There was a special moment at Sanford High School on Friday, December 8th. SHS senior Sam Sprague was surprised by representatives from Colby College, who had come to the school to personally deliver his Early Decision acceptance letter. Sam’s parents and SHS counselor Greg MacDougal were there to capture the moment. Congratulations Sam!
Congratulations to SHS junior Audrey Payeur, who was named to the Press Herald's All-State Field Hockey team! Read more about it here: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/09/field-hockey-2023-varsity-maine-all-state-team/
The Sanford Alumni Association hosted their annual Spree of Trees fundraising event last week, and back by popular demand was another beautiful wooden tree designed and built by SRTC Building Trades! Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1369630
Today's high school athletic schedule:
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
Girls JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ Thornton Academy
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6PM @ Thornton Academy
Carl J. Lamb Pre-K students learned about pinatas last week!
Sanford High School’s boys basketball team has been included in the Press Herald’s team-by-team outlook for the 2023-2024 season. Check it out here: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/07/boys-basketball-team-by-team-outlook-for-2023-24/
Interested seniors attended a field trip sponsored by the SHS School Counseling Department to visit USM and SMCC earlier this week!
Congratulations to SHS senior Julissa McBarron, who was named one of the 10 basketball players to watch in Southern Maine this year by the Press Herald. Read the article here: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/06/girls-basketball-10-players-to-watch-in-southern-maine-3/
SHS girls basketball was named one of the ten teams to watch in Southern Maine this year by the Press Herald! Check it out here: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/06/girls-basketball-10-teams-to-watch-in-southern-maine-3/
“The Obstacle is the Way” was the theme of this year’s SMAA Sportsmanship Summit at Sanford High School on Tuesday, December 5th.
This was the fourth consecutive year SHS has hosted the summit, which brought in all 17 schools from the SMAA. The event allowed student-athletes to come together, learn, and promote sportsmanship values. Ten student-athletes were chosen to represent each school.
Thank you to the Seacoastonline for a wonderful article on Bill Ferguson!
https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2023/12/05/sanford-maine-schools-pay-tribute-to-memory-of-bill-ferguson/71793861007/?fbclid=IwAR0bCE4MmE5NygsO0NirPQszstWbPoBw1M5BkXI4VbYkOfZrTyh0GmcPWAI
Plants Plus started its Holiday Botanical Bonanza sale yesterday and it runs until the holiday break. The greenhouse is open for sales while the students are here, making wreaths to order. FMI email: pdurack@sanford.org. If you'd like to pre-order, use this link https://form.jotform.com/232964618558167
Join Sanford Pride Elementary tonight in the cafeteria for Snapshots with Santa from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the MCS Pride PTA. Don’t forget to bring your camera for photos!
The National Honors Society is putting on its annual Toys for Tots collection at Sanford High School. December 8th before the boys' basketball games, they will be collecting toys outside of Partners Bank Gymnasium, along with outside the Girls' basketball games on the 12th. There are also boxes outside of the main office for collection as well. The collection ends after the varsity girls' basketball game on the 12th.
The Animal Welfare Society brings pets into Sanford Middle School and presents a program to 5th graders. Check out some pictures from a recent session!
The halls of Margaret Chase Smith were filled with fourth grade and kindergarten students who created their own balloon parade. Students used their creative skills to draft, design and build their own balloons to display during our parade before Thanksgiving Break.
Sanford Middle School organized a series of informative panels to educate students about the dangers of vaping in the cafeteria last week.
Sanford Middle School offered two to three sessions most mornings, ensuring that all students had the opportunity to attend. These sessions lasted approximately 30 to 40 minutes, allowing time for panelists to present information and engage with the students.
It provided a platform for students to gain insights into the dangers of vaping from various perspectives, emphasizing the importance of making informed choices. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1360933
SHS sports today:
Boys Varsity Basketball Scrimmage @ 8:30AM @ Biddeford HS
Girls Varsity Basketball Scrimmage @ 12:15PM @ Spaulding HS
Varsity Wrestling @ 9AM @ Oxford Hills HS
Varsity Indoor Track & Field @ SHS
Congratulations to SHS junior Audrey Payeur on being named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-Region Team! She joins 15 others from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Check out the story here: https://nfhca.org/nfhca-announces-2023-high-school-all-region-teams/
REMINDER! Spree of Trees starts today at 4 p.m. on the lower level of the Sanford Memorial Gym Cafeteria at 678 Main Street