The Weekly Sharkbeat Newsletter
August 24, 2025
Good evening, Shark Family! I would like to thank everyone for an amazing first week of school. It was truly exciting for our students to be back, filling the hallways with laughter, conversation, and excitement. We are off to a great start to another successful school year.
This week the administrative team met with grade level classes to review the student handbook and various topics that concern the students. We were able to answer questions they had about security, dress code, and other topics that were covered. As always, if you or your student have concerns or questions, please contact the school. The student handbook is linked below for your convenience.
This is an exciting year for our seniors. Please encourage them to get involved in clubs and activities. The year goes by really fast and we don't want them to miss anything. Our first Senior Newsletter of the year will be coming out soon.
Be sure to check the school website and social media pages for additional updates and information. The web address and social media links are listed below for your convenience. Thank you for choosing to be a part of the St. James family! Let the “FIN” begin, keep swimming forward, and, as always, Go Sharks!
Ryan Poston
Principal
8/27/25 - Advisory Schedule
8/29/25 - Pep Rally Schedule
9/1/25 - Labor Day - No School
9/3/25 - Junior Ring Meeting - Beginning of 2nd Block
9/3/25 - Senior Supply Meeting during Advisory
9/8/25 - International Literacy Day
9/10/25 - Advisory Schedule
9/10/25 - Junior Ring Orders and Senior Supply Orders (Herff Jones)
9/11/25 - SIC Meeting - 12:00 PM
9/17/25 - Advisory Schedule
9/18/25 - 1st Quarter Interims
9/18/25 - Fall Individual Pictures
9/24/25 - Advisory Schedule
9/25/25 - Senior Make-Up Pictures
9/27/25 - Homecoming Dance
If your student will be riding a bus and you need your student's bus information, please fill out the form linked below, and once bus routes are finalized, you will receive an email based on the information provided.
The St. James Area Bus Office number is 843-650-1937.
St. James Area Bus Office Facebook Link
https://www.facebook.com/StJamesBusOffice
See posts, photos and more on Facebook.
All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-2026 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
Students will still have the option to purchase additional meals, food & snack items, and beverages at à la carte prices. À la carte items can be paid for in cash or by prepayment on the student’s cafeteria account.
Visit https://bit.ly/3ILgJ9g for more information.
ST. JAMES HIGH SCHOOL
10800 Hwy 707
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Tel: 843-650-5600
Fax: 843-650-1004
Building Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
School Hours: 8:20 am - 3:15
Website: St. James High School / Homepage (horrycountyschools.net)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.JamesHighSchool
Daily Announcements: Daily student announcements are recorded on our SJH Shark Info page.
https://www.horrycountyschools.net/domain/3081
Weekly Updates: SJHS sends out a weekly update call and SHARK Newsletter via text and email on Sunday evenings.
Parent PowerSchool: Parent PowerSchool is an online tool for parents to keep in touch with their child’s grades and attendance. You may access parent portal at