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/
Both SHS basketball teams are in action today. The boys play in the Holiday Classic vs. Transit Tech at 5 p.m. at the Portland Expo. The girls host Lewiston, with JV tipping off at 4:30 p.m. and Varsity following at 6 p.m.
The Sanford High School Peer Helpers hosted the 1st Annual Kindness Awards the Friday before winter break. The interactive award show included events like a wrap battle, awards for kindest freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior, and a faculty lip sync battle.
Some Margaret Chase Smith first grade students joined Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Deschambault in another round of Arts and Crafts. The students enjoyed decorating snowflakes and making snowmen masks.
Every month, Sanford Middle School students who make a positive difference in the school are honored with a certificate and a treat. Here are a few of the honorees with Mrs. Avery.
SkillsUSA students at SRTC hosted its annual holiday party for Carl J. Lamb students today. They participated in various activities, including cookie and ornament decorating, cornhole, wreath making and much more!
Sanford Middle School recently completed its Holiday Food Drive Competition, which was organized by the JMG program.
This annual event, which has been going on for over a decade, brings teachers, students, and families together to support those in need during the holiday season.
This year's food drive was a resounding success, surpassing expectations and making a significant impact on Sanford families.
Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1385813
Today's high school athletic schedule:
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ Noble HS
The elves were busy in culinary today, making gingerbread cookies with the Pre-K and Early Childhood Education students. Pre-K students decorated their own cookies with some assistance. They came back to pick up their baked cookies after a short story only to find that their gingerbread men had jumped out of the oven and were hiding out in the school. The students hunted for their gingerbread runaways until they found a trail of flour that led to their cookies hiding in the classroom!
Student Council’s Annual Door Decoration Contest had its voting today. Check out some of these fantastic decorations!
Habitat for Humanity has opened the application for two homeownership opportunities in Sanford.
You don’t currently have to live in Sanford but must be working or living in York County to be eligible. To qualify for a Habitat for Humanity home, you must:
Live or work in York County for at least a year
Fall within the income guidelines based on your household size
Be willing to complete 200-400 hours of sweat equity on the building site or at the Kennebunk Restore
Have a need for safe and affordable housing
Applications are accepted until January 19th and can be downloaded on their website at www.habitatyorkcounty.org/homeownership
The office will be closed between December 25th and January 1st. Please direct all questions to Habitat for Humanity by emailing Program@habitatyorkcounty.org or calling 207-985-4850
SHS boys' and girls' basketball each picked up wins over Edward Little yesterday! Check out the game recaps here: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/19/tuesdays-high-school-roundup-falmouth-keeps-south-portland-winless/
If you receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and have lost your food due to a power outage lasting longer than eight hours, you can ask for replacement benefits.
To get your SNAP replaced, you need to report your loss of food to the Department of Human Health Services (DHHS) by emailing farmington.dhhs@maine.gov or calling 1-855-797-4357.
You will also need to fill out and submit the following form to the DHHS within ten days of your power coming back on. Here is the link to the form: https://loom.ly/zyhQQYQ
DHHS will verify the power outage and if you are eligible. They will replace up to one month’s worth of SNAP benefits.
High school sports schedule today:
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
Girls JV Basketball @ 5PM @ Edward Little HS
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ Edward Little HS
This is a reminder that SRTC’s Horticulture program is holding its Holiday Botanical Bonanza from now until the Friday, December 22nd. They are selling wreaths and kissing balls made to order along with poinsettias, succulents, succulent gardens and assorted houseplants. Head to their green house at the end of the green wing between 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to look at our selections and buy something to brighten your holidays.
Sanford High School Chorus and Band Ensembles had their Spirit of the Season Holiday Concert at the Performing Arts Center on Thursday, December 14th. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1380440
Sanford Middle School celebrated the spirit of the season with its Winter Concert held at the Performing Arts Center last Wednesday. The event showcased the talent and hard work of the school's band and chorus members in front of a packed audience. Read more here! https://www.sanford.org/article/1380211
Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center students will be dismissed at 9:15 a.m. due to a fire alarm issue on Monday, December 18th. Busses will run according to the afternoon schedule. SRTC sending school students will be dismissed as transportation arrives. All other Sanford schools will remain open as scheduled.
Margaret Chase Smith held their first Pre-K Family Showcase last Wednesday. The unit taught them to explore friendships, including what it means to be a good friend and cooperating with peers in the classroom.
