
Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin visited Sanford Regional Technical Center on Wednesday to kick off the Read to ME Challenge. Read more about her visit here: https://bit.ly/3JsXAY9

Who is our next Sanford's Got Talent winner?! The time has come to sign up for your Sanford's Got Talent audition slot!! Grab an audition request form in the Sanford Middle School library, in the office or from the art room/STEM hallway. Once your form is filled out, please return it to Mrs. Houle in room 1231 to get your audition time. Forms are due by Friday, Feb 10th. Auditions will be on February 14th and 16th after school. You have plenty of time to practice your act before then

Good evening. Here is the link to the latest edition of the 'Sanford Spotlight' highlighting some of the things happening throughout the Sanford School Department - https://bit.ly/3JpF0QE Enjoy!

Mrs. Lewin-Grover's Advanced third and fourth grade art students at Margaret Chase Smith have been busy sculpting clay figurines this month. Check out some of their future famous artists in action as they drafted and designed various objects!



A reminder that Sanford Parks & Recreation offers Vacation Camp during February Vacation. This program is for school-age children when school isn’t in session. Campers are kept safe and busy with a variety of activities. For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://sanfordme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29736&fbclid=IwAR0jF44e5wd3hSFEuCgOp_zpbkIex2lPae5WFYOs8Z3dL_VHBeX2sctTqA0

For high schoolers looking for community service hours, North Parish Church at 895 Main St, Sanford (across from Partner's Bank) is looking for volunteers to provide childcare on Sundays from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Usually 4-6 children, with no religious expectations. Time will be spent playing or doing a craft (which will be provided by us). If interested in volunteering, please contact pg45@hotmail.com

More good news happening at Sanford Pride Elementary! https://www.sanford.org/o/pride-school/article/981489


Reminder that Carl J. Lamb's fishing derby is right around the corner! You can pre-register before February 10th to get a free lunch provided by .Sanford Parks and Recreation.


Congratulations to the SHS Cheer Team on their 2nd place win at the SMAA Competition over the weekend! Good luck at Regionals.

Tomorrow, all 10th grade students will participate in a presentation in the Performing Arts Center during Spartan Time to learn more about the SRTC Admissions process.

Margaret Chase Smith Pride PTA is hosting a Teacher Wish List Drive. They are seeking donations for classroom supplies to help get our teachers and students through the second half of the year. The drive ends on Friday, February 10th. Supplies will be dropped off to each individual teacher on or around Valentine's Day. You can sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4aa9aa2eaafece9-teacher1#/


Check out the good news happening at Sanford Pride Elementary! https://bit.ly/408p1fT

A reminder that Sanford Parks & Recreation offers Vacation Camp. Believe it or not, February Vacation is right around the corner. This program is for school-age children when school isn’t in session. Campers are kept safe and busy with a variety of activities. For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3j3F9P7

Reminder that the SMAA Cheering Competition is TOMORROW at 11 a.m. at SHS. Come out and support our Spartans!

From the Press Herald: Julissa McBarron dropped in 22 points as the Spartans (9-4) defeated the Rams (8-6) in Gorham Thursday night.
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Congratulations to both the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams on their undefeated basketball seasons this year!! Both teams went 10-0! Please check your Remind App for information about your banquets next week!

Up next in our employee spotlight is Sanford Middle School teacher Kristi Cochin Peters! https://bit.ly/3XLDNra


Sanford’s first unified basketball game of the season is underway! Go Spartans!


If you're a high schooler needing community service hours, Another Chance Animal Rescue is looking for monthly help unloading and unpacking donations received. If you are interested, please email samantha.kelley@anthem.com