Thank you to everyone who joined us in Margaret Chase Smith’s cafeteria last night for an evening filled with delicious Thanksgiving food, warm conversations, and community spirit. It was heartwarming to see so many families come together to share a meal and create memories.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helped make this event possible!
4 days ago, Sanford School Department
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Margaret Chase Smith’s cafeteria last night for an evening filled with delicious Thanksgiving food, warm conversations, and community spirit. It was heartwarming to see so many families come together to share a meal and create memories. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helped make this event possible!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Margaret Chase Smith’s cafeteria last night for an evening filled with delicious Thanksgiving food, warm conversations, and community spirit. It was heartwarming to see so many families come together to share a meal and create memories. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helped make this event possible!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Margaret Chase Smith’s cafeteria last night for an evening filled with delicious Thanksgiving food, warm conversations, and community spirit. It was heartwarming to see so many families come together to share a meal and create memories. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helped make this event possible!
Sanford Pride's "Rise, Shine, and Drive-Thru Coffee Time!" this morning was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who came through the drop-off line for hot coffee, iced coffee, alani, and brisk - and a special shoutout to those who sent "Special Delivery" pick-me-ups to our amazing teachers and staff.
5 days ago, Sanford School Department
"Rise, Shine, and Drive-Thru Coffee Time!" was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who came through the drop-off line for hot coffee, iced coffee, alani, and brisk - and a special shoutout to those who sent "Special Delivery" pick-me-ups to our amazing teachers and staff
"Rise, Shine, and Drive-Thru Coffee Time!" was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who came through the drop-off line for hot coffee, iced coffee, alani, and brisk - and a special shoutout to those who sent "Special Delivery" pick-me-ups to our amazing teachers and staff
"Rise, Shine, and Drive-Thru Coffee Time!" was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who came through the drop-off line for hot coffee, iced coffee, alani, and brisk - and a special shoutout to those who sent "Special Delivery" pick-me-ups to our amazing teachers and staff
Last week brought wonderful learning celebrations!

At Margaret Chase Smith Pre-K, our students wrapped up Unit 2 with a joyful Learning Celebration alongside their families. Children proudly shared their work, demonstrated new skills, and guided their grown-ups through hands-on activities from the unit. It was heartwarming to see families learning together and celebrating all the growth happening in Pre-K!

Meanwhile, Carl J. Lamb 3rd graders showcased their analytical skills during their Unit 1 writing celebration. Students selected a main character from the classic tale The Wind In The Willows and provided evidence for specific character traits. They did an excellent job demonstrating their understanding!
5 days ago, Sanford School Department
Last week brought wonderful learning celebrations! At Margaret Chase Smith PreK, our ME students wrapped up Unit 2 with a joyful Learning Celebration alongside their families. Children proudly shared their work, demonstrated new skills, and guided their grown-ups through hands-on activities from the unit. It was heartwarming to see families learning together and celebrating all the growth happening in PreK! Meanwhile, Carl J. Lamb 3rd graders showcased their analytical skills during their Unit 1 writing celebration. Students selected a main character from the classic tale The Wind In The Willows and provided evidence for specific character traits. They did an excellent job demonstrating their understanding!
Last week brought wonderful learning celebrations! At Margaret Chase Smith PreK, our ME students wrapped up Unit 2 with a joyful Learning Celebration alongside their families. Children proudly shared their work, demonstrated new skills, and guided their grown-ups through hands-on activities from the unit. It was heartwarming to see families learning together and celebrating all the growth happening in PreK! Meanwhile, Carl J. Lamb 3rd graders showcased their analytical skills during their Unit 1 writing celebration. Students selected a main character from the classic tale The Wind In The Willows and provided evidence for specific character traits. They did an excellent job demonstrating their understanding!

Thanks to support from the John T. Gorman Foundation, our district has been able to help prevent homelessness and build stronger connections with families who need support.

Last year alone, we helped 16 families move into stable housing and prevented homelessness for 55 more students and their families.

Read more about our prevention approach! https://www.jtgfoundation.org/2025/11/sanford-schools-take-new-steps-to-prevent-student-homelessness/?utm_source=John+T.+Gorman+Foundation&utm_campaign=d0952fd02b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_19_07_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d0952fd02b-509480763

6 days ago, Sanford School Department
A huge thank you to the Sanford Springvale Chamber of Commerce and Hannaford Supermarkets for the generous turkey donation this afternoon! 🦃

