Education
by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the San Juan School Board approved advertising for bids to purchase the old Blanding Elementary building, approved spend plans, and reviewed academic achievement data at their April 7 meeting.
The approval to accept bids for the old building comes while the...
Members of the San Juan FFA Chapter recently returned from the 98th annual Utah FFA State Convention, where they represented their school and community with distinction.
The convention, which brings together thousands of students from across the state, serves as the culminating event for...
By Janet Wilcox
Contibuting Writer
Walter C. Lyman’s vision of Blanding becoming a lighthouse for education evolved and has proven true over the past 100 years.
Today, satellite classes are taught in Blanding but are also broadcast to Monument Valley, Cortez and Monticello. There are 30 campuses...
The Monticello high school theater team won the 2026 1A state drama competition on March 28.
The Buckaroos won a host of awards to compile enough points to also walk away with the team championship at the state meet.
Coach Paige Freestone recognized it was a long climb to the top of the mountain.
“...
by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the San Juan School Board approved a $4.7 million contract with Tri-Hurst Construction for upgrades at Monticello High and Albert R Lyman (ARL) Middle schools at their March 10 meeting.
The contract was awarded as the low bid and are mostly aimed at safety...
Kooper Nielson
Monticello boys basketball
Head Coach Josh Keyes: “Kooper Nielson distinguished himself throughout his high school career at MHS as both a disciplined scholar and a determined athlete. Over four years of dedicated effort, Kooper developed into a formidable shut-down defender,...
Makenna Peterson
Monticello girls basketball
Assistant Coach Brian Taylor: “Makenna Peterson proved this season that heart and determination can overcome any obstacle. When a broken collarbone threatened to sideline her early in the year, Makenna refused to let it slow her down. She showed up to...
Marlee Mack
Monticello girls basketball
Assistant Coach Brian Taylor: “Marlee Mack is the kind of player every coach loves to have. She is a fierce competitor with basketball IQ and natural talent. Marlee picked up plays quickly. She had a natural feel for spacing and could see the court, making...
Maddyn Olsen
San Juan Cheer
Head Coach Kelby Palmer: “Maddyn is an exceptional individual who consistently demonstrates excellence both in and out of the classroom. As a student, she approaches her studies with dedication, discipline, and a genuine commitment to learning.
“As a Cheerleader, Maddyn...
Tripp Palmer
San Juan Boys Basketball
Head Coach Easton Nielson: “Tripp has been a great example of what we strive to accomplish in our program. From his performance on the court to his efforts in the classroom he strives for excellence, not just to be good enough. I’ve also observed that Tripp is...
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