Good afternoon - Here is the link to the Sanford School Department's newsletter that contains back-to-school information, first day schedules by grade level, open house and orientation dates for all schools - https://tinyurl.com/2ww5xbcw. Enjoy.
3 days ago, Matt Nelson
🏈 REMINDER: FALL MEET THE COACHES NIGHT 🏈
TONIGHT - August 19th at 6:00 PM
📍 Sanford Performing Arts Center
Don't miss this chance to meet the fall coaches and learn about the upcoming season!
5 days ago, Sanford School Department
Two Sanford students are hosting a community event! Grayson Perro (sophomore) and his sister Violet Perro (3rd grader at Carl J) are hosting the 5th Annual Heart Peace and Love for Kids 5K Walk & Craft Fair to support a 6-year-old girl from Shapleigh who has been battling leukemia for the past two years.

The event will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Gowens Park in Sanford from 10am-3pm. Walk registration starts at 9am with the walk beginning at 10am, and there will also be a wonderful craft fair throughout the day!

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
- Join the 5K walk! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebdQMMq5QU85VRlD5iRwWG0D1PFeA06GalMoQszqC86ezIVg/viewform?usp=header
- Volunteers needed - reach out if you can lend a hand
- Crafters welcome - still spots available for vendors

13 days ago, Sanford School Department
Two Sanford students are hosting a community event! Grayson Perro (sophomore) and his sister Violet Perro (3rd grader at Carl J) are hosting the 5th Annual Heart Peace and Love for Kids 5K Walk & Craft Fair to support a 6-year-old girl from Shapleigh who has been battling leukemia for the past two years. The event will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Gowens Park in Sanford from 10am-3pm. Walk registration starts at 9am with the walk beginning at 10am, and there will also be a wonderful craft fair throughout the day! HOW YOU CAN HELP: Join the 5K walk! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebdQMMq5QU85VRlD5iRwWG0D1PFeA06GalMoQszqC86ezIVg/viewform?usp=header Volunteers needed - reach out if you can lend a hand Crafters welcome - still spots available for vendors
Stuff the Bus Maine will hold its annual school supplies distribution event on Saturday, August 23rd | Curtis Lake Church, Westview Drive, Sanford No registration required - just show up!
🕘 YOUR TIME SLOT (by child's last name):
T-Z: 9:00 AM
N-S: 10:00 AM
H-M: 11:00 AM
A-G: 11:30 AM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Multiple kids with different last names? Use your YOUNGEST child's last name for the whole family.
🚨 Coming WITHOUT your kids? Arrive at 11:00 AM - our volunteers will pack supplies for you!
📝 BRING THIS FOR EACH CHILD: One 3x5 index card with:
Your name (parent/guardian)
Child's name
Grade entering fall 2025
17 days ago, Sanford School Department
Stuff the Bus Maine will hold its annual school supplies distribution event on Saturday, August 23rd | Curtis Lake Church, Westview Drive, Sanford No registration required - just show up! 🕘 YOUR TIME SLOT (by child's last name): T-Z: 9:00 AM N-S: 10:00 AM H-M: 11:00 AM A-G: 11:30 AM 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Multiple kids with different last names? Use your YOUNGEST child's last name for the whole family. 🚨 Coming WITHOUT your kids? Arrive at 11:00 AM - our volunteers will pack supplies for you! 📝 BRING THIS FOR EACH CHILD: One 3x5 index card with: Your name (parent/guardian) Child's name Grade entering fall 2025

🏛️ Calling all incoming freshmen and new students! 🏛️
Ready to start your journey at Sanford High School? Join us for Freshman & New Student Orientation!
📅 When: August 26th at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Sanford High School
Come get connected, tour the school, and get ready for an amazing year at SHS! This is your chance to:
✅ Meet other new students
✅ Learn your way around campus
✅ Get important information for the school year
✅ Connect with staff and resources
Don't miss this opportunity to start the year off right! We can't wait to welcome you to the Spartan family! 🛡️

