
Sheila Dube from the Springvale Public library came to talk to Margaret Chase Smith K-3rd grade classrooms about the Summer Reading Program called All Together Now. Ms. Sheila brought her friend, Rocky the Raccoon, and spoke to students about the different happenings during the summer at the library in the children's room. During the summer, students have the ability to make kindness cards that get dispersed to different children's hospitals, nursing homes, and other organizations to spread kindness.


Sanford Regional Technical Center had its recognition night on Wednesday. Read more about SRTC's Student of the Year finalists here!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1131963

From the Press Herald: Caden Fontaine hit a single, a triple and a home run as the Spartans (9-5) beat the Rams (0-14) in a five-inning game at Sanford. Read more here: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/05/25/thursdays-high-school-roundup-gorham-slips-past-south-portland-in-eight-innings-2-1/

Sanford Pride offers SPE Spirit Wear! It includes its new school name and logo, which was designed and voted on by their students. SPE is so excited to able to show their pride! Check out the store here: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/ME/Sanford/Sanford+Pride+Elementary?utm_source=109049&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct


Carl J. Lamb had a nice turnout at their book fair last week!


The SHS marching band practiced their Memorial Day marching outside the high school today!



Sanford High School’s band has been selected to represent the state of Maine in the “Semiquincentennial Salute to America” Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia on July 4th, 2026.
This parade is scheduled to mark America’s 250th Birthday Celebration right where our nation began in Philly. Sanford’s band was handpicked by the parade producer to represent Maine as he compiles a band from every state in the nation.
Leading up to 2026, the band will be fundraising to try and lower the cost of the trip. For anyone interested in helping with fundraisers or donating, they can contact Sanford Music Boosters at shsmusicboosters@gmail.com.
Congratulations!


High School Athletic Schedule:
First Team Baseball @ 4PM SHS
Varsity Baseball @ 4PM SHS (Goodall Park)
JV Boys Lacrosse @ 4:15PM Massabesic HS
Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ 6PM Massabesic HS

Sanford Middle School music teachers attended the Maine Music Educators Association Conference last week in Orono. A highlight of the conference was having the National Association for Music Education President, Scott Sheehan, attend and give multiple speeches and clinics over the three-day conference. Another highlight was seeing Dee Ames receive recognition for her 40th year as a music teacher, a huge milestone! Dee brings so much energy and joy to the band program at Sanford Middle School that you would never know she's been teaching for 40 years! The impact she's had on her students can be seen through town, the children and grandchildren of former students in her classroom today. We are so grateful to have her, and we're honored that she was recognized for her longevity and contribution to music education at our state conference last week! Here she is pictured with our Maine Music Educators Association president, Andrew Forster, and National Association for Music Education President, Scott Sheehan.


From the Performing Arts Center: But wait, there’s more! The Sanford Performing Arts Center has extended their popular Partner’s Bank Spotlight Series season with two more shows in June.
https://www.sanford.org/article/1129959

4th Graders at Sanford Pride Elementary took a field trip to the Boston Museum of Science last week and had a wonderful time!


Central Maine Power representative Katie Manende Hall visited Sally Tinkham’s 4th-grade class Margaret Chase Smith School to donate a tree Tuesday afternoon in honor of Maine Arbor Week. The generous act of CMP is a wonderful contribution to the school community and a positive step towards promoting environmental sustainability.



High School Athletic Schedule:
JV and Varsity Softball @ 3:45PM SHS
Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ 4PM Deering HS
First Team Baseball @ 4:30PM Noble HS
JV Boys Lacrosse @ 4:15PM Massabesic HS
Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ 6PM Massabesic HS

A reminder that Sanford Regional Technical Center is having their Recognition Night tonight at 6 p.m. at Partner's Bank Gymnasium. Come celebrate our seniors and students completing one-year programs!


Congratulations to Sanford Middle School 6th grader Claire Davie, who sang with the select choir of the Atlantic Harmonies Youth Choirs this morning at the state capital in Augusta. The choir sang to members of the legislature in the rotunda then sang the National Anthem in the chambers. Here she is pictured with Sanford State Representative Anne-Marie Mastraccio.


Three things Jack Van Gieson would bring on a deserted island: A machete, a water purifier, and a lighter
Fun Fact: One athlete Jack looks up to is Olympic wrestler Jordan Burroughs
Favorite Social Media: "I don't have Instagram or TikTok, but I do have Facebook. I'm secretly a 50-year-old."
Three things Olivia Farrington would bring on a deserted island: A LifeStraw so she can have filtered water, a machete, and a blanker
Fun Fact: She can make a fire without matches or a lighter
Favorite Social Media: Snapchat
Read about SMS students Jack Van Gieson and Olivia Farrington winning Elks Junior Students of the Year here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1127322

High School Athletic Schedule:
JV & Varsity Baseball@ 4PM Westbrook HS
Track & Field @ 4PM Massabesic HS
Girls Tennis @ 4PM SHS
Boys Tennis @ 4PM Westbrook HS

Check out the high fine winners at Carl J. lamb from last week!


Sanford High School's Special Olympians traveled to Noble last week to compete in the Special Olympics. Watch the Spartan Times for a story this week!
https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-high-school/article/1124332

Step into the wonderful world of Pre-K! Take a look at a typical day in one of our classrooms
https://www.sanford.org/article/1126004