SHS Daily Announcements 11/9/2026
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026- Veterans Day- No School
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. We encourage our students and families to take a moment to recognize and thank the veterans in our community for their service and sacrifice.
Wednesday, November 25- Friday, November 27, 2026- Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 2:30–7:30 PM
The faculty and staff of Sanford High School invite families to attend our Fall Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences to discuss your student’s academic progress.
Conferences will follow our traditional parent-student-teacher format and will be scheduled in 15-minute intervals. If additional time is needed, families may arrange a follow-up meeting directly with the teacher.
Please keep an eye out for communication from your student’s teachers with information about how to sign up for a conference.
We value the partnership between our families, students, and teachers and look forward to seeing you on November 10!
The Late Bus is now available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. It will pick up students at the flagpole out front between 3:50-4PM.
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.
Freshman- Instant Potatoes
Sophomores- Gravy and/or Cranberry Sauce
Juniors- Canned Veggies
Seniors- Stuffing
Dual Enrollment Course Registration is now open. Academically eligible sophomores, juniors, and seniors can take up to 18 early college credits at one of Maine's public State Universities or Community Colleges. If you are interested in registering, you can do so independently or meet with your school counselor for assistance. If you schedule with your school counselor, please bring your school issued Chromebook or iPad to your appointment.
Registration instructions can be found here: https://www.mccs.me.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/How-To-Navigate-OnCourse-Career-Pathways-Students.pdf.
Join us for a holiday craft fair at SHS on Saturday December 12th, 10 am- 2:00 pm Entry is $5 or non-perishable food items with proceeds benefiting the Sanford Food Pantry. If you or an artisan you know would like to be a vendor, tables are $10 with proceeds from tables benefiting NAHS. Reach out to Ms. Burtsell if you have any questions.
The Sanford Springvale News is looking for a writer to continue their sports highlights column, Sports Notes. You don’t need professional experience — just curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a student, a retiree, or someone who simply loves this community, there’s a place for you at Sanford-Springvale News. If you are interested in joining the team, please reach out to Michelle McCarthy at ssnews@sanfordspringvalenews.com. Link to ad on webpage: https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/calling-all-writers-join-our-team/
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SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, November 16, 2026- Winter sports start
Students need to be signed up prior and cleared to begin prior to November 16, 2026
Link to sign up:
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/sanford-high-school-and-middle-school
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Key Club is being held on Tuesdays @ 2:30PM on the Agora stairs.
Anyone interested in the Cadet Program, see SRO Gosling anytime in his office (E102)
Need community service hours? Join Interact Club! Meetings are Wednesdays at 7:20 AM in classroom B-143B.
Nature Journaling Club will be held on Tuesdays from 2:30-4 in Room B249
National Art Honor Society will be held on Thursdays @ 2:30 in Ms. Burtsell’s room (B141)
Peer Helpers! Friday’s at 7:30AM in the small cafe! New members AND returning members are welcome! Get added to the SHS Peer Helpers remind app here for up-to-date info! Remind App
Art club is going to be Mondays 2:30-3:30 pm in room B147.
Book club meets on Thursdays in the library. We are currently mid-book, and will be open to new members when we pick our next read. Stay tuned and look for posters and announcements.
Environmental club meets on Tuesdays in the library, after school. All are welcome. Bring a friend and save the world!
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 2:25-3:25 in the library. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Dungeons & Dragons Club is Thursdays @ 2:30 in the Main Cafeteria. All are welcome.
Are you into fashion? Do you like designing, swapping, and upcycling clothes? If so, Couture Club is for you! Join us Wednesdays at 2:20 in Mrs. Stanhope's room (B237) to exchange ideas, swap clothing, and customize clothing.
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
Sanford Community Adult Education is seeking volunteers to help multilingual learners practice English through our Coffee & Conversations program. Just one hour each Wednesday for six weeks—no experience needed! Interested? Contact Sheri at 207-608-8262 or stweedie@sanford.org.
The Sandord Elks Lodge is looking for volunteers to help serve a luncheon to veterans on 11/11 from 12-5. If you are interested in helping, please see Mrs. Pattershall for contact information.
Carl J. Lamb Elementary School is seeking volunteers to help set up the Scholastic Book Fair on Friday, November 13th, after school. No experience needed—just a willingness to lend a hand! Interested? Contact Mrs. Sullivan at vsullivan@sanford.org.
The MCS PTA is looking for volunteers to help at the annual Turkey Trot Event being held Saturday (11/14) from 12-3pm! If you're interested in helping out and receiving community service hours, please reach out to Mrs. Lemelin in school counseling or email her at vlemelin@sanford.org
Wednesday 12/16 5PM
Wreath making for the veteran’s cemetery annual wreath laying event. Students would help make the wreaths that we will use for our 12/19 event. It would be 2-3 hours. Held at the function hall of Springvale Social Club. 22 Bridge Street, Springvale, ME. Email tiffani.bourque@portlanddiocese.org if interested.
Saturday 1/2/27 10AM
Wreath clean up at the veterans cemetery in Springvale. Students would just clean up any of the wreaths that are still up, and put away stands, etc. It would be 1-2 hours. Held at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery on Stanley Road in Springvale. Email tiffani.bourque@portlanddiocese.org if interested.
Sanford Alumni is looking for helpers on Dec. 5th from 8-3 and Dec. 6th from 12-4 to help winners of the Spree of Trees load their cars. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Pattershall in A237.
City Counselor Cheeny Plante is doing some city clean-up and is looking for volunteers. If interested please reach out to cheenyplante@gmail.com. They will be doing weekly clean-ups through December.
The Sanford Springvale News is looking a student volunteer with a vehicle and a driver’s license to deliver newspapers to our schools on Fridays in the late morning or early afternoon. Your route would cover Sanford High School, Middle School and Pride, Carl J Lamb and Margaret Chase
Smith Elementary schools. And, Sanford Community Adult Ed and St ThomasSchool. You would pick up your papers on Grammar St. and do your delivery fromthere. The route would