Get ready for a night of fun, music, and friendly competition at the Sanford Backpack Program's "Lip Sync Showdown!" The event will take place on Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Sanford Performing Arts Center. This event is presented by the Sanford Backpack Program, with all proceeds directly supporting the program’s mission to provide food for local students in need. Some of the area’s most recognizable faces will hit the stage to battle it out for lip-sync supremacy, as voted by the audience in attendance. Performers include the Sanford School Committee, The Sanford City Council, SHS Staff, SRTC Staff, SMS PTA, Kiwanis and Rotary Club, SHS Field Hockey and Football Teams, the Sanford Police Department and more! After each round, the power is in the audience's hands to vote for the winning team, making this a night of friendly competition you won't want to miss. All proceeds from the event will support the Sanford Backpack Program in their mission to ensure that children in our community go home with a backpack full of nutritious, easy-to-prepare food every weekend. Your participation helps these children return to school on Monday ready to learn and thrive. Don’t miss the excitement, the music, and the chance to make a difference! Purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee one of the best seats in the house! https://ci.ovationtix.com/35877/production/1212982
10 months ago, Sanford School Department
Get ready for a night of fun, music, and friendly competition at the Sanford Backpack Program's "Lip Sync Showdown!" The event will take place on Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Sanford Performing Arts Center. This event is presented by the Sanford Backpack Program, with all proceeds directly supporting the program’s mission to provide food for local students in need. Some of the area’s most recognizable faces will hit the stage to battle it out for lip-sync supremacy, as voted by the audience in attendance. Performers include the Sanford School Committee, The Sanford City Council, SHS Staff, SRTC Staff, SMS PTA, Kiwanis and Rotary Club, SHS Field Hockey and Football Teams, the Sanford Police Department and more! After each round, the power is in the audience's hands to vote for the winning team, making this a night of friendly competition you won't want to miss. All proceeds from the event will support the Sanford Backpack Program in their mission to ensure that children in our community go home with a backpack full of nutritious, easy-to-prepare food every weekend. Your participation helps these children return to school on Monday ready to learn and thrive. Don’t miss the excitement, the music, and the chance to make a difference! Purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee one of the best seats in the house! https://ci.ovationtix.com/35877/production/1212982
Our job fair is October 16th from 2:30 to 4:30! Come join the fun and check out the various employers attending the October job fair!
11 months ago, Jayne Perkins
jperkins@sanford.org
Don’t miss updates from the Sanford School Department! 📱✨ Download the Sanford School Department app on your mobile device to: - Get customized notifications from your child's school - Stay updated with our live news feed - Check sports schedules and dining menus - Access crucial documents Plus much more to keep you connected! Want a quick guide? Watch our tutorial video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd_PIcEeXnA
11 months ago, Sanford School Department
Don’t miss updates from the Sanford School Department! 📱✨ Download the Sanford School Department app on your mobile device to: - Get customized notifications from your child's school - Stay updated with our live news feed - Check sports schedules and dining menus - Access crucial documents Plus much more to keep you connected! Want a quick guide? Watch our tutorial video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd_PIcEeXnA
Today on Custodial Appreciation Day, we celebrate our amazing Sanford School Department custodial, maintenance, and grounds team! 🎉 Their summer accomplishments include: Deep cleaning all schools Installing new doors at Sanford Middle School Adding climate control to Sanford Pride Elementary’s Library Playground upgrades at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary Improved entry heating at Carl J. Lamb Elementary Sound improvements at Sanford High School Taking on additional hours of sports field maintenance Despite challenges and last-minute changes, their flexibility and hard work ensured our schools are clean, safe, and improved for the new year! Want to learn more about our team's incredible efforts? Check out our full article here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1774459
11 months ago, Sanford School Department
Today on Custodial Appreciation Day, we celebrate our amazing Sanford School Department custodial, maintenance, and grounds team! 🎉 Their summer accomplishments include: Deep cleaning all schools Replacing Willard School's boiler Installing new doors at Sanford Middle School Adding climate control to Sanford Pride Elementary’s Library Playground upgrades at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary Improved entry heating at Carl J. Lamb Elementary Sound improvements at Sanford High School Taking on additional hours of sports field maintenance Despite challenges and last-minute changes, their flexibility and hard work ensured our schools are clean, safe, and improved for the new year! Want to learn more about our team's incredible efforts? Check out our full article here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1774459
Medicare Made Simple: Sept 3 Learn how Medicare works, what it covers, what it does not cover, details on differences between supplemental and advantage plans, penalties, and much more! Register at Sanfordlearns.org
12 months ago, Jayne Perkins
jperkins@sanford.org
Join us for an exciting event with Ashlee Ridlon, a local Maine children's author, as she reads her newest book, The Ordinary Snowflake: A Tale of Finding Your Sparkle! The first 50 families to register will receive a FREE copy of the book! Additional books are available for purchase as well as gift sets (character stuffies with book). These make great gifts! All books can be signed! Don't miss out!
