FARMINGTON — A Mt. Blue High School language arts teacher has been recognized as one of the nation’s top educators. The National Education Association Foundation on Monday named Dan Ryder of Jay as a recipient of the prestigious 2019 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence. Horace Mann representative Jake Kenyon surprised Ryder and his peers […]
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Mt. Blue educator from Jay to receive national award for teaching excellence
FARMINGTON — A longtime language arts teacher at Mt. Blue High School is one of 46 public school educators to receive a national award. The NEA Foundation named Dan Ryder of Jay as a recipient of the California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence. He is to receive the award during the foundation’s Salute to […]
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Mt. Blue High School honor roll students for fourth quarter
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced its honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. Honor Status PBE (grade nine): Kaden Allen, Scott Barber, Ian Barker, Calvin Beale, Ayden Beisaw, Robert Blethen, Abriel Bordeau, Megan Brown, Veronica Corkum, Elijah Craig, Isabelle Decker, Kaitlyn Deschenes, Kelsey Dorman, Kayla Drake, Gabriella Duvall, […]
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Mt. Blue grads told graduation is time to redefine yourself
By Rachel Ohm, Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON — As the Class of 2018 at Mt. Blue High School gathered in the school’s gymnasium Sunday afternoon, they were called on to think about their future and how they want to define themselves. “Consider the traits you are most proud of and forget the ones you dislike,” said […]
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Mt. Blue Students of the Month
Student of the Month Awards for the fourth quarter at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington were presented to, from left, senior Rebecca Harmon, junior Hallie Pike, senior Brian Hayes, sophomore Katie Holmes and freshman Isabelle Decker. Students are selected by faculty based on academic performance, community and school activities, character, attendance and overall outstanding […]
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Future uncertain for Wilton woman with special needs
When Leah Stinson walks across the stage to get her high school diploma Sunday at Mt. Blue High School, she’ll be wearing a backpack to help her balance as she walks and maybe her graduation gown, if her mother can get her to wear it. She’ll sit in a rocking camp chair — the movement is soothing […]
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Mt. Blue seniors dedicate 2018 yearbook
FARMINGTON — Students in the Mt. Blue High School Class of 2018 dedicated the 2018 yearbook to Tom Ward, retiring superintendent of Regional School Unit 9. The theme of the yearbook is The Last to Leave. Students and staff highlighted Ward’s commitment to the school and his daily presence at the school. They assembled for […]
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Interact Club gives students a chance to help their community
By Barry Matulaitis, Staff Editor FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue High School Interact Club is fun, welcoming, and offers a great opportunity to help the community, according to its current participants. “I would recommend someone to Interact because it’s an experience anyone can learn from,” said Logan Whitley at the May 31 Farmington Rotary Club […]
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Mt. Blue students demonstrate physics to fifth-graders
Ian Burke, a senior at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, kneeling at right, explains to fifth-graders at Cascade Brook School in Farmington on Tuesday factors that affect a swinging pendulum. Burke is assisted by Dominic Sawyer, while fifth-graders Dylan Dobbie, left, Wyatt Flagg and Riley Rainville look on. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Mt. Blue […]
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Spruce Mountain teams sweep envirothon
WILTON — Three teams from Spruce Mountain High School in Jay won the top three places at the Southwestern Regional Envirothon on Thursday at Kineowatha Park. Spruce Mountain adviser Rob Taylor said, “I’m really pleased with my rookie team. This is their first time being at a competition like this.” Tanna Herlihy, from the second place […]