Education

Heritage Language programs, outreach effort in San Juan schools earn national honors

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School District approved policies related to bathroom uses in schools, reviewed tribal consultation efforts and awards for heritage language and sent out a survey for parent preference on the upcoming school year calendar at their latest meeting...

The library on the Utah State University Blanding campus. Courtesy photo

USU Blanding sees 1.4 percent enrollment growth for Fall 2025

As many colleges around the country are seeing declines in enrollment, Utah State University Blanding is celebrating a 1.4 percent increase in students this fall — an achievement that reflects the university commitment to the local community and its student-centered approach. “This enrollment...

Royalty from pageants at Monument Valley High and Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Elementary

Royalty from recent pageants at Monument Valley High and Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Elementary school include Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Princess Rose Rock, Lil Miss Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Shydell Mark, T.E.S. Brave Eusshaw Myerson, Miss Monument Valley High School Keturah Whitehorse, and Miss Jr. Monument Valley High...

School Board approves one-time payment to teachers and staff from general fund balance

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board approved one-time payments to employees, heard a positive review on the general fund balance and adopted policies related to clubs at their latest meeting. Members of the San Juan School Board approved one time pay outs to employees...

Junior division science fair winner Wake Einerson poses with Energy Fuels CEO Mark Chalmers and a $1,000 check

Local kids compete in science fair

In conjunction with the White Mesa Mill open house, Energy Fuels also hosted a first annual science fair for San Juan County kids. Adriann Goodwine, a member of the San Juan County Clean Energy Foundation, outlined the event was well attended on its first try, with 38 entries coming from 45...

Local students earns national champion honors and the school board receives other reports

by David Boyle News Director The San Juan School Board heard from a student national champion, got an update on the new Blanding Elementary School and approved allocation of TSSA funds at their latest meeting. At the September 23 meeting, the school district recognized National SkillsUSA...

San Juan FFA and FBLA to host banquet

The San Juan High School chapters of FFA and FBLA will host their annual Commitment to Blue and Gold Banquet on Thursday, October 10 in the SJHS gym. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. A live auction will follow at 7 p.m. The banquet serves as a fundraiser to support chapter...

Update to the entryway at San Juan high is underway. Staff photo

San Juan School District ready for new year

Members of the San Juan School Board swore in the new district business administrator, received an update on Blanding Elementary and entryway projects and discussed start of year goals at their latest meeting. At the August 5 meeting the new business administrator Jacob Swanson was officially sworn...

USU Blanding to host conference

Utah State University Blanding will host the second annual Weaving Our Stories Conference. The three-day conference will incorporate the theme “Building Community During Turbulent Times” throughout the presentations and activities. The conference will be held September 23-25 at the Blanding Arts...

San Juan School Board swears in new member, approves budget and host of policies

The San Juan School board had a busy meeting with approvals of the district budget, and policies related to bullying, extracurriculars and cell phone use at their June meeting. The San Juan School District swore in Don Mose III as the newest member of the board at the beginning of the board meeting...