SHS Daily Announcements 10/31/2025
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RED RIBBON week: Life’s puzzle can be tough, but the right choices fit perfectly. Stay drug-free and solve it with strength, clarity and asking for help when you need it.
Attached is a sign-up sheet for the Sanford Jazz Choir, please fill it out if you are interested! Best, Mr. Geary | |
It is that time of year to start the food drive for the Thanksgiving boxes. Please bring the item that is assigned to your class and put it in the food box across from the Maine office. The class that brings in the most food will be eligible to participate in a raffle to win prizes.
Freshman- Instant Potatoes
Sophomores- Gravy and/or Cranberry Sauce
Juniors- Canned Veggies
Seniors- Stuffing
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
There will be a competition cheer sign up meeting on Tuesday, November 4 during Spartan Time in Ms. Wade's room E222.
There will be a wrestling sign up meeting in the wrestling room on Friday, October 31 in the wrestling room at 2:30 p.m.
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
There is a sixth-grade student who is need of some tutoring in math. If interested please see Mrs. Pattershall for contact information.
There is a local woman looking for some kids willing to rake her lawn. If you are interested for community service hours please see Mrs. Pattershall in A237 for contact information.
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.
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: Candy Corn was originally called chicken feed.
LUNCH TODAY: Bat shaped Chicken Nuggets, Pumpkin Pretzel, Baby Carrots, Celery Sticks, Fresh Grapes