The Southern Ute Education Department hosted a transition luncheon for the kids who are moving on from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy to Ignacio, Bayfield, and Durango public schools next school year 2023-2024. Meonahan “Joe” Howell introduced himself along with his classmates in the Upper Elementary classroom on Tuesday, March 28, at the SunUte Community conference room.

During the transition luncheon Mae Yazzie-Pino, SUIMA’s Upper Elementary teacher, expressed her joy in how far the kids have come, she also expressed her sadness in seeing them go.