Education
The School and Institutional Trust Funds Office announced that the Trust Lands Permanent Funds will distribute a record-breaking $134 million to public schools for the 2026-27 school year, marking a 20 percent increase from last year’s distribution of $111 million.
For San Juan School District,...
by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the San Juan School Board approved the calendar for the next school year, received an audit report and got an update on capital projects in Blanding and Montezuma Creek at their latest meeting.
Members of the San Juan School Board began their December 9...
Blanding local Kaeahliyah Howard was crowned Miss Indigenous Princess at Southern Utah University in early November.
A San Juan High graduate, the junior is studying sports communications at SUU. Kaeahliyah made the decision to enter the pageant week-of and walked away with the title thanks to...
Kooper Nielson
Monticello High School Cross Country
Head Coach Jeff Hunt: “Kooper does not like to lose. This applies to whatever he does. This year, Kooper’s leadership was invaluable to the Monticello cross country team. Several other athletes came to me this season to say the team felt like a...
Marlee Mack
Monticello High School Volleyball
Head Coach Janna Sandefur: “It is with great pleasure that we recognize Marlee Mack, a remarkable senior at Monticello High School, for her selection to the prestigious Academic All-State team. The daughter of Ivan and Monique Mack, Marlee embodies the...
Jackson Keyes
Monticello High School Football
Head Coach Reed Anderson: “Known for his exceptional dedication, Jackson has maintained a high level of academic performance while also contributing significantly to the school community and football field. With a high GPA and ACT score, involvement in...
Seth Taylor
Monticello High School Football
Head Coach Reed Anderson: “Seth is known for his strong work ethic and he has excelled in a demanding schedule of college classes while maintaining outstanding academic performance. As coaches and teachers we praise his ability to balance rigorous...
Makenna Peterson
Monticello High School Volleyball
Head Coach Janna Sandefur: “Monticello High School is proud to celebrate senior Makenna Peterson for being named to the prestigious Academic All-State team, recognizing her exceptional commitment to both scholarly and athletic excellence. The...
Evie McCullough
San Juan High School Soccer
Head Coach Courtney Hurst: “ Evie is relentless in her pursuit of becoming the best athlete she can be. If a play or shot didn’t go her way she would try again and again and again. She would show up and do her best no matter what was going on outside...
Ethan Francom
San Juan High School Cross Country
Head Coach Will Walker: “Ethan Francom is truly one of the most inspirational runners I have ever coached. From the moment he joined the high school team he put everything he had into improving, pushing for varsity spots and grinding through pain and...
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