20 days ago, Sanford School Department
🏛️ Calling all incoming freshmen and new students! 🏛️ Ready to start your journey at Sanford High School? Join us for Freshman & New Student Orientation! 📅 When: Monday, August 26th at 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Sanford High School Come get connected, tour the school, and get ready for an amazing year at SHS! This is your chance to: ✅ Meet other new students ✅ Learn your way around campus ✅ Get important information for the school year ✅ Connect with staff and resources Don't miss this opportunity to start the year off right! We can't wait to welcome you to the Spartan family! 🛡️
Sanford High School's athletic department has launched its own app! Download the Sanford Spartans App to keep up with your favorite SHS sports teams.
📱 Everything you need in one place:

- Follow the team
- Get game information
- Sign up for notifications
- Purchase tickets & More!
24 days ago, Sanford School Department
Sanford High School's athletic department has launched its own app! Download the Sanford Spartans App to keep up with your favorite SHS sports teams. 📱 Everything you need in one place:  Follow the team Get game information Sign up for notifications Purchase tickets & More!
Sanford High School's athletic department has launched its own app! Download the Sanford Spartans App to keep up with your favorite SHS sports teams. 📱 Everything you need in one place:  Follow the team Get game information Sign up for notifications Purchase tickets & More!
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Margaret Warner on her retirement after many years as an Art Teacher at Sanford High School! Throughout her career, Margaret has inspired countless students to explore their creativity and artistic talents. Thank you for bringing art to life!
26 days ago, Sanford School Department
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Margaret Warner on her retirement after many years as an Art Teacher at Sanford High School! Throughout her career, Margaret has inspired countless students to explore their creativity and artistic talents. Thank you for bringing art to life!
🏈⚽🏐 FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Sanford High School's Fall sports season starts August 18th - time to get registered!
📝 Register online: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/hs-fall-athletic-registration-2025
✅ You'll need: Current sports physical, Medical insurance

Need a physical? ConvenientMD has you covered for just $25 (good for 2 years!):
🌐 Book online: https://convenientmd.com/urgent-care/youth-physicals/
📞 Call: 207-850-5744
29 days ago, Sanford School Department
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Kathleen Spencer on her retirement after years of service as an Educational Technician I in Literacy! Throughout her time with Sanford schools, Kathleen has dedicated herself to supporting student learning and literacy development. Thank you for your commitment! 📚
30 days ago, Sanford School Department
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Kathleen Spencer on her retirement after years of service as an Educational Technician I in Literacy! Throughout her time with Sanford schools, Kathleen has dedicated herself to supporting student learning and literacy development. Thank you for your commitment! 📚
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is updating their EBT card system to better serve our community! Here's what you need to know:

📅 When: July 27, 2025

⏰ Service Interruption: Saturday, July 26 at 11 PM through Sunday, July 27 at 11 AM 🔄 What's Changing: Transitioning to Fidelity Information Services (FIS) for EBT Card Services

❗ During the 12-hour transition period, EBT purchases will NOT be possible. Please plan accordingly.
After the transition, families will have access to the new ebtEDGE platform with improved features and services.

❓ Questions? Contact Maine DHHS Office of Family Independence at 1-855-797-4357
about 1 month ago, Sanford School Department
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is updating their EBT card system to better serve our community! Here's what you need to know: 📅 When: July 27, 2025  ⏰ Service Interruption: Saturday, July 26 at 11 PM through Sunday, July 27 at 11 AM 🔄 What's Changing: Transitioning to Fidelity Information Services (FIS) for EBT Card Services ❗ During the 12-hour transition period, EBT purchases will NOT be possible. Please plan accordingly. After the transition, families will have access to the new ebtEDGE platform with improved features and services. ❓ Questions? Contact Maine DHHS Office of Family Independence at 1-855-797-4357
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Margo Longfish on her retirement after many years as an Elementary School Teacher! Throughout her career with Sanford schools, Margo has fostered learning and growth in young students. Thank you for your dedication!
about 1 month ago, Sanford School Department
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Margo Longfish on her retirement after many years as an Elementary School Teacher! Throughout her career with Sanford schools, Margo has fostered learning and growth in young students. Thank you for your dedication!
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Russell Clark on his retirement after many years as a Computer Aided Design Instructor at SRTC! Throughout his career, Russell has brought technical expertise to students, preparing them for successful careers in engineering and design fields. Thank you for your dedication! 🎓
about 1 month ago, Sanford School Department
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Russell Clark on his retirement after many years as a Computer Aided Design Instructor at SRTC! Throughout his career, Russell has brought technical expertise to students, preparing them for successful careers in engineering and design fields. Thank you for your dedication! 🎓
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to John Couture on his retirement! John brought his culinary expertise to SRTC as a Culinary Arts Instructor, preparing students for exciting careers in the food service industry. Thank you for sharing your passion for cooking and inspiring the next generation of chefs!
about 1 month ago, Sanford School Department
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to John Couture on his retirement! John brought his culinary expertise to SRTC as a Culinary Arts Instructor, preparing students for exciting careers in the food service industry. Thank you for sharing your passion for cooking and inspiring the next generation of chefs!

