Education

The San Juan High School chapters of FFA and FBLA will host their annual Commitment to Blue and Gold Banquet on Thursday, October 10 in the SJHS gym. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. A live auction will follow at 7 p.m. The banquet serves as a fundraiser to support chapter...
Update to the entryway at San Juan high is underway. Staff photo
Members of the San Juan School Board swore in the new district business administrator, received an update on Blanding Elementary and entryway projects and discussed start of year goals at their latest meeting. At the August 5 meeting the new business administrator Jacob Swanson was officially sworn...
Utah State University Blanding will host the second annual Weaving Our Stories Conference. The three-day conference will incorporate the theme “Building Community During Turbulent Times” throughout the presentations and activities. The conference will be held September 23-25 at the Blanding Arts...
The San Juan School board had a busy meeting with approvals of the district budget, and policies related to bullying, extracurriculars and cell phone use at their June meeting. The San Juan School District swore in Don Mose III as the newest member of the board at the beginning of the board meeting...
A group of investment-savvy Whitehorse High School students recently earned a top-ten finish in a nationwide investment competition. Pictured: (left to right) Devon Gosney, Rep. Mike Kennedy, Kalvin Prettyboy, Gabrielle Dance, Nateo Sam, JaSea Sam, and Hope Palmer.  Courtesy photo
Students at Whitehorse High School were recently recognized for finishing in the top ten in the nation in the Capitol Hill Challenge. The financial education competition allows students to invest made-up funds in the stock market and Whitehorse High investors mustered one of the best finishes...
A new study published by researchers at Utah State University sheds light on the critical role of relationship building and the use of local cultural knowledge in creating a climate change module best suited for Indigenous learners. The research, titled Building Relationships for Meaningful Co-...
“Oh boy, I’ve got joy!” Monticello resident Cindra Eardley (center) recently graduated her 17th and final pre-school class. Sisters Lindy Lewis and Angela Stuart plan to take over the class in the fall. Staff photo
Savannah Richmond San Juan High School track & Field/competitive cheer
An impressive 6 high school student athletes representing San Juan High recently earned Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Academic All-State honors for the 2024-2025 winter and spring sports seasons. To qualify for Academic All-State nominations, student athletes are required to be...
Alli Young Monticello High School girls golf
An impressive 8 high school student athletes representing Monticello High recently earned Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Academic All-State honors for the 2024-2025 winter and spring sports seasons. To qualify for Academic All-State nominations, student athletes are required to be...
Crews are making significant progress on the construction of the new Blanding Elementary School. The project is moving ahead into a busy construction scheduile this summer. Photo courtsy San Juan School District
by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School board appointed a new board member, approved a salary increase for staff and an appraisal of the old Blanding Elementary building at their latest meeting. Members of the San Juan School board approved Donald Mose III to be the new board...

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