Good evening. here is the link to the Sanford School Department's newsletter - the 'Sanford Spotlight' - https://bit.ly/42svBxF. It includes stories on the Spartan Wrestling Tournament, teacher receiving a Presidential Teaching Award, Curriculum Newsletter, Indoor Track and more. Enjoy!
3 months ago, Matt Nelson
Exciting news! Sanford Pride Elementary School was featured by the Maine Department of Education for their innovative work connecting local childcare programs with elementary school teachers. They're creating seamless transitions for our youngest learners and their families. Great job Sanford Pride! Read more about it here: https://mainedoenews.net/2025/01/16/maine-schools-implement-first-10-community-schools-model-using-maine-preschool-development-grant/
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
Congratulations to Sanford Middle School's Diana Allen, who has been selected for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching! Read more here to learn about her incredible journey and this prestigious national recognition: https://www.sanford.org/article/1977727
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/1977727
Nominations are now open for the 2025 York County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate exemplary skills that inspire students and colleagues, and who help focus attention on the importance of public schools among everyone in the Sanford community. Nominations can be made through a form on the Maine Teacher of the Year Website from now until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Here is the link to the form: https://educatemaine.wufoo.com/forms/r1j4ry7j09it0gv/ They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations. Recognize an educator today who has continued to inspire, educate and care for their students!
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
Meet Paityn, the 7th grader making sure no student goes hungry at Sanford Middle School! Her "SnackDash" project just won a national grant to help provide free snacks between meals. Talk about student leadership in action! 💪 Through the school's JMG program, Paityn noticed some classmates struggling to focus between breakfast and lunch. Her solution? Create a program ensuring every student has access to healthy snacks throughout the day. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1961590
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Meet Paityn, the 7th grader making sure no student goes hungry at Sanford Middle School! Her "SnackDash" project just won a national grant to help provide free snacks between meals. Talk about student leadership in action! 💪 Through her school's JMG program, Paityn noticed some classmates struggling to focus between breakfast and lunch. Her solution? Create a program ensuring every student has access to healthy snacks throughout the day. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1961590
Sanford Middle School 5th graders participated in an informative session this morning about managing everyday challenges that come with growing up. SMS staff led thoughtful discussions with students about handling different types of stress - from homework and friendships to community safety. The best part? Students learned practical, healthy ways to handle tough moments, like exercise, reading, spending time with pets, and other positive activities.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Sanford Middle School 5th graders participated in an informative session this morning about managing everyday challenges that come with growing up. SMS staff led thoughtful discussions with students about handling different types of stress - from homework and friendships to community safety. The best part? Students learned practical, healthy ways to handle tough moments, like exercise, reading, spending time with pets, and other positive activities.
Today's high school athletic schedule: Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS Girls JV Basketball @ 4:30PM @ Cheverus HS Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6PM @ Cheverus HS Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Big news from Sanford Middle School’s library! Librarian/Media Specialist Julie Williams has been selected for the prestigious School Library Journal's Mock Newbery Committee! She'll join librarians nationwide in evaluating 2024's best children's literature. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1962603
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/1962603
Alumni Spotlight: Isabella Kimball (Class of 2024) What’s your current occupation? Early Childhood Education How did your experiences at Sanford help you to reach your educational/professional goals? SRTC definitely helped me find/get my job and also allowed me to get a higher up position. I also think my teachers helped a ton. They were all so supportive of my goals. What was the most valuable lesson that you learned while a student at Sanford? Don’t take anything for granted. What is your fondest memory during your time at Sanford? Meeting some long life friends. Is there anyone in particular who had a major impact during your time at Sanford? All the teachers in Sanford were amazing! What advice do you have for current Sanford students? Four years of high school go by in a blink of an eye. Get involved in club sports and my favorite was always participating in spirit week. Fill out our form to be considered for our Alumni Spotlight feature. Selected spotlights will be featured on our social media channels and district newsletter. Here is the link to the form: https://www.sanford.org/forms/8224
