SJSD grows future teachers through ‘Grow Your Own’ program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The St. Joseph School District’s “Grow Your Own Program” is designed for high school seniors interested in teaching and professional development.
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Columbia Public Schools sues Missouri over charter schools
Columbia Public Schools held a news conference Monday after filing a lawsuit saying the establishment of charter schools in Boone County is unconstitutional.
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Savannah High incident briefly involves weapon, no injuries reported
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Savannah R-III School District is speaking out after a concerning incident that happened in the Savannah High School parking lot Thursday afternoon.
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SJSD sees six filings for two open School Board seats in first week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District saw six filings for two open seats on its School Board after the filing period opened Tuesday.
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Pickett Elementary first-graders earn special visit from MoWest’s women’s basketball team
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– Missouri Western State University’s women’s basketball team stopped by Pickett Elementary to celebrate the school’s first-graders for leading the St. Joseph School District in attendance rates from August through October.
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MoWest to celebrate graduate achievements during Winter Commencement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Western State University will celebrate the achievements of 204 graduates during its Winter Commencement ceremony.
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Missouri, U.S. Department of Education reach proposed settlement in student loan forgiveness case
Matthew Sanders COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State of Missouri and the U.S. Department of Education have reached a proposed settlement over the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. The Education Department said Tuesday in a news release that the state has agreed not to enroll new borrowers in the SAVE student loan debt forgiveness plan,
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SJSD Finance Committee reviews budget practices, emphasizes transparency
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District’s Finance Committee met Tuesday to take a closer look at the financial report Executive Finance Director Linda Quinley shared with the full School Board on Nov. 24.
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Finalists from all five St. Joseph high schools featured in 2026 Cotillion for Achievement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Academic achievers from all five St. Joseph high schools and surrounding areas were unveiled as finalists for prestigious local scholarships this weekend.
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St. Joseph native earns prestigious scholarship
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KQTV) — A St. Joseph native and Central High School alumnus has earned one of the world’s most prestigious academic honors.
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Three candidates file for two SJSD board seats on first filing day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District saw three people file for two Board of Education seats up for grabs on the first day of filings.
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School board discusses finalized boundaries for next year, student transfer process
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Parents can now view which public school their child has been assigned to next year as part of updated boundaries for the St. Joseph School District.
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SJSD School Board reviews salary changes and new attendance boundaries at work session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education discussed salaries, boundaries and transfers at its Monday night work session.
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Benton’s pro-start class comes together to serve nutritious meals to the community
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Benton High School students spent their Friday giving back in a big way. As part of their ProStart advanced cooking class, they packed up meals for families and community members who could use a little extra support.
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MoWest students showcase research projects
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Western State University hosted its Fall Multidisciplinary Research Day at Blum Union Friday afternoon.
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Missouri Court rules in favor of Missouri Right to Education lawsuit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A Cole County judge ruled in favor of the Missouri Right to Education’s Director, Spencer Toder, in his lawsuit challenging the secretary of state’s ballot language.
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Push to keep Lafayette remains strong as group protests SJSD decision on Thursday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Supporters of the Fighting Irish are remaining steadfast in their efforts to keep Lafayette a high school.
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Group protests School Board decision outside of Lafayette High School
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Four St. Joseph community members braved the below-freezing temperatures Thursday morning to protest the St. Joseph School District Board of Education’s decision to repurpose Lafayette High School as a middle school.
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MoWest surpasses Giving Tuesday goal, extends donation drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Western State University once again took part in its annual “Giving Tuesday” donation drive — a day dedicated to supporting programs and services across campus.
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Finalists for 2026 Cotillion for Achievement to be announced Sunday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Sixteen of the top academic achievers in the area will be recognized this weekend as finalists for a prestigious local scholarship.
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Winter weather triggers AMI day as SJSD aims to maintain instructional momentum
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District decided to declare an Alternative Methods of Instruction, or AMI day, on Monday, Dec. 1 due to inclement weather.
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SJSD audit highlights revenue declines as district works to stabilize budget
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The St. Joseph Board of Education sat down for a financial audit review led by Linda Quinley, the executive finance director with the Missouri School Board Association, on Nov. 24.
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SJSD pushes for efficiency and equity under new two–high school model
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — After the St. Joseph School District Board of Education voted on Nov. 24 to move forward with Plan 4BR, the Benton and Central High School model, Superintendent Ashly McGinnis said it’s important than ever for families to understand why this plan was chosen.
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SJSD high school tracks to remain closed this winter, reopen next March for public use
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District has provided a timeline on the reopening of tracks for public use at all three high schools, facilities often used by residents for walking and exercise.
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SJSD superintendent says ‘We’re in this together’ as Plan 4BR moves forward
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — After months of waiting for a final decision on Plan 4BR, the plan that keeps Benton and Central as the district’s two high schools, the school district is now preparing for some major changes.
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SJSD plan leads to major ramifications for Lafayette and much of district
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Entering last night’s Board of Education meeting, uncertainty remained on the proposed path the St. Joseph Board of Education would choose to move forward with.
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By: Chris Roush, News Director ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Following months of work and questioning, the reasons for the St. Joseph School District’s budget shortfalls are clear. During a special school board work session Monday night, a representative from the Missouri School Boards’ Association presented the shortfalls and ways to improve the budget. Linda
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Plan 4BR passes, district shifts to two high schools
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education officially voted to move forward with Plan 4BR, which centers on the Benton and Central High School model, after months of reviewing 14 different proposals.
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St. Joseph School Board votes to approve Central-Benton model, putting plan in motion
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After multiple meetings and work sessions, the St. Joseph Board of Education has officially agreed on a long-term plan for reorganizing school facilities.
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Lafayette junior leads Thanksgiving food drive to help local families
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A Lafayette High School junior is stepping up to make sure local families get to enjoy Thanksgiving this year.
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