SHS Daily Announcements 9/23/2025
White Day
Homecoming Spirit Week: October 6-10
Monday, October 6 – Adam Sandler Day
Tuesday, October 7 - Soccer Mom vs BBQ dad
Wednesday, October 8 - Disney Channel Theme (Freshmen-Disney Junior, Sophomores- Marvel, Juniors- Disney Animation, Seniors- Pixar)
Thursday, October 9 - Red and White Day (Pep Rally)
Friday October 10 @ 4pm Homecoming Parade!
Seniors save the date! On October 22nd at 6pm the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) will be on site in the SRTC Career Planning Center to assist students and their parents/guardians with completing the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Please reach out to your school counselor if you have further questions.
Activity buses are now available. Please reference the following for more information: https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-high-school/article/840816
Are you interested in global issues, journalism, government, or current events? Join Mrs. Jewell in attending the 39th Annual Camden Conference in Camden/Rockland, Feb 20 - 22nd, 2026!! This is a free conference for students that is taking on the topic: Power, Politics, and Players in Today's Middle East. Students interested can get more information from Mrs Jewell in room B143A or by attending the interest meeting on October 23 at 2:30 pm.
United Way of Southern Maine is looking for 2-3 interested students to represent Sanford High on their team on their Student Ambassador Program. If you are interested in learning more, please see Mrs. MacDougal in the SRTC office.
Class of 2029 will have homecoming meetings this week on Tuesday (9/23) and Thursday (9/25) from 5-7pm in room D113.
Class of 2027 will be meeting on Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 in C105 for homecoming prep!
Anyone who missed the opportunity to have their picture taken can contact Studio by the Pond to schedule a make-up @ 207-490-4500.
FOR SALE AT SHS
The Environmental Club is selling these T-shirts for 10 dollars, and all money can be given to Mr. Jeney in room E256! We are raising this money for our future projects!
This is the Google form to order a shirt: https://forms.gle/9F5suToswyvXcWaW9
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Golf Meet @ 3:30PM @ Biddeford
Freshman Girls Volleyball @ 4PM @ SHS
JV Girls Volleyball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Girls Volleyball @ 7PM @ SHS
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
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! New this year; Special Art Club Meets: once a month we will host a specialty art activity which will be announced in your
daily announcements! Look out for the icon for days that will offer the special event with the description. See Ms. Simoneau, in B127 Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 pm.
Nature Journal Club in Ms Strout's room (B249) Thursdays 2:30-3:30
Dungeons and Dragons will meet in the cafeteria on Tuesdays and Fridays directly following school. All are welcome.
The Environmental Club meets on Tuesdays at 2:30pm in Mr. Jeney's room, 2nd Floor Blue last door on the left, E256. New Members Welcome!!
Peer Helpers will begin meeting on Fridays in the small cafe beginning at 7:30. Old and new members are welcome. Lunch buddies, student tours, Thanksgiving baskets and much much more. Come be part of a club that helps to make SHS a welcoming place!
Key Club meets every Monday night @ 6Pm in the agora! All are welcome.
Need community service hours? Interact Club is a great option! Now meeting on Tuesdays from 2:30 - 3:00 pm, Interact Club offers a variety of volunteering opportunities, scholarships, and is affiliated with the largest humanitarian group in the world: Rotary International. All are welcome!
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
R. Pepin and Sons is currently looking for a student who would be interested in interning after school for a job in testing sand +aggregates for the golf course industry. It would be 1-2 hours a day 3-5 days per week for $25/hr. If you are interested, please see Mrs. MacDougal in the SRTC office.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
North Parish is looking for volunteers to help with Communities Care Day (Indigenous People's Days) on October 13th! You could help with kids activities or nail painting or set up tables or be a front door person. This event will run from 8:30AM to 1PM and please email communitiescare@northparishuccsanfordme.org if interested.
Sanford Pride Elementary School PTA is hosting a Halloween event on Oct. 23rd. 5-6PM. We are looking for groups to join us with decorated tables to hand out candy. If you are a group/team/business or a HS student in need of volunteer hours, please contact:
Tricia Boivin, tboivin@sanford.org
Looking for volunteers to help with this years’ annual Spree of Trees in December. The Sanford Alumni Association is looking for people to help as many hours as possible for set-up, during the event, and pick-up on the last day. Hours will be available from 12/1 through 12/7. If interested, please see Mrs. Pattershall in A237.
Carl J Lamb School is looking for volunteers to help with the annual Halloween Trick or Treat Event on October 23rd! You could help run games or a table for the trick or treaters. This event will run from 5-7 and please email lydiaclehoux@gmail.com if interested.
SSYAA football has some volunteer availabilities for home games on Oct. 5 and 25th. If interested, email kpulley@sanford.org
St. Thomas School is seeking an energetic individual to help with our after-school program. This can start as a volunteer opportunity and turn into employment. Available times are Monday-Friday 3:00pm-5:30pm. You can choose one day a week, multiple days per week, or Monday-Friday. If interested, please reach out to Principal Angela Madigan at (207) 324-5832 or angela.madigan@portlanddiocese.org. Find out more information about St. Thomas School at stsme.org.
The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society is looking for people willing to help with many administrative needs throughout the year to earn community service hours. If this interests you please reach out to Patricia Violette-Adams @ 207-490-1028 or go to www.sanfordhistory.org
Attention All Students! Looking for an opportunity to earn community service hours while helping your local newspaper? The Sanford Springvale News is looking for student volunteers with a vehicle and a driver’s license to serve as substitute newspaper delivery drivers.
This role involves delivering newspapers on a specific route on Fridays in the late morning or early afternoon, as needed. It’s a simple 1 to 2-hour commitment on weeks you’re available.
If you’re interested in joining our team and making a difference in the community, email Kendra at kendra.williams9@icloud.com today!
Sanford Alumni Association is looking for individuals willing to spray paint roughly 150 wire plant cages. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Pattershall in A237
There is a local elderly couple looking for students willing to help move and stack wood. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Pattershall in the Assistant Principals office (A237).
A local elderly couple is looking for someone to commit to helping with doing yard work and shoveling. If interested please see Mrs. Pattershall for contact info.
RANDOM FACT OF THE DAY: Golf is the only sport that has been played on the moon. This occurred in February 1971.
LUNCH TODAY: Crispy Chicken Drumstick w/ Funnel Cake, Baby Carrots, Corn on the Cob, Blueberry Applesauce