President Trump ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to start mass deportations, students and educators in St. Joseph are concerned for safety. ICE agents were granted permission by President Trump to enter churches and schools. In an email sent to News-Press NOW, an anonymous source explained, “I work with English Language Development students at SJSD. Due to the
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As part of the St. Joseph School District’s bond project, new intercoms will be laced throughout all 24 of the District’s school buildings. The project was approved in October of 2024, but within the last month and into the New Year, the District has approved and started the wiring process for the new system. When
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The St. Joseph Youth Alliance announced on Monday that they are hosting a substance use prevention summit for area students. According to a post from the Youth Alliance through social media on Monday, Feb. 3, “Attention freshman, sophomores, and juniors, Central High School SJSD, Benton Cardinals, Lafayette High School!!!! This is going to be an
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Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, has planned several activities in celebration of Black History Month. Northwest’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion is sponsoring guest performances, a trivia night and several film screenings, including an African-American horror film. “It’s about getting an opportunity to learn about a culture that’s not like your own,” Latonya
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Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph Museums are partnering together to present the 25th annual Super Science Saturday. The 25th annual science event will be held this year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 8 in the Remington/Agenstein Hall on MWSU’s campus. The event will include hands-on activities which have been
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In a message sent out to St. Joseph School District faculty and families, patrons were informed about an imminent calendar change on Monday, Feb. 3. A teacher work day scheduled for Monday, Feb. 10, will be moved to Wednesday, Feb. 12 in preparation for a potential Chiefs victory. The change will ensure instructional time for
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In a December 2024 Board of Education Meeting, the St. Joseph School District approved site preparation efforts for high school turf installation. Benton, Central and Lafayette high schools will be transitioning their football fields into turf. “It’s an exciting process, it’s something that, you know, doesn’t happen a lot of times, even at other places,” said Shannon
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The second semester is well underway and attendance rates at the St. Joseph School District have dropped. District leaders are hopeful that a single seasonal blip won’t deter them from meeting their attendance goals. Attendance currently stands at 84.1% for the school year as a whole, with absences since classes resumed earlier this month due
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A few local political groups hosted an event Tuesday evening, to allow the public to witness policies given from those fighting for two open School Board seats. Five of the total six candidates will introduce themselves and answer the community’s questions this evening as Former Buchanan County Auditor — Nancy Nash acts as Moderator. The
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Members of the St. Joseph Catholic Academy met for an annual prayer breakfast and fundraising event on Wednesday morning.
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Monday was the first official St. Joseph School District Board of Education meeting of 2025. The BOE is getting down to business with a series of meetings to address multiple issues across the District. Closed executive meetings will take place to both introduce and follow the official BOE meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
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After area schools canceled in-person classes on Tuesday due to cold temperatures, alternative methods of instruction were an option some utilized to keep learning going. Instead of opting for a “snow day” the St. Joseph School District was among those choosing an AMI day for its students. “We take a lot of factors into consideration
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The St. Joseph School District’s next superintendent knows she has work ahead of her but said she’s ready for the challenge. Ashly McGinnis, the district’s current assistant superintendent of academic and education services, was selected from a pool of 25 candidates in December to lead the St. Joseph Schools. She will begin in her new
Continue Reading SJSD Board of Education meets for first work session of the new year.
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Lindbergh Elementary School’s cafeteria was filled with excited students, teachers and staff thrilled to be nominated as St. Joseph’s Kindest School.
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Volunteers are needed to help kids with reading skills as a new school semester begins.
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By Leah Rainwater Six candidates will appear on the April election ballots for the St. Joseph School District’s Board of Education. Both Isaura Garcia and Kim Miller’s seats are up for grabs, and as of Dec. 31, six St. Joseph residents have filed for the seats. When asked about last-minute filings, Board of Education President,
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By Jenna Wilson Missouri Western State University’s Law Enforcement Academy is seeing equipment upgrades and covering tuition fees for incoming cadets. MWSU intends to utilize $150,000 of leftover American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide tuition assistance to cadets who are currently or will be enrolling in its Law Enforcement Academy located at 4525 Downs
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By Kendra Simpson St. Joseph residents will soon have a new way to refine their sewing skills, easily strike up conversations and perfect their table etiquette thanks to MidCity Excellence teaming up with Tailored Creations by Toni. Kimberly Warren, CEO of MidCity Excellence, and Toni Spearman, owner and operator of Tailored Creations by Toni, decided
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By Chris Fortune St. Joseph families attended the Grand Opening celebration for the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center over three years after the building plans were announced. On Thursday, Dec. 26, at 10 a.m. the Discovery Center opened its doors officially to swarms of families coming to explore the Center’s exhibits. The Discovery Center’s exhibits were
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By Charles Christian A trailer designed to look like a Christmas sleigh is being restored by the DeKalb High School FFA decades after it once soared through Lewis and Clark State Park. The sleigh, once an annual tradition in the park, had become worn down to the point where it was dangerous for passengers. It
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By Ashley Luthans Winter break has arrived, and there are many activities in St. Joseph that can help children pass the time and beat boredom. The Bode Ice Arena is one place that provides fun for the whole family. People of all ages are welcome to ice skate, regardless of skill level. On open skate
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By Nicole Scott Northwest Missouri State University announced the fall 2024 Academic Honor Roll on Friday morning. The Office of the Registrar for the University in Maryville, Missouri, released the list of students named to the Academic or President’s honor rolls on Friday, Dec. 20. For the Academic Honor Roll, students must have had a
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Freelancers, creatives and on-the-go leaders know they can only go as far as their tech takes them. Make sure you – or the loved ones in your life – can harness the power of productivity with the latest gadgets. Whether you need to power more productive work hours or seek
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By Jazmine Knight The Saint Joseph Symphony is preparing to share their holiday spirit with their annual Holiday Cheer concert on Dec. 21. “It’s probably the most popular show in our season,” said Nancy Schmidt-Brunson, Managing Director. Guests can expect to hear holiday classics such as Sleigh Ride (with a surprise guest conductor), The Little
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By NewsPress Now A familiar face will take the reins of the St. Joseph School District in July. Ashly McGinnis, who currently serves as the district’s assistant superintendent of academic services, has been promoted to replace retiring superintendent Gabe Edgar. The St. Joseph School District Board of Education announced its decision Wednesday afternoon. The board
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By Kyle Schmidt Students got a break from school Wednesday as a reward for showing up to class all semester. Kids from 17 local elementary schools were invited to Missouri Western State University to watch the Griffons men take on Kansas Christian in a basketball matchup. Mike Buckler with the St. Joseph School District said
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph’s new inspireU Children’s Discovery Center doesn’t officially open until next week, but community members can get a sneak peek in the coming days. A series of soft openings will be offered Friday through Sunday, Dec. 20 through 22 at the center, 521 Felix St. Sessions are offered from 9 a.m.
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By Jazmine Knight Four women hoping to become the next superintendent of the St. Joseph School District gathered for interviews Tuesday, with a final decision on the district’s next leader likely to come by the end of the week. The superintendent finalists — Lara Gilpin, SJSD director of secondary education, Ashly McGinnis, SJSD assistant superintendent
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