SHS Daily Announcements 02/14/24 White Day
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Feeling lonely this Valentine's Day? Take a chance on love...with a book! Calling all bookworms and curious minds! Check out the library's Blind Date with a book, pick up line edition. SHS Book Club members chose their favorite books to wrap, revealing only the first lines as a clue to what the book is. Step out of your comfort zone and browse the selections in the library windows to see if anything catches your eye. This is the perfect time to read something new during February break!
Dodge, duck, dip, dive, dodge! Do you have what it takes to be this year's champion at the dodgeball tournament, hosted by the class of 2026? Teams of 5-7 can compete on March 8th at 2:45 to see if they can win the golden wrench. (If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a ball.) The first-place team, Team Toth, is looking to extend their winning streak but we'll see if they can rule again. $25 per team. New year, new rules. Email bford@sanford.org or emurphyputnam@sanford.org to sign up, or use the QR codes around the building. Good luck to all who attempt.
Barowsky Scholars is accepting scholarship applications for a 4 year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need. Information regarding scholarship guidelines and criteria can be found here. Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2024.
MES Foundation is accepting online applications for the 2024 Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship. Ten $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to Maine residents entering their first year of post-secondary education. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years. Scholarship deadline is April 1st. For more information visit MESfoundation.org
The 2024 Mitchell Scholarship online application is now open until April 1! You can see more details here: Mitchell Scholarship flyer. The Mitchell institute has made a commitment of awarding at least one $10,000 scholarship annually to a graduating student from each of the 134 public high schools in Maine. We are excited to share that we will award 40 additional scholarships across the state in 2024, bringing our annual total to $1.74M in support for the class of 2024 Mitchell Scholars. You can find the application link, requirements, and a few additional college and scholarship resources at this link: Mitchell Institute scholarship page.
In celebration of 2024 Maine Clean Water Week, the Maine Water Environment Association is once again sponsoring a poster competition for Maine students. The theme of this year’s Maine Clean Water Week competition is “WHY WATER’S WORTH IT TO ME!” Prizes will be awarded for the top poster for each age group and recognition will be given for the top three posters in each age group ~ Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-12. For more details and entry information, click here. All Entries must be received by March 22.
Attention all Students: SPART MART is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from dismissal to 4:00. This FREE market is available to ALL students! Do you find yourself looking into the fridge or cupboards at home and coming up short? Have to make something for your younger siblings and would like more options? Tired of stopping at the grocery store and dropping too much money for not enough food? SPART MART has what you need! From frozen ground beef, frozen pizza, and chicken tenders, to fresh grapes, cereal, pasta, flour, and more. We have everything you need to make soup, tacos, spaghetti, chicken and fries, and so much more. And it's all FREE! Please stop in and check it out. We have ready to eat options as well as a few grab and go snacks and drinks. There is something for everyone and everyone is welcome.
FOR SALE AT SHS
The Starving Spartan Café will be open on Tuesday and Thursdays. Block 3 they will be open to Staff and Block 4 they will be open to Students and Staff. Stop by and check out the yummy homemade food. Thursday. Thursday’s menu will be hot dogs and chips for $2.50, chili dog with chips $3 and nachos with chili, salsa and sour cream for $3. To pre-order please email lmiller@sanford.org. There will also be order forms and the weekly menu in the teachers’ room for staff.
Plants Plus at SRTC is holding a Valentine’s flower and plant sale Monday, February 12 to Wednesday, February 14th. Cut flowers such as roses, daisies, snapdragons, sea lavender and others are available in large and small arrangements, bouquets and by the stems. A variety of house plants are also available, Students will be selling out of the kiosk and the greenhouse from 8:30 - 1:30. You can order now using this form https://form.jotform.com/232964618558167 or the QR Codes on the posters around school. If you have any plant specific questions email Pam at pdurack@sanford.org.
Yearbooks are still for sale! You can order either online at https://yearbookforever.com/schools/sanford_high_school_buy_yearbook_304604/Wn4htA4hU61BX7J6YeaIy23H or in person in the Counseling Office or at E121 (Dr. K’s room).
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Family ID is open for Spring Sports Registration. Please make sure that you have a current physical on file with the athletic office.
Coaches will have informational meetings after February 29th. Unified Basketball @ 3:30PM @ Wells HS
Boys
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATION
GSTA Club meets Thursdays in B237 after school. Everyone is welcome.
Nature Journal Club - Thursdays at 2:30 in Ms. Strout's room - B249 (upstairs red at the end). No need to bring any supplies, but if you have a journal and your favorite pens/pencils, please come! We will meet from 2:30 - 3:30pm. If you have questions please email: lstrout@sanford.org
Environmental Club meets on Tuesday after school in room E250, (second floor at the end of the blue wing on your left). Help us make an impact on the environment by selling trees in the community, bottle recycling, and much more! All are welcome.
Art Club Do you need a space to be creative? Look no further than joining Art Club! Can't commit to a weekly club? No worries! Drop ins always welcome! See Ms. Simoneau, B127 Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30.
D&D Club interest meeting will happen FRIDAY at 2:30 in E121. Come join!
Civil Rights Team: Do you believe that school is a place where students should feel safe, welcomed, respected, and celebrated for who they are? The Sanford Civil Rights Team is the club for you! Please join us on Mondays from 2:15-3:15 in the library. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Health and wellness club meets in the weight room every day after school except Wednesdays!
SHS Peer Helpers: Meetings are every Friday and grades 9-12 are welcome to join. New student tours, Thanksgiving Baskets and Lunch Buddies are just some of our yearly activities. Please email Mrs. Letourneau if you have any questions bletourneau@sanford.org
The Spartan Times: Are you interested in writing, taking photos, or designing graphics for the school newspaper? Join the Spartan Times staff to contribute to the news around our school and our community. Find Ms. Foley in D130 or email kfoley@sanford.org!
The ASL club is up and running! Meetings are on Tuesdays, until 3:30 in room E121 with Dr. K.
SHS Book Club meets every Thursday during ST in the library.
Key Club meets every Monday night at 6:00 pm in the agora. This is a great way to get involved with your community and help out with countless service projects alongside your friends!
If you would like to donate New or slightly used Clothing, Shoes, Coats, Hats etc. please see Ms. Williams in Rm A241.
If you have any announcements you would like added please email them to cpattershall@sanford.org by 8:30am. Please specify how long you would like them included.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Acton Clean-Up Day will be held on Saturday, April 27th and they are looking for volunteers to help. They will be cleaning up roadways with a luncheon afterwards. If you are interested in helping please email Denise @ d.bowden@comcast.net
The MCS Pride PTA is in need of volunteers for the First Responders vs. SPE & MCS Staff Basketball Game on Thursday, February 15th from 5:00-8:00pm at the SPE gym. If you are interested in helping out, please email us at mcsptame@gmail.com.
RANDOM FACT OF THE DAY: The Greenland Shark can live for up to 500 years.
SUPER SNACK beginning @ 2:15: Pizza OR Uncrustable with Cheese Stick & Cracker, Grapes/Mandarin Orange & Carrots
LUNCH TODAY: Bosco Sticks w/ Marinara, Caesar Salad, Grape Tomatoes, Strawberry w/ Whipped Cream