Located in Lenexa, Kansas, it is the city's first and only Catholic high school. James Academy is currently in its fifth academic year of existence. It is located directly off Prairie Star Parkway and K7. The school was established in 2005 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and was named after St. The campus was named after Archbishop Emeritus James Patrick Keleher. The sch
ool colors are navy, crimson, and silver. James Academy has an average annual enrollment of around 615 students. James Academy is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 4A division and are known as the "Thunder". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs. James Academy exists to pass on the Catholic faith to future generations. To succeed in this undertaking the school blends the latest in technology with the timeless history of the church and incorporates it in every aspect of the day. This truly unique blend varies in form from daily Mass to students accessing their textbooks online from their very own laptop. Pillars of the school
St. James upholds these pillars to be central to its mission: One - Holy - Catholic - Apostolic Each of these Pillars is looked for in eight students at the end of the year. The student body chooses a boy and a girl for an award relating to each Pillar. Source
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