about 1 year ago, Jayne Perkins
jperkins@sanford.org
Event Reminder: Stuff the Bus School Supplies Distribution Date: Saturday, August 24th Location: Curtis Lake Church, Sanford Arrival times (by child's last name): A-G: 9am H-M: 10am N-Z: 11am (The only exception to this is if there are children in one family with multiple last names. You will then refer to the last name of your youngest, school aged child, to determine your arrival time. If you arrive with no children you will need to come at 11am) Bring: Index card per child with your name, child's name, and grade. No pre-registration needed. First come, first served. Come only at your designated time. Event is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
about 1 year ago, Sanford School Department
Our Fall term begins September 9, 2024. If you would like to earn your GED (now called HiSET) or high school diploma, give us a call! 490-5145
about 1 year ago, Jayne Perkins
Fall Classes
The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa
about 1 year ago, Sanford School Department
The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th,  from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa
about 1 year ago, Sanford School Department
The Sanford Summer Meals for Kids & Teens program returns on Monday, June 17th, providing free breakfast and lunch for youth 18 and under at multiple locations across the city. No registration is required for this USDA-funded program that aims to ensure children have access to nutritious meals when school is out for summer break. Families can simply stop by any of the participating sites during the meal service times. This summer's participating locations and meal times are: Carl Lamb School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pm Carpentier Park Lunch: 11:15 – 11:45 am Curtis Lake Church Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:45 am – 12:30pm Sanford High School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pm Sanford Middle School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sanford Pride Elementary Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Springvale Playground Breakfast: 8:45 – 9:15 am Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm YMCA Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 – 11:45 am The Summer Meals for Kids & Teens program helps families stretch their food budgets while providing a free, convenient source of healthy meals for children during the summer months. All meals meet USDA nutritional guidelines.
about 1 year ago, Sanford School Department
"Go do good things." Advice from a father to his graduating daughter decades ago became a message for adult learners as they celebrated their own educational milestone. Jayne Perkins, Director of Sanford Community Adult Education, passed on her father's words of wisdom at SCAE's graduation ceremony, urging the Class of 2024 to carry this simple yet powerful message into their futures on Wednesday, June 12th, in the school’s library. "You are examples of what hard work and determination can do," she said. "Do not stop now. Keep working. Keep pushing yourself forward. Lead by example." Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1644495
about 1 year ago, Sanford School Department
If you can't make Sanford Community Adult Education's graduation tonight, you can watch it live on WSSRTV's YouTube page at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/uE3SugQvJJY
about 1 year ago, Sanford School Department
We hope to see you tomorrow, March 14th at our Job Fair! We have a lot of new employers ready to talk with you.
over 1 year ago, Jayne Perkins
jperkins@sanford.org
This is a reminder that local author Ashlee Ridlon will visit SCAE tomorrow, January 27th, from 10-11 a.m. to read her newest children’s book, Bad Butler! Each family will receive one free signed book, and additional books will be available to purchase. Free snacks will also be provided!
over 1 year ago, Sanford School Department
This is a reminder that local author Ashlee Ridlon will visit SCAE tomorrow, January 27th, from 10-11 a.m. to read her newest children’s book, Bad Butler! Each family will receive one free signed book, and additional books will be available to purchase. Free snacks will also be provided!
Due to the impending storm, SCAE will close at noon today, Tuesday, 1/16/24.
over 1 year ago, Jayne Perkins
jperkins@sanford.org
Have you heard the buzz about our local children's author, Ashlee Ridlon? Her books are selling out on Amazon because they are so much fun! Ashlee will be visiting SCAE on January 27th from 10 AM to 11 AM to read her newest children's book, Bad Butter. Each family will receive one free signed book, there will be additional books available to purchase and free snacks will be provided! Don't miss out! Register on Sanfordlearns.org
over 1 year ago, Sanford School Department
Have you heard the buzz about our local children's author, Ashlee Ridlon? Her books are selling out on Amazon because they are so much fun! Ashlee will be visiting SCAE on January 27th from 10 AM to 11 AM to read her newest children's book, Bad Butter. Each family will receive one free signed book, there will be additional books available to purchase and free snacks will be provided! Don't miss out! Register on Sanfordlearns.org
Congratulations to D.S., you passed all 5 HiSET exams and you are now a high school graduate!
over 1 year ago, Jayne Perkins
jperkins@sanford.org
This is a reminder that Sanford Community Adult Education’s winter academic term begins next Monday, December 4th, and runs until February 15th, 2024. Their enrichment classes are ongoing until Friday, December 22nd, then pick up again on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.
over 1 year ago, Sanford School Department
Sanford Community Adult Education hosted its first-ever Harvest Lunch on Thursday, November 16th. The entire office staff worked together to put the event on, making food dishes and desserts. Students at SCAE were also invited to make and bring food of their own. Beyond the meals, the Harvest Lunch served as a reminder of the importance of community and collaboration.
almost 2 years ago, Sanford School Department
Sanford Community Adult Education hosted its first-ever Harvest Lunch on Thursday, November 16th. The entire office staff worked together to put the event on, making food dishes and desserts. Students at SCAE were also invited to make and bring food of their own. Beyond the meals, the Harvest Lunch served as a reminder of the importance of community and collaboration.