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SJSD offers kindergarten readiness programs with help from United Way

News-Press Now 24 Dec 2025
File photo . News-Press NOWA table full of school supplies is shown in St. Joseph. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- United Way and the St ... United Way of Greater St ... Kindergarten readiness sessions will be led by St. Joseph School District staff ... .
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SJSD audit finds no major issues as officials focus on budget recovery

News-Press Now 24 Dec 2025
Prajukta Ghosh . KQ2 Mark korell and Stacia Studer during the Board of education meeting. 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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New SJSD webpage details school consolidation, feeder patterns

News-Press Now 23 Dec 2025
Prajukta Ghosh . KQ2 School crossing sign near the district office. ST. JOSEPH, Mo ... The webpage was added shortly after SJSD's Thanksgiving break in November and includes a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions to address common concerns ... .
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SJSD announces new school leadership for 2026-27, updates on district reorganization plans

News-Press Now 20 Dec 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph School District provided an update to families and staff members on changes to school leadership positions and information on district reorganization plans for the 2026-27 school year ... Dr ... Dr ... Dr ... Dr ... Dr ... Dr.
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Mid-year data review highlights progress and proficiency goal in SJSD

News-Press Now 19 Dec 2025
Prajukta Ghosh . KQ2 Stacia Studer explaining the progress in the district to the committee members. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- The St ... “I am so proud of the work they are doing in their classes ... The committee met on Thursday, Dec ... .
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Changes come to recent SJSD School Board filings

News-Press Now 19 Dec 2025
Filings will continue during SJSD's regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8.30 a.m ... Candidates with questions should call 816-671-4003 or email donnabaker@sjsd.k12.mo.us.
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SJSD grows future teachers through ‘Grow Your Own’ program

News-Press Now 16 Dec 2025
Chris Roush . KQ2Mariana Sanchez talks to Chris Roush about her experience in teaching. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- The St ... Instead, the program fosters a sense of purpose and encourages former SJSD students to give back to the community where they grew up ... .
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SJSD sees six filings for two open School Board seats in first week

News-Press Now 12 Dec 2025
FILEThe St. Joseph School Board is expected to make a big decision Monday night at Central High School. ST. JOSEPH, Mo ... SJSD saw filings for Jacob McMillian, Cynthia Cook and Deborah Schmuck on Tuesday ... .
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SJSD Finance Committee reviews budget practices, emphasizes transparency

News-Press Now 10 Dec 2025
Prajukta Ghosh . KQ2 News Board members and committee people gather around for the finance meeting e. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St ... 24 ... 24 board meeting ... One of the biggest takeaways for Hedgecorth was Quinley’s emphasis on accuracy in budgeting ... .
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Three candidates file for two SJSD board seats on first filing day

News-Press Now 09 Dec 2025
Filings will continue during SJSD's regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8.30 a.m ... Candidates with questions should call 816-671-4003 or email donnabaker@sjsd.k12.mo.us.
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Push to keep Lafayette remains strong as group protests SJSD decision on Thursday

News-Press Now 04 Dec 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Supporters of the Fighting Irish are remaining steadfast in their efforts to keep Lafayette a high school ... Joseph ... "Their are going to be students who can't move to Central and Benton ... It's going to be hard for them." ... .
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Winter weather triggers AMI day as SJSD aims to maintain instructional momentum

News-Press Now 02 Dec 2025
Prajukta Ghosh . KQ2 News Stacia Studer works on her computer to check emails. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St ... 1 due to inclement weather ... We don't want that pause in learning,” Studer said ... SJSD now sits with five AMI days left for the school year. .
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SJSD audit highlights revenue declines as district works to stabilize budget

News-Press Now 01 Dec 2025
Prajukta Ghosh . KQ2 News School Crossing sign. 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

News-Press Now 27 Nov 2025
Prajukta Ghosh . KQ2 News. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- After the St. Joseph School District Board of Education voted on Nov ... “The original reason... McGinnis acknowledged the uncertainty families have felt over the past few months ... .
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SJSD Superintendent says ‘We’re in this together’ as Plan 4BR moves forward

News-Press Now 26 Nov 2025
Prajukta Ghosh . KQ2 St. Joseph School District logo. ST. JOSEPH, Mo ... Superintendent Ashly McGinnis said the district’s current feeder patterns help students move smoothly from elementary to middle to high school ... .
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