Education

Academic All State 2025 Fall: Jonas Jeppesen San Juan High School Football

Jonas Jeppesen San Juan High School Football Head Coach Barkley Christensen: “It’s no surprise to me that Jonas received Academic All-State. It’s no surprise because of how hard the kid works in every aspect of his life. On top of being an All-State-caliber linebacker, Jonas has also been holding...

The 23 cast members include: (back row, left to right) Olivia Black, Dalton Adams, Mikaylah Gillette, Jamie Vess, Elaina Dunn, Kaitlynn Gillette, Elise Taylor, Kendra Clutter, Dani Black, Remi Freestone, Annaleigh Nebeker, Noah Dilts, McKay Nielson, Kaylie Palma, Addi Long, Murryn Suttlemyre, Zaida Muterspaugh, Mustafajaan Rahiem, Joy Muhlestein. Front: Hyrum Vess, Maron Freestone, Carter Francom. Not pictured: Rosemary Brown and Director Paige Freestone.

Anastasia, The Musical begins December 10

By Sally Jack Contributing Writer Monticello High School presents “Anastasia, the Musical— Journey to the Past” Live on Stage Wednesday, December 10, Thursday December 11, and Saturday December 13, with show times at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets at the door are $6 for adults, $4 for students and...

Academic All-State honors for 13 San Juan County youth

Thirteen high school student athletes representing San Juan County recently earned Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Academic All-State honors for the 2025 fall sports season. The San Juan Record is proud to present a profile of each of the honored individuals featuring a photo and...

2025 San Juan School District enrollment numbers

Heritage Language programs, outreach effort in San Juan schools earn national honors

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School District approved policies related to bathroom uses in schools, reviewed tribal consultation efforts and awards for heritage language and sent out a survey for parent preference on the upcoming school year calendar at their latest meeting...

The library on the Utah State University Blanding campus. Courtesy photo

USU Blanding sees 1.4 percent enrollment growth for Fall 2025

As many colleges around the country are seeing declines in enrollment, Utah State University Blanding is celebrating a 1.4 percent increase in students this fall — an achievement that reflects the university commitment to the local community and its student-centered approach. “This enrollment...

Royalty from pageants at Monument Valley High and Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Elementary

Royalty from recent pageants at Monument Valley High and Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Elementary school include Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Princess Rose Rock, Lil Miss Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Shydell Mark, T.E.S. Brave Eusshaw Myerson, Miss Monument Valley High School Keturah Whitehorse, and Miss Jr. Monument Valley High...

School Board approves one-time payment to teachers and staff from general fund balance

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board approved one-time payments to employees, heard a positive review on the general fund balance and adopted policies related to clubs at their latest meeting. Members of the San Juan School Board approved one time pay outs to employees...

Junior division science fair winner Wake Einerson poses with Energy Fuels CEO Mark Chalmers and a $1,000 check

Local kids compete in science fair

In conjunction with the White Mesa Mill open house, Energy Fuels also hosted a first annual science fair for San Juan County kids. Adriann Goodwine, a member of the San Juan County Clean Energy Foundation, outlined the event was well attended on its first try, with 38 entries coming from 45...

Local students earns national champion honors and the school board receives other reports

by David Boyle News Director The San Juan School Board heard from a student national champion, got an update on the new Blanding Elementary School and approved allocation of TSSA funds at their latest meeting. At the September 23 meeting, the school district recognized National SkillsUSA...