Know a local artisan? Want to uplift the Sanford community and support a local food pantry? Or, are you simply looking for fun holiday festivities in December?
The SHS National Art Honor Society is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 12, inviting local artisans to participate. The public is encouraged to come check out this festive event - proceeds benefit Sanford Food Pantry!
If you are an artisan looking to participate, know someone who's interested, or simply want more information, contact Briana Burtsell, NAHS Advisor, at bburtsell@sanford.org.
Ahoy There, Mateys! The Sanford High School Theater Company Presents Peter and the Starcatcher!
Before Neverland, before Captain Hook, and before a boy named Peter Pan, there was an adventure waiting to happen. Featuring 45 SHS students in the cast and crew, this production of theTony Award-winning play takes audiences on an imaginative journey filled with pirates, shipwrecks, unlikely heroes, and mysterious treasure!
Come discover how Peter's story began... November 13-15.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for seniors and free for students. Tickets are available at www.SanfordPAC.org or by calling 207-206-1126.
For more information, click here.
The trio presented at the annual Maine School Management Association (MSMA) fall conference in Augusta, discussing all of the work Sanford has done to support students and families alongside the First 10 initiative.
They represented our community well and made Sanford proud! We are so thankful for these individuals and the hard work they put in day in and day out!
Thank you to everyone in the Sanford community who came out to support students, as well as to all of the chaperones who helped out! It was great to see Superintendent Nelson and Assistant Superintendent Bussiere come brave the woods alongside students as well!
A big shout out to Stoney Road Septic for donating the port-a-potty, and Sanford Parks and Recreation for allowing SMS to use Gowen Park and the beautiful trail for this spooky event. We are so grateful for your support!
Photo credits: Tara Houle, JMG Master Specialist at SMS
Each year, the end of October signals the return of a beloved Sanford tradition at Carl J. Lamb: Spooky Gym.
To read more about how P.E. teachers David Eldredge and Tatyana Wolterbeek are taking a creative approach to physical education, click here.
Thank you to BRIDGE staff for all you do to support Sanford students, and a huge thank you to Shaw's for making this day possible!
Congratulations to the SHS Marching Band, who achieved gold at the MBDA State Finals in Biddeford last Saturday!
Now, they're on to the USBands New England Finals tomorrow! Wish them luck!
Read the full story here.
Photo credit: Zach Lemelin, Athletics Director
Sanford Middle School recently recognized their October Honor Flag recipients, five extraordinary members of their community who have demonstrated what it means to be a Spartan a little extra this month.
Congratulations to students Ivy Peters, Riley Garza, Ridleigh Guertin, Kenny Santos, and teacher Tatiana Murphy! Go Spartans!
Read more about them here.
Wanna know how the SRTC Agriculture students did at FFA Nationals? Spoiler alert... they rocked it!
View their results here!
Five students in Sanford Regional Technical Center’s (SRTC) Agriculture program are traveling to Indianapolis today for the FFA National Convention, where they will be competing in Floriculture against students from all across the country.
Read more about their journey here!
Their support will make this celebration extra special for MCS students and families, helping to create fun memories that make a meaningful difference in the Sanford school community.
Need resources like toys, meals, or other assistance during the winter and holiday season?
Scan the QR code or visit the link for Sanford's 2026 Holiday Resource Guide.
Looking for fun community events for the family this fall?
Visit our Community Announcements page to find information on events including upcoming Trunk or Treats in Sanford!
Angela Avery and the team of counselors at Sanford Middle School have been nominated for Maine Youth Thriving 2026 Power of the Positive Awards!
The Power of Positive Relationships Award honors leaders and organizations building strong, supportive connections that help young people thrive. We are honored to have such a strong team of counselors at SMS who have met this criteria!
The nominees include the following SMS counselors, pictured from left to right: Reuben Christie (Grade 8), Angela Avery (Grade 7), Colleen Quartararo (Grade 6), Vickie Thomas (Grade 5).
Congrats to all of the nominees! Go Spartans!
Notice something different about the Sanford Middle School campus?
Click here to read about a dynamic yearlong collaboration between Sanford students, staff, and community businesses and organizations who helped make SMS a more welcoming space for students to return to each week.
A huge thank you to Matthew Brock at Springvale Hardware & Paint for his generous support of this project!
With fall in full swing, Sanford’s BRIDGE program brought its elementary and middle school-aged students to McDougal Orchard on September 24 for a day of apple-picking, real-world learning, and community connection. Read the full story here.
Break out the bell bottoms, gather your fellow dancing queens and get ready to say “Mamma Mia!” Sanford Performing Arts Center will welcome MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, direct from London’s West End, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Click here for more information.
Last month, Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) brought students together for an afternoon of recreation and connection. Read more about how they're building a culture of belonging here.
