Newest SJSD Board of Education members bring experience and optimism
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The two newest members of the St. Joseph School District Board of Education believe the best days are ahead for the district.
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Salvation Army hosts back-to-school distribution
St. Joseph, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While it may not feel like it, the first day of school is fastly approaching, and one local organization is hosting a back-to-school distribution.
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UMKC provides updates on new schools to be built in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Among the topics discussed at the University of Missouri’s Board of Curators meeting, different aspects regarding the new UMKC School of Dentistry and School of Medicine buildings were shared.
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UM Board of Curators amends transfer policy, approves FY26 budget
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met at the St. Joseph Country Club ballroom on Thursday to attend to a wide variety of subjects affecting the state of Missouri as a whole.
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Board of Education meeting discusses intermediate plan for high schools
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Troester Media Center.
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SJSD appoints two new administrators
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The appointments of two administrators for the 2025-26 academic year were approved by the St. Joseph School District Board of Education.
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MWSU Track & Field head coach ready to move forward
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University reinstated the Track & Field program after ‘new information and a new level of support’ came forward.
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Board of Education reviews budget and job descriptions
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9, at Troester Media Center to continue preparation for the 2025-26 academic year.
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CMU, NCMC solidify ongoing partnership at signing event
TRENTON, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Officials with Central Methodist University and North Central Missouri College signed concurrent enrollment and articulation agreements at an event on May 28.
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MSHP releases bus inspection results
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the results of its 2025 school bus inspections. Most the school districts received high ratings.
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ROTC instructor sues SJSD over firing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former ROTC instructor who was fired in 2024 has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the St. Joseph School District.
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SJSD School Board president announces run for State Representative
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph School District Board of Education President Latonya Williams has announced she is running for District 10 State Representative in the next election.
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Missouri Western announces franchise competition winnerÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is rewarding another recent graduate’s efforts with the opportunity to own and operate a franchise business.Â
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Summer driving courses return to St. Joseph for teens
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first session of teen summer driving courses in St. Joseph is set to begin next week.
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Recognitions, repairs and planning at the May Board of Education meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education was packed with agenda items at the May 27 meeting, which started at 5:30 p.m.The meeting began with a full crowd due to the recognition of several key accomplishments by individuals and teams. Robidoux Middle School’s Cannon Holthaus was recognized for
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New MSW program at Missouri Western seeking accreditation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Those interested in filling the ever-present need for social workers, especially in rural areas of Northwest Missouri, can receive training through a growing program at Missouri Western State University.
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Rolling Hills builds reading skills with summer challenge
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Rolling Hills Library is building a new library and reading skills this summer with their Summer Reading Program, “The Building Readers” program.
Continue Reading SJSD to celebrate maintenance and operations staff
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District will celebrate the hard work and dedication of the maintenance and operations staff through a ceremony.
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Ring the bell, not the phone: Lawmakers push for focused classrooms
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — A new piece of Missouri legislation, Senate Bill 68, is sparking conversations about the role of technology in classrooms.
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Summer entertainment and education for the kids
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Summer break is almost here for students in St. Joseph schools, but summer break can bring some unsure feelings when it comes to planning activities and keeping the kids busy.
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Carden Park Elementary surprises teacher with generous donation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Carden Park Elementary and the surrounding community came together to support a beloved teacher.
Continue Reading SJSD School Board approves new administrators
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has approved the appointments of two administrators for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Kati Reid has been appointed as the Director of Secondary Education, replacing Dr. Lara Gilpin, who is retiring on June 30, 2025. Reid began her career in 2009
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SJSD School Board selects candidate to fill vacant seatÂ
The St. Joseph School District is working to fill an empty seat on its Board of Education during a special meeting Wednesday night.
Continue Reading SJSD School Board to review filings to fill board vacancy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will hold a Special Board of Education meeting to review and possibly select a candidate to fill Rick Gehring’s spot on the Board. The Special Meeting agenda came in right after filings closed at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, where
Continue Reading Board of Education work session addresses recent board vacancy
The St. Joseph School District Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Troester Media Center to address issues like paid parental leave and the recent board vacancy.
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Board of Education work session to address parental leave and recent board vacancy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Troester Media Center to address issues like paid parental leave and the recent board vacancy. The deadline to file for the open position, vacated with the resignation of Rick Gehring, is May 13. The
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St. Joseph Catholic Academy to honor Bishop LeBlond class of 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Graduation is a time of joy and celebration for any student who get’s to walk across the stage to receive their diploma. Bishop LeBlond High School’s class of 2025 was able to have that special experience at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. The class of 2025 saw a
Continue Reading SJSD assistant principal awarded NWMO Assistant Principal of the Year
ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) — One St. Joseph School District assistant principal was named the Northwest Missouri Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. In a Facebook post on Friday, May 9, the St. Joseph School District congratulated Central High School assistant principal, Shawna Gilliland on the accomplishment.
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Robidoux Row Museum brings students on westward expansion tourÂ
Rock Port Elementary students visited the museum to hear about westward expansion and build upon what they recently learned in class.Â
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Hillyard Technical Center to host weekend plant sale
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Hillyard Technical Center will host a plant sale to support the Future Farmers of America (FFA). The sale will go from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9 and starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 and until plants are sold out. The sale is cash
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