Margaret Chase Smith School

Spring Sing at the Performing Arts Center

March 12, 2026

The Sanford Performing Arts Center filled with families and friends on Wednesday, March 4, as students from across the district showcased their talents at the annual Spring Sing ...

Margaret Chase Smith First Graders Share Their Love of Space with Families

March 6, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith first grade students proudly welcomed families for a special Learning Showcase to celebrate their knowledge from the CKLA Space unit on Wednesday. Students...

Margaret Chase Smith's Weekly Newsletter

March 6, 2026

Check out Margaret Chase Smith's Weekly Newsletter below!

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March First 10 Newsletter

March 2, 2026

Check out the latest updates from First 10 below!

Kindergarten Registration

February 27, 2026

Community Wide Kindergarten Registration night. Wednesday March 4th, 3:30-6:00 PM. Will be held at Pride Elementary school.

Exciting Changes to Early Childhood Special Education Services

February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026 Dear Sanford Families: We are writing to share exciting news about an important change coming to early childhood special education services in Sanford. Effecti...

Margaret Chase Smith Third Graders Bring Roman Myths to Life at Learning Showcase

February 20, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith third graders recently welcomed families to a special Learning Showcase highlighting their incredible work from their Roman Myths unit. Students transforme...

Children's Author Visits Sanford Fourth Graders

February 12, 2026

Fourth grade students at Margaret Chase Smith, Carl J. Lamb, and Sanford Pride Elementary Schools were treated to a visit from children's author Frank Cole, who shared his journey...

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WMTW Weather at Your School Visits Margaret Chase Smith

February 10, 2026

WMTW Meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski visited Margaret Chase Smith Elementary this morning for a 'Weather at Your School' segment. Check out the segment at this link: https://www...

Margaret Chase Smith Second Graders Share Greek Mythology Showcase with Third Grade Audience

February 9, 2026

Second grade students at Margaret Chase Smith recently took center stage as authors and presenters, hosting a special learning showcase for their third grade peers. The event feat...

Weather Broadcast

February 5, 2026

Meteorologist, Ted McInerney and the WMTW team will be doing a Live broadcast weather report at MCS. Tuesday February 10th from 5:45-650 AM. Families are welcome to watch with t...

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First 10 February Newsletter

February 2, 2026

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On Friday, Margaret Chase Smith kindergarten students proudly participated in their first classroom showcase, sharing samples of their work and celebrating all they have learned in their Animals and Habitats unit. Families and staff had the opportunity to see students explain new vocabulary, discuss animal needs, and highlight the different center choices they have been exploring. Students confidently shared their thinking, demonstrating both academic growth and excitement for learning. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their hard work and the curiosity they bring to the classroom each day.

Margaret Chase Smith Showcase Highlights Learning and Growth

January 26, 2026

On Friday, Margaret Chase Smith kindergarten students proudly participated in their first classroom showcase, sharing samples of their work and celebrating all they have learned i...

Valentine's dance

January 21, 2026

Valentine's Dance, Friday February 6th in the MCS Gym Pre K, Kindergarten and 1st grade 6:00 pm 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade- 7:00 PM

We are excited to share information with you regarding the Sanford Public School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2026-2027 school year. In September, we expect to continue offering full-day Pre-K programming at Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase Smith School, Sanford Pride Elementary School, Sanford Regional Technical Center, Sanford-Springvale YMCA and a new partnership with Kid’s Kove Early Learning Center. Sanford and Springvale families with children 4 years old on or before October 15, 2026 and not of kindergarten age are eligible. Children who are 5 years old by October 15th, 2026 and not enrolled in Sanford’s Pre-K program can enroll in kindergarten by calling one of our elementary schools. The Pre-K program is free and will include free breakfast, lunch and transportation. We anticipate 128 Pre-K slots will be available for the 2026-2027 school year. To provide equal opportunity for families to enroll their children, students will be chosen using a lottery system. Here is the link to the form that you will need to complete in order to be considered for admittance to our Pre-K program: Registration Link - The lottery registration will close at the end of the day on Friday, February 13, 2026.. If you have any questions about how to fill out the form, please contact our central office at 324-2810. Our goal is to make program notifications the week of March 6th. All students that are placed in a district Pre-K program will need to complete registration prior to Pre-K screening. Once all openings have been filled by lottery, the remaining names will be drawn to create a waiting list, should space become available. If you know of any families who may have an eligible student, please feel free to share this information. If you have any questions, please contact us at the Sanford School Department’s Central Office at 324-2810.

Pre-K Lottery Information

January 13, 2026

We are excited to share information with you regarding the Sanford Public School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2026-2027 school year. In September, we expect to contin...

Margaret Chase Smith Kindergarteners Explore Animal Habitats with Chewonki Visit

January 12, 2026

Kindergarten students at Margaret Chase Smith capped off their Animal Habitats unit with an exciting in-house field trip on Friday. Chewonki brought a variety of animals to the s...

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First 10 January Newsletter

January 5, 2026

Bus Safety Reminders as Students Return from Holiday Break

December 31, 2025

As students return to school following the holiday break, we want to remind families that winter conditions make bus stop safety more important than ever. School bus safety is one...

Nominations are now open for the Maine Teacher of the Year program. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate exemplary skills that inspire students and colleagues, and who help focus attention on the importance of public schools among everyone in the Sanford community. Nominations are open now through Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. To nominate, please fill out this form. Self-nominations and nominations from family members will not be accepted. They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations. Recognize an educator today who has continued to inspire, educate and care for their students!

Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year

December 29, 2025

Nominations are now open for the Maine Teacher of the Year program. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate exemplary skills that inspire stude...

Sanford School Department to Host Pre-K Information Sessions

December 17, 2025

The Sanford School Department will hold a series of informational sessions in January for parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children in the Pre-K program for the...