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Live at SJO, March 27, 2023

I am here at SJO tonight so you don’t have to be. I missed 30 minutes but it looks like they are doing a facilities project update.
Wait, they have went really fast. They are already on new business and upped the amount in the revolving fund and expenditure approval limits. That just means the super can make purchases, ect. up to a certain amount up without specific board approval.

Brooks wants to continue to explore the issue to see if it will actually save the district money.

Kevin Taylor doesn’t want the panels on the school’s land. Is OK with it on the roof.

The Math department has made an online math curriculum proposal. Spanish 1 has 108 kids right now. #WOW They are also looking at an online Spanish curriculum. (I think)

Closed session.

Spring Musical is April 14, 15. #THEDESCENDANTS

Board members went to the We The People Fundraiser.

By Nora Maberry March 27, 2023

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SJO Honor roll

January 11, 2020 Nora Maberry

FreshmenCramer, Morgan Adams, Madison Alwes, Canyon Blackburn, Ethan Burch, Tyler Collins, Bryce Dial, Aleah Dow, Abigail Funk, Alex Harms, Hallie...

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SJO could return to full in-person instruction

March 3, 2021 Nora Maberry

St. Joseph-Ogden High School is starting to plan for the future. Superintendent Brian Brooks said the school is looking into...

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Live at SJO School Board, Dec.19, 2023

December 19, 2023 Nora Maberry

It’s time for the Ag Curriculum review. These are always really interesting and showcase what strong academic programs SJO has....

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SJO first quarter high honor roll

November 14, 2023 Nora Maberry

Freshmen Ahart, LillianBarbee, ZhouBenoit, ZacharyBowlin, AlecBurnett, ColinClark, ElizabethCrider, AbigailDahl, HaydenDavis, IrisDitchfield, NickDowns, JustinFarber, MadisonFarney, NathanielFranzen, NolanGraham, SkylerHammond, AnnaHarbourt, MarkHarris, NicholasHess,...

Athletics, Life, People, Schools

Donation could change the face of sports and activities at SJO

February 16, 2021 Nora Maberry

An anonymous donor has made St. Joseph-Ogden High School an offer they couldn’t refuse. And because of it, SJO athletic...

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Heritage First Quarter Honor Roll

November 8, 2023 Nora Maberry

High Honors: Freshmen: Ashley Barkley, Nathan Bensyl, Lillie Bishop, Erika Bonilla, Addison Hopper, Lillian Perkins, Breanna Ploense, Clark Roland, Jayden...

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SJO “We the People” fundraising for nationals

January 22, 2019 Nora Maberry

Gage Atwood loves a challenge. The St. Joseph-Ogden High School senior challenged himself this year by joining two very different...

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5 Questions with Al Pearman

April 16, 2023 Nora Maberry

Al Pearman plays Ben in St. Joseph-Ogden’s “The Descendents”. We asked Al five questions before the final show today at...

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COVID cases not tied to schools

November 10, 2020 Nora Maberry

There have been no cases of COVID-19 traced to any of the schools in St. Joseph. Grade school Superintendent...

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Live at SJO school board, Oct. 24, 2022

October 24, 2022 Nora Maberry

It’s the special education department and me here at the school board. They are doing a curriculum review. (I seriously...

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SJO to stay with in-person instruction after Thanksgiving

November 16, 2020 Nora Maberry

St. Joseph-Ogden High School is going to stay with in-person instruction, Superintendent Brian Brooks announced Monday night. Last Thursday, Brooks...