Education

Welding students at USU Blanding. Courtesy photo
A symbol of love, crafted with care. USU Blanding welding students are bringing life to the quad with their hand-forged metal hearts, which will be displayed during the beginning of February. The metal hearts will be displayed on The Quad from Feb. 9 through Feb. 13, leading up to the Valentine’s...
by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board met in Montezuma Creek for their January board of education meeting which included support for a youth focus group, approve federal impact aid funding and accompanying public hearing as well as the approval of the fee schedule for...
by Paul Murdock Assistant Superintendent For years, San Juan School District has been working to improve reading outcomes for early-grade students in Kindergarten through third grade with success.  If you are a parent of a child in one of those grades, you have heard your child’s teacher speak...
The School and Institutional Trust Funds Office announced that the Trust Lands Permanent Funds will distribute a record-breaking $134 million to public schools for the 2026-27 school year, marking a 20 percent increase from last year’s distribution of $111 million. For San Juan School District,...
by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board approved the calendar for the next school year, received an audit report and got an update on capital projects in Blanding and Montezuma Creek at their latest meeting. Members of the San Juan School Board began their December 9...
Ms. Indigenous SUU Kaehliyah Howard
Blanding local Kaeahliyah Howard was crowned Miss Indigenous Princess at Southern Utah University in early November. A San Juan High graduate, the junior is studying sports communications at SUU. Kaeahliyah made the decision to enter the pageant week-of and walked away with the title thanks to...
Kooper Nielson Monticello High School Cross Country
Kooper Nielson Monticello High School Cross Country Head Coach Jeff Hunt: “Kooper does not like to lose. This applies to whatever he does. This year, Kooper’s leadership was invaluable to the Monticello cross country team. Several other athletes came to me this season to say the team felt like a...
Marlee Mack  Monticello High School Volleyball
Marlee Mack Monticello High School Volleyball Head Coach Janna Sandefur: “It is with great pleasure that we recognize Marlee Mack, a remarkable senior at Monticello High School, for her selection to the prestigious Academic All-State team. The daughter of Ivan and Monique Mack, Marlee embodies the...
Jackson Keyes Monticello High School Football
Jackson Keyes Monticello High School Football Head Coach Reed Anderson: “Known for his exceptional dedication, Jackson has maintained a high level of academic performance while also contributing significantly to the school community and football field. With a high GPA and ACT score, involvement in...
Seth Taylor Monticello High School Football
Seth Taylor Monticello High School Football Head Coach Reed Anderson: “Seth is known for his strong work ethic and he has excelled in a demanding schedule of college classes while maintaining outstanding academic performance. As coaches and teachers we praise his ability to balance rigorous...

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