Sanford Community Adult Education

Halloween Read Aloud

September 16, 2025

🎃👻 Free Halloween Fun for Kids! 👻🎃 Join us at Sanford Community Adult Education on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 6:30–7:30 PM for a special Halloween Read-Aloud & Craft N...

September is School Attendance Awareness Month!

September 11, 2025

Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed September as School Attendance Awareness Month in Maine, and we are excited to join schools across our state in celebrating the importance of b...

Your Right to Know: Teacher and Paraprofessional Qualification Information

September 11, 2025

On December 10, 2015, President Barack Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) into law. ESSA replaces the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). In accordance with ESSA, sc...

The Sanford School Department recently hosted its annual District-Wide Welcome Back Event at the Sanford Performing Arts Center, bringing together faculty, staff, and administrators from across all schools to celebrate the start of the 2025-26 academic year. The gathering began with a performance from the Sanford High School Chamber Singers, featuring students Ava Allen, Callia Curtis, Avila Cyr, Rebecca Horton, Jordyn Martin, Cynthia Carroll, Keaghan Gagnon, Will Kane, Logan Hamblin, and Evan Lynch. Under the direction of Sanford High School music teacher Ryan Geary, these students took time to rehearse during the summer before taking the stage. Following their musical presentation, each student introduced themselves, shared which schools they attended, and spoke about teachers who've had a lasting impact on their academic journey so far. School Committee Chair Amy Sevigny then delivered opening remarks that challenged both new and veteran staff members to be supportive colleagues. "I want you to all think about when you were that new person on the job, whatever job that was. Do you still remember the first person or the people that welcomed you and made you feel part of the team?" She challenged staff to be supportive, collaborative, encouraging, respectful, and positive colleagues. Whatever the day brings, be the coworker that you want to have. Because a strong school community thrives when each member feels valued and supported. Sanford Superintendent Matt Nelson expressed deep gratitude for the collaborative efforts throughout the district. "I want to thank you as our faculty and staff for all that you do for our students and what you do each and every day with them," Nelson said. A significant portion of the event welcomed new staff members joining the Sanford team across all district schools, including all elementary schools, middle and high school, SRTC and SCAE Adult Ed. The presentation also included Superintendent Nelson introducing the district's updated mission to "prepare all students with future-ready skills and knowledge to empower success in a rapidly changing world" for the first time to staff after it was recently approved by the School Committee. This mission is supported by Core Principles and Beliefs on Learning that focus on creating safe learning environments, developing future-ready skills, ensuring equitable access, adapting learning systems, and strengthening community collaboration. These principles work together to support the district's Portrait of a Future-Ready Graduate vision, preparing students to be critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers, emotionally intelligent collaborators, adaptable and resilient individuals, engaged citizens, and lifelong learners.

Sanford School Department Welcomes Staff for 2025-26 Year

August 29, 2025

The Sanford School Department recently hosted its annual District-Wide Welcome Back Event at the Sanford Performing Arts Center, bringing together faculty, staff, and administrat...

Sanford School Department Welcomes New Teachers for 2025-2026 School Year

August 27, 2025

The Sanford School Department started the new academic year on a high note, welcoming its newest educators with an extensive orientation day at Sanford High School on Tuesday, Au...

The 2025-2026 bus routes for the Sanford School Department are now available on Versatrans. On Tuesday, August 19th, emails were sent to parents/guardians with transportation information and Student ID numbers. If you did not receive an email, please contact your child's school to verify your email address and obtain your child's Student ID number. Please note, due to a bus driver shortage, some bus routes have been combined to begin the school year. This change will result in longer ride times for some students. We appreciate your patience as we continue to search for additional drivers. If you are interested in becoming a driver or monitor, contact Ledgemere, our transportation provider. If you have any questions, please call your child’s school directly or Ledgemere at 207-324-4888.

Bus Transportation For The 2025-2026 School Year

August 20, 2025

The 2025-2026 bus routes for the Sanford School Department are now available on Versatrans . On Tuesday, August 19th, emails were sent to parents/guardians with transportation i...

Precision Welding

August 15, 2025

🔥 Learn Precision Welding! 🔥 Join us Mondays, Sept. 8 – Oct. 6, 5:30–8:30 PM at SRTC. Perfect for beginners or those looking to sharpen their skills. Small class sizes, hands-on...

crochet

August 11, 2025

🧶✨ Crochet Basics ✨🧶 Whether you’re picking up a hook for the first time or brushing up on your skills, this class is the perfect place to start! Learn the fundamentals of croc...

