ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two local men are joining the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Bill Severn, of Country Club and Thaddus “Dan” Danford of Kansas City, were appointed to the board by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Severn is an executive vice president for the News-Press and Gazette Company, where he has
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Board of Governors has two new members Scott Albers of Country Club and Todd Michalski of St. Joseph have been added to the board by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Albers is the president of Public Refrigerated Warehousing at Nor-Am Cold Storage. He serves on the board of the
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Candidates (from left to right) Jennifer Kerns, Brian Kirk, Kim Miller, James Mrkvicka, Kenneth Reeder and Cassandra Veale participate in a Missouri State Teacher’s Association candidate forum at the Troester Media Center.
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Sixth grade students at Pickett Elementary learn what it means to run a business by working in different positions at ‘Mo and Finn’s Coffee Shop’.
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The St. Joseph School District has entered into an agreement with the Missouri Ethics Commission regarding the use of a district email for a ballot measure. An email was sent to staff members regarding an April 2024 bond issue, where the email was used to communicate about committee meetings. To resolve the issue, SJSD will
Continue Reading Candidates running for the two open seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education will speak at a Chamber of Commerce event later this month. The chamber will host its next Public Affairs Coffee event at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 1201 N. Woodbine Road.
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Pershing students learned empathy and compassion for others when they helped serve food at the Open Door Food Kitchen.
Continue Reading (St. Joseph, Mo.) St. Joseph School District officials are taking a look at differences in course offerings at the city’s three public high schools. A supporting document presented during February’s school board meeting shows Central High School offers more courses, compared to Lafayette and Benton. SJSD High School Offerings Comparison 24-25 – Google SheetsDownload “The reason is
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St. Joseph School District officials said they are investigating and don’t condone the actions of a staff member in a photo circulating on social media. The photo posted by a St. Joseph School District custodial employee shows someone squatting over a President Donald Trump-themed Valentine’s Day box created by a student at Bessie Ellison Elementary School. In
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With the St. Joseph School District preparing right-size schools in the coming years, the act won’t affect the recruitment and retention for staff. “It’s pretty safe to say that we will use every staff member that we have,” said Dr. Gabe Edgar, SJSD superintendent. “I know that there’s a lot of questions in the back of some
Continue Reading The St. Joseph School Board appointed cabinet positions, with staffing changes becoming ever-so-present for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Stacia Studer, the St. Joseph School District’s current director of curriculum and instruction, will take over for Dr. Ashly McGinnis as the Assistant Superintendent of Academics. McGinnis will assume her role of SJSD’s superintendent for the
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From teaching kids to teaching congregations, St. Joseph Pastor Brian Kirk is taking the opportunity to run for school board.
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The St. Joseph School District gifted awards for Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year on Tuesday morning.
Continue Reading From snow days to finances, the St. Joseph School School District Board of Education discussed a laundry list of items at Monday night’s meeting. With the district utilizing all of its snow and alternate methods of instruction (AMI) days, the district looked at backup plans in case another unexpected event causes classes to be canceled
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Helping kids build self-control and esteem is the subject of an upcoming talk for parents and caregivers. United Way Success By 6 is offering free monthly sessions based on the principles of Conscious Discipline. “Reclaim Your Power: How Choices Build Self-Control & Self-Esteem” is the topic of conversation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
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The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is hosting its 19th annual “Success By 6” Directors’ Symposium on Friday, Feb. 21 at Missouri Western State University.
Continue Reading Since the introduction of the St. Joseph School District’s long-range plan, a two-high school model has been the district’s vision, regardless of the passing of Proposition Two. If the proposition is passed, the district will move forward with building two new high schools. If the proposition is voted down, the district will close one high school,
Continue Reading The St. Joseph School District has used its fair share of AMI and snow days throughout the last few weeks. Students in the District haven’t attended in-person classes since last Tuesday, Feb. 11. SJSD was able to begin the school year with five Alternative Method of Instruction Days, however, as of Thursday, Feb. 20, they
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Jennifer Kerns is one of the six candidates running for the St. Joseph School Board ahead of the April 8 election.
Continue Reading Voters will have a chance to vote on a school bond proposal to build new high schools or retain two high schools.
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A proposed bill making its way through the state legislature could make it easier for students to enroll at schools outside their home district. A bill passed by the Missouri Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education is now in legislative review. Missouri House Bill 711 would establish transfer procedures to nonresident districts for students in public schools, allowing
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Faculty and staff at Northwest Missouri State University received word that changes are on the way for the DEI programs at the school.
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Kinder Club returns to St. Joseph elementary schools, offering parents and students resources on vital school skills necessary for development.
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Students at North Central Missouri College have a new option to complete their degree. The two-year community college has established a partnership with Central Methodist University called Degree Completion – Education Pathway. It is offered to transfer students from North Central who wish to earn a Bachelor of Education degree. Students will be able to
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Bode Middle School Principal, Mark Korell, middle, stands on stage at the Stoney Creek Hotel with supporters after receiving the 2025 PTA “Principal of the Year Award”.
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Missouri HB 711 would establish transfer procedures to nonresident districts for students in public schools, or ‘open enrollment’ across the state.
Continue Reading The St. Joseph School District Board of Education met for its monthly work session. Some items discussed were updates for the ongoing district bond project that’s covering costs for repairs at multiple facilities and the District’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) updates. “Every single month, you’ll see the CSIP updates…” said SJSD Superintendent, Dr. Gabe
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186 students from seven different trade schools competed in a skills competition at Hillyard Technical School on Monday. The school hosted the Northwest District Skills USA competition, where students can compete and showcase different skills they’ve learned during their time in trade school. Students competed in areas such as: carpentry, advertising and design, nurse assisting, welding
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Students starting kindergarten in the fall and their families are invited to a special readiness program Tuesday evening. The United Way’s KinderClub will be offered from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at each St. Joseph School District elementary school. The program for children who will be in kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year and their
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Sidewalks will get repaired or put in at Pickett and Parkway elementary schools; Spring Garden Middle School to be surveyed.
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