Education Archives

SJSD appoints two new administrators

June 11, 2025 2:32 pm Crystal Olney

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.

MWSU Track & Field head coach ready to move forward

June 9, 2025 3:46 pm Kyle Schmidt

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.

Board of Education reviews budget and job descriptions

June 9, 2025 3:32 pm Charles Christian

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.

CMU, NCMC solidify ongoing partnership at signing event

June 9, 2025 11:32 am News-Press NOW

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.

MSHP releases bus inspection results

June 6, 2025 10:30 am News-Press NOW

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.

ROTC instructor sues SJSD over firing

June 4, 2025 2:51 pm News-Press NOW

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.

SJSD School Board president announces run for State Representative

June 3, 2025 6:57 pm Charles Christian

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.

Missouri Western announces franchise competition winner

May 30, 2025 11:56 am Chris Fortune

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.

Summer driving courses return to St. Joseph for teens

May 28, 2025 5:01 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first session of teen summer driving courses in St. Joseph is set to begin next week.

Recognitions, repairs and planning at the May Board of Education meeting

May 27, 2025 9:16 pm Charles Christian

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

New MSW program at Missouri Western seeking accreditation

May 24, 2025 11:30 am Charles Christian

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.

Rolling Hills builds reading skills with summer challenge

May 23, 2025 11:31 am Kendra Simpson

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.

SJSD to celebrate maintenance and operations staff

May 21, 2025 2:06 pm Leah Rainwater

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.

Ring the bell, not the phone: Lawmakers push for focused classrooms

May 20, 2025 11:22 am Kirsten Stokes

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.

Summer entertainment and education for the kids

May 19, 2025 10:00 am Kendra Simpson

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.

Carden Park Elementary surprises teacher with generous donation

May 15, 2025 1:29 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Carden Park Elementary and the surrounding community came together to support a beloved teacher.

SJSD School Board approves new administrators

May 15, 2025 12:03 pm Leah Rainwater

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

SJSD School Board selects candidate to fill vacant seat

May 14, 2025 12:50 pm Chris Fortune

The St. Joseph School District is working to fill an empty seat on its Board of Education during a special meeting Wednesday night.

SJSD School Board to review filings to fill board vacancy

May 13, 2025 4:43 pm News-Press NOW

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

Board of Education work session addresses recent board vacancy

May 12, 2025 9:35 pm Charles Christian

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.

Board of Education work session to address parental leave and recent board vacancy

May 12, 2025 3:22 pm Charles Christian

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

St. Joseph Catholic Academy to honor Bishop LeBlond class of 2025

May 9, 2025 2:01 pm Patrick Holleron

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

SJSD assistant principal awarded NWMO Assistant Principal of the Year

May 9, 2025 12:25 pm Leah Rainwater

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.

Robidoux Row Museum brings students on westward expansion tour

May 9, 2025 10:34 am Chris Fortune

Rock Port Elementary students visited the museum to hear about westward expansion and build upon what they recently learned in class.

Hillyard Technical Center to host weekend plant sale

May 8, 2025 12:06 pm Leah Rainwater

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

MWSU honors faculty and staff

May 7, 2025 3:24 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University honored its employees during the 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception. Awards were presented to eight individuals in different categories. Dr. James Carviou, an associate professor of journalism, won the award for Outstanding Academic Advisor. Dr. Lane DesAutels, an associate professor of philosophy

SJPD, FOP honors teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6, 2025 4:14 pm Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Teachers in the St. Joseph School District were able to get some sweet treats for Teacher Appreciation Week Tuesday morning. The St. Joseph Police Department and Lodge 3 of the Fraternal Order of Police raised over $1,000 to show their support for educators in the St. Joseph School District.

MWSU to celebrate 350 graduates during spring commencement

May 2, 2025 5:50 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University will celebrate the achievements of 350 graduates during two spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10. Ceremonies will take place in the MWSU Fieldhouse in the M.O. Looney Complex. Graduation is free and open to the public. MWSU will confer 290 undergraduate degrees and 60

Department of Education to resume loan payback for borrowers

May 2, 2025 4:15 pm Kirsten Stokes

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S Department of Education will officially resume collecting defaulted federal student loans on Monday, May 5, marking the end of a three-year pause, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic. For thousands of Missourians, and particularly residents of St. Joseph, this could mean renewed pressure from loan services, especially

Lions Clubs of St. Joseph hosts 63rd annual Scholastic Honors Luncheon

May 1, 2025 11:56 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Lions Clubs of St. Joseph held their 63rd annual Scholiastic Honors Luncheon event for students around the district. The top 10% of 2025 graduating honors students from schools in the St. Joseph School District, St. Joseph Catholic Academy and the St. Joseph Christian Academy were celebrated for their