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St. Joseph School District Eyes West Virginia Model for High School Consolidation

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:26 AM

As the St. Joseph School District faces declining enrollment and considers consolidating to a two-high school system, administrators are studying other districts that have navigated similar challenges. At a recent school board meeting, officials presented a case study on Wetzel County, West Virginia, which was forced to merge its high schools after struggling to fully…

As the St. Joseph School District faces declining enrollment and considers consolidating to a two-high school system, administrators are studying other districts that have navigated similar challenges. At a recent school board meeting, officials presented a case study on Wetzel County, West Virginia, which was forced to merge its high schools after struggling to fully staff classrooms and provide a complete curriculum. The key advice from the West Virginia superintendent was to prioritize student needs and opportunities while remaining compassionate toward the community’s emotional ties to its schools.

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