The City of Sanford is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a long-range planning document that will guide policy decisions for the next 20 years in Sanford-Springvale. This plan shapes City decisions about land use, development, and major investments such as parks, utilities, roads, sidewalks, and other community amenities.

Tell us how you envision the future of Sanford and Springvale. Your feedback will help shape the community for the next two decades.

Please take a few minutes to complete the Community Input Survey: https://bit.ly/3FnDH5b

about 1 month ago, Matt Nelson
Help Shape the Future of Sanford Springvale
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Herbert Stitson on his retirement after many years of teaching Mathematics at Sanford High School! Throughout his career, Herbert has helped students develop problem-solving skills and mathematical understanding.
about 1 month ago, Sanford School Department
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Herbert Stitson on his retirement after many years of teaching Mathematics at Sanford High School! Throughout his career, Herbert has helped students develop problem-solving skills and mathematical understanding.
Good morning. A reminder to use this link to provide feedback to help the Sanford School Department update its Mission, Vision, Core Principles & Beliefs on Learning and Portrait of a Graduate https://forms.gle/We71hHRYHAiwNVBm6 Thank you.
about 1 month ago, Matt Nelson
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Anders Larson on his retirement after many years of teaching Social Studies at Sanford Middle School! Throughout his career, Anders has helped students understand history and develop critical thinking skills. Thank you for inspiring young minds! 📖
about 1 month ago, Sanford School Department
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Anders Larson on his retirement after many years of teaching Social Studies at Sanford Middle School! Throughout his career, Anders has helped students understand history and develop critical thinking skills. Thank you for inspiring young minds! 📖

📅 SAVE THE DATE - Class of 2029 Families! 📅
Sanford High School Freshman & New Student Orientation
📍 When: Tuesday, August 26th at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Sanford High School
Incoming freshmen and families - mark your calendars! This is your opportunity to:
✅ Get connected with the SHS community
✅ Tour the school and familiarize yourself with the campus
✅ Meet staff and other families
✅ Get ready for an amazing year as Spartans!
More details to follow. We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2029 to the Spartan family!

about 1 month ago, Sanford School Department
📅 SAVE THE DATE - Class of 2029 Families! 📅 Sanford High School Freshman & New Student Orientation 📍 When: Monday, August 26th at 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Sanford High School Incoming freshmen and families - mark your calendars! This is your opportunity to: ✅ Get connected with the SHS community ✅ Tour the school and familiarize yourself with the campus ✅ Meet staff and other families ✅ Get ready for an amazing year as Spartans!
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Roberta Hurley on her retirement after many years as a Secretary at Carl J. Lamb Elementary! Throughout her distinguished career, Roberta has provided essential support to students, families, and staff, serving as a welcoming face for our school community. Thank you! 🏫
about 1 month ago, Sanford School Department
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Roberta Hurley on her retirement after many years as a Secretary at Carl J. Lamb Elementary! Throughout her distinguished career, Roberta has provided essential support to students, families, and staff, serving as a welcoming face for our school community. Thank you! 🏫
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Vicki Payeur on her retirement after decades of dedicated service as a Special Education Aide! Throughout her long career, Vicki has supported students and made a meaningful difference in countless students' lives. Thank you for your commitment! 💙
about 1 month ago, Sanford School Department
Continuing to recognize our retiring staff... Congratulations to Vicki Payeur on her retirement after decades of dedicated service as a Special Education Aide! Throughout her long career, Vicki has supported students with special needs and made a meaningful difference in countless students' lives. Thank you for your commitment! 💙