Proud of our Spartans who represented Sanford High School at yesterday’s SMAA Leadership Summit!

Once again, Sanford High School hosted this event where student-athletes from all 17 SMAA schools spent the day learning about goal-setting, mental health in sports, and what it takes to be a true leader.

Check out the full story from this year's summit! https://www.sanford.org/article/2589799
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Proud of our Spartans who represented Sanford High School at yesterday’s SMAA Leadership Summit! Once again, Sanford High School hosted this event where student-athletes from all 17 SMAA schools spent the day learning about goal-setting, mental health in sports, and what it takes to be a true leader. Check out the full story from this year's summit! https://www.sanford.org/article/2589799
Today's high school athletic schedule:
Freshman Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ Windham HS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ Windham HS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ Windham HS
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ SHS
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
🎵 TOMORROW NIGHT: Winter Concert at Sanford Middle School! ❄️
Don't miss the 7th & 8th grade winter concert TOMORROW evening!
🎼 SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL - 7th & 8th Grade
📅 TOMORROW - Wednesday, December 10
🕕 6:30 PM

ALSO COMING UP:
🎼 SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL
📅 Thursday, December 11
🕕 6:00 PM
🎼 SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL - 5th & 6th Grade
📅 Monday, December 15
🕕 6:30 PM
📍 All concerts at: Sanford Performing Arts Center
100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford, ME
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
🎵 TOMORROW NIGHT: Winter Concert at Sanford Middle School! ❄️ Don't miss the 7th & 8th grade winter concert TOMORROW evening! 🎼 SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL - 7th & 8th Grade 📅 TOMORROW - Wednesday, December 10 🕕 6:30 PM ALSO COMING UP: 🎼 SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL 📅 Thursday, December 11 🕕 6:00 PM 🎼 SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL - 5th & 6th Grade 📅 Monday, December 15 🕕 6:30 PM 📍 All concerts at: Sanford Performing Arts Center 100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford, ME
We're excited to announce a FREE pre-apprenticeship program launching soon through Sanford Community Adult Education and Maine Health!
✨ What you'll get:
Explore 5 healthcare pathways (CNA, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy & more)
Learn from working professionals in the field
Automatic interview at Maine Health upon completion
All at NO COST in just 3 months!
Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2566043
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Carl J. Lamb second graders are diving deep into the wonderful world of number patterns! In Unit 3 of Reveal Math, students are exploring:
✨ Skip counting by 5s, 10s, and 100s ✨ Even and odd numbers ✨ Arrays and repeated addition ✨ Exciting addition patterns
It's amazing to see how engaged our young mathematicians are as they build on their place value skills and discover the patterns that make math so fun!
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Carl J. Lamb second graders are diving deep into the wonderful world of number patterns! In Unit 3 of Reveal Math, students are exploring: ✨ Skip counting by 5s, 10s, and 100s ✨ Even and odd numbers ✨ Arrays and repeated addition ✨ Exciting addition patterns It's amazing to see how engaged our young mathematicians are as they build on their place value skills and discover the patterns that make math so fun!
Congratulations to Harley Robinson for winning the Maine SkillsUSA branding competition! Her design celebrating Maine's iconic sunsets and wildlife will be featured at the state conference this spring.
This marks the second consecutive year an SRTC Digital Design student has won this competition.
Read more: https://www.sanford.org/article/2581297
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/2581297
Congratulations to SHS senior Dylan Gendron who was named one of the southern Maine basketball players to watch this winter by the Portland Press Herald! Read more here: https://www.pressherald.com/2025/12/04/meet-25-southern-maine-boys-basketball-players-to-watch/
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Today's high school athletic schedule:
Freshman Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ Biddeford HS
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ Biddeford HS
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 6PM @ Biddeford HS
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
The Sanford High School girls basketball team has been named one of the ten teams to watch in southern Maine by the Portland Press Herald. Go Spartans! Read all about it here: https://www.pressherald.com/2025/12/03/here-are-10-girls-basketball-teams-to-watch-in-southern-maine/
4 months ago, Sanford School Department

