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.

1 day ago, Nicole Blount
Flanagan Memorial Bridge

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.

2 days ago, Nicole Blount
hiring event
save the date

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.

8 days ago, Nicole Blount
Vox Sparta
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Vendors
Matt Nelson

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.

14 days ago, Nicole Blount
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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.

18 days ago, Nicole Blount
Child getting on bus

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.

20 days ago, Nicole Blount
Your presence matters

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.

23 days ago, Nicole Blount
Open house schedule

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.

27 days ago, Nicole Blount
Children sitting in a circle on a rug during a read-aloud.
Weekly Play & Learn session information.
Children playing in classroom.
Children playing in classroom.
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/
3 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.

3 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. The stage was LIT (literally 🔴💡) and the energy in that auditorium was absolutely electric!  From the tiniest performers to the oldest kids in the building, every student who took that stage today was a star. 🌟 We couldn't be more proud.
Carl J. Lamb Elementary wrapped up the school year with an epic talent show featuring singers, dancers, storytellers, and everything in between. The stage was LIT (literally 🔴💡) and the energy in that auditorium was absolutely electric!  From the tiniest performers to the oldest kids in the building, every student who took that stage today was a star. 🌟 We couldn't be more proud.
Carl J. Lamb Elementary wrapped up the school year with an epic talent show featuring singers, dancers, storytellers, and everything in between. The stage was LIT (literally 🔴💡) and the energy in that auditorium was absolutely electric!  From the tiniest performers to the oldest kids in the building, every student who took that stage today was a star. 🌟 We couldn't be more proud.
Carl J. Lamb Elementary wrapped up the school year with an epic talent show featuring singers, dancers, storytellers, and everything in between. The stage was LIT (literally 🔴💡) and the energy in that auditorium was absolutely electric!  From the tiniest performers to the oldest kids in the building, every student who took that stage today was a star. 🌟 We couldn't be more proud.
Carl J. Lamb Elementary wrapped up the school year with an epic talent show featuring singers, dancers, storytellers, and everything in between. The stage was LIT (literally 🔴💡) and the energy in that auditorium was absolutely electric!  From the tiniest performers to the oldest kids in the building, every student who took that stage today was a star. 🌟 We couldn't be more proud.
Hi CJL Families, 2 things: a) Voting for the 2026-2027 school Budget validation referendum is TODAY, Tuesday June 9th. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Sanford Regional Tech Center, 100 Alumni Boulevard. We are grateful for our community’s continued engagement and interest in our schools, and we encourage all eligible voters to participate. b) Also, here is the CJL Family Newsletter for this week. https://aptg.co/KFrFgh
3 months ago, Sherri Baron
Free Summer Food Service Information
Rain and all, our girls showed up and showed out last weekend! Girls from our elementary and middle schools headed to the Topsham Fairgrounds to take part in the Girls on the Run 5K alongside participants from all over the state. We couldn't be prouder of every single runner, and a big thank you to the families and advisors who cheered them on through the wet weather. Way to go, girls!
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Rain and all, our girls showed up and showed OUT this weekend! 🌧️💪 Girls from our elementary and middle schools headed to the Topsham Fairgrounds to take part in the Girls on the Run 5K alongside participants from all over the state. We couldn't be prouder of every single runner, and a big thank you to the families and advisors who cheered them on through the wet weather. Way to go, girls!
Rain and all, our girls showed up and showed OUT this weekend! 🌧️💪 Girls from our elementary and middle schools headed to the Topsham Fairgrounds to take part in the Girls on the Run 5K alongside participants from all over the state. We couldn't be prouder of every single runner, and a big thank you to the families and advisors who cheered them on through the wet weather. Way to go, girls!
Good morning, Here is this week's CJL Family Newsletter. https://aptg.co/dFctCk It includes important events, information about report cards, medication pick up, and next year's school calendar and much more.
4 months ago, Sherri Baron
2026-2027 School Calendar
What an incredible morning at Carl J. Lamb Elementary! Today we celebrated our Third Annual Adaptive Track and Field Festival.

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.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
What an incredible morning at Carl J. Lamb Elementary! Today we celebrated our Third Annual Adaptive Track and Field Festival. 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 fourth-grade volunteers, the chorus, community members, and everyone who lined the hallways and sidewalks with handmade posters to cheer our athletes on.
What an incredible morning at Carl J. Lamb Elementary! Today we celebrated our Third Annual Adaptive Track and Field Festival. 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 fourth-grade volunteers, the chorus, community members, and everyone who lined the hallways and sidewalks with handmade posters to cheer our athletes on.
What an incredible morning at Carl J. Lamb Elementary! Today we celebrated our Third Annual Adaptive Track and Field Festival. 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 fourth-grade volunteers, the chorus, community members, and everyone who lined the hallways and sidewalks with handmade posters to cheer our athletes on.
What an incredible morning at Carl J. Lamb Elementary! Today we celebrated our Third Annual Adaptive Track and Field Festival. 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 fourth-grade volunteers, the chorus, community members, and everyone who lined the hallways and sidewalks with handmade posters to cheer our athletes on.
Here is this week's CJL Family Newsletter. https://aptg.co/xBP-3n
4 months ago, Sherri Baron
Happy Memorial Day from CJL!
This morning, Carl J. Lamb Elementary students celebrated National Public Works Week with an exciting Touch-a-Truck event! Thanks to the City of Sanford, students got an up-close look at the amazing vehicles and equipment that keep our community running.

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!
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
National Public Works Week
National Public Works Week
National Public Works Week
Good morning, Here is this week's CJL Family Newsletter. https://aptg.co/lNQlMR We hope you enjoy this beautiful weekend!
4 months ago, Sherri Baron
CJL Ice Cream Social May 28th 5:30-6:30pm for CJL Families
What a morning for our 4th graders! Students from Carl J. Lamb Elementary, Sanford Pride Elementary, and Margaret Chase Smith Elementary kicked off their day with some exciting real-world learning , visiting Moody's Collision & Auto Body Repair and Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport!

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.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
What a morning for our 4th graders! Students from Carl J. Lamb Elementary, Sanford Pride Elementary, and Margaret Chase Smith Elementary kicked off their day with some exciting real-world learning — visiting Moody's Collision & Auto Body Repair and Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport! ✈️🔧  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.
What a morning for our 4th graders! Students from Carl J. Lamb Elementary, Sanford Pride Elementary, and Margaret Chase Smith Elementary kicked off their day with some exciting real-world learning — visiting Moody's Collision & Auto Body Repair and Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport! ✈️🔧  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.
What a morning for our 4th graders! Students from Carl J. Lamb Elementary, Sanford Pride Elementary, and Margaret Chase Smith Elementary kicked off their day with some exciting real-world learning — visiting Moody's Collision & Auto Body Repair and Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport! ✈️🔧  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.
What a morning for our 4th graders! Students from Carl J. Lamb Elementary, Sanford Pride Elementary, and Margaret Chase Smith Elementary kicked off their day with some exciting real-world learning — visiting Moody's Collision & Auto Body Repair and Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport! ✈️🔧  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.
Bus 3 will be running 10-15 minutes late bringing students home this afternoon.

Pre-K and K Family Event will be moved indoors this evening. Please join us at the Pre-K doors at 5 p.m.
4 months ago, Kristy Richards
Our elementary students took over the Performing Arts Center this morning to watch the national tour of The Magic School Bus!
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Our elementary students took over the Performing Arts Center this morning for the national tour of The Magic School Bus
Our elementary students took over the Performing Arts Center this morning for the national tour of The Magic School Bus
Our elementary students took over the Performing Arts Center this morning for the national tour of The Magic School Bus.