Education

Utah State University receives Rural Education Partner of the Year Award

Utah State University Extension recently received the Rural Education Partner of the Year Award from the Rural Health Association of Utah (RHAU). The award recognizes the educational opportunities USU Extension provides in rural areas of Utah and its work to combat the rising trend of youth e-...

Understand Impact Aid Program in the San Juan School District

by Tyrel Pemberton San Juan School District Business Administrator The San Juan School District, encompassing a vast 7,800 square miles, faces unique financial challenges due to the presence of tax-exempt federal land within its boundaries. This is where the Impact Aid program, a federal initiative...

San Juan School District piloting new EMT class

by Marah Long Contributing writer For the first time ever, San Juan School District is piloting a new course that allows students to become certified as Basic Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). The class is taught in San Juan High School and broadcast to other schools around the county so anyone...

Balancing school and good health

By Paul Murdock SJSD Special Education Director Regular school attendance is crucial for a child’s academic and social development. However, your child’s health should always be the top priority. If your child is ill, you can consider keeping them home from school to rest and recover. This not...

School district passing on scholarship program for now

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board heard from educators about the Utah Fits All scholarship program, approved next year’s school calendar and recognized the service of three outgoing school board members at their latest meeting. Members of the school board also did...

Members of the cast include: (top row, left to right) Ally Wheeler, Dani Black, Maron Freestone, Alexis Bailey, Carter Francom, Ryan Lewis, Dalton Adams, Emma Wheeler, Lay Petersen, Elise Taylor, McKay Nielson. Middle: Jade Mechum, Karli Suttlemyre, Murryn Suttlemyre, Addi Long, Orion Sparks. Bottom: Miles Coleman, Hyrum Vess, Sophia Anderson. Not pictured: Coral Delorenzis. Courtesy photo

White Christmas the Musical begins Dec. 9 at Monticello High

by Sally Jack Contributing Writer The Monticello High School Drama Department presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Monday, December 9; Wednesday, December 11; and Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door and are $6 for adults, $4 for...

School Board reviews enrollment and reports

by David Boyle News Director San Juan School Board members reviewed school report cards, enrollment data and heard from youth councils at their latest meeting. Members of the board received report cards for district schools at their November meeting, The reports graded school performance for last...

Monticello student wins $500 scholarship

Hard work in school has paid off for Katie Francom, a student at Monticello High School. Francom was awarded a $500 scholarship savings account as a regional winner of Zions Bank’s Pays for A’s drawing. Crissy Richardson, manager of the Zions Bank Monticello branch, announced Francom’s win during...

Heritage Language Department at work

by Brenda Whitehorse SJSD Heritage Language Director The SJSD Heritage Language Department fosters an ongoing commitment to honoring students’ diverse heritage by celebrating the unique cultures and languages native to San Juan County. This year’s Heritage Language Conference emphasized counseling...

School board approves fund balance bonus

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board approved one-time bonuses to employees, approved a change requested by USU for their Monument Valley building and discussed in depth participation in the Utah Fits All Scholarship program at their latest meeting. At their October 8...