🎄✨ The 7th Annual Spree of Trees starts TODAY! ✨🎄
Join us at Sanford Memorial Gym (678 Main Street) for this holiday tradition! Stroll through Santa's village of decorated trees and enter to win amazing prizes! 🎁
Event Schedule: Today (12/4) 4PM-7PM, Tomorrow (12/5) 4PM-8PM, Friday (12/6) 10AM-5PM, and Saturday (12/7) 9AM-12PM
📢 Community Organizations: Do you have an event to share? Post it on our Community Announcements page so everyone can stay connected to what's happening in Sanford! Submit your materials at the following link: https://www.sanford.org/page/community-announcements

4 months ago, Sanford School Department
🎄✨ The 7th Annual Spree of Trees starts TODAY! ✨🎄 Join us at Sanford Memorial Gym (678 Main Street) for this beloved holiday tradition! Stroll through Santa's village of beautifully decorated trees and enter to win amazing prizes! 🎁 Event Schedule: Today (12/4) 4PM-7PM, Tomorrow (12/5) 4PM-8PM, Friday (12/6) 10AM-5PM, and Saturday (12/7) 9AM-12PM 📢 Community Organizations: Do you have an event to share? Post it on our Community Announcements page so everyone can stay connected to what's happening in Sanford! Submit your materials at the following link: https://www.sanford.org/page/community-announcements
🏆 Congratulations to the Sanford Athletics Hall of Honor Class of 2025! 🏆

On Saturday, November 29, Sanford High School inducted five new members into its Athletics Hall of Honor: Andy Adams ('78), Teddy Gardner ('57), Keith Kalman ('64), Kelly Nobert LaFountain ('84), and Kristy Parent Richards ('94).

The ceremony also recognized the Red & White Foundation for 25+ years of supporting Sanford athletics. Thank you for all you do!

Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2577198
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
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Happy snow day! Here is the link to the Sanford School Department's newsletter - https://tinyurl.com/bdekf4yu This edition celebrates our collective effort to feed families for Thanksgiving and SHS fall athletes earning state, regional and conference honors. It also explores SRTC's Engineering Technologies Program, and highlights SCAE's new partnership with MaineHealth. You'll also find updates from each school, important safety information, and ways to stay connected with Sanford Schools.
4 months ago, Matt Nelson
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes before a snow day is called? The decision-making process starts long before 6 a.m. Our maintenance crews begin evaluating conditions after midnight, working with meteorologists, police, and public works to ensure student safety. Read about the timeline that leads to days like today: https://www.sanford.org/article/1443315
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/1443315
Good evening. This is a message from the Sanford School Department. Due to the forecasted weather conditions for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd, all Sanford schools will be closed and all after school activities are cancelled.
4 months ago, Matt Nelson
There's no single "right answer" in engineering—and that's what makes it exciting! Sanford Regional Technical Center's Engineering Technologies program prepares students for university success by exposing them to the engineering design process, diverse engineering disciplines, and real-world problem-solving. Read more about SRTC's Engineering Technologies program here! https://www.sanford.org/article/2566443
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/2566443
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Margaret Chase Smith’s cafeteria last night for an evening filled with delicious Thanksgiving food, warm conversations, and community spirit. It was heartwarming to see so many families come together to share a meal and create memories.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helped make this event possible!
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Margaret Chase Smith’s cafeteria last night for an evening filled with delicious Thanksgiving food, warm conversations, and community spirit. It was heartwarming to see so many families come together to share a meal and create memories. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helped make this event possible!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Margaret Chase Smith’s cafeteria last night for an evening filled with delicious Thanksgiving food, warm conversations, and community spirit. It was heartwarming to see so many families come together to share a meal and create memories. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helped make this event possible!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Margaret Chase Smith’s cafeteria last night for an evening filled with delicious Thanksgiving food, warm conversations, and community spirit. It was heartwarming to see so many families come together to share a meal and create memories. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helped make this event possible!
Sanford Pride's "Rise, Shine, and Drive-Thru Coffee Time!" this morning was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who came through the drop-off line for hot coffee, iced coffee, alani, and brisk - and a special shoutout to those who sent "Special Delivery" pick-me-ups to our amazing teachers and staff.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
"Rise, Shine, and Drive-Thru Coffee Time!" was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who came through the drop-off line for hot coffee, iced coffee, alani, and brisk - and a special shoutout to those who sent "Special Delivery" pick-me-ups to our amazing teachers and staff
"Rise, Shine, and Drive-Thru Coffee Time!" was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who came through the drop-off line for hot coffee, iced coffee, alani, and brisk - and a special shoutout to those who sent "Special Delivery" pick-me-ups to our amazing teachers and staff
"Rise, Shine, and Drive-Thru Coffee Time!" was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who came through the drop-off line for hot coffee, iced coffee, alani, and brisk - and a special shoutout to those who sent "Special Delivery" pick-me-ups to our amazing teachers and staff
Last week brought wonderful learning celebrations!

