From the garage to the classroom: ‘Big G’ teaches next generation
MT. PLEASANT-North Sanpete High School auto shop students are learning this year from instructor Gerald “Big G” Christiansen.
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Aging schools drive North Sanpete’s $750K property tax increase
MT. PLEASANT—The North Sanpete School District plans to increase its annual property tax revenue by $750,000 to address capital and infrastructure needs following a Truth-in-Taxation a public hearing Aug. 11 and a school-board vote Aug. 18.
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6,000 students return to Sanpete schools today
SANPETE COUNTY—Nearly 6,000 students are expected to return to classrooms today in the North Sanpete and South Sanpete school districts, with both districts preparing for new programs, updated technology and continued efforts to engage students.
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UDOT upgrading school-zone safety systems in Sanpete County
SANPETE COUNTY—With the new school year approaching, the Utah Department of Transportation is upgrading reduced-speed school zones in Ephraim, Manti and Gunnison to improve safety for students and pedestrians.
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South Sanpete School District awarded $13.1M grant for career education
MANTI—The South Sanpete School District has been awarded $13.14 million through the Utah APEX Grant Program to expand career and technical education and profession-based learning opportunities for students throughout the district.
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North Sanpete student starts college at Harvard
MT. PLEASANT—Ethan Mendocino, who graduated last spring from North Sanpete High School, is one of the only Sanpete County students in several years to be admitted to the freshman class at Harvard University.
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Aging schools drive North Sanpete’s proposed $750,000 property tax increase
MT. PLEASANT—The North Sanpete School District plans to increase its annual property tax revenue by $750,000 to address ongoing capital and infrastructure needs, district officials said during a Truth-in-Taxation hearing Aug. 11 at North Sanpete High School.
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Principal honored and district addresses dual immersion requests
MT. PLEASANT—School choice, dual language immersion opportunities and statewide recognition for a Moroni Elementary principal highlighted discussion during the North Sanpete School District (NSSD) Board of Education meeting on July 21.
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Snow College to break ground on new social science building
EPHRAIM—Demolition of Greenwood Hall, a married student housing facility, was demolished last week, completing clearance of the site for a new, $41 million social science building at Snow College.
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Gunnison Valley High’s Ramiro Mendoza recognized nationally for resilience, leadership
INDIANAPOLIS—The National Federation of State High School Associations has named Gunnison Valley High School student-athlete Ramiro Mendoza as a winner of the 2026 Spirit of Sport Award. Mendoza is a four-year letter winner for the Gunnison Valley football and wrestling squads, but a major injury during a football game last season sent the linebacker by…
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Manti, Gunnison Valley post strong showings at Snow math contest
EPHRAIM—Nine Sanpete County students earned recognition for their performance at a statewide mathematics competition at Snow College. Held Tuesday, the contest featured strong showings from Manti High School and Gunnison Valley High School across multiple divisions, highlighted by a first-place finish from a Manti student and several top-three individual placements. Manti High School’s Judah Funk…
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Parents concerned about Manti High School leadership
EPHRAIM—At the South Sanpete Board meeting in Ephraim on March 11, a group of about 30 parents attended the board meeting to say they were unhappy and had long-standing grievances with Manti High School. Spokesperson Sandra Summers said, “We think no one is listening, and we are losing faith in the school leadership. We cannot…
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North Sanpete Youth Court holds first session
MT. PLEASANT — North Sanpete Youth Court held its first court session. According to North Valley Police Department, the program gives some juveniles an alternative to juvenile court for non-serious offenses. Under the program, a juvenile who admits to the offense appears before a panel of peers, who then issue a judgment. That judgment can…
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Manti speech and debate claims region title; North Sanpete comes in second
MT. PLEASANT — Manti High School captured the Region Speech and Debate Championship on Saturday at North Sanpete High School, finishing with 121 sweepstakes points. North Sanpete placed second with 88 points. The region title advances Manti to the State Championship Tournament March 20–21 at Ogden High School. Natalie Dowding led Manti with first-place finishes…
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Snow College professor Brad Taggart named Utah Higher Educator of the Year
EPHRAIM — Snow College art professor Brad Taggart has been named the 2026 Higher Educator of the Year by the Utah Art Education Association. The statewide award recognizes exceptional leadership and impact in art education. According to the association, the honor highlights educators whose dedication, innovation and commitment advance the field of art education in…
