Spruce Mountain High School Archives

Jay-based school board says district will recognize only 2 sexes

by Rebecca Richard July 1, 2025July 3, 2025

The Regional School Unit 73 board voted on the controversial Title IX policy affecting transgender students’ access to sports and private spaces.

Local & State, Local Government, News

Jay to recognize Hollandstrong Community Foundation

by Donna M. Perry March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

The foundation was established after Michael Holland, 25, of Wilton, a graduate of Jay High School, died aboard the SS El Faro when it sank Oct. 1, 2015.

Uncategorized

Local high school students receive Worthington Scholarship

August 17, 2024August 18, 2024

The Worthington Scholarship Foundation has announced the local recipients of the 2024 Worthington Scholarship. This year’s local scholarship recipients are: Buckfield Junior-Senior High School graduate Kyen Teixeira. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School graduates Zackary Braun, Madison Brown, Devin Day, Meredith Harthorne, Michaela Holbrook, Dakota Morgan, Cameron Sherbinski, Kaeli Spofford, Katelyn Touchette, and Amber Walker-Goodrich. Mountain […]

Schools and Education

More grants help expand outdoor learning possibilities at Spruce Mountain schools in Jay

by Pam Harnden June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

Grants have helped create Spruce Mountain Outdoor Learning Center and “Boggy Walk Trail” between Spruce Mountain elementary and high schools.

Community News, Schools and Education

Jay-based school district directors seek legal advice after director’s post on Facebook page

by Pam Harnden June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

The Spruce Mountain High School robotics team suggested celebrating Pride Month on Facebook, prompting a comment from a director that has been called ‘hurtful.’

Community, Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Grant funding provides Envirothon kits for Maine schools, programs interested in forming a team and competing

by Pam Harnden May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

The kits valued at $200 will be given free to the first 20 schools or programs that agree to form a team to compete in the 2025 Envirothon.

Community

State math meet promotes academic excellence for high school students

April 16, 2024April 11, 2024

AUGUSTA — The 45th annual Maine State Math Meet, held in the Augusta Civic Center on April 2, was the culmination of a year of academic competition. Schools are divided into four divisions based on student population. Awards are given to the top-scoring students in each high school grade level and school awards are given […]