J.Wallace James Elementary
"An Arts and Technology Academy"

Educational Excellence through Art and Technology
J. Wallace James Elementary strives to provide excellent educational opportunities to students through an integrated arts and technology curriculum. Students are able to choose a concentration area in the arts, which include dance, drama, vocal music, band, piano, strings, and visual art. All of the students are heavily exposed to technology in addition to the arts. Every teacher at J. Wallace James has been trained to use various technologies in the classroom in order to enhance the educational process.

J. Wallace James Elementary
1500 W. Willow St.
Scott, LA 70583
337.234.0461

We are proud to say that our school raised over $980.00 to contribute to the Red Cross Haitian Relief effort!  Stay tuned for pictures...

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Principal's Welcome

It is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to welcome you to J. Wallace James Elementary School, an Arts and Technology Academy. Our school is a school of choice and we are extremely proud of the programs that we offer. Our school environment is nurturing and success-oriented and we are dedicated to excellence in academics and the arts. Students are given the opportunity to explore and learn various art forms such as dance, visual arts, piano, strings, band, drama, vocal music as well as technology. Arts education in Pre-Kindergarten through second grade focuses on exploration and discovery, while grades three through five encourage production and skill refinement. Read more.

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Saints Spirit Day Cooking With the Stars Annual Art Walk - Click for photos!

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Upcoming Events

February 9: "Precious Moments" for grades 5 and Kindergarten   February 10: "Precious Moments" for grades 4 and 2 February 11: "Precious Moments" for grades 3 and 1 February 12: James Mardi Gras parade at 2:00 February 23: Schools of Choice Lottery February 24: 4th and 5th grade Skate-a-Thon February 25: PreK, K, and 1st grade Skate-a-Thon February 26: 2nd & 3rd grade Skate-a-Thon February 27: "A Day in James Town" family learning day

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Congratulations to the following teachers, who were awarded LEF nominations this year! We are so proud of you all! To send an email note of congratulations, please click on a teacher's name below.

Hannah Briggs	Marie Duplechin	Doni Kovatch
Ali Cantrell	Melana Dupre	Casey Reyes
Michelle Chustz	Jill From	Mary Spencer
Dayna Davis	Erin Gray	Julianne Sugg
JoLynn Dean	April Judice	Gayle Witherwax

Learn about our LEF Nominees and Award Winners from last year!