Hello MCS Families! We’re excited to see everyone later this week at our PTA Halloween event! Thank you to all the families donating their time to help set up, attend, or contribute candy. It’s your support that makes these events so special. Be sure to check out our weekly newsletter for details on upcoming events and to sign up for our Veterans Day Breakfast. It’s a great day to be a Coyote! 🐾 https://5il.co/3rlo0
Cookie is feeling the love with all of the candy donations. We are excited to see you all October 30th from 5:30-7:00 for our PTA event.
Our dance club has the beat! Can't wait to check out their performance during our perseverance assembly!
We are bowling our way through the month of October! Thanks to Bowlarama for hosting us!
Our second graders are learning and sharing ways they can be proud of their accomplishments! We have started our second unit in Second Step as we target responsibility!
Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates about our upcoming events. Our PTA is looking for help with our candy collection and sponsoring a table at our Halloween event on October 30th if you are able to support our school. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/3r1r6
We're proud to celebrate Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School music teacher Heather Hastings, who recently received national recognition for her original composition "Unwavering."
Her piece premiered at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Maryland, where she worked directly with student musicians to bring her work to life. The composition honors Gladys Stone Wright, one of the first female band directors in the United States.
Heather was presented with her award by the President of Women Band Directors International (WBDI) and will be honored this December with a lifetime membership to the organization. Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2477021
Her piece premiered at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Maryland, where she worked directly with student musicians to bring her work to life. The composition honors Gladys Stone Wright, one of the first female band directors in the United States.
Heather was presented with her award by the President of Women Band Directors International (WBDI) and will be honored this December with a lifetime membership to the organization. Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2477021
Join us for our Safety Informational Night on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6 PM at the Sanford Performing Arts Center!
Our Student Resource Officers and Central Office Administration will provide an important overview of school safety measures and protocols in place to protect our students.
Our Student Resource Officers and Central Office Administration will provide an important overview of school safety measures and protocols in place to protect our students.
Hello MCS Families! We hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather. Please check out our weekly newsletter with updates and upcoming events. The theme students are working on this month is responsibility. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/3qpud
Last Friday's "Lunch with a Loved One" event at Margaret Chase Smith was unforgettable! Most families came out with picnic blankets and lunches to spend quality time with their students. Each grade had a special half-hour together. A huge thank you to Margaret Chase Smith for putting on the event.
Learning about fruits and how to identify items that we think are the BEST in Mrs. St. Laurent's classroom.
Hello MCS Families! It was great to see so many of you on Friday for our various community events. Here is a link to our weekly newsletter with updates and snap shots of some of our fun. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/3qd3f
Mad Science has begun at MCS for all of curious scientists!
Hello MCS Families! Check out our Chase's Pack News with updates and details on what is happening throughout the weekend. This is the final weekend to purchase any Coyote Clothing to receive your 30% off discount from our school vendor. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/3q1bf
Checkout our nominees for this week! Way to go coyotes!
We are excited to have you join us for our Lunch with a Loved One on September 26th. Please complete this request form to sign up to join your coyote during their lunch block. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://tinyurl.com/33n8pb67
A huge shout out to our PTA board members and some dedicated coyotes who came in over the weekend to help mix and pour concrete in our playground. We are one step closer to installing our basketball hoop!
Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with activities happening within our classrooms and upcoming events. Every day is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/3pp9k
Congratulations to our first nominees for Mighty Cool Students of the 2025-2026 school year! Way to show respect in all that you do!
Mr. Brown’s "Neat Pack" Award celebrates the class that shows the most pride in keeping their learning space clean and organized each week. Students earn this award by working together to tidy up materials, care for classroom supplies, leave their areas ready for learning and clean up after themselves in the cafeteria. This recognition encourages responsibility, teamwork, and respect for our school environment. Congratulations to our fourth grade team who won the award for our first week of school!
