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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Homecoming royalty was recognized at halftime of the Whitehorse High football game.