SHS Daily Announcements 10/24/2025
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Attached is a sign-up sheet for the Sanford Jazz Choir, please fill it out if you are interested! Best, Mr. Geary | |
Attention Freshmen class officer candidates. We are reopening elections due to technical difficulties. If you have already done your petitions and slides you are already on the ballot. Anyone else that would like to run for class officer must see Mr. Smith in e150 before the end of the day on Friday October 24th.
NOTE FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE: We are putting flu clinic forms in your mailbox. The flu clinic will be held on Thursday, November 6th and will be available to both students and staff. Staff who are interested need to fill out the same forms that are given to students. Please return forms to the nurse's office as soon as they are returned to you and reach out with any questions!
Scholarship Opportunity: Daughters of the American Revolution have announced a scholarship opportunity that could result in up to $10k in scholarship money. Please visit this link for more information. Completed applications for consideration should be turned into Ms. Gibson's office no later than November 3rd to allow adequate time to complete the essay portion of the application.
SENIORS UPLOAD YOUR SENIOR PHOTOS HERE:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/i7vNs5J9ijVbs79WevWbtLNK
Enter code: SHS324
Upload photo with your name + grade!
Senior Sessions are available for those that need it (pay what you can)!! Please go to https://www.facebook.com/jessandamarie to book a session or see Mr. Roy in B243.
Activity buses are now available. Please reference the following for more information: https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-high-school/article/840816
FOR SALE AT SHS
Yearbooks for this year are on sale for $65 if you buy from now until November 1st! They go up to $75 after that. Buy your yearbook here! https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/i7vNs5J9ijVbs79WevWbtLNK
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Varsity Football @ 7PM @ SHS
Varsity Cheering @ 7PM @ SHS
There will be a girls basketball sign-up meeting on Friday, Oct. 24 during ST in the gym.
Registration for Winter Sports is now open at the following link:
Please complete your registration prior to the start of the season on November 17th.
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! See Ms. Simoneau, in B127 Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 pm.
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!
Nature Journal Club in Ms Strout's room (B249) Thursdays 2:30-3:30
Anime club is meeting on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 in B211.
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 Wednesdays at 7:20 AM in B143B. 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
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
GET YOUR HOURS RIGHT HERE ON CAMPUS! This weekend, SHS is hosting the State Marching Band Finals at the Alumni Stadium and really need some people (students and staff) to help out!!! There are lots of opportunities to sign up. Please either sign up on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DA9AE2CA5F58-58074802-marching or see Ms. Francoeur and let her know you are interested. We look forward to seeing lots of your support this weekend!
The Junior Class will be holding a bottle drive and car wash this Sunday, October 26th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Gowens Park to help raise funds for upcoming class events and activities. This is a great community service opportunity for all high school students. Please arrive at Gowens Park by 9 AM and have Mr. Mathieu or Nurse Katie sign your community service form at the end of the event!
There is a local woman who is looking for someone willing to help shovel her driveway and porch. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Pattershall in A237 for contact information.
The MCS PTA is looking for volunteers for their annual Trick or Treat event on Thursday, October 30th from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Please email mcsptame@gmail.com if you are interested!
The ACTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTG is in need of volunteers for their annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25th, from 11:00am-4:00pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at yvonne@actonptg.com.
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.
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!
SCHOOL SUPPER SNACK: Sanford School Nutrition is happy to announce that Supper Snacks will be served after the last bell form 2:15 - 2:45. These meals will be served Monday-Thursday when afterschool enrichment activities are offered. These meals are free of charge and we encourage all students to take advantage of this after school program.
RANDOM FACT OF THE DAY: Walking alone on the road without a goal or destination can improve your mood by up to 80%.
LUNCH TODAY: Mozzarella Sticks w/ Marinara, Fresh Broccoli, Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Apple