
Today's high school athletic schedule:
Varsity Golf @ 3:30PM @ Sanford Country Club
Girls JV Soccer @ 4PM @ Kennebunk HS
Girls JV Volleyball @ 4:30PM @ York HS
Girls Varsity Soccer @ 6PM @ Kennebunk HS
Girls Varsity Volleyball @ 6PM @ York HS

Employee Spotlight!
Meet: Gwynne Tounge, Pre-K Teacher at Sanford Pride Elementary
How long have you been working in the Sanford School Department?
This is my 7th year.
What's your favorite part about working in Sanford?
I love being involved and giving back to the wonderful community of Sanford where my kids and I live.
What's your favorite TV show or movie?
Currently - The Chosen
If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Positive, loving, hardworking
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be?
Europe
Iced coffee or hot coffee?
Iced coffee
Lake or Ocean?
Ocean
Sunrise or Sunset?
Sunrise
Facebook or Instagram?
Instagram


Today's high school athletic schedule:
JV Football @ 4PM @ Scarborough HS
Boys Varsity Soccer @ 4PM @ Cheverus HS
JV Girls Field Hockey @ 5PM @ SHS
Varsity Girls Field Hockey @ 6:30PM @ SHS

Today's high school athletic schedule:
JV Boys Soccer @ 4:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Boys Soccer @ 6:30PM @ SHS
Cheerleading @ 7PM @ Scarborough HS
Varsity Football @ 7PM @ Scarborough HS

The Sanford School Department is in the process of starting a new Alumni Spotlight for the district’s newsletter and social media!
Have you made strides in your career, contributed to your community, or achieved a personal milestone? We want to hear from you!
Fill out our quick form to be considered for our Alumni Spotlight feature. We're looking for alumni from all walks of life who embody the values and spirit of the Sanford community.
Selected spotlights will be featured on our social media channels and district newsletter, inspiring current students and fellow alumni alike.
Here is the form: https://www.sanford.org/forms/8224


SHS senior Samone Gallagher was named a volleyball player to watch in southern Maine this fall by the Press Herald! Check it out here: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/09/volleyball-10-players-to-watch-in-southern-maine-2/

Today's high school athletic schedule:
Golf Match @ 3:45PM @ Sanford Country Club
Girls JV Soccer @ 4:30PM @ SHS
Girls JV Volleyball @ 4:30PM @ SHS
Girls Varsity Volleyball @ 6PM @ SHS
Girls Varsity Soccer @ 6:30PM @ SHS
JV Field Hockey @ 5:45PM @ Thornton Academy
Varsity Field Hockey @ 7PM @ Thornton Academy

Are you looking to attend a Sanford High School or Middle School athletic event? Follow this link for the daily athletic schedules for both schools: https://www.mpaschedules.org/public/genie/1142/school/73/
If you can’t make it to one of our home games, WSSRTV streams most of them on its YouTube channel. You can also re-watch most games on their channel as well. Check out their YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=wssr+tv

SHS sophomore Cameron Provencher was named one of the top soccer players in southern Maine to watch this year by the Press Herald! Check it out here: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/04/boys-soccer-25-players-to-watch-in-southern-maine-3/

Today's high school athletic schedule:
Golf match @ 3:30PM @ Sanford Country Club
Girls JV Soccer @ 4PM @ Noble
Girls Varsity Soccer @ 6PM @ Noble
Boys JV Soccer @ 5PM @ SHS
Boys Varsity Soccer @ 7PM @ SHS

Two of our own Sanford High athletes have been named as top players to watch this fall season by the Portland Press Herald!
Sophie Olivio (Junior) - Soccer Goalie Named one of the top 25 girls soccer players in Southern Maine!
https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/03/girls-soccer-25-players-to-watch-in-southern-maine-4/
Audrey Payeur (Senior) - Field Hockey Midfielder Recognized among the top 25 field hockey players in Southern Maine!
https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/02/field-hockey-25-players-to-watch-in-southern-maine-4/

The Sanford field hockey team has been named one of the top teams to watch in southern Maine by the Portland Press Herald! Check out the article here: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/02/field-hockey-10-teams-to-watch-in-southern-maine-4/

The Sanford School Department welcomed staff for the 2024-2025 school year in the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday.
Key highlights:
- Carl J. Lamb's Show Choir's uplifting performance
- Focus on student achievement, school climate, and capacity building
- Emphasis on building strong relationships and "adjusting our lens"
- Thought-provoking question: "What does your dash stand for?"
Read the full article here! https://www.sanford.org/article/1738997



Our newest educators in the district kicked off the year with a bang at Sanford High School on Tuesday!
Highlights included:
- Warm welcome from administration
- Community-building circles for team bonding
- Tech orientation
- HR insights
- Crucial training on student support & well-being
We're setting up our teachers for success! 🌟
Read more about our exciting orientation day: https://www.sanford.org/article/1735691

Event Reminder: Stuff the Bus School Supplies
Distribution Date: Saturday, August 24th
Location: Curtis Lake Church, Sanford
Arrival times (by child's last name): A-G: 9am H-M: 10am N-Z: 11am (The only exception to this is if there are children in one family with multiple last names. You will then refer to the last name of your youngest, school aged child, to determine your arrival time. If you arrive with no children you will need to come at 11am)
Bring: Index card per child with your name, child's name, and grade. No pre-registration needed. First come, first served. Come only at your designated time. Event is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

There is a Meet the Coaches Information Night for fall high school sports TONIGHT at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.


Experience the electrifying energy of Tina Turner live with this sensational stage production, "Proud Tina"! Relive the magic of Tina’s greatest hits from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s, as powerful raspy vocals, high-intensity dance moves, and a captivating stage presence bring her legacy to life on stage at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.
With a full band, brass section, backing vocalists, and dynamic dancers, this tribute show is the ultimate celebration of Tina Turner and an unforgettable night out!
Dance and sing along to iconic hits that made Tina a music legend: "Simply the Best," "What’s Love Got to Do With It," "River Deep Mountain High," "Proud Mary," "Nutbush City Limits," "We Don’t Need Another Hero," "What You Get is What You See," "Private Dancer," and many more.
This is more than a concert; it’s an exhilarating journey through the phenomenal career of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. This show is produced by the same folks who brought our sold-out Whitney Houston tribute show to SPAC in January 2024, which proved to be an unforgettable concert experience. "Proud Tina" is not associated with the estate of Tina Turner.
Tickets for adults range in price from $49 to $69, with discounts for subscribers, students, seniors and military veterans. Call the box office at (207) 206-1126, or visit in person Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon. Online ticketing is available 24/7 at www.sanfordpac.org.

The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa

The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa

This is a reminder that SMS and SHS are holding a sports physical clinic on Monday, August 5th from 3pm to 5pm in the School Nurse's Office (D105) at Sanford High School. Enter SHS at the Community Retail Center entrance near the greenhouse.
This is available for Sanford students entering 6th through 12th grade. The cost is $20. Checks can be made payable to York Hospital. Please use the following link to register for a physical. https://forms.gle/rXYk3oXkLfq16AHd8