JAY — Regional School Unit 73 directors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a three-year teachers’ contract that includes pay increases for everyone. Chief negotiator Julie Taylor said the agreement was geared to attract more new teachers, so their wage hikes will be more than veteran staffers. The contract also has teachers paying more for their […]
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
Students attend first day of school in RSU 73
Doris Allen, left, who works in the Food Service Department for Regional School Unit 73, checks in fourth-grader Kailee Parker for breakfast on the first day of classes Wednesday at Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay. The district provides free breakfasts for students. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Linda Flagg walks with her son, third-grader Lyric […]
Work ongoing at Spruce Mountain Elementary School
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board Aug. 23 received construction and program updates, and approved a job description for a registrar at the high school. The renovation project at Spruce Mountain Elementary School is progressing, but work will continue into the school year. The kitchen equipment and cafeteria tables have not arrived, with delivery expected […]
Work ongoing at Spruce Mountain Elementary School
LIVERMORE FALLS – The Regional School Unit 73 board last Thursday received construction and program updates, and approved a job description for a registrar at the high school. The renovation project at Spruce Mountain Elementary School is progressing, but work will continue into the school year. The kitchen equipment and cafeteria tables have not arrived, with delivery […]
Spruce Mountain schools updates
LIVERMORE FALLS – At the Regional School Unit 73 school board meeting Thursday construction and program updates were given and a job description approved for a registrar at the high school. The renovation project at the Elementary School is progressing, but work will continue into the school year. The kitchen equipment and cafeteria tables haven’t […]
Spruce Mountain seniors greet pupils in Livermore
Spruce Mountain High School Class of 2018 marshals Kiarra Richards and Peter Bussiere lead a march through the halls at Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore on Friday. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser) Pupils at Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore give high-fives to class marshal Peter Bussiere, right. Class marshal Kiarra Richards is second from […]
Community change challenge underway for United Way
REGION – The 2nd Annual Community-wide Change Challenge is underway in greater Franklin County. During the month of February, several businesses and schools are collecting spare change from employees, customers or students with all proceeds going to support programs of the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area (UWTVA). Nichole Ernest, Community Resource Coordinator for UWTVA , […]
Band program is popular at elementary school
JAY – Spruce Mountain Elementary School has a strong band program. Students are first exposed to band instruments in the fourth grade. 35 students signed up for once weekly lessons that are held from September through June. In January, the students who have been learning to play brass, percussion or woodwind instruments begin practicing together. […]