Page 46 - South Mississippi Living - April, 2017

KIDS highest honors
St. JameS CatholiC SChool
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster photos courtesy of St. James Catholic School
Spring is right around the corner, as is the beginning of the next school year at St. James Catholic School in Gulfport. For over 50 years, St. James has been serving the Coast through their dedication to educating and empowering children in the community.
“In 2014, we were recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School,” said Jennifer Broadus, the school’s principal. “This designation is reserved for schools that are among their state’s highest performing schools, as measured by state assessments or nationally-normed tests.”
Earning the Blue Ribbon status is the highest honor that a
school can receive from the U.S. Department of Education. Since receiving the Blue Ribbon status, St. James has continued to excel. The school has received multiple grants totaling nearly $6,500, and in the past year the entire staff has been certified in using AEDs and providing CPR. The St. James staff has also undergone professional development training on dyslexia and other learning- related disorders.
“St. James is currently enrolling new students, so be sure to call us and set up a school tour!” said Pam Pannell, assistant principal.
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