
This is a reminder that kindergarten registration nights are tonight at Margaret Chase Smith and Sanford Pride. Carl J. Lamb is hosting its registration night next Wednesday.
Sanford families with children who will be five years old before 10/15/24 are encouraged to attend, meet staff, fill out registration paperwork, and learn about the transition to Kindergarten.


Bestselling author Neal Shusterman is visiting Sanford High School and Middle School next Thursday, April 4th! Read more about it the upcoming visit here: https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/york-star/2024/03/26/nyt-bestselling-author-neal-shusterman-scythe-sanford-maine-schools/73099138007/?fbclid=IwAR3lB7K9V0jooCjGkNwnVzdv4YjOjNfOrbHT3KfX0Eqw_KQHURPUZEJ4Q6Y

In Ms. Syphers' ELA classes at Sanford Middle School, students finished their social issues unit by creating an amusement park based on their books' social issues. Students worked in groups and created different sections of their parks, which included rides, shopping areas, and concessions.


This is a reminder that 'Guys and Dolls' will light up the SPAC stage for three unforgettable performances!
Friday, March 29 at 6:30 PM
Saturday, March 30 at 1:00 PM
Saturday, March 30 at 6:30 PM
Tickets for "Guys and Dolls" are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $7 for students. Visit www.sanfordPAC.org for 24/7 online ticketing. The SPAC box office is open for in-person sales Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to Noon, as well as one hour before each performance.

Good evening. This is a message from the Sanford School Department. Due to power outages and related issues from last night's storm, there will be no school on Monday, March 25, 2024. We are notifying families now for planning purposes to make arrangements in advance. Thank you to our first responders & power crews who have been working hard for our safety and to restore power.

Congratulations to Sanford High School senior Tucker Walker, who was named to Varsity Maine’s All-State Indoor Track Team! Read more about his season here: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/03/22/boys-indoor-track-2024-varsity-maine-all-state-team/

Congratulations to Sanford High Schools Unified Basketball Team on an amazing season!

Pre-K students at Margaret Chase Smith held a colorful display for their families earlier this week. They showed off their colors, name-writing, creative displays, counting exhibits, and reading books!




On Friday, March 15th, Carl J. Lamb welcomed sixteen classes to the music room to learn about Irish music in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Musicians learned about Irish instruments, learned to speak Irish, and even got to try the fiddle and accordion!


- Aidan Gendron selected as SHS recipient for MPA’s Principal Award -
Aidan Gendron of Sanford, a senior at Sanford High School, has been selected to
receive the 2024 Principal's Award, Principal Amanda Doyle announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and citizenship.
“Aidan’s contributions to the SHS community are numerous and impactful. He’s an excellent student, a leader among his peers, and a steward of our core values,” Principal Doyle shared. “For all of his efforts at school, representing SHS well in extracurriculars, and in service to the greater community, Aidan is most deserving of this recognition.”
Aidan, Athletic Director Mr. Zach Lemelin, and other award winners and school administrators will attend an Honors Luncheon in Brewer in early April.


Good evening. Here is the link to the latest edition of the Sanford School Department's newsletter, the 'Sanford Spotlight' - bit.ly/474dt0E. Enjoy!

Sanford High School students Elsie Gendron and Hannah Morgan were recently recognized at the Scholastic Art Awards Ceremony in Portland on Saturday, March 16th.
Elsie Received two Scholastic Gold Key awards at the ceremony, one honorable mention, and a Maine Excellence in Art Education award.
Hannah Received one Scholastic Gold Key award, one honorable mention, a Maine Excellence in Art Education award, and a Congressional Art Award honorable mention.
Both Elsie and Hannah’s self-portraits will be on display at the Capitol Complex in Augusta from March 20th to May 30th.


Sanford High School Athletic Director Zach Lemelin has been recognized by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) with its interscholastic Emerging Industry Leader Award.
The Emerging Industry Leader Award recognizes a young professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues.
Lemelin is the only high school leader in the United States to receive this award.
“I am thrilled to be recognized by the NCS4 as an emerging leader in sports safety. This recognition is a combination of the advice from my peers in the Southern Maine Athletic Association (SMAA) and knowledge shared by former Sanford Athletic Director Gordie Salls, who showed me the correct way to manage events successfully,” Lemelin said.
“I’d like to thank the coaches, administration, and many others who have used best practices to help run successful events on the Sanford High School campus. It truly takes a team environment for safety and success.”
Lemelin has been the Athletic Director for SHS since the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
“Throughout his time at Sanford High School, Zach has demonstrated dedication to advancing professionally and implementing best practices,” Sanford School Department Superintendent Matt Nelson said. “Sanford can take pride in his contributions to serving its students, families, and community.”


The Landscape and Horticulture program at Sanford Regional Technical Center is still offering a variety of house plants and succulents while we wait for our pansies to grow for the mid-April pansy sale. The greenhouse is open most days when school is in session. It will be closed this Wednesday. Use this form to pre-order your plants for pick up and pay later in the week. https://form.jotform.com/232964618558167

Kindergarteners at Margaret Chase Smith have been working on a construction unit, which invites them to make physical science connections through structures, measurement, and experimentation with materials.
Students are introduced to a design process and the definition of construction expands to include buildings, songs, dances, plays, and stories.
Check out some of the designs they’ve been making!



Carl J. Lamb held an assembly recognizing students who participated in Jump Rope for Heart with certificates!
Children who raised the most for the American Heart Association got to pie a staff member of their choice.



Sanford Regional Technical Center hosted its annual Celebrating Partnerships event on Thursday, March 15th, in the agora of SHS.
The event celebrated students who have earned internships through SRTC programs and was also an opportunity for local partnerships to network with the school and community members.
Read more about it here!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1510536

You can vote Ayden Lockard as the top hockey player of the year on the seacoast!
https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/03/15/vote-for-seacoast-girls-boys-high-school-basketball-players-of-year/72969300007/?fbclid=IwAR2aTX_0KqI7cXwv-H6Ao85KNglagdZxIbAjK_BXvIbFvDjyoP3xRPtZOvg

Students at Carl J. Lamb loved participating in reading buddies throughout the building. It was wonderful to see students enjoying reading with their role models!


Congratulations to SHS Athletic Director Zach Lemelin!
