Education

San Juan School District launches survey for community input

The San Juan School District is launching a new survey available now through October 14 to allow families and community members to share their thoughts. School District Superintendent Dr. Christine Fitzgerald explained why community input matters in a video linked below. You can participate in the...

A San Juan School District mud was stuck in a wash during flooding on September 16. No one was injured. Officials closed schools in Monument Valley, Bluff and Montezuma Creek on September 17. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record. Email your entries to news@sjrnews.com. In addition, you can see more entries into our contest at the San Juan Record website at www.sjrnews.com or on Facebook. Megan Chee-Freeland photo

Storms close schools, flood roads, cause havoc

by David Boyle News Director Flooding in the southern part of the county caused closures at local schools and caused other delays and concerns last week. Starting on September 16, excessive rain caused major travel hazards on unpaved roads in the county. With some school district busses facing...

School board gets update on construction projects

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board received an outstanding report in reading scores, got an update on construction projects and, as previously reported, approved a study to consider closure of La Sal Elementary at their latest meeting. School District Superintendent...

School District reports significant growth in reading test scores

The percentage of San Juan School District third graders reading on grade level increased significantly during the 2025–2026 school year, according to the Utah State Board of Education’s latest Reading on Grade Level report. Third-grade reading proficiency in the district reached 68.9% in 2026, up...

Schools to re-open in Southern San Juan tomorrow, families who can't travel safely should notify schools

The San Juan School District released an updated statement about school status for all schools across the district: San Juan School District schools will operate on their normal schedule tomorrow, Friday September 18. We recognize that flooding, mud, and impassable roads continue to affect some...

Threat of flooding results in school closures today in Montezuma Creek, Bluff and Monument Valley

Due to heavy rain, muddy conditions, and flooded roads, all schools located in Montezuma Creek, Bluff, and Monument Valley will be closed on Thursday, September 17, out of an abundance of caution. Students who reside in and around these communities and who travel to schools in Blanding will be...

School District considering closing La Sal Elementary School

by David Boyle News Director The San Juan School Board initiated a study to consider the closure of La Sal Elementary School. The study will include two public meetings in La Sal before a potential vote of closure in mid December. The decision was made at the board's September 8 meeting. District...

Montezuma Creek Teacher Christina Boone awarded Yale fellowship

San Juan School District is recognizing Christina Boone, a teacher at Montezuma Creek Elementary School, for completing the 2026 Yale National Initiative program. Boone is one of seven teachers from school districts on the Navajo Nation selected as Yale National Fellows this year. The program...

Eyes on the new school year

by Christine Fitzgerald, Superintendent, San Juan School District As I headed from one school to another during the first week of school, I carried a small bag with me. That’s where I kept my cellphone. This is the first year of our bell-to-bell, phones-away policy. If we are asking students to put...

Library Corner

Coming to Blanding and Monticello Libraries in September: A free community workshop on applying for Federal Jobs is offered for those who are interested in working for the National Park Service or other federal agencies. The no-pressure workshop is built for local community members, where helpers...