Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Please join us in thanking our bus drivers today, and every day for taking care of our children and getting them to and from school safely. Thank you so much!
Reminder! The Sanford Backpack Program is holding a FREE food distribution TODAY from 3:00 pm-6:00 p.m. at the high school. This is the third year they have done this and they have increased the pounds of food this year again. This is open to all families in the Sanford Springvale area, everyone is welcome and no questions asked. Please wait till 3:00 pm and enter form the Rt. 4 entrance to 100 Alumni Blvd. Traffic will be directed to the designated food pick up area. Be courteous of other drivers and their volunteers and they hope to see you there.
Reminder that the Sanford Backpack Program is holding a food distribution open to all on Thursday, February 16th, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Sanford High School. All are welcome!
The Sanford Backpack Program is holding a food distribution open to all on Thursday, February 16th, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Sanford High School. All are welcome! https://bit.ly/3JVZ9Os
We want to remind everyone that there will be a reduction in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits beginning March 1st.
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With the frigid and dangerous temperatures, we’d like to share some important information on warming centers in the area and other resources for you to stay safe. Follow this link for more information: https://bit.ly/3RxlPpS
The Sanford School Department is now hiring school bus drivers. Follow this link for more info: https://bit.ly/3Rp66tf
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
From the Seacoastonline: Goodall Library in Sanford to receive $3M in federal funds for upcoming expansion
https://bit.ly/3kHfITQc
The Sanford School Department hosted a safety information night on Thursday, January 19th, in the Performing Arts Center to review the ALICE training in our schools. You can watch the information night in its entirety on WSSR-TV's YouTube page or in the article here: https://bit.ly/3WD9JwB
Oakhurst Dairy has announced a new grant program to help teachers, counselors, and community leaders fund activities that promote Kindness, Goodness, and Maine-ness. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QQKl56
REMINDER: There is a Safety Information Night in the Sanford Performing Arts Center this Thursday at 6 p.m. The evening will be an opportunity to learn more about the ALICE model and safety in our schools.
Treat your Valentine to a heart-warming tribute to two amazing musicians, Billy Joel and Elton John, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3waIsXx
REMINDER: Willard School is hosting a hiring event for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard TOMORROW from 12 - 3 p.m. There are walk-in interviews for most trades, including painters, pipefitters, machinery mechanics, ship fitters, machinists, and more.
Nominations are now open for the 2023 County Teachers of the Year and 2024 State Teacher of the Year. We are encouraging the community to nominate educators in Sanford who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and who inspire the achievement of all students. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3XufvBC
Important reminder: Application deadline for the Hanna Powell Memorial Piano Competition is tomorrow, Jan. 13. Finalists will be notified by Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. To apply, upload audition materials via the link on the Sanford Performing Arts Center website:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp0931MuqD7wtmCSZ3idyZ0LFgot_L68bR05qVJIC63XFIqQ/viewform
The latest edition of the Sanford Spotlight Newsletter is now available! Follow the link to read more: https://bit.ly/3CIXebP
REMINDER: On Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 pm in the Sanford Performing Arts Center, there will be a Safety Information Night for parents. The evening will be an opportunity to learn more about the ALICE model and safety in the Sanford Schools. For more information, follow this link: https://www.sanford.org/article/944790
You can move more and earn a free ticket to see the Sea Dogs! The Portland Sea Dogs and Let’s Go! with Maine Health want you to get moving with the Let's Go! Move More Challenge. Learn more at this link: https://bit.ly/3QlY3N5