What a Tuesday for the Sanford High School math team! Competing against 800+ students across 88 teams at the state math meet, the team finished 10th overall and 6th among all Class A schools. They also wrapped up the regular season 3rd in Pi-Cone South in the large schools division. Congratulations to these students who worked incredibly hard all season!


Thank you to everyone who came out to Carl J. Lamb's Storybook Spectacular earlier this week!



Sanford Middle School students in Diana Allen and Brock Sanborn's science class have been hard at work researching the world's biomes and the results are impressive!
From detailed tri-fold displays to handcrafted 3D models of sustainable dwellings, these young scientists put their creativity and critical thinking on full display.
Staff and students had the chance to stop by yesterday, ask questions, and even serve as judges, giving students a real-world presenting experience that goes beyond the classroom.
From detailed tri-fold displays to handcrafted 3D models of sustainable dwellings, these young scientists put their creativity and critical thinking on full display.
Staff and students had the chance to stop by yesterday, ask questions, and even serve as judges, giving students a real-world presenting experience that goes beyond the classroom.



Congratulations to Carter Giroux & Ava Hudson, who were recognized as the 2026 SMAA Citizenship Award recipients! They were honored at the SMAA banquet on Monday, April 6th.

Good evening. Here is the link to the latest Sanford Spotlight Newsletter - https://tinyurl.com/y893beb5. This edition highlights Sanford Middle School's Unified Basketball team and their first-ever scrimmage. We also spotlight the SRTC Student of the Year, a Sanford High School student interning with the Mainers, and our Nature Journal Club. You'll find student journalism from The Spartan Times and Sanford Middle School's newspaper, Sights Around Our Schools, and much more. We also share highlights from each school, important updates, and ways to stay connected with Sanford Schools.
Carl J. Lamb Elementary has its Story Book Spectacular event starting at 5:00 pm tonight! We hope to see you there!

Sanford Pride Elementary celebrated its 2nd Annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony last Friday during their monthly assembly!
Staff took a moment to recognize the parents, former employees, Sanford High School and Middle School students, PTA members, and mentorship program participants who dedicate their time and talents to the school .
Staff took a moment to recognize the parents, former employees, Sanford High School and Middle School students, PTA members, and mentorship program participants who dedicate their time and talents to the school .


Congratulations to the Academy of Business students at Sanford Regional Technical Center for their outstanding performance at last Thursday's Junior Achievement Titan Challenge!


Good luck to the Sanford High School Math Team, who heads to Augusta tomorrow for the Maine State Math Meet! Check out our latest article to learn more about the team before they compete: https://www.sanford.org/article/2790521
Thank you to everyone who came out to Sanford High School's Art Show last night!




Sanford Middle School made history recently, hosting its first-ever Unified Basketball scrimmage. Read about the players, the people behind the program, and what comes next! https://www.sanford.org/article/2801881

Sanford High School's Art Show is TONIGHT!
Join us from 5–7 pm in the Sanford High Agora and Library for an evening of student artwork and live music performed by SHS students.

8th grade JMG students from Sanford Middle School recently traveled to Central Maine Community College in Auburn to participate in the two-day Maine Youth Action Network Leadership Conference.
Students attended workshops led by youth and organizations from across Maine working to make a positive impact in our state, visited a networking fair where they made meaningful connections related to their interests, and took part in hands-on leadership training sessions.
Our students were complimented by conference attendees and organizers for their professionalism, energy, and level of engagement. We are so proud of everything these students represented at this event!
Students attended workshops led by youth and organizations from across Maine working to make a positive impact in our state, visited a networking fair where they made meaningful connections related to their interests, and took part in hands-on leadership training sessions.
Our students were complimented by conference attendees and organizers for their professionalism, energy, and level of engagement. We are so proud of everything these students represented at this event!
Spring Assessment Season Is Here — What Every Family Should Know
Each year, students across our district participate in standardized assessments. We know testing can raise questions, so we want to make sure you have all the information you need.
📅 SPRING TESTING WINDOWS
NWEA (Math & Reading)
• May 1 – June 5
Science
• Grade 11: April 1–17
• Grades 5 & 8: May 11–22
Specific dates will come directly from your child's teacher.
Each year, students across our district participate in standardized assessments. We know testing can raise questions, so we want to make sure you have all the information you need.
📅 SPRING TESTING WINDOWS
NWEA (Math & Reading)
• May 1 – June 5
Science
• Grade 11: April 1–17
• Grades 5 & 8: May 11–22
Specific dates will come directly from your child's teacher.

Congratulations to our wrestlers for their All-Conference Honors from this past season!

Big things happening in third grade at Carl J. Lamb Elementary! 🌟 Our students have been exploring space through reading, using Venn diagrams to organize their thinking, and writing paragraphs to compare and contrast what they've learned.

Congratulations to Sanford High School's Winter Guard and Winter Percussion on their outstanding performances at the Maine Band Directors Association Winter Finals, held this weekend at Marshwood High School.
Winter Guard earned a Silver Medal for their show "Sanford: Live in Concert," and Winter Percussion took home the Gold Medal for their show "Immortal."
Both groups now advance to New England Finals. Winter Guard competes in Salem, MA on Saturday, April 4th, and Winter Percussion follows on April 11th in Fitchburg, MA.
Winter Guard earned a Silver Medal for their show "Sanford: Live in Concert," and Winter Percussion took home the Gold Medal for their show "Immortal."
Both groups now advance to New England Finals. Winter Guard competes in Salem, MA on Saturday, April 4th, and Winter Percussion follows on April 11th in Fitchburg, MA.

A big thank you to nationally recognized youth advocate Robb Holla for visiting Sanford Middle School this morning and speaking with our 6th and 7th graders!
Robb delivered a presentation on the serious health risks of vaping and e-cigarette use, and the importance of making smart, healthy choices.


Thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Fiesta Night last night at Sanford Pride Elementary!
What an amazing evening of fun, games, food, and giveaways! It was so wonderful to see so many Pre-K through 4th grade students and families come out to support their literacy and math skills.
What an amazing evening of fun, games, food, and giveaways! It was so wonderful to see so many Pre-K through 4th grade students and families come out to support their literacy and math skills.


Thank you to everyone who came out to Chasing Knowledge Night last night at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary! 🎉
It was a wonderful evening filled with read alouds, games, and so much fun
It was a wonderful evening filled with read alouds, games, and so much fun



