let’s make it a fun and meaningful week together!
#RedRibbonWeek #SJSPride #SpiritWeek #BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays
Attention Parents: Please check your emails for bus time change starting tomorrow, Oct 16th.
🍁📚 What a fantastic turnout for our Fall Title Night!
Thank you to everyone who came out and made the evening such a success. From engaging conversations to exciting new reads, it was a night full of energy, connection, and a shared love of learning.
Huge shoutout to our amazing staff, families, and students for showing up and showing out! 📖✨
#FallTitleNight #FamilyEngagement #ReadingCommunity #Bestlittleschoolever #Happydays
Don't forget!!!!
Join us tonight at 6-7pm for a fun evening of learning and connection at our Leopard Learning Night & Title I.A Informational Meeting! 💛🐆
Families can enjoy a variety of engaging stations — read a book, create a craft, enjoy a snack, and get moving with some fun gross motor activities!
We can’t wait to see our SJS families there! 💫
Join us tonight at 6-7pm for a fun evening of learning and connection at our Leopard Learning Night & Title I.A Informational Meeting! 💛🐆
Families can enjoy a variety of engaging stations — read a book, create a craft, enjoy a snack, and get moving with some fun gross motor activities!
We can’t wait to see our SJS families there! 💫
Introducing our September Student of the Month!
#bestlittleschoolever
#HappyDays
🎃Please join us on Wednesday, October 29th from 5–7 PM at Strain-Japan School for our annual Trunk or Treat event hosted by the 8th grade class!
Bring your family for a fun night of costumes, candy, and community fun!🍬👻
#BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays
Bring your family for a fun night of costumes, candy, and community fun!🍬👻
#BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays
📚✨ Coming Up Next Week! ✨📚
Join us on Tuesday, October 14th at 6-7pm for a fun evening of learning and connection at our Leopard Learning Night & Title I.A Informational Meeting! 💛🐆
Families can enjoy a variety of engaging stations — read a book, create a craft, enjoy a snack, and get moving with some fun gross motor activities!
We can’t wait to see our SJS families there! 💫
Ms. Conaway’s 2nd graders put their detective skills to the test to identify the beginning, middle, and end of her personal narrative. It took a few tries, but with teamwork and determination, they figured it out!
🎉 A Huge Thank You to the 8th Grade Class of 2025! 🎉
Thanks to your generosity and effort, we now have a brand new shed and cart for our recess equipment! Your contribution will benefit students for years to come — what a lasting legacy to leave behind. 🙌
Our 4th and 5th grade students had a fantastic day yesterday learning about farm life and the importance of soil and water conservation! 🌱🚜💧
They participated in hands-on activities and discussions, which helped them to gain valuable insights into how farmers care for the land and why protecting our natural resources matters.👩🌾🧑🌾
#happydays
#bestlittleschoolever
Mr. Fred is not just our favorite bus driver; he is also a Strain-Japan alumnus! Here is his "happy day" memory.
