School News

A New School Year has “officially” begun
with 36 full-time students!

Return here often for frequent updates on exciting new developments and announcements!

 

 

...where Jesus is Lord and His children grow in Grace, Truth, and Knowledge.

St. James Lutheran School opened August 15, 2005, with classes for three, four, and five-year-olds. In August 2009, SJLS is expanding its program to include Extended Care (after school and holiday care) and FIRST GRADE as we grow toward becoming a primary school.The school was founded as God's school and is operated by His principles. The staff, volunteers, and Board are God's dedicated and highly qualified servants whose goal is to help each child master and integrate the highest academic and moral standards.

SJLS Student Body 2009-10 School Year

The Objectives of St. James Lutheran School

To Honor, Glorify, and Obey God By:

  • Providing a faith-based curriculum of sound, age-appropriate instruction that prepares students for success in today's world.

 

  • Helping children understand their God-created uniqueness, gifts, and talents, and how to best use these for God.

 

  • Teaching about God's love for all people.

 

  • Helping children grow in their faith and live it in their daily lives.

 

  • Involving students in meaningful, service-oriented projects.

 

  • Bringing new sheep into God's fold.

Headmistress

Susan Mitchum, Headmistress SJLS
Brandy Mullennax
Director of Education, St. James Lutheran School

Sjls1137@sc.rr.com
Office: 803.934.8727

Mrs. Brandy Mullennax is the new 2010-2011 Director of Education, St. James Lutheran School.

Biography: I am very excited to be part of the St. James family!  I am looking forward to meeting all of you over the next couple of weeks.  I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new director of St. James Lutheran School.  My name is Brandy Mullennax.  I am a former elementary and middle school teacher with eleven years of teaching experience. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education and my Masters Degree in Divergent Learning.  My area of administration is in Day Care Management.  I also hold specialized training in Montessori Education and administration.  I live in Lugoff, SC with my husband James and our four girls,  KeeLe, Ansley, Macie and Alyssa. I was born and raised in Sumter, and it is so nice to return home! 
I look forward to a spectacular year filled with many wonderful educational opportunities.  I am very proud to announce that we are currently fully enrolled.  This is an exciting time, and a wonderful new beginning for SJLS! God has truly blessed this school and the ministry it provides to the community.  Please keep the school in your prayers as we start to plan for the next stage in the development of SJLS.
Notice of Nondiscrimination

St. James Lutheran School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin nor in the administration of its educational, admissions, or activity policies.
Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 AM until 6:00 PM

School Address

St. James Lutheran School
1137-A Alice Drive
Sumter, SC 29150

 

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Contact Numbers

School Office: (803) 934-8727
Fax: (803) 934-8728
Church Office: (803) 773-2260
email to:sjls1137@sc.rr.com

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