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Alumni Spotlight: Isabella Kimball (Class of 2024) What’s your current occupation? Early Childhood Education How did your experiences at Sanford help you to reach your educational/professional goals? SRTC definitely helped me find/get my job and also allowed me to get a higher up position. I also think my teachers helped a ton. They were all so supportive of my goals. What was the most valuable lesson that you learned while a student at Sanford? Don’t take anything for granted. What is your fondest memory during your time at Sanford? Meeting some long life friends. Is there anyone in particular who had a major impact during your time at Sanford? All the teachers in Sanford were amazing! What advice do you have for current Sanford students? Four years of high school go by in a blink of an eye. Get involved in club sports and my favorite was always participating in spirit week. Fill out our form to be considered for our Alumni Spotlight feature. Selected spotlights will be featured on our social media channels and district newsletter. Here is the link to the form: https://www.sanford.org/forms/8224
🏃‍♂️ From 17 to 50+ athletes in just two years - Sanford High School's indoor track & field program is soaring to new heights! Read the full story about how our Spartans are building something special on the track ➡️ https://www.sanford.org/article/1955161
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
🏃‍♂️ From 17 to 50+ athletes in just two years - Sanford High School's indoor track & field program is soaring to new heights! Read the full story about how our Spartans are building something special on the track ➡️ https://www.sanford.org/article/1955161
The SHS girls basketball team defeated Thornton Academy 55-49 last night. And while it didn't count, the highlight of the game came from Paige Sevigny, who hit a shot from beyond half court just after the halftime buzzer. Check out the highlights at the following link (Sanford's game starts at 3:50): https://www.wmtw.com/article/hoops-8-january-9-1736483569/63388527
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Here is the link to the latest edition of the Sanford School Department's newsletter, the 'Sanford Spotlight' - bit.ly/42svBxF. It includes news items on our 2 new School Committee Members and County Teacher of the Year nominations. Enjoy!
4 months ago, Matt Nelson
The Sanford School Committee welcomes Lisa Blanchette and Jonathan Stimmell, who bring decades of combined experience serving our community. Lisa brings 40 years of dedicated service in the Sanford School Department, while Jonathan contributes 20 years of community advocacy and program leadership experience. Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1945003
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/1945003
Today's high school athletic schedule: Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS Indoor Track & Field Meet @ 4PM @ USM Field House JV Girls Basketball @ 4:45PM @ Thornton Academy JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6:15PM @ Thornton Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Coming off a strong showing at the 49th Annual Spartan Tournament, where six wrestlers placed and Alden Treadwell earned the Ken Hover Memorial Outstanding Wrestler award! Tournament Highlights: Canton Hill: 2nd place (215 lbs) Alden Treadwell: 3rd place (285 lbs) James Chaplick: 4th place (144 lbs) Connor Pickering: 5th place (150 lbs) Ricky Callis: 5th place (165 lbs) Richie Simpson: 6th place (190 lbs) 🚨 TONIGHT 🚨 at 6 PM, come support our seniors as they take to the home mat. (Photos from Gabriel Roberge)
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Coming off a strong showing at the 49th Annual Spartan Tournament, where six wrestlers placed and Alden Treadwell earned the Ken Hover Memorial Outstanding Wrestler award! Tournament Highlights: Canton Hill: 2nd place (215 lbs) Alden Treadwell: 3rd place (285 lbs) James Chaplick: 4th place (144 lbs) Connor Pickering: 5th place (150 lbs) Ricky Callis: 5th place (165 lbs) Richie Simpson: 6th place (190 lbs) 🚨 TONIGHT 🚨 at 6 PM, come support our incredible seniors as they take to the home mat one final time.
Coming off a strong showing at the 49th Annual Spartan Tournament, where six wrestlers placed and Alden Treadwell earned the Ken Hover Memorial Outstanding Wrestler award! Tournament Highlights: Canton Hill: 2nd place (215 lbs) Alden Treadwell: 3rd place (285 lbs) James Chaplick: 4th place (144 lbs) Connor Pickering: 5th place (150 lbs) Ricky Callis: 5th place (165 lbs) Richie Simpson: 6th place (190 lbs) 🚨 TONIGHT 🚨 at 6 PM, come support our incredible seniors as they take to the home mat one final time.
