The candidates who will fill the seats are Erika Smith, who led the way with 2,374 votes; Alyssa McGregor with 2,271; Amy Acker-Knisely, 1,830; and Samantha Snowberger rounded out the winners with 1,596, according to unofficial results.

Jason Rhykerd, who ran on the Democratic ticket, fell short with 1,426 votes.

Mail-in votes are still being tallied. Unofficial results included in-person ballots and some mail-in ballots.

The new board members will take their positions in December during the reorganization session.

After finishing as the leading candidate in both the primary and general elections, Smith said she felt “very humbled” after Tuesday night’s results.

“I thank God for giving me the opportunity to serve,” she said. “I know people who are wanting representation on this board, and I think they voted accordingly.”

As a high school and middle school English Language Arts teacher at Tussey Mountain, she wants to strengthen the curriculum, “making us a district (parents are) proud to have their children enrolled in.”

Looking into the future, she said she is “hoping for unity, cooperation and a return to professionalism” on the school board next year.

Newcomer McGregor also said she felt “great” about the unofficial results, adding that it’s “time for a change” within the school board.

For her term, she said she has several priorities, including improving the district’s special education program.

Wanting to follow the 504 plan and use local resources such as Honeycomb ABA Therapy for students with learning disabilities, McGregor said she wants to make sure “we are doing everything according to the book and continue making it easier to get those resources.”

Acker-Knisely — who has served on the Spring Cove School Board for 18 years — feels “grateful” about her return.

This term, however, she is hoping to “move things forward” because of upcoming school choice and artificial intelligence changes within public schools.

“We are heading into a lot of changes, and I welcome it,” she said. “And first and foremost is our protection of our students.”

Snowberger and Rhykerd could not be reached for comment.

Mirror Staff Writer Colette Costlow is at 814-946-7414.