St. James' Academy

10/06/2025

🎷 The 14th Annual Big Band Fundraiser is Almost Here!

Join us for a night of live music, food, and community celebration — featuring the legendary Dr. Phil’s Big Band, who has supported this event faithfully year after year!

✨ All proceeds benefit St. James Academy, supporting afterschool and summer enrichment programs that empower youth and families in the 21217 community.

🎟 Tickets: $40
📅 Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
📍 Location: 9120 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Get your tickets or donate today: https://lnkd.in/dEqDaMuC

09/13/2025

🎷✨ Get ready for a night of FUN, FOOD, MUSIC, and PURPOSE! 🎶🍔

Join us for the 14th Annual Big Band Fundraiser in support of St. James Academy – empowering youth and families in Baltimore’s 21217 zip code through year-round academic and cultural enrichment programs. 💙📚

🗓 Friday, October 24, 2025
📍St. John's Episcopal Church, Ellicott City, MD
🎟 Tickets: $40 — includes entertainment
🎷 Featuring: The legendary Dr. Phillip Butts Big Band, a beloved part of this event for years!
🍔 Food: Braglio Farms Food Truck
🎁 Silent Auction • 50/50 Raffles
🕺 Dancing. 🎶 Live Jazz. 🍷 Wine & Beer. 💃 Community Vibes.

Every ticket supports area schools and summer programs for children in West Baltimore. Let’s dance for a cause and make an impact where it matters most!

🎟 Get your tickets or donate here: bit.ly/SJABigBand2025

📲 Share this with your crew — and come out for an evening you won’t forget!

07/07/2025

🌞 Summer fun is in full swing at St. James Academy! We've got 40 amazing campers, ages 5-12, enjoying everything from "Tacos Tuesday" and "Hoop Love" to flag football, creative writing, and awesome art projects! We even heard one camper say they're learning new math strategies!

02/13/2025

📢 Exciting News from St. James Academy-West Baltimore! 🎉

Join us in celebrating our Executive Director, Jayson Jarual Green, as he shares his expertise and resources with fellow nonprofit leaders through the BLK ED Network💡👏

We are proud to see Jayson representing St. James Academy West Baltimore and supporting other leaders in strengthening their impact. His dedication to education, community, and equity continues to inspire!

Join us on March 5th (Wednesday) from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM for a virtual workshop on "Applying for and Managing Multiple Grants with Limited Staff" with Jayson J. Green, Executive Director of New Song Community Learning Center.

This session is perfect for Black nonprofit leaders looking to streamline their grant processes and maximize funding with limited resources. Free for BLK ED Network members – email us at [email protected] to get your member code. Open to all Black nonprofit leaders.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to improve your grant strategy and take your nonprofit to the next level.

👉 Register now and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/BLKGrantwriting

10/14/2024

📸 Fun and Learning in Action! 🌟

At St. James Academy, we believe in fostering a love for learning through engaging and interactive activities, both in and out of the classroom.

Want to know more?
Check out our website at sjabaltimore.org for more info on our programs!

09/07/2024

13th Annual Big Band & Masquerade Party for St. James - Lafayette Square

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church - 9120 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City. MD 21042

Ticket Prices:
$30 General Admission Ticket | $20 Dinner Ticket

ONLINE TICKET SALES:
https://bit.ly/SJABigBand

The event aims to raise funds to continue supporting children in need. For nearly thirty years, St. James Academy has enriched the lives of children around St. James Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, by providing both academic and cultural experiences. While reinforcing academic skills has always been a priority, we also focus on expanding the children's horizons, helping them to "see beyond the lamppost" and believe in their potential to dream big and achieve success. Our goal is to positively impact the lives of these children, shaping the future adults of tomorrow.

11/13/2021

Dr. Phill and his Big Band Orchestra are really wailin' tonight at our annual fundraising concert!

10/29/2021

Check out the very first edition of the Academy Angle, a brand-new newsletter highlighting the very best in Academy news and community impact. This edition includes info about our upcoming Big Band concert, plus a report on the Summer Academy program, a profile of board member Tony Pack and more!

https://www.sjabaltimore.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SJA-Newsletter-Fall-2021.pdf

02/28/2021

Great profile from on an academic support program in West Baltimore's Upton neighborhood that St. James' Academy was proud to support and support remote learning during this time of COVID-19.
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/y-academic-support-center-virtual-learning-central-maryland-baltimore/35647019 #

The Y in Central Maryland created a program that helps parents work and children learn.