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Lafayette High School Likely to Become Middle School Under New District Plan

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:57 AM

The St. Joseph School District is moving forward with a plan to consolidate into a two-high-school system, with the board signaling its preference for options that would keep Benton/Hyde and Central High School open. This decision, driven by the district’s financial situation, would result in Lafayette High School being converted into a middle school. Following…

The St. Joseph School District is moving forward with a plan to consolidate into a two-high-school system, with the board signaling its preference for options that would keep Benton/Hyde and Central High School open. This decision, driven by the district’s financial situation, would result in Lafayette High School being converted into a middle school. Following Monday’s meeting, the superintendent will refine the preferred options with more detailed data for the board’s final review.

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