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.

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.


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.




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.

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.

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.

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.

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.




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.









From the parade through the hallways to the opening ceremony and beyond, our students competed with heart, determination, and pure joy.
A huge thank you to the organizers, our volunteers, the chorus, community members, and everyone who lined the hallways and sidewalks with handmade posters to cheer our athletes on.




A huge thank you to the City of Sanford Public Works team for bringing the trucks to our school. We are so grateful for everything you do for our city every single day!




Experiences like these bring classroom learning to life and open young minds to the many incredible career paths right here in our community. A huge thank you to Moody's Collision & Auto Body Repair and Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport for welcoming our students and giving them an unforgettable morning.




Pre-K and K Family Event will be moved indoors this evening. Please join us at the Pre-K doors at 5 p.m.



