SJSD audit finds no major issues as officials focus on budget recovery
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The St. Joseph School District reviewed its 2024–2025 fiscal year audit, presented by Jon Cummings of KPM CPAs.
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SJSD offers kindergarten readiness programs with help from United Way
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater Joseph is set to continue their program for kindergarten readiness program in the St. Joseph School District.
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Skaith fifth grade teacher honored as Teacher of the Month by Green Hills
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Skaith Elementary School is proud to announce one of its own was recognized as the Green Hills Teacher of the Month.
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New SJSD webpage details school consolidation, feeder patterns
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District has launched a new District Reorganization webpage to help families and community members better understand upcoming changes.
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SJSD announces new school leadership for 2026-27, updates on district reorganization plans
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District provided an update to families and staff members of changes to school leadership positions and information on district reorganization plans for the 2026-27 school year.
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St. Joseph robotics club helping students harness valuable skills and careers in STEM
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A community program based in St. Joseph is giving kids the chance to explore their creativity and develop valuable skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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Changes come to recent SJSD School Board filings
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District saw a few changes in its Board of Education filings this week.
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Mid-year data review highlights progress and proficiency goal in SJSD
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The St. Joseph School District recently came together with committee members to review the mid-year data report, using the opportunity not only to examine student progress but also to celebrate the dedication and hard work of educators.
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MoWest honors Thevenot family with renaming of new Houlne Center storage facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new storage facility for MoWest’s state-of-the-art Houlne Center will don the name of one family long known for its dedication to the community.
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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.
Continue Reading 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.
Continue Reading 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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