Sanford School Department

Congratulations to our basketball teams on advancing to the semifinals on Thursday, February 19th. The girls will play at 1:00 pm vs South Portland, and the boys will play at 6:00 pm vs Portland. You can buy tickets ahead of time at the following link: GoFan.co/MPA

Good luck to our Girls Basketball team as they travel to the Portland Expo today to play the Thornton Academy Golden Trojans at 2:45 pm. Tickets can be purchased online using the QR code or at the door.

We were proud to represent Sanford Regional Technical Center yesterday at the Hall of Flags in the State Capitol in Augusta as part of CTE Month celebrations!

Career and Technical Education is thriving across Maine, and we're honored to be part of this growing movement.

What an incredible winter season for Sanford Athletics! Our wrestling team has qualified 7 wrestlers to compete in the Class A State Championship on Saturday, February 14th at 10:00 AM at Cony High School. We will also have Kylee Hunt compete in the Girls State Championship on Tuesday, February 17th at 10:00 AM at Belfast High School.

Our Boys Basketball team has completed the regular season 17-1, finishing as the #2 seed in Class A South! They will play #10 Bonny Eagle on Saturday, February 14th at 2:45 PM at the Portland Expo.

Our Boys & Girls Track & Field team has 23 student-athletes qualify to compete in the State Championship Meet on Monday, February 16th at 12:00 PM at the USM Field House in Gorham.

Our Girls Basketball team has completed the regular season 16-2, finishing as the #2 seed in Class A South! They will play #7 Thornton Academy on Tuesday, February 17th at 2:45 PM at the Portland Expo.

Tickets for all events can be purchased at the door or online at GoFan.co. Let's pack the stands and show our Spartans some love! #GoSpartans

📚 What an exciting day for our fourth graders yesterday! Children's author Frank Cole visited Margaret Chase Smith, Carl J. Lamb, and Sanford Pride Elementary Schools to share his writing journey and inspire young writers.

Submit Community Announcements on our website at the following link: https://www.sanford.org/page/community-announcements
Join Sanford Parks & Recreation for FREE winter fun for the whole family!
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Where: Gowen Park & Memorial Gym
Cost: FREE
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - Gowen Park (9:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Sledding, bonfire, cross-country ski and snowshoe races on the tennis courts. Race prizes sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Sanford. (Weather-dependent)
INDOOR ACTIVITIES - Memorial Gym (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
Toddle Time for preschoolers (Café), art station (lower level), inflatables (gym), plus free water, hot cocoa, and popcorn.

After strong regular seasons, Sanford High School’s boys and girls basketball teams turn their focus to the playoffs. Hear what the coaches and players have to say about the upcoming playoffs! https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-high-school/article/2702699

Submit Community Announcements on our website at the following link: https://www.sanford.org/page/community-announcements
The City of Sanford and ACETO Landscape Architecture are hosting a workshop to gather input on Cobb Stadium's future.
When: Thursday, February 12th, 5:30–7:00 PM
Where: Memorial Gym Cafeteria
Join for a hands-on session to share your ideas through small-group discussions, mapping activities, and feedback. Your input will help shape the planning process.
Please arrive at 5:30 PM

WMTW Meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski stopped by Margaret Chase Smith Elementary for their "Weather at Your School" segment. Our students had a great time learning about weather! Check out the segment here: https://www.wmtw.com/article/weather-at-your-school-margaret-chase-smith-school-2026/70303132

Good luck to our Unified basketball team as they host the Wells Warriors at 3:30 pm today!

Sanford-Springvale Little League - 2026 Season Registration Open
Registration is now open through March 15th for baseball and softball. Financial assistance is available for families who need it. Learn more: https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/default.aspx?tabid=2538322
📢 Want to share announcements like this one? Community organizations and booster groups can submit information through our online form for approval and posting at the following link: https://www.sanford.org/page/community-announcements

The Sanford School Department Pre-K Lottery for the 2026-2027 School Year closes on Friday, February 13th. To enter the lottery click here: https://aptg.co/mzGzHf

Sanford High School’s Interact Club is making its mark on the community by ringing bells for charity, serving veterans, and bringing smiles to elementary students. These students are proving that when young people come together with a mission, amazing things happen. Find out how it all started and what's coming next here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2683822

We have three teams competing this weekend as postseason play gets underway. Here's where you can catch our student-athletes in action:

Cheerleading - Class A State Championship
Saturday at Augusta Civic Center
Competition starts at 4:00 pm (Sanford takes the mat at approximately 4:36 pm)
Tickets: GoFan.co

Wrestling - Class A South Regional Championship
Saturday at Noble High School
Competition starts at 9:00 am
Tickets: GoFan.co

Track & Field - SMAA Championship
Saturday at USM Fieldhouse, Gorham
Competition starts at 10:00 am
Over 30 Sanford athletes qualified to compete!
Tickets: Available at the door

Good luck to all our Spartan athletes this weekend!

This week, we celebrate School Counselor Week! Our counselors at all of our schools show up every day to listen, guide, and advocate for students. To every counselor in Sanford School Department: thank you for the incredible impact you have on our students' lives. 💙

Good luck to the Girls Basketball team as they play Biddeford tonight at home. Jv will be at 4:30 pm, Varsity is at 6:00 pm. Senior recognition will begin at 5:50 pm.

Good luck to the Boys Basketball team as they head to Biddeford tonight. First team will begin at 3:30 pm, Jv at 5:00 pm, and Varsity at 6:30 pm.

Good evening. Here is the link to the latest edition of the Sanford School Department's newsletter - https://tinyurl.com/549ur2aw This edition highlights Sanford High School's Unified Basketball Team and also spotlights an SHS senior successfully balancing two automotive jobs through Extended Learning Opportunities, along with student musicians earning recognition at the MMEA District Honors Festival. You'll find updates on Sanford Middle School's Ski Club adventures, learning showcases at our elementary schools, a spotlight on SRTC's Digital Design Program, student work from The Spartan Times, and Sights Around Our Schools . We also share important updates, and ways to stay connected with Sanford Schools. Enjoy!

Ever wonder what goes into creating the logos, graphics, and designs you see every day?

SRTC's Digital Design students are learning exactly that and they're winning awards while doing it! From branding statewide conferences to designing for our own Sanford School Department, these students are turning creative passion into real career skills.

Read more about the program here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2669369

Tonight our basketball teams have a double header against Kennebunk at Partners Bank Gymnasium. For boys basketball: Freshman plays at 4:00 PM in the practice gym, JV at 4:00 PM in Partners Bank Gymnasium, and Varsity at 7:00 PM in Partners Bank Gymnasium. For girls basketball: Varsity plays at 5:30 PM in Partners Bank Gymnasium.