Throughout all of last week's Halloween festivities, Superintendent Matt Nelson, Assistant Superintendent Steve Bussiere, and SPE First 10 Outreach Coordinator Shana Palmer were hard at work to represent Sanford schools.

The trio presented at the annual Maine School Management Association (MSMA) fall conference in Augusta, discussing all of the work Sanford has done to support students and families alongside the First 10 initiative.

They represented our community well and made Sanford proud! We are so thankful for these individuals and the hard work they put in day in and day out!
6 days ago, Nicole Blount
Good afternoon, CJL is honored to celebrate and recognize the Veterans in our school community on Tuesday, November 10, beginning at 8:30 a.m. If your student has a family member or loved one who is a Veteran and you would like to invite them to participate in our celebration, please contact Hattie Skvorak at hskvorak@sanford.org FMI. We look forward to coming together as a school community to honor and thank the Veterans who have served our country. 🇺🇸 There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day.
8 days ago, Sherri Baron

Each year, the end of October signals the return of a beloved Sanford tradition at Carl J. Lamb: Spooky Gym.

To read more about how P.E. teachers David Eldredge and Tatyana Wolterbeek are taking a creative approach to physical education, click here.

8 days ago, Nicole Blount
Good evening, CJL Families, We are just one day away from our annual Family Folk Dance! Our event will take place at 5:30pm in the CJL cafeteria, and will include community dancing, world folk dance displays, family tradition displays, a photo booth, and more. We would love to see you and your students there for an evening of dancing, connection, and community building!
20 days ago, Sherri Baron

Need resources like toys, meals, or other assistance during the winter and holiday season?

Scan the QR code or visit the link for Sanford's 2026 Holiday Resource Guide.

20 days ago, Nicole Blount

Looking for fun community events for the family this fall?

Visit our Community Announcements page to find information on events including upcoming Trunk or Treats in Sanford!

20 days ago, Nicole Blount
Sanford art teachers visited the Ogunquit Museum of American Art during Friday's in-service day, partnering with the broader community to take their professional development beyond the classroom!
28 days ago, Nicole Blount
While our students enjoyed an early start to their long weekend, our Sanford teachers were hard at work with training, preparation, and professional development.
about 1 month ago, Nicole Blount

Homecoming week was an exciting time to be in Sanford. All across the district, Sanford students demonstrated their spirit and hometown pride. Click here for recaps, pictures, and videos from the festivities!

about 1 month ago, Nicole Blount

Calling all of Sanford! Come celebrate your Spartan spirit at this week's community-wide Homecoming events. Click here for more information.

about 2 months ago, Nicole Blount

Tomorrow, the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation will host a ceremony honoring Brian Flanagan, a beloved man who left an incredible legacy of care, passion, and dedication as a Sanford teacher and coach. A bridge built by SRTC students will be dedicated in his honor tomorrow, September 17th at 2:30 PM, next to the tennis courts at Sanford High School. The community is invited to attend. Click here to read more about Brian.

about 2 months ago, Nicole Blount

Free community hiring event this Wednesday!

Sanford Community Adult Education is partnering with Springvale CareerCenter to host monthly hiring events for job seekers at any stage of their career journeys. Whether you're looking for employment or simply have questions about job seeking, education, or training, SCAE hopes to see you there!

Click here for more information.

about 2 months ago, Nicole Blount

As Sanford raises the curtain on the 2026-2027 school year, educators and staff across the district hold to this year's theme: We are better together! Read more here.

2 months ago, Nicole Blount

New teachers filled the Sanford Performing Arts Center last Tuesday for a day of training, connection, and a warm welcome for the 2026-2027 school year. Read more here.

2 months ago, Nicole Blount

The safety of our students is our #1 priority at Sanford School Department. Click here to learn more about bus safety in the new school year.

2 months ago, Nicole Blount

Every school day is a chance for children to learn, connect, and build a sense of belonging as part of our community. Their presence matters, and so does yours. Click here to learn how you can support student attendance this year.

2 months ago, Nicole Blount

We’re excited to welcome our Spartans back for another exciting year. Click here for the open house schedule for Sanford High School, Sanford Middle School, Sanford Regional Technical Center, and all three Sanford elementary schools. Please contact your school for more information.

3 months ago, Nicole Blount

This summer, the Sanford School Department begun hosting Transition to Kindergarten Play & Learn, a series of free playgroups where incoming pre-k and kindergarten children and their parents/guardians visited their new school, met staff and administrators, and established relationships with other students and families.

To read the full story or access information about fall Play & Learn groups, visit sanford.org/news.

3 months ago, Nicole Blount
Carl J. Lamb's Second Annual Maine Adaptive Music Summit was featured in the latest update from the Maine Department of Education. Check it out here! https://mainedoenews.net/2026/06/16/carl-j-lamb-elementary-school-hosts-second-annual-maine-adaptive-music-summit/
5 months ago, Sanford School Department

Carl J. Lamb Elementary wrapped up the school year with an epic talent show featuring singers, dancers, storytellers, and everything in between.

Every student who took that stage today was a star. We couldn't be more proud.

5 months ago, Sanford School Department