Breath

August 11, 2025

Breathing In Color: A Journey to Self-Awareness Through Art & Breath Discover the power of combining mindful breathing with creative expression in this inspiring workshop! Join ...

Storytelling

August 11, 2025

📖✨ Discover the art of storytelling! Join us for an Introduction to Storytelling Workshop starting September 10 and running through October 1, every Wednesday from 5:30–7:00 PM a...

CDL Theory class

August 11, 2025

Interested in learning more about CDL? This CDL Theory class will help prepare you to take the CDL written assessment. Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 pm beginning Sept...

Stuff The Bus

August 6, 2025

A Message from Stuff the Bus To families of students attending Sanford schools for the 2025-2026 school year: On Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 , Stuff the Bus Maine will hold it...

Day on the water!

July 30, 2025

The SCAE team set sail for a fun and relaxing day with the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company! We cruised out to the beautiful Isles of Shoals and enjoyed an unforgettable boat rid...

Job Fair!

July 9, 2025

Looking for a new job or career opportunity? Come join us at the Sanford Community Adult Education Job Fair on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM! Location : SC...

Sanford Community Adult Education celebrated its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 11th, marking a milestone achievement with over 30 graduates —their largest class in five years. The evening brought together families, friends, educators, and community members to honor the perseverance and dedication of students who refused to give up on their educational dreams. The ceremony opened with a performance of the national anthem by graduate Isabella Verissiomo. Superintendent Matt Nelson welcomed attendees and praised the graduates for their "toughness"—not physical strength, but the resilience to overcome obstacles and bounce back from setbacks. "Your experience at SCAE has helped you build that toughness and move toward your goals," Nelson told the graduates. "Everyone has a story and has taken a different path. Be proud that your story is the result of taking action." Three graduates shared their personal journeys with the audience. Tyler Phillips spoke about returning to education, crediting the supportive SCAE staff for helping him succeed. "To be honest, when I started here, I wasn't sure that I could make it work," Phillips admitted. "There was so much reading at first. I knew it had to be done, so eventually I did it." He encouraged his fellow graduates. "Being here today was not an overnight thing for any of us. We showed up, we put the work you needed to make this happen." Verissiomo dedicated her achievement to her son Grayson. "I want him to know that every goal is achievable and every thing you put your mind to is very possible." The evening's final student speaker, Kelly McLean, demonstrated that it's truly never too late to pursue your dreams. Describing her determination to complete her education after an 18-year journey, "I never gave up," McLean shared. "I kept reassuring myself with the help of family and friends and amazing staff that I could do it." Now 36, she fulfilled a promise to her sons to graduate before or with them—achieving her diploma just a week after her eldest son graduated from Sanford High School. "As a Sanford graduate at 36 years old, I can definitely say anything is possible.” The ceremony also featured a special presentation by Elias Thomas from the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club, who honored Director Jayne Perkins with the Paul Harris Fellow award for her exceptional community service and dedication to education. The ceremony also recognized outstanding achievement, with Tyler Phillips receiving the Student of the Year award for his exceptional dedication and leadership. Several graduates received $500 scholarships from the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club and free course scholarships from the University of Maine at Augusta, providing pathways for continued education. To conclude the ceremony, Perkins challenged graduates with her father's words: "Go do good things." She reminded them that graduation isn't an ending but a beginning, encouraging them to continue growing, learning, and lifting others as they climb.

Sanford Community Adult Education Celebrates Record-Breaking Class of 2025

June 13, 2025

Sanford Community Adult Education celebrated its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 11th, marking a milestone achievement with over 30 graduates —their largest ...

Adult Education Stats for the state of Maine

May 12, 2025

Adult Education matters—because every learner matters. At SCAE, we meet each student where they are and walk alongside them every step of the way. With wraparound support servic...

Job Fair!

March 13, 2025

Join us at our Amazing Job Fair on March 14th from 10 AM to 1 PM! We're thrilled to announce that we're hosting over 30 incredible employers eager to connect with talented indiv...

Job Fair!

February 26, 2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🌟 Mark your calendars for our upcoming Job Fair on March 14th from 10 am to 1 pm! 🗓️ This event promises to be our biggest yet, with a fantastic lineup of emplo...

Cribbage Challenge

February 7, 2025

Cribbage Challenge! Wednesdays, 6-7:30 PM March 12 - May 14 SCAE 668 Main Street Sanford, ME call for more information: 490-5145 Hope you can join in on the fun!

Job Fair!

February 7, 2025

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Join us at the February Job Fair on February 12, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:30 at SCAE! 👔 Are you ready to take the next step in your career...