Education

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...
Katie Francom with Crissy Richardson after winning a $500 scholarship from Zions Bank. Courtesy photo
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...
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...
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...
On September 17, the San Juan School District held its first annual Civics Day at the Utah State University Blanding Campus. In 2022, the Utah State Legislature passed HB 273 which created a pilot program “to support innovative approaches to civics education” in state public schools and foster...
by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board approved safe entrance conceptual plans at four schools, received reports from secondary schools in Blanding, and heard a request to change the land lease for USU Monument Valley at their latest meeting. Members of the San Juan...
Whitehorse Homecoming royalty on September 13 (left to right): Freshmen Hyatt Thomas & Emiliya Sells, Sophomore Kamea Habidah & Dillion Leo, Queen & King Alyssa Eltsosie & Logan Joe, 8th grade Kiari Mike & Cayden Leo, Junior Kelan Dee & Kamora Leo, and 7th grade Kaitlyn Mitchell & Bronson Leo.  Soshina Harvey photo
Homecoming royalty was recognized at halftime of the Whitehorse High football game.
Did you know that attendance is the number one predictor of dropout and graduation rates? Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track for graduation. Frequent absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling...
A new exhibit at USU Blanding explores Change in Rural America.  Courtesy photo
Utah State University Blanding is hosting a traveling exhibit over the next seven weeks titled “Crossroads—Change in Rural America.” The exhibit will be open for public viewing from August 26 to October 12, 2024 and will be open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. or weekends by appointment at...
A San Juan School District bus was once featured in an episode of Doctor Who. Students in the district are back in school and there are several things for parents to keep in mind as they try to help their kids succeed.  Courtesy photo
by Dave Schramm, Utah State University Extension family life specialist The first few weeks of school set the tone for the rest of the year, and there are things parents can do starting day one to help their kids succeed. Consider these tips. Establish Routines Research shows that both kids’ and...

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