Education

Sterling Scholars to be decided on March 28

Monticello High School will host the 42nd Annual Southeastern Utah Sterling Scholar competition on March 28, 2022. The event is presented by the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, the Deseret News and KSL with special thanks to Emery Telcom. A total of 26 San Juan County seniors will vie...

Katilyn Lyman receives her district Teacher of the Year award at a San Juan School District banquet on March 7. She is pictured here with San Juan School Superintendent Ron Nielson. Courtesy photo

Special Education teacher in Blanding is district Teacher of the Year

Katilyn Lyman, a Special Education teacher at Albert R. Lyman (ARL) Middle School in Blanding, is the 2022 Teacher of the Year for the San Juan School District. Lyman was honored for her work at a March 7 banquet. ARL Principal Ryan Palmer said, "Mrs. Lyman is one of the most dedicated, passionate...

School District begins planning for building needs

Finalizing program spend plans and sustainability fees, an update from the Utah state legislature, and when to build and how to fund a new Blanding Elementary School were all part of items discussed at the latest meeting of the San Juan School Board. Members of the San Juan School board finalized...

San Juan School Board talks trust lands, fee waivers and capital plans

The San Juan School Board sent a letter to the state trust land administration, talked about fee waivers for students, and discussed plans for district buildings at their February meeting. Members of the school board met on February 9 where, for the second month in a row, they discussed fee waivers...

USU Blanding Announces Hire of Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist

Utah State University Blanding has recently hired Kayla Atcitty to serve as the campus’ Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist. Atcitty will help implement and increase the impact of sexual misconduct prevention efforts through online campus events, social media and various other innovative student...

Celebrate Career and Technical Education Month with San Juan School District

Each February, the San Juan School District joins districts and schools across the state and nation in acknowledging Career and Technology Education Month, a month designated to celebrate Career and Technology Education (CTE) opportunities and accomplishments. CTE programs and courses provide...

New hogan at Bluff Elementary School

Under the direction of owner Larena Benn of Dine Resources, from Bluff, Utah, the Bluff Elementary School will have a new all cedar female hogan for ceremonial use. There will be a 10 a.m. hogan blessing on January 28, 2022. Workers on the traditional Navajo hogan include left to right/standing:...

MHS drama presents Charley’s Aunt

Curtains up! The Monticello High School drama department is excited to announce their performance of Charley’s Aunt. Students have been working on this comedic show for months and are excited to share with the community. Directed by Lynda Boyle, Paige Freestone, and April Ramsay, this play is sure...

Local teacher is Extraordinary Educator

Monticello Elementary teacher Sarah English has been recognized by a national organization. On January 11, English was named one of 35 Extraordinary Educators in the nation by educational company Curriculum Associates. Curriculum Associates explains the annual honor recognizes educators who exhibit...

Screen grab of Superintendent Ron Nielson's explanation of the latest approved edition of redistricting of the San Juan School Board

San Juan School Board expresses concerns about redistricting of the board

The third iteration of a redistricting map for the San Juan School Board apparently placed three current board members in the same district, creating an unusual scenario for the board for the next few years. At their latest meeting, the school board directed San Juan School Superintendent Ron...