JAY — The Maine Department of Education has selected Spruce Mountain High School math teacher Jessica Ellingwood as the 2018 Franklin County Teacher of the Year. Principal Thomas Plourde told the Regional School Unit 73 directors Thursday evening that he was thrilled Ellingwood was chosen for the honor. “I’m superimpressed with Jessica, the caliber of teacher […]
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Students learn skills building dugouts at Jay ball field
JAY — Students in two construction classes at Spruce Mountain High School are getting hands-on experience building dugouts at the ball field at French Falls Recreation Area. “Kids today don’t get real-world experience,” instructor Daniel Lemieux said. “How will they know if they want to do something if they’ve never done it?” On Thursday, as […]
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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 […]
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Third quarter honors at Spruce Mountain High School
LIVERMORE FALLS — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the third quarter honor roll of the 2017-2018 school year. Highest Honors Seniors: Jordan Daigle. Juniors: Lilly Towers. High Honors Seniors: Rhylie Bubier, Lauren Cornelio, Rylee Delaney, Lyndzi Dolloff, Megan Fowler, Arianna Gordon, Tanna Herlihy, Skyler Lewis, Shane Pelletier, Bryan Riley and Mason Shink. Juniors: Gabrielle Beaudoin and […]
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Spruce Mountain High School awards student achievements
Spruce Mountain High School in Jay held its February Award Assembly on Friday, April 6. Department Award winners are, from left, Orion Schwab, Paije Crockett, Kassaundra Dykeman, Skyler Lewis, Jonathan Brenner, Connon J. Beaulieu, Holly Cutler, McKayla Blodgett, Paige Hutton, Sara Henderson, Moreland Brochu, Hunter Dalton and Delsi Hewins. Spruce Mountain High School Phoenix Award winner […]
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Delaney is chosen for Spruce Mountain Principal's Award
JAY — Rylee Delaney of Livermore, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School, has been selected to receive the 2018 Principal’s Award, Principal Thomas Plourde has announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Throughout her years at Spruce Mountain High […]
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Spruce Mountain High School prepares for accreditation visit
JAY — A panel presentation by staff members and students at Spruce Mountain High School is scheduled for Sunday afternoon as part of the school’s accreditation process. The presentation, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., is to be followed by group interviews with parents and school board members. The gathering concludes with a public reception. SMHS […]
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Spruce Mountain High School awards students for hard work in January
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School recently awarded its students for hard work in January during an assembly. Spruce Mountain High School has presented Department Awards for January work to students, from left, Mattey Richards, Olivia Grant, Emily White, Sara Henderson, Rylee Saunders, Anna Bradford, Adria Plourde and Riley Gray. Acacia Fournier, center, is a […]
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Spruce Mountain HS Drama Club going to state competition
JAY — The Spruce Mountain High School Drama Club won the Regional Class B Maine Drama Festival on March 10 in Skowhegan. It is the first win of a regional title for SMHS Drama, as the trophy had eluded them with second-place finishes since the district consolidation. They will travel to Oceanside High School in […]
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Shooting hoops in Jay
Sophomore Brandon Frey, right, of Livermore shoots a basket Tuesday at the Spruce Mountain High School gym in Jay. Frey is a member of the school’s varsity boys’ basketball team. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Sophomore Brandon Frey, right, of Livermore who is nursing a sprained ankle, shoots a basket Tuesday at the Spruce Mountain High […]