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
Sanford Pride 4th graders are working to win the Golden Spoon Award. Two students who have shown good manners during lunch will be selected each day. On the final day of each school week, these students will sit at a special table decorated with a tablecloth, flowers, real plates, silverware, and glasses. The students will learn about setting a table and enjoy a “fancy” lunch.
Check out a recap of this weekend's Spartan Wrestling Tournament here! https://www.pressherald.com/2024/01/06/wrestling-new-names-veterans-impress-at-spartan-tournament-in-sanford/
REMINDER! The Spartan Wrestling Annual Tournament starts tonight! Sanford is hosting over 20 teams, with schools coming from all over New England. Tonight's wrestling starts at 5 p.m., and Saturday’s goes off at 8:30 a.m.
SHS girls' basketball continued its strong season with a win over Noble last night! Read the recap here: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/01/04/thursdays-girls-high-school-roundup-cheverus-denies-oxford-hills-58-54/
The Spartan Wrestling Annual Tournament starts tomorrow! Sanford is hosting over 20 teams, with schools coming from all over New England. The tournament takes place on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Friday’s wrestling starts at 5 p.m., and Saturday’s goes off at 8:30 a.m.
An Athletic Hall of Honor is coming to Sanford High School.
Much like a Hall of Fame, Sanford’s Hall of Honor will induct former high school athletes, coaches, contributors, and teams who made a significant impact during their time.
It also plans to reconnect those individuals and families with the Sanford School Department and enhance the current student-athlete understanding and pride in the history of SHS athletics.
Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1394088
Today's high school sports schedule:
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ Gorham High School
Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30 @ Gorham High School
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ Gorham High School
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6PM @ SHS
Indoor Track & Field @ 7PM @ USM Field House
Sanford Middle Schooler Josh Fogarty baked his way through the holiday season. Josh baked cookies, cakes, and other treats in December to raise money for the Toys for Tots program. Each year, he raises money to help children in need.
Have you heard the buzz about our local children's author, Ashlee Ridlon? Her books are selling out on Amazon because they are so much fun! Ashlee will be visiting SCAE on January 27th from 10 AM to 11 AM to read her newest children's book, Bad Butter. Each family will receive one free signed book, there will be additional books available to purchase and free snacks will be provided! Don't miss out! Register on Sanfordlearns.org
SHS boys’ basketball is now 5-2 on the season after a win over Bonny Eagle! Read the recap here: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/01/02/tuesdays-boys-high-school-roundup-ashton-leclerc-makes-nine-3-pointers-to-lift-gorham-past-thornton-in-basketball/
SHS girls’ basketball improved to 5-2 on the season with a big win over Bonny Eagle last night! Check out the game recap here: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/01/02/tuesdays-girls-high-school-roundup-fryeburg-uses-late-run-to-beat-freeport-in-girls-basketball/
Every day, an alarming number of students are unhoused for various reasons. The Sanford Community Youth Alliance (SCYA) exists to reduce and support unaccompanied youths in Sanford who attend our schools and are at risk of becoming homeless, are actively experiencing homelessness, or are transitioning out of a temporary housing program.
SCYA is working to develop and train approved host families who can offer a teen a stable home environment. SCYA plans to provide resources for the host family and the student living with them.
Hosts must be at least 25 years old, have an individual bedroom in their home, undergo a criminal background check, and complete a host family application and an onsite interview. For more information, email Cyndy Pattershall at cyndypattershall@gmail.com.
SCYA is an advisory group comprised of community members, school personnel, and people who work in the Sanford/Springvale area. They represent organizations such as the Sanford School Department, the City of Sanford, the Sanford Housing Authority, the Sanford YMCA, and more.
Their goals are to provide displaced youth with safe shelter expeditiously so they are able to complete their high school education, engage and support host families, and help students access services that can lead in a multitude of directions for their present and future needs.
Today's high school sports schedule:
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
Girls JV Basketball @ 4:30PM @ Bonny Eagle HS
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6PM @ Bonny Eagle HS
Sanford Middle Schooler Grayson Perro set up a cocoa stand to raise money to buy holiday gifts for residents of the York County Shelter Program.
He set up his stand in front of the Bowl-A-Rama on Route 109 and sold cocoa, caramel corn, cookies, and brownies.
Friends and family members joined him. This is Grayson’s fourth year operating a cocoa stand.
There's some great school news in Sanford's recent Main Street Memo!
https://mailchi.mp/fb77bdee511e/the-main-street-memo-edition-28?e=99368ca89f&fbclid=IwAR3ourdU2BtBjFdPsQIHNRWUxAI6y1oUyTp1o3bhkmU9JX0pSeRFkNM8spc
The SHS girls’ basketball team heads to Gorham this afternoon! JV tips off at 4 p.m., and Varsity follows at 5:30 p.m.
'Tis the season to spread cheer and celebrate the magic of the holidays! Margaret Chase Smith students and staff decked the halls, dressed up, and dove into a week full of festive fun during their 2023 Holiday Spirit Week.
SHS girls’ basketball improved to 4-1 with a win over Lewiston last night! Click the following link to read the game recap: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/27/wednesdays-high-school-roundup-madison-boys-defeat-old-orchard-beach/
Congratulations to SHS senior Tucker Walker, who was recently named to the Press Herald’s All-State football team! Read more here: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/23/football-2023-varsity-maine-all-state-team/