Our amazing Peer Helpers are hard at work assembling Thanksgiving baskets for families in our community. We're so proud of these students for giving their time and energy to make sure local families have a wonderful holiday meal.
9 days ago, Sanford School Department
A huge thank you to the Sanford Springvale Chamber of Commerce and Hannaford Supermarkets for the generous turkey donation this afternoon! 🦃 Our amazing Peer Helpers are hard at work assembling Thanksgiving baskets for families in our community. We're so proud of these students for giving their time and energy to make sure local families have a wonderful holiday meal.
Lights, camera, action! 🎥 Ever wonder what goes into SRTC's award-winning Video Production program? Students are gaining hands-on experience, earning national recognition, and landing professional internships—all before graduation. Discover how this program is preparing the next generation of media professionals: https://www.sanford.org/article/2531354
9 days ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/2531354
Good evening. Here is the link to the latest edition of the Sanford School Department's newsletter - https://tinyurl.com/ynz3eh32 This edition celebrates how our elementary schools honored local veterans and stories about Fall Athletics Recognition Night, SRTC's industry partnerships, student journalism, community resources and more. Enjoy!
11 days ago, Matt Nelson
The Sanford Athletic Department is proud to honor and recognize five deserving individuals into the 2025 Hall of Honor. Please join us in celebrating Andy Adams, Teddy Gardner, Keith Kalman, Kelly (Nobert) LaFountain, and Kristy (Parent) Richards. See the invitation for details.
11 days ago, Sanford School Department
The Sanford Athletic Department is proud to honor and recognize five deserving individuals into the 2025 Hall of Honor. Please join us in celebrating Andy Adams, Teddy Gardner, Keith Kalman, Kelly (Nobert) LaFountain, and Kristy (Parent) Richards. See the invitation for details.
Good evening. As winter approaches, I want to remind everyone of our weather-related protocols. Use this link to access reminders regarding cancellations, delays and possible early dismissal due to weather - https://tinyurl.com/2xbefy7y
12 days ago, Matt Nelson
Congratulations to Nate Smith (Cross Country) and Marti Kane (Field Hockey) for winning SMAA Coach of the Year in their respective sports! They were recognized for their work at Sanford High School’s Fall Sports Award Night. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2549967
12 days ago, Sanford School Department
Congratulations to Nate Smith (Cross Country) and Martin Kane (Field Hockey) for winning SMAA Coach of the Year in their respective sports! They were recognized for their work at Sanford High School’s Fall Sports Award Night. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2549967
Margaret Chase Smith students are focusing on social skills in our upper elementary classrooms. In third grade this looks like thinking about how to include others using empathy and kindness.

Students are also thinking about how to grow their confidence in and out of school and with peers. In 4th grade they are talking about HOW we communicate. This means both our tone of voice and our body language.
12 days ago, Sanford School Department
Margaret Chase Smith students are focusing on social skills in our upper elementary classrooms. In third grade this looks like thinking about how to include others using empathy and kindness. Students are also thinking about how to grow their confidence in and out of school and with peers. In 4th grade they are talking about HOW we communicate. This means both our tone of voice and our body language.
Margaret Chase Smith students are focusing on social skills in our upper elementary classrooms. In third grade this looks like thinking about how to include others using empathy and kindness. Students are also thinking about how to grow their confidence in and out of school and with peers. In 4th grade they are talking about HOW we communicate. This means both our tone of voice and our body language.
Congratulations to Sanford High School’s Cross Country and Volleyball teams, who were honored with Good Sportsmanship Awards this season!
13 days ago, Sanford School Department
Congratulations to Sanford High School’s Cross Country and Volleyball teams, who were honored with Good Sportsmanship Awards this season!
Congratulations to Sanford High School’s Cross Country and Volleyball teams, who were honored with Good Sportsmanship Awards this season!
Congratulations to Ava Fagan, Miranda Payeur, Ava Allen, and Claire Davie for representing Sanford at the Maine Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition at USM!
We are incredibly proud to announce some amazing achievements:
🏆 Claire Davie earned 1st place in the Classical Division with "His Eye on the Sparrow" and 3rd place in Musical Theater with "Shy" from Once Upon a Mattress!
🏆 Ava Allen took home 1st place in the Classical Division with "L'ho Perduta"!
16 days ago, Sanford School Department
Congratulations to Ava Fagan, Miranda Payeur, Ava Allen, and Claire Davie for representing Sanford High School at the Maine Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition at USM! We are incredibly proud to announce some amazing achievements: 🏆 Claire Davie earned 1st place in the Classical Division with "His Eye on the Sparrow" and 3rd place in Musical Theater with "Shy" from Once Upon a Mattress! 🏆 Ava Allen took home 1st place in the Classical Division with "L'ho Perduta"!
Every program at SRTC has an advisory committee made up of local business partners who help ensure students graduate with the skills employers actually need. Here's how it works.: https://www.sanford.org/article/2528873
17 days ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/2528873

Yesterday, our school community came together in many different ways to honor our veterans, and today we continue to celebrate and remember those who have served.

Carl J. Lamb Elementary hosted their 3rd Annual Veterans Day Celebration in the cafeteria, where each grade performed songs for the veterans in attendance.

Our talented Sanford Pride chorus students took their gift of music to Pinnacle Health and Rehab in Sanford, where they sang for veterans and brightened their day. These thoughtful students also created handmade cards and letters to show their appreciation and let our veterans know they are remembered and valued.

Margaret Chase Smith School welcomed veterans to their 4th Annual Breakfast with Veterans in the gymnasium.

Thank you to all the veterans who joined us yesterday and to all who have served!

19 days ago, Sanford School Department
Yesterday, our school community came together in many different ways to honor our nation's veterans, and today we continue to celebrate and remember those who have served. Carl J. Lamb Elementary hosted their 3rd Annual Veterans Day Celebration in the cafeteria, where each grade performed songs for the veterans in attendance. Our talented Sanford Pride chorus students took their gift of music to Pinnacle Health and Rehab in Sanford, where they sang for veterans and brightened their day. These thoughtful students also created handmade cards and letters to show their appreciation and let our veterans know they are remembered and valued. Margaret Chase Smith School welcomed veterans to their 4th Annual Breakfast with Veterans in the gymnasium. Thank you to all the veterans who joined us yesterday and to all who have served.
Yesterday, our school community came together in many different ways to honor our nation's veterans, and today we continue to celebrate and remember those who have served. Carl J. Lamb Elementary hosted their 3rd Annual Veterans Day Celebration in the cafeteria, where each grade performed songs for the veterans in attendance. Our talented Sanford Pride chorus students took their gift of music to Pinnacle Health and Rehab in Sanford, where they sang for veterans and brightened their day. These thoughtful students also created handmade cards and letters to show their appreciation and let our veterans know they are remembered and valued. Margaret Chase Smith School welcomed veterans to their 4th Annual Breakfast with Veterans in the gymnasium. Thank you to all the veterans who joined us yesterday and to all who have served.
Yesterday, our school community came together in many different ways to honor our nation's veterans, and today we continue to celebrate and remember those who have served. Carl J. Lamb Elementary hosted their 3rd Annual Veterans Day Celebration in the cafeteria, where each grade performed songs for the veterans in attendance. Our talented Sanford Pride chorus students took their gift of music to Pinnacle Health and Rehab in Sanford, where they sang for veterans and brightened their day. These thoughtful students also created handmade cards and letters to show their appreciation and let our veterans know they are remembered and valued. Margaret Chase Smith School welcomed veterans to their 4th Annual Breakfast with Veterans in the gymnasium. Thank you to all the veterans who joined us yesterday and to all who have served.
We're proud to spotlight SRTC senior Hannah Chambers, who is gaining valuable hands-on experience through her internship at Eldredge Lumber Company. Hannah's persistence and professionalism have impressed her supervisors, and she's building a strong foundation for her career in the construction industry. Read her full story: https://www.sanford.org/article/2533931
20 days ago, Sanford School Department
Sanford High School Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder's beloved American classic, Our Town, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center!
📅 Show Dates & Times:
Friday, November 14 at 7 PM
Saturday, November 15 at 7 PM
Sunday, November 16 at 2 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Adults: $13 | Seniors & Active Military: $10 | Students: FREE
Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2539987
20 days ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/2539987
What an amazing day at our College and Career Fair!

Thank you to all our juniors and seniors who came out today to explore their future!

We were thrilled to welcome over 40 colleges and universities, 50+ local companies and organizations, and representatives from the Armed Services to our Competition Gym.
24 days ago, Sanford School Department
📚 What an amazing day at our College and Career Fair! 📚 Thank you to all our juniors and seniors who came out today to explore their future! 🎓 We were thrilled to welcome over 40 colleges and universities, 50+ local companies and organizations, and representatives from the Armed Services to our Competition Gym.
📚 What an amazing day at our College and Career Fair! 📚 Thank you to all our juniors and seniors who came out today to explore their future! 🎓 We were thrilled to welcome over 40 colleges and universities, 50+ local companies and organizations, and representatives from the Armed Services to our Competition Gym.
📚 What an amazing day at our College and Career Fair! 📚 Thank you to all our juniors and seniors who came out today to explore their future! 🎓 We were thrilled to welcome over 40 colleges and universities, 50+ local companies and organizations, and representatives from the Armed Services to our Competition Gym.
Get ready for an incredible show! Sanford Middle School presents Disney's Dare to Dream JR. — and it's happening THIS WEEKEND!
Friday, November 7 at 6:30 PM and Saturday, November 8 at 1:30 PM 📍 Sanford Middle School
More than 30 talented students will bring Disney magic to life with songs from The Lion King, Tangled, Encanto, Toy Story, The Princess and the Frog, and more!
🎟️ Tickets: $6 Adults | $4 Students & Seniors Available at the door (cash only) or at the SMS office during school hours
Read more about the show here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2532307
24 days ago, Sanford School Department
Get ready for an incredible show! Sanford Middle School presents Disney's Dare to Dream JR. — and it's happening THIS WEEKEND! Friday, November 7 at 6:30 PM and Saturday, November 8 at 1:30 PM 📍 Sanford Middle School More than 30 talented students will bring Disney magic to life with songs from The Lion King, Tangled, Encanto, Toy Story, The Princess and the Frog, and more! 🎟️ Tickets: $6 Adults | $4 Students & Seniors Available at the door (cash only) or at the SMS office during school hours
Good evening. Here is the link to the latest edition of the Sanford School Department's newsletter - https://tinyurl.com/39xcue2s. This edition celebrates our Marching Band earning gold at the State Finals, important safety information for families, resources to help during the government shutdown, and ways to stay connected with Sanford Schools. Enjoy!
26 days ago, Matt Nelson