SHS Daily Announcements 12/16/24
WHITE Day
On Wednesday, 12/18, all sophomores will report to the PAC at 9:45am for a presentation on opportunities available (for next school year) at the Sanford Regional Technical Center. Please bring your belongings as you will part of this for all of Spartan Time.
For anyone interested in Unified Basketball, there will be a meeting Wednesday December 18, during Spartan time in E153
Starting on 12/5, NHS will be offering FREE tutoring sessions every Thursday from 2:30 - 3:30pm in B-143B. Stop by for a little extra help in a subject area of your choice. The late bus is available on this day.
A student is doing a hygiene drive for the homeless. She's asking for body wash, shampoo, conditioner, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, and feminine hygiene products. Please put these items in the box outside of the Main Office or contact 26roryw@gapps.sanford.org for more information.
The Late Bus will pick students up on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 3:45PM at the flagpole out front.
FOR SALE AT SHS
Student Section T-Shirts for sale! It's time to pack the barn and support our Spartans this winter! To unify our student section attire and boost school spirit, check out these t-shirts for sale until winter break! These are universal across all Sanford Athletics, clubs, and organizations. Available to students, staff, and Sanford fans: https://forms.gle/2jYevmLNSU7DUqxi7. Email spartan-times@sanford.org with questions.
Attention students! The class of 2026 is back with Candy Grams!!! From December 9th to December 18th, we will be selling candy grams during all four lunches. Each candy gram will be available for just $1, which includes a candy cane or three Hershey's kisses. Send a sweet surprise to a friend, a crush, or a significant other. Leave a heartfelt note with their candy gram. Plus, all candy grams will be hand-delivered! Thank you for your continued support in making our school events a success. Please spread the word!
SRTC is holding its annual Holiday Greenhouse and Wreath Sale. It runs Thursday 11/21 through Friday 12/20 from 8-10am and 11-1pm @ the end of the first-floor green hall.
Yearbooks are on sale now! Don’t Scrap the Memories and get one before they’re gone! Go to https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/Oc6joLDSo41ykgs1H85MP4Do or pick up an Order Form from Dr. K (E121)
Spartan Café is back open! Tuesdays and Thursdays during block 4 (for students) 3&4 (for staff) in the life skills suite in the red wing at the top of the agora. The upcoming menu is:
Tuesday: Chili Cheese Dog w/chips $4, Hot Dog w/chips $3 (choice of Mustard, Ketchup, Relish, Onion) There is also Chili Cheese nachos with homemade salsa and sour cream $4.
Thursday: N/A
Please include time for pick up or delivery and room number. We also have some Sweets, Nachos and Spartan Splashers as an everyday offering.
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Anime club now meets every Thursday right after school until 3:30 in Ms. Silva’s room B212.
Nature Journal Club – Thursdays in Ms. Strout's room B249 (top red)
The Health and Wellness Club in the gym is now open every day after school except Wednesdays. All are welcome!
GSTA will be meeting Thursday mornings before school as well as Thursday after school. Please see Mrs. Stanhope in B237 if interested.
Science bowl - The 2025 Science bowl is going to be held in person at USM in February. We would love to have 2 complete teams. We will meet during ST on Thursdays so have your homeroom teacher schedule you to Ms. English.
Peer Helpers will meet on Fridays from 7:30-7:45 AM in the small café
Civil Rights Team will meet on Mondays @ 2:25pm in the library. Please join us to help make the school a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected for who they are!
D&D Club meets on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 in E121 (Dr. K’s room) Come join!
SHS Book Club: Meets every Thursday during Spartan Time. New members are welcome when we start a new book. We are halfway through The Children of Blood and Bone, and will start a new book after our Holiday break
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.
Environmental Club now meets on Monday’s @ 2:30 in Mr. Jeney’s room, E256 at the end of the hall, 2nd floor Blue wing.
The ASL Club runs every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 pm after school in room E123A. We hope to see you there!
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
Community Service Opportunity open to any student - SkillsUSA at SRTC is looking for assistance to go to the SRTC classrooms and collect returnable bottles once or twice a week from 7-8am or within the 10-11am hour. This is an ongoing weekly opportunity. Please see Mr Bolduc in the yellow wing C134
The MCS PTA is looking for volunteers for their Santa Night event on Thursday, Dec 19th from 4:00-7:00pm. Please email mcsptame@gmail.com if you would like to help out!
RANDOM FACT OF THE DAY: Grasshoppers have “ears” in their bellies.
SUPER SNACK beginning @ 2:15
LUNCH TODAY: Grilled Cheese, Yogurt, Goldfish Crackers, Sweet Red Pepper Strips, Tomato Soup, Pineapple Tidbits