
Sanford Middle School student Paityn Ricker and her 8th grade classmates continue to make waves with their innovative SnackDash program! Read more about their inspiring initiative in Seacoast Online's feature article by Shawn Sullivan. https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/york-star/2025/02/18/sanford-maine-middle-school-student-grant-snack-dash-food-inserurity/78466234007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhwRpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYj6vOnDbzBEOUh6lur7g8rRwAuEZMKVYs33Hw4CnLmDSg_yKF-AWnEARQ_aem_6FcDUuNs5exVNC6Q9Ke8iQ

Tomorrow is National School Resource Officer Day, and we're incredibly fortunate to have Officer Joe Jourdain and Officer Chris Gosling serving our schools!
Officer Jourdain, who serves at Sanford Middle School, was recently honored with the prestigious Wayne Drown School Resource Officer Award for his outstanding dedication to our students. His commitment to building meaningful connections and supporting students both in and out of school hours makes him an invaluable part of our school family.
Officer Gosling brings 15 years of law enforcement experience to Sanford High School, where he focuses on mentoring and building relationships with our students. As a Sanford resident and parent himself, he understands our community's needs firsthand.
We're grateful for these officers who go above and beyond to create a safe, supportive environment for our students. Learn more about Officer Jourdain and Officer Gosling through the links below!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1995690
https://www.sanford.org/article/2017447



Interested in the Sanford Regional Technical Center? You must apply by the deadline of Friday, 2/28 to be considered for 25-26 school year enrollment. Application can be found on our website at: https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-regional-technical-center and click on the "Apply Now" at the top. Please contact Mrs Farrell, SRTC Student Services Counselor in A234 or your School Counselor for questions.

Sanford Middle School JMG students had an incredible hands-on learning experience yesterday at the Sanford Police Department!
Students got an inside look at law enforcement careers during their visit, where they engaged with local officers and learned about the important role police play in our community. They had the opportunity to explore specialized equipment and hear firsthand about what it takes to serve in law enforcement.
A special thank you to the Sanford Police Department officers who took time to share their knowledge and experiences with our students.

Good evening. This is a message from the Sanford School Department. Due to the weather forecast and the timing of anticipated snow and sleet, there will be no school in Sanford on Thursday, February 13, 2025.. We are sharing this information now for planning purposes. No school in Sanford on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Please be safe.

Sanford Regional Technical Center senior Deanna Watson is lighting up Maine SkillsUSA with her winning design! Her lighthouse-inspired artwork will be featured on everything from conference pins to banners at the upcoming Leadership Conference in Bangor. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2022988



🏀 PLAYOFF BASKETBALL TONIGHT! 🏀
The SHS boys basketball team is hitting the road for a Class AA South quarterfinal showdown against the Bonny Eagle Scots! Come support our #5 seed as they look to advance in the tournament!
🏁 Game Details: @ Bonny Eagle High School Wednesday, February 12 Tip-off: 7:00 PM


🏀 PLAYOFF BASKETBALL TONIGHT!
Come support your Sanford Spartans as they begin their postseason journey! The #3 seeded Lady Spartans host the #6 Massabesic Mustangs in the Class AA South quarterfinals.
🏆 Class AA South Quarterfinal Game
📅 Tuesday, February 11
⏰ 6:00 PM


Ancient Greece came alive in 2nd grade classrooms at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary last week! Students dressed in togas and dove deep into Greek culture through food, stories, and imagination. The highlight? Watching these budding writers share their own original Greek myths with their peers.



In case you missed it, Sanford Middle School science teacher Diana Allen was featured on WMTW for earning the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching! Watch the clip here: https://www.wmtw.com/article/sanford-maine-science-teacher-presidential-award/63707498

🎓 Exciting day at the Maine State House! Our SRTC team met with Governor Mills and education leaders this week to showcase our career & technical programs. Great discussions about the future of technical education in Maine!


Today's high school athletic schedule:
Unified Basketball @ 3PM @ SHS
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4:30PM @ SHS
JV Boys Basketball @ 6PM @ SHS
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7:30PM @ SHS

Join NAMI Maine's Mental Health Conversation!
Learn how to support mental health in your community. This free virtual session covers:
Understanding and fighting stigma
Finding and accessing support resources
Ways to help friends safely
📅 Tuesday, March 11 ⏰ 5:30-6:30 PM 📍 Via Zoom
Register using the QR code. Learn more at NAMIMaine.org or email ymhfa@namimaine.org.


Happy National School Counselor Week to our amazing counseling team in the Sanford School Department! 🌟 These dedicated professionals support our students' academic success, social-emotional growth, and future planning every day. From helping students navigate challenges to celebrating their victories, our counselors make a lasting difference. Thank you for being such an important part of our students' journeys!


Good morning. This is a message from the Sanford School Department. Due to forecasted weather conditions, there will be no school in Sanford on Thursday, February 6th and all after-school activities are cancelled. No school for the Sanford School Department on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Good morning. This is a message from the Sanford School Department. Due to forecasted weather conditions, there will be no school in Sanford on Thursday, February 6th and all after-school activities are cancelled. No school for the Sanford School Department on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Good luck to our athletes competing in regional and state championships weekend! Here's where you can catch all the action:
🏃♂️ INDOOR TRACK
Regional Championship @ USM Field House
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Tickets: Available at door (CASH ONLY)
🤼 WRESTLING
Regional Championship @ Noble High School
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Tickets: Purchase online at GoFan.co/mpa
📣 CHEERLEADING
State Championship @ Augusta Civic Center
Competition Start: 10:00 AM
Our Team Performs: 10:30 AM
Tickets: Purchase online at GoFan.co/mpa


We are excited to share information with you regarding the Sanford Public School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2025-2026 school year. In September, we expect to continue offering full-day pre-k programming at Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase Smith School, Sanford Pride Elementary School, Sanford-Springvale YMCA and Sanford Regional Technical Center.
Sanford and Springvale families with children 4 years old on or before October 15, 2025 and not of kindergarten age are eligible. Children who are 5 years old by October 15th, 2025 and not enrolled in Sanford’s pre-k program can enroll in kindergarten by calling one of our elementary schools.
The pre-k program is free and will include free breakfast, lunch and transportation. We anticipate 112 Pre-K slots will be available for the 2025-2026 school year. To provide equal opportunity for families to enroll their children, students will be chosen using a lottery system.
Here is the link to the form that you will need to complete in order to be considered for admittance to our Pre-K program: https://rb.gy/hfjwl7. The lottery registration will close at the end of the day on Friday, March 15, 2025.
If you have any questions about how to fill out the form, please contact our central office at 324-2810. Our goal is to make program notifications the week of April 1st. All students that are placed in a district Pre-K program will need to complete registration prior to Pre-K screening. Once all openings have been filled by lottery, the remaining names will be drawn to create a waiting list, should space become available.
If you know of any families who may have an eligible student, please feel free to share this information. If you have any questions, please contact us at the Sanford School Department’s Central Office at 324-2810.


Good evening. Here is the link to the Sanford School Department's latest newsletter the 'Sanford Spotlight' - bit.ly/42svBxF This edition includes stories on MCS Showcases, SHS Staff Veterans Celebration, SRO Award, SPE Teacher Nominated for Fenway Bowl Honor, Sights Around Our Schools, Alumni & Employee Spotlights and more. Enjoy!

Today's high school athletic schedule:
First Team Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ Gorham HS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ Gorham HS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ Gorham HS
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Basketball @ 6PM @ SHS