Sanford School Department

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

Sanford Middle School Counseling Department Head Angela Avery recently took center stage at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) national conference. The ASCA conference, held from July 13-16, brought together 4,500-5,000 school counselors from across the United States and worldwide. With 200 breakout sessions available, attendees had the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of experts in the field. Read more here! https://www.sanford.org/article/1691822

The Sanford-Springvale YMCA held its ribbon-cutting and open house on Tuesday, July 23rd, for its newly expanded childcare facility with Governor Janet Mills in attendance. The YMCA is partnering with the Sanford School Department to offer a free full-day Pre-K program for 16 students for the 2024-2025 school year. The YMCA’s newly constructed classrooms will also accommodate 30 additional children in its childcare program. Read more about it here! https://www.sanford.org/article/1687576

Following the fantastic audience response to last season’s “100 Years of Broadway,” creator Neil Berg returns with an all-new show! Showtime is 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. "101 Years of Broadway" is a sprawling revue of treasures from the best-loved musicals of all time. A stellar assembly of Broadway’s finest performers takes center stage, delivering electrifying show-stoppers from the musicals that defined their careers. Neil Berg and his accomplished band deliver exquisite arrangements. From the classics to the newest hit shows, 101 Years of Broadway is an unforgettable evening of music that will keep Broadway buffs in a state of bliss for weeks to come! Tickets for adults range in price from $29 to $49, with discounts for subscribers, students, seniors and military veterans. This performance was originally scheduled for April 6, 2024, and was postponed due to weather. Tickets for the April 6 date will be honored at the August 3 performance. 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.

Attention Class of 2028 and transfer students! 🌟 Join us for SHS Student and Family Tours on July 25, 2024. Two time slots available: 1 PM or 6 PM. Enter through the main entrance of SHS. Please note that student schedules won't be provided during tours. Don't miss this chance to explore your new school!

#YearinReview 2023-2024 Highlight: Third Grade Learning Showcase at Margaret Chase Smith! 📚 On January 26th, third graders wowed their families and friends with an impressive display of their writing skills. ✍️ Key achievements: Mastered information writing Organized topics into chapters Crafted intros and conclusions Expanded fact-telling techniques Edited, revised, and published their own books! The cafeteria buzzed with pride as each young author showcased their final product—a testament to their hard work, creativity, and growing expertise.

#YearinReview 2023-2024 highlight: Sanford Pride's Living Wax Museum! In January, Sanford Pride’s cafeteria stage transformed into a time machine, bringing history to life! Students became living exhibits, embodying influential world changers from Rosa Parks to Neil Armstrong. Key features of this incredible event: - Students researched their chosen icons - Created informative reports and eye-catching backdrops - Dressed up as historical figures - Delivered short, insightful speeches Families and friends had the unique opportunity to 'meet' and interact with these legends of history.

Sanford High School and Middle School will be hosting a sports physical clinic on Monday, August 5th, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the School Nurse's Office (D105) at Sanford High School. The clinic is available for Sanford students entering grades 6 through 12. More info here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1627410