On the first Friday of each month, our BRIDGE Program students visit Summer Commons to play games and make crafts with residents.
These visits are more than just fun—they're helping students develop social skills and build confidence while bringing joy to our senior neighbors.
Read more about this partnership: https://www.sanford.org/article/2480803
These visits are more than just fun—they're helping students develop social skills and build confidence while bringing joy to our senior neighbors.
Read more about this partnership: https://www.sanford.org/article/2480803
Today's highs school athletic schedule:
JV Girls Field Hockey @ 4:30PM @ Thornton Academy
Varsity Girls Field Hockey @ 6PM @ Thornton Academy
JV Boys Soccer @ 4:30PM @ Deering HS
Varsity Boys Soccer @ 6PM @ Deering HS
JV Girls Field Hockey @ 4:30PM @ Thornton Academy
Varsity Girls Field Hockey @ 6PM @ Thornton Academy
JV Boys Soccer @ 4:30PM @ Deering HS
Varsity Boys Soccer @ 6PM @ Deering HS
Are you looking to share your organization’s events and activities with the Sanford school community? The Sanford School Department website offers a Community Announcements page to help you reach students, families, and staff members.
The process is simple: complete our online approval form, submit it to the Superintendent's Office along with your promotional materials for review. Here is the link to the form: https://www.jotform.us/form/52016363758154
The process is simple: complete our online approval form, submit it to the Superintendent's Office along with your promotional materials for review. Here is the link to the form: https://www.jotform.us/form/52016363758154
There was a great turnout at today's Homecoming Parade!
We're proud to celebrate Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School music teacher Heather Hastings, who recently received national recognition for her original composition "Unwavering."
Her piece premiered at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Maryland, where she worked directly with student musicians to bring her work to life. The composition honors Gladys Stone Wright, one of the first female band directors in the United States.
Heather was presented with her award by the President of Women Band Directors International (WBDI) and will be honored this December with a lifetime membership to the organization. Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2477021
Her piece premiered at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Maryland, where she worked directly with student musicians to bring her work to life. The composition honors Gladys Stone Wright, one of the first female band directors in the United States.
Heather was presented with her award by the President of Women Band Directors International (WBDI) and will be honored this December with a lifetime membership to the organization. Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2477021
Great energy at today's pep rally at the high school! Thanks to everyone who came out to show their school spirit!
Whole grade-level lunches are in full swing at Sanford Middle School! This gives students the opportunity to enjoy time with their peers in larger table groups and build connections across the grade. Thank you, students, for showing positive
behavior and helping make this possible!
behavior and helping make this possible!
Good evening. Here is the link to the latest Sanford School Department newsletter https://tinyurl.com/2h3vjt66. This issue highlights 7th graders at the Ecology School, new NHS inductees , sights around our schools, homecoming info, ways to stay connected through our mobile apps and community resources and more. Enjoy.
Registration for Winter Sports at the high school and middle school is now open at the following link:
https://students.arbitersports.com/sanford-high-school-and-middle-school/hs-winter-athletic-registration-2025-26
Please complete your registration prior to the start of the season on November 17th.
Sanford Pride 2nd Graders have been learning all about Fairy Tales and Tall Tales! One of their favorite Tall Tales is Paul Bunyan. After listening to the story, they tried their hand at a perspective drawing to show just how tall he was.
Just enjoying these extra warm October days with friends!
Join us for our Safety Informational Night on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6 PM at the Sanford Performing Arts Center!
Our Student Resource Officers and Central Office Administration will provide an important overview of school safety measures and protocols in place to protect our students.
Our Student Resource Officers and Central Office Administration will provide an important overview of school safety measures and protocols in place to protect our students.
From painting fresh blue hallways on the first floor of Carl J. Lamb to upgrading the lights in Sanford Middle School's library, our custodial team did amazing work preparing our schools for the new year! Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day—the perfect time to thank them for their tireless dedication to our students. Learn more about everything they accomplished here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2461078
Homecoming is right around the corner and The Spartan Times has you covered with everything you need to know about Spirit Week (October 6-11) and the Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 10 at 4:00 PM! Read the full schedule and details here: https://spartan-times.com/2025/09/25/students-gear-up-for-homecoming-spirit-week-2025/
Last Friday's "Lunch with a Loved One" event at Margaret Chase Smith was unforgettable! Most families came out with picnic blankets and lunches to spend quality time with their students. Each grade had a special half-hour together. A huge thank you to Margaret Chase Smith for putting on the event.
Sanford Middle School seventh graders recently spent three days at The Ecology School in Saco, learning about conservation, ecology, and sustainability through hands-on outdoor activities. Students explored watersheds, studied forest ecosystems, and developed important life skills while building community with classmates and teachers. Read more about this amazing learning opportunity: https://www.sanford.org/article/2450165
Sanford High School's Jobs for Maine Graduates program brought an amazing virtual reality career experience to our students this week! JMG and Civics students got hands-on exposure to STEM careers through interactive simulations and networking opportunities. Check out the news coverage: https://wgme.com/news/local/sanford-students-learn-about-navy-careers-through-virtual-reality-maine-high-school-education
Sanford High School jazz students visited the middle school on Monday to perform and share their love of jazz with 7th and 8th graders. What an inspiring way to promote the middle school jazz band program!
Sanford High School’s counseling team kicked off an exciting new support program last week! Seniors packed the Performing Arts Center to learn about post-graduation planning and college applications. 🗓️ NEW: Weekly "Senior Sessions" start Friday, Sept. 26th First topic: "What You Need to Know to Apply to a 4-year College"
Support is available for ALL post-grad paths!
Support is available for ALL post-grad paths!
Today's high school athletic schedule:
Golf Meet @ 3:30PM @ Biddeford
Freshman Girls Volleyball @ 4PM @ SHS
JV Girls Volleyball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Girls Volleyball @ 7PM @ SHS
Golf Meet @ 3:30PM @ Biddeford
Freshman Girls Volleyball @ 4PM @ SHS
JV Girls Volleyball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Girls Volleyball @ 7PM @ SHS