
This is another reminder that the Maine Department of Education is accepting Teacher of the Tear nominations. Nominations can be made through a form on the Maine Teacher of the Year Website from now until 5:00 p.m. on January 31st, 2024. They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations. Self-nominations and nominations from family members are not accepted. For more information, follow this link: https://www.mainetoy.org/nominate

All Margaret Chase Smith classrooms have positive incentive plans to encourage expected behaviors while in school. Students decide to make a plan as a class and choose a reward they want to achieve. Last week, three classes agreed on a “Yes Day,” meaning students were allowed to make suggestions for the day while still participating in instructional activities.



Carl J. Lamb is having its “Be Our Guest Dance and Activity Night” tomorrow, January 18th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Students and their families are invited to dress their best for an evening of music, dancing, crafts, and more! Admission is free. There will be concessions for a small fee.


The Portland Press Herald highlighted Sanford Pride Elementary's Walking School Bus Program! Read more about it here: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/01/16/maine-school-districts-say-path-to-fixing-chronic-absenteeism-is-building-relationships/

For high schoolers in need of community service, the MCS Pride PTA needs volunteers for the MCS Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 2nd, from 4:30-8:30 pm at the MCS gym AND the SPE Dance on Friday, February 2nd, from 5:30-8:30 pm. If you are interested in helping out, please email us at mcsptame@gmail.com.

Good morning. This is a message from the Sanford School Department. Due to the anticipated weather forecast, Sanford schools will be releasing early on Tuesday, January 16th. Sanford High School, Sanford Regional Technical Center and Sanford Middle School will be releasing at 11:30 AM. All elementary schools will be releasing early at 12:30 PM. I repeat - Sanford schools will be releasing early on Tuesday, January 16th due to anticipated weather conditions.

Today, we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. whose message of equality, justice, and dignity of all people lives on today. Let’s continue to make a positive impact in our community and beyond.

A few Margaret Chase Smith students took advantage of the winter weather yesterday and enjoyed some sledding!





The Seacoast Online Newspaper picked up our story on the Athletic Hall of Honor coming to the high school! Check it out here: https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2024/01/09/sanford-high-school-to-induct-first-class-of-athletic-hall-of-honor/72145814007/

Today's high school athletic schedule
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ SHS
First Team Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ Scarborough HS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ Scarborough HS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ Scarborough HS

The hallways of Sanford Regional Technical Center were filled with excitement as more than sixty 4th graders from Pride Elementary toured SRTC.
Pride students visited six programs throughout the school with the help of guides Kat Randall, Finn Doughty, Neveah Gagne, Tyrese Ottey, Shawnty Harris, and Connor Rice.
They got to see the students in action and also learned what the programs were all about from the instructors who taught them.
SRTC is planting the seeds and getting kids excited about their future in education.




The 2024 Mitchell Scholarship online application is now open until April 1st. The Mitchell Institute has committed to awarding at least one $10,000 scholarship annually to a graduating student from each of Maine's 134 public high schools. The Mitchell Institute is awarding 20 additional scholarships across the state this year (on top of the additional 20 in 2023). You can find the application link, requirements, and a few additional college and scholarship resources at this link: https://mitchellinstitute.org/scholarship/

Sanford Middle School is having its Winter Wonderland dance tonight for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. It starts at 5:30 p.m. and goes until 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5, and concessions will be available!


The Sanford Middle School 8th grade staff cooked and served a spaghetti luncheon with tablecloths and holiday music before winter break. This took place in Memorial Gym for the entire 8th grade as a random act of kindness to show their appreciation for the student's hard work.


Today's high school athletic schedule:
Wrestling Meet @ 6PM @ Massabesic HS
Indoor Track & Field @ 7PM @ USM

Sanford girls’ basketball improved to 7-2 on the season after a win over Greely last night! Check out the game recap at the following link: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/01/09/tuesdays-girls-high-school-roundup-nya-beats-waynflete-in-basketball-45-42/

For high schoolers needing community service, the MCS Pride PTA needs volunteers for the MCS Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 2nd, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the MCS gym. If you are interested in helping out, please email us at mcsptame@gmail.com.

Today's high school athletic schedule:
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
Girls JV Basketball @ 5PM @ Greely HS
Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6:30PM @ Greely HS
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS

Carl J. Lamb students are awarded high-five tickets for respect, responsibility, courage, compassion, and honesty. All high-five ticket earners are entered into a raffle. Winners are drawn weekly!


The Maine Department of Education is now accepting nominations for Teacher of the Tear. Nominations can be made through a form on the Maine Teacher of the Year Website from now until 5:00 p.m. on January 31st, 2024.
They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations.
Self-nominations and nominations from family members are not accepted. For more information, follow this link: https://www.mainetoy.org/nominate