Great job by our Unified Basketball team today during their home opener against Kennebunk!



Congratulations to our Sanford High School vocalists who participated in the Maine Music Educators Association District Honors Festival this past weekend!
Our students were selected through a competitive audition process and spent the weekend rehearsing with top musicians from across the region before presenting a final concert.
Our students were selected through a competitive audition process and spent the weekend rehearsing with top musicians from across the region before presenting a final concert.

Today's high school athletic schedule:
Unified Basketball @ 3:30PM @ Kennebunk HS
Freshman Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ Massabesic HS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ Massabesic HS
Unified Basketball @ 3:30PM @ Kennebunk HS
Freshman Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ Massabesic HS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ Massabesic HS
Sanford Middle School's Ski Club is back for its fourth year and better than ever! Students are spending their winter days at Pleasant Mountain, whether they're first-timers learning the basics or experienced riders tackling challenging runs near the summit.
With dedicated adult volunteers, comprehensive safety measures, and four trips planned throughout the winter, the program is creating unforgettable experiences and building friendships that extend beyond the classroom.
Read all about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2654441
With dedicated adult volunteers, comprehensive safety measures, and four trips planned throughout the winter, the program is creating unforgettable experiences and building friendships that extend beyond the classroom.
Read all about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2654441

Happy Snow Day! Hope everyone is safe. Here is the link to the latest edition of the Sanford School Department's newsletter - https://tinyurl.com/yjpewh7b. It highlights our new Mission, Vision, Core Principles & Beliefs on Learning, and Portrait of a Future-Ready Graduate and branding. It also spotlight's SHS' annual Wrestling Tournament, along with a special visit from a NYT Best Selling author at SMS. You'll find student work from SMS Times online newspaper and SHS Spartan Times, SRTC's cafe now welcoming the public, Sights Around Our Schools capturing moments from across the district, and Pre-K Lottery information for families. We also share important updates, and ways to stay connected with Sanford Schools. Enjoy!
In addition to Sanford schools being closed, the Sanford School Department Central Office at City Hall will also be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the predicted amount of snow and duration. Central Office personnel will be working remotely. Be safe during this significant snow event..
Good afternoon. This is a message from the Sanford School Department. Due to the weather forecast and anticipated conditions, there will be no school in Sanford on Monday, January 26, 2026 and all after school activities are cancelled. Stay safe everyone!
Today was filled with incredible learning celebrations! Our kindergarten team at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary hosted their very first showcase this afternoon - what a special milestone! Meanwhile, our 2nd graders at Carl J. Lamb Elementary welcomed families in to share their Greek Gods/Goddesses CKLA unit of study. The students did an amazing job showcasing their learning!
Thank you to all the families who joined us today and to our dedicated teachers for creating these meaningful opportunities for students to shine!
Thank you to all the families who joined us today and to our dedicated teachers for creating these meaningful opportunities for students to shine!




Today's high school athletic schedule:
Freshman Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ Deering HS
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ SHS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ Deering HS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ SHS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ Deering HS
Freshman Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ Deering HS
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ SHS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ Deering HS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ SHS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ Deering HS
Ever wonder what goes into training the next generation of chefs? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the SRTC Café! 👨🍳
Our culinary students aren't just learning from textbooks—they're cooking three times a day, running a real café, and serving authentic French cuisine made completely from scratch. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2644259
Our culinary students aren't just learning from textbooks—they're cooking three times a day, running a real café, and serving authentic French cuisine made completely from scratch. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2644259

Today's high school athletic schedule:
Varsity Wrestling @ 5PM @ Noble HS
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ Massabesic HS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ Massabesic HS
Varsity Wrestling @ 5PM @ Noble HS
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ Massabesic HS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ Massabesic HS
Margaret Chase Smith 3rd and 4th graders are mastering fractions through hands-on learning! Students represented whole numbers as fractions, identified fractions greater than one, and explored equivalent fractions using multiplication. Recently, they brought math to life by measuring ingredients for fun recipes like Island Punch, Watermelon Munch, and Green Monster using colorful rice to visualize fractional amounts. Learning + doing = understanding!


Good afternoon. Use this link to access a letter to families and the community from Superintendent Nelson regarding news reports of immigration enforcement activity in Maine - https://www.sanford.org/article/2640923
Thank you to all Carl J. Lamb Elementary families who joined last night's PTA "Be Our Guest" event!
From karaoke performances in the music room 🎤 to dancing in the cafeteria 💃, gym activities, and creative crafts in the art room 🎨, students had a great time celebrating together.
A huge thank you to our PTA volunteers who made this event possible, and to all the families who came out to spend the evening together.
From karaoke performances in the music room 🎤 to dancing in the cafeteria 💃, gym activities, and creative crafts in the art room 🎨, students had a great time celebrating together.
A huge thank you to our PTA volunteers who made this event possible, and to all the families who came out to spend the evening together.


Today, Sanford Middle School welcomed New York Times bestselling author Sarah Albee, who met with each grade level to share her writing process and passion for nonfiction. Students learned how she transforms curiosity into books!
Thank you, Sarah Albee, for inspiring our students to think like writers and researchers!
Thank you, Sarah Albee, for inspiring our students to think like writers and researchers!



Today's high school athletic schedule:
Freshman Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ Noble HS
Freshman Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ Noble HS
Learning through play and exploration! ❄️ Carl J. Lamb Pre-K students had a blast enjoying winter activities together. From building snow creations to outdoor exploration, these young learners are discovering the world around them while staying active.


Today's high school athletic schedule:
Varsity Boys Wrestling @ 4PM @ Fryeburg Academy
Varsity Coed Wrestling @ 5PM @ Fryeburg Academy
Varsity Boys Wrestling @ 4PM @ Fryeburg Academy
Varsity Coed Wrestling @ 5PM @ Fryeburg Academy
We are excited to share information with you regarding the Sanford Public School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2026-2027 school year. In September, we expect to continue offering full-day Pre-K programming at Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase Smith School, Sanford Pride Elementary School, Sanford Regional Technical Center, Sanford-Springvale YMCA and a new partnership with Kid’s Kove Early Learning Center.
For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://www.sanford.org/article/2631434
For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://www.sanford.org/article/2631434
Sanford Middle School students have been working hard on the latest edition of The SMS Times! Our young journalists have been reporting on school events, sports, and issues that matter to our community. Check out the January edition to see what they've been up to! https://www.sanford.org/article/2619491