At Margaret Chase Smith Pre-K, our students wrapped up Unit 2 with a joyful Learning Celebration alongside their families. Children proudly shared their work, demonstrated new skills, and guided their grown-ups through hands-on activities from the unit. It was heartwarming to see families learning together and celebrating all the growth happening in Pre-K!

Meanwhile, Carl J. Lamb 3rd graders showcased their analytical skills during their Unit 1 writing celebration. Students selected a main character from the classic tale The Wind In The Willows and provided evidence for specific character traits. They did an excellent job demonstrating their understanding!
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Last week brought wonderful learning celebrations! At Margaret Chase Smith PreK, our ME students wrapped up Unit 2 with a joyful Learning Celebration alongside their families. Children proudly shared their work, demonstrated new skills, and guided their grown-ups through hands-on activities from the unit. It was heartwarming to see families learning together and celebrating all the growth happening in PreK! Meanwhile, Carl J. Lamb 3rd graders showcased their analytical skills during their Unit 1 writing celebration. Students selected a main character from the classic tale The Wind In The Willows and provided evidence for specific character traits. They did an excellent job demonstrating their understanding!
Last week brought wonderful learning celebrations! At Margaret Chase Smith PreK, our ME students wrapped up Unit 2 with a joyful Learning Celebration alongside their families. Children proudly shared their work, demonstrated new skills, and guided their grown-ups through hands-on activities from the unit. It was heartwarming to see families learning together and celebrating all the growth happening in PreK! Meanwhile, Carl J. Lamb 3rd graders showcased their analytical skills during their Unit 1 writing celebration. Students selected a main character from the classic tale The Wind In The Willows and provided evidence for specific character traits. They did an excellent job demonstrating their understanding!

Thanks to support from the John T. Gorman Foundation, our district has been able to help prevent homelessness and build stronger connections with families who need support.

Last year alone, we helped 16 families move into stable housing and prevented homelessness for 55 more students and their families.

Read more about our prevention approach! https://www.jtgfoundation.org/2025/11/sanford-schools-take-new-steps-to-prevent-student-homelessness/?utm_source=John+T.+Gorman+Foundation&utm_campaign=d0952fd02b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_19_07_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d0952fd02b-509480763

4 months ago, Sanford School Department
A huge thank you to the Sanford Springvale Chamber of Commerce and Hannaford Supermarkets for the generous turkey donation this afternoon! 🦃

Our amazing Peer Helpers are hard at work assembling Thanksgiving baskets for families in our community. We're so proud of these students for giving their time and energy to make sure local families have a wonderful holiday meal.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
A huge thank you to the Sanford Springvale Chamber of Commerce and Hannaford Supermarkets for the generous turkey donation this afternoon! 🦃 Our amazing Peer Helpers are hard at work assembling Thanksgiving baskets for families in our community. We're so proud of these students for giving their time and energy to make sure local families have a wonderful holiday meal.