Coming off a strong showing at the 49th Annual Spartan Tournament, where six wrestlers placed and Alden Treadwell earned the Ken Hover Memorial Outstanding Wrestler award! Tournament Highlights: Canton Hill: 2nd place (215 lbs) Alden Treadwell: 3rd place (285 lbs) James Chaplick: 4th place (144 lbs) Connor Pickering: 5th place (150 lbs) Ricky Callis: 5th place (165 lbs) Richie Simpson: 6th place (190 lbs) 🚨 TONIGHT 🚨 at 6 PM, come support our incredible seniors as they take to the home mat one final time.
Employee Spotlight! Meet Sanford Middle School Support and Transition Room teacher Barbara Noone How long have you been working in the Sanford School Department? I completed my student teaching at Willard School when it was a 4-6 school with the late, great Rose Marie Ryan, so counting that year I guess it's been about 35 years! What's your favorite part about working in Sanford? The students and families here are the reason why I came to work during my time as a classroom teacher, and they are the reason I came back to work a few years ago after "retiring!" What's your favorite TV show or movie? Forensic Files & Pimple Popper If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Determined, Open Minded, Adaptable If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? I want to see Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills of SD. Iced coffee or hot coffee? Iced Coffee Podcasts or Playlists? Playlists Lake or Ocean? Lake Sunrise or Sunset? Sunset Facebook or Instagram? Instagram
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Employee Spotlight! Meet Sanford Middle School Support and Transition Room teacher Barbara Noone How long have you been working in the Sanford School Department? I completed my student teaching at Willard School when it was a 4-6 school with the late, great Rose Marie Ryan, so counting that year I guess it's been about 35 years! What's your favorite part about working in Sanford? The students and families here are the reason why I came to work during my time as a classroom teacher, and they are the reason I came back to work a few years ago after "retiring!" What's your favorite TV show or movie? Forensic Files & Pimple Popper If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Determined, Open Minded, Adaptable If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? I want to see Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills of SD. Iced coffee or hot coffee? Iced Coffee Podcasts or Playlists? Playlists Lake or Ocean? Lake Sunrise or Sunset? Sunset Facebook or Instagram? Instagram
Today's high school athletic schedule: Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ Deering HS Girls JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ Noble HS Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ Deering HS Girls Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ Noble HS Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ Deering HS
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
At Sanford Pride Elementary before winter break, students experienced the engaging Ned's Mindset Mission assembly! 🪀 Through a blend of life lessons and impressive yo-yo demonstrations, students learned about growth mindset and the power of "YET." It was inspiring to see our students so engaged as they discovered how to turn challenges into opportunities.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
At Sanford Pride Elementary before winter break, students experienced the engaging Ned's Mindset Mission assembly! 🪀 Through a blend of life lessons and impressive yo-yo demonstrations, students learned about growth mindset and the power of "YET." It was inspiring to see our students so engaged as they discovered how to turn challenges into opportunities.
Nominations are now open for the 2025 York County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate exemplary skills that inspire students and colleagues, and who help focus attention on the importance of public schools among everyone in the Sanford community. Nominations can be made through a form on the Maine Teacher of the Year Website from now until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Here is the link to the form: https://educatemaine.wufoo.com/forms/r1j4ry7j09it0gv/ They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations. Recognize an educator today who has continued to inspire, educate and care for their students!
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Join us at Sanford High School as we host one of New England's most competitive wrestling tournaments! Our Spartans are ready to battle against top talent from across the region. 📅 January 3rd & 4th ⏰ Friday: 5:00 PM start Saturday: 8:00 AM start 📍 Sanford High School Gym Come support our wrestlers as they compete in this prestigious two-day event. Good luck to all participants!
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Join us at Sanford High School as we host one of New England's most competitive wrestling tournaments! Our Spartans are ready to battle against top talent from across the region. 📅 January 3rd & 4th ⏰ Friday: 5:00 PM start Saturday: 8:00 AM start 📍 Sanford High School Gym Come support our wrestlers as they compete in this prestigious two-day event. Good luck to all participants!