Education
by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the San Juan School Board made plans to celebrate the opening of a new school, approved the budget and discussed board member compensation at their latest meeting.
The San Juan School District is set to celebrate the opening of the new Blanding Elementary...
by Marcus Jensen
Utah State University Blanding hosted the DRUMM Teacher Workshop and Cultural Exchange on April 10-11, bringing together educators, students and community presenters for two days focused on mathematical modeling, cultural learning and collaboration.
DRUMM, which stands for “Data-...
Utah State University has announced Ken Guan will become associate vice president for the Blanding campus. Guan will start at USU Blanding on July 1, 2026.
Guan has worked in higher ed for more than 20 years, including roles at Indiana University, Kansas State University, University of Vermont,...
Kyle Begay – San Juan High School Soccer
Head Coach Jay Jones: “Kyle is an amazing student and athlete. He led the San Juan boys soccer team this season as a Captain and he has also excelled in his academics every season that we’ve had him.
“Kyle is a dedicated teammate and he is also dedicated to...
Academic All State 2026 Spring: Jonas Jeppesen San Juan Baseball
Head Coach Jens Nielson: “Jonas is an outstanding individual. He is kind, hard-working, intelligent, and just a good person. Academically he is determined to give his very best. He is humble about his abilities and does well to help...
Coach Andrea Nielson: “Stetson Black has been a dedicated four-year member of our track program, competing in both throwing and running events throughout his career. He has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to help others both on and off the field.
“...
Academic All State 2026 Spring: Rosalie Kartchner San Juan Golf
Coach Kim Baker: “Rosalie Kartchner is exceptional. She is a student and athlete who has integrity on and off the course. Along with being on the girls golf team this spring she competed in Sterling Scholar where she was a runner-up...
Academic All State 2026 Spring: Jackson Keyes Monticello Baseball and Golf
Head Baseball Coach Josh Keyes: “Jackson’s Academic All-State recognition in 2A baseball and 1A boys golf this spring represents a far more significant achievement than any athletic accomplishment. All athletes from San...
Head Coach Laici Snyder: “Nicole Francom has shown what it means to excel both on and off the field. As a dedicated softball player, she demonstrated hard work, determination, and selflessness in every aspect of the game. No matter where her team needed her, Nicole was willing to step in and give...
Academic All State 2026 Spring: Marlee Mack Monticello Track & Field
Head Coach Jeff Hunt: “When Marlee moved over from Colorado two years ago you could see the incredible athletic ability that led her to four individual state titles, several school records, and a state record.
“What most...
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