We’re excited to welcome our Spartans back for another exciting year. Click here for the open house schedule for Sanford High School, Sanford Middle School, Sanford Regional Technical Center, and all three Sanford elementary schools. Please contact your school for more information.
This summer, the Sanford School Department begun hosting Transition to Kindergarten Play & Learn, a series of free playgroups where incoming pre-k and kindergarten children and their parents/guardians visited their new school, met staff and administrators, and established relationships with other students and families.
To read the full story or access information about fall Play & Learn groups, visit sanford.org/news.
Stuff the Bus Maine is tomorrow, Sat, Aug 22 at Curtis Lake Church. Please arrive at your assigned time based on your child's last name, and bring a completed index card for each child. Details here: https://www.sanford.org/article/3040472
Access your child’s bus route information with My Ride K-12, a new resource that provides families with convenient access to student transportation information. Click here for more information.
Stuff the Bus Maine school supplies event is one week away! Sat, Aug 22 at Curtis Lake Church. Arrival times are based on your child's last name, and you'll need an index card filled out for each child. Full details here: https://www.sanford.org/article/3040472
Students are leading. We need the community behind us.
The Sanford High School Leaders Save Lives Blood Drive is happening during one of the most serious blood shortages our country has ever faced.
We're asking our community to help us fill every appointment and make a real difference for patients who need blood right now.
Can you help?
🩸 Sign up here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SanfordHS
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The Sanford High School Leaders Save Lives Blood Drive is happening during one of the most serious blood shortages our country has ever faced.
We're asking our community to help us fill every appointment and make a real difference for patients who need blood right now.
Can you help?
🩸 Sign up here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SanfordHS
Please share this post to help us reach more donors!
The Sanford School Department is excited to welcome families back for the 2026–2027 school year. Find all the important back-to-school information here: https://app.smore.com/n/wg47s
Congratulations to recent graduate Matty Hebert, who was awarded the 2026 Freddy Parent Award by the SMAA Baseball Coaches, as a reflection of his all-around dedication and attitude towards the game of baseball!
Sanford Middle School anticipates a full-time opening for a Resource Room Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year, pending final approval of the school budget. This position supports students eligible for IDEA services by promoting successful learning outcomes in both resource and general education settings.
The Resource Room Teacher will manage an assigned caseload and is responsible for the development, revision, and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Regular communication with students, families, and staff is an essential component of this role.
For more information on how to apply, follow this link: https://www.applitrack.com/sanford/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=983
The Resource Room Teacher will manage an assigned caseload and is responsible for the development, revision, and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Regular communication with students, families, and staff is an essential component of this role.
For more information on how to apply, follow this link: https://www.applitrack.com/sanford/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=983
The Sanford School Special Education Department has a position for a Special Education Teacher in the Sanford Middle School life skills program. This program supports students with developmental disabilities, helping to achieve their fullest potential in a therapeutic environment. This is a teaching and case management position. Planning daily instruction that aligns with student IEPs, developing IEPs and collecting data to drive programming are all essential parts to the position. For more information on how to apply, follow this link: https://www.applitrack.com/sanford/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1036
Wrapping up our retiree spotlight series, we are proud to honor Melody Wood as she heads into retirement.
Melody Wood has dedicated 25 years to the Sanford School Department, serving as a School Psychologist at Carl J. Lamb Elementary before transitioning to Sanford Pride Elementary.
Her work supporting students' psychological and educational needs has made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless children across the district. We wish her all the best in retirement.
Congratulations and best wishes, Melody!
Melody Wood has dedicated 25 years to the Sanford School Department, serving as a School Psychologist at Carl J. Lamb Elementary before transitioning to Sanford Pride Elementary.
Her work supporting students' psychological and educational needs has made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless children across the district. We wish her all the best in retirement.
Congratulations and best wishes, Melody!
We are proud to honor Denise Wilson as we continue to celebrate our retiring staff members.
Denise Wilson joined Sanford Middle School as a classroom teacher in 2021 and made an impact in her five years with the district. She approached her work with commitment and care, and we wish her all the best as she heads into retirement.
Congratulations and best wishes, Denise!
Denise Wilson joined Sanford Middle School as a classroom teacher in 2021 and made an impact in her five years with the district. She approached her work with commitment and care, and we wish her all the best as she heads into retirement.
Congratulations and best wishes, Denise!
As we near the end of our retiree spotlight series, we are proud to honor Melinda Williams as she heads into retirement.
Melinda Williams began her career in the Sanford School Department as a Title 1 Ed Tech at Carl J. Lamb Elementary before joining Sanford High School in 2000, where she spent the rest of her career as an Ed Tech.
Beyond her work in the classroom, she was a dedicated class advisor for years, walking alongside students from their freshman year all the way through graduation, year after year. Her commitment to students at SHS went well beyond her official role.
Congratulations and best wishes, Melinda!
Melinda Williams began her career in the Sanford School Department as a Title 1 Ed Tech at Carl J. Lamb Elementary before joining Sanford High School in 2000, where she spent the rest of her career as an Ed Tech.
Beyond her work in the classroom, she was a dedicated class advisor for years, walking alongside students from their freshman year all the way through graduation, year after year. Her commitment to students at SHS went well beyond her official role.
Congratulations and best wishes, Melinda!
Today we turn our spotlight to another remarkable retiree, and we are proud to honor Karen Webb as she heads into retirement.
Karen Webb has spent nearly three decades at Sanford High School leading the Alternative Education program, building a welcoming space where students who thrive in a smaller, more personalized setting could stay engaged, build confidence, and graduate.
Her impact was recognized with the Golden Apple Award in 2023-2024, and the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation is now raising funds to name the Alternative Education suite in her honor. Congratulations and best wishes, Karen!
Karen Webb has spent nearly three decades at Sanford High School leading the Alternative Education program, building a welcoming space where students who thrive in a smaller, more personalized setting could stay engaged, build confidence, and graduate.
Her impact was recognized with the Golden Apple Award in 2023-2024, and the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation is now raising funds to name the Alternative Education suite in her honor. Congratulations and best wishes, Karen!
We continue to recognize our retiring staff members, and today we are proud to honor Cynthia Smith as she heads into retirement.
Cynthia Smith spent nearly 30 years as an Ed Tech III in the Sanford School Department, serving students at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary for a decade before moving to Carl J. Lamb in 2019.
Along the way she also contributed to the Title I Summer School Program, extending her support for students beyond the regular school year. We are grateful for three decades of essential work.
Congratulations and best wishes, Cynthia!
Cynthia Smith spent nearly 30 years as an Ed Tech III in the Sanford School Department, serving students at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary for a decade before moving to Carl J. Lamb in 2019.
Along the way she also contributed to the Title I Summer School Program, extending her support for students beyond the regular school year. We are grateful for three decades of essential work.
Congratulations and best wishes, Cynthia!
Today we spotlight another retiring staff member, and we are proud to honor Robert Rothwell as he heads into retirement.
Known as "Mr. Bob," Robert Rothwell spent 24 years at Carl J. Lamb Elementary as both a classroom teacher and a dedicated contributor to school life beyond the classroom.
In 2025, he collaborated on a school-wide maple sugaring project that transformed playground trees into a cross-curricular learning experience, covering science, math, geography, and literacy all at once.
It's exactly the kind of creative, hands-on teaching that has defined his time at CJL.
Congratulations and best wishes, Mr. Bob!
Known as "Mr. Bob," Robert Rothwell spent 24 years at Carl J. Lamb Elementary as both a classroom teacher and a dedicated contributor to school life beyond the classroom.
In 2025, he collaborated on a school-wide maple sugaring project that transformed playground trees into a cross-curricular learning experience, covering science, math, geography, and literacy all at once.
It's exactly the kind of creative, hands-on teaching that has defined his time at CJL.
Congratulations and best wishes, Mr. Bob!
A huge thank you to WMTW for covering Sanford High School Band's send-off at Gowen Park last night! The band is headed to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. to perform in Independence Day celebrations. Check it out here! https://www.wmtw.com/article/sanford-high-marching-band-to-perform-in-philadelphia-and-washington-dc-for-americas-250th-birthday/71776605?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwY2xjawSw5x9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4WmtrWUg0UkRmNWN5SERyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiI3n8RLnKSkTZ1xqxqjs9KevPY7fs2IfFSyS1tV7VdA1Tu1qhU632AbDv-Y_aem_Zy20xn8_TC_u_d2gMVjVPg
Continuing our series honoring retiring staff members, we are proud to honor Robert Reny as he heads into retirement.
Robert Reny joined the Sanford School Department in 1979.
He spent many years as a Social Studies teacher and Department Head, served as Summer School Director, and sat on the Core Curriculum Committee before becoming the district's Attendance Officer, a role he has held in some capacity for over 20 years.
Congratulations and best wishes, Bob!
Robert Reny joined the Sanford School Department in 1979.
He spent many years as a Social Studies teacher and Department Head, served as Summer School Director, and sat on the Core Curriculum Committee before becoming the district's Attendance Officer, a role he has held in some capacity for over 20 years.
Congratulations and best wishes, Bob!
Next in our retiree spotlight series, we are proud to honor Diane Mallon as she heads into retirement.
Diane Mallon joined Carl J. Lamb Elementary in 1995 as a full-time Administrative Assistant, becoming a steady and welcoming presence at the heart of the school for 31 years.
Caring, compassionate, and easy to work with, she was someone students, staff, and parents could always count on to answer questions, solve problems, and provide support when needed. We are grateful for everything she has given to the CJL community.
Congratulations and best wishes, Diane!
Diane Mallon joined Carl J. Lamb Elementary in 1995 as a full-time Administrative Assistant, becoming a steady and welcoming presence at the heart of the school for 31 years.
Caring, compassionate, and easy to work with, she was someone students, staff, and parents could always count on to answer questions, solve problems, and provide support when needed. We are grateful for everything she has given to the CJL community.
Congratulations and best wishes, Diane!
Next up in our retiree spotlight series, we are proud to honor Odelle Loignon as she heads into retirement.
Over 36 years, Odelle Loignon taught 2nd grade across six Sanford elementary schools: Willard, Emerson, Lafayette, Edison, Lincoln, and most recently Carl J. Lamb.
A beloved presence in every building she served, Odelle has always valued the people around her, appreciating the way colleagues work together to support one another and the students in their care. Her impact on the youngest learners in our district runs deep.
Congratulations and best wishes, Odelle!
Over 36 years, Odelle Loignon taught 2nd grade across six Sanford elementary schools: Willard, Emerson, Lafayette, Edison, Lincoln, and most recently Carl J. Lamb.
A beloved presence in every building she served, Odelle has always valued the people around her, appreciating the way colleagues work together to support one another and the students in their care. Her impact on the youngest learners in our district runs deep.
Congratulations and best wishes, Odelle!
