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St. Joseph School District Reviews Building Conditions Ahead of Middle School Decision

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:18 AM

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education reviewed updated facility ratings during a recent work session, comparing the current condition of its buildings to 2019. While several schools, including Central and Benton, showed improvement following recent maintenance projects, all four of the district’s middle schools currently fall into the “poor” category on the district’s…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education reviewed updated facility ratings during a recent work session, comparing the current condition of its buildings to 2019. While several schools, including Central and Benton, showed improvement following recent maintenance projects, all four of the district’s middle schools currently fall into the “poor” category on the district’s rating scale. The board will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 16, to discuss a potential consolidation from four middle schools to two.

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