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St. Joseph School District Considers Middle School Consolidation

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 6:09 AM

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on November 16th to discuss the potential consolidation of its four middle schools into two. This proposal, driven by a need to cut $4.2 million in expenses to avoid deficit spending by 2028, could save the district approximately $2.3 million in staffing…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on November 16th to discuss the potential consolidation of its four middle schools into two. This proposal, driven by a need to cut $4.2 million in expenses to avoid deficit spending by 2028, could save the district approximately $2.3 million in staffing costs. While discussions have pointed toward repurposing Bode and Truman Middle Schools, no final decisions have been made, and a vote could occur as early as November 23rd.

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