Photos: Making music at the middle school

VFW announces essay winners, teacher of the year

Spruce Mountain Middle School had 28 students enter the VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest through the efforts of teacher Denise Acritelli who was named teacher of the year by VFW.

Intruder at Spruce Mountain schools arrested

The intruder entered Spruce Mountain Middle School as a student was leaving, later he was apparently let into the high school by a student. He was arrested and banned from the district.

Intruder arrested after gaining access to two Spruce Mountain schools

It appears the intruder entered Spruce Mountain Middle School as a student was leaving, and then was apparently let into the high school by a student where he was later arrested and banned from the district.

Photos: First day of school for Spruce Mountain students

Spruce Mountain 21st Century Kids summer program ends

Phoebe Pike donates 50 dresses for Spruce Mountain proms

Phoebe Pike, a Regional School Unit 73 director, has donated prom dresses for several years.

Middle school cheerleaders rise for talent show

Middle school principal rewards students with pie – in his face

With students exceeding the fundraising goal, Spruce Mountain Middle School Principal Kristofer Targett had the top money raisers throw "pies" [actually platefuls of whipped cream] at him.

Middle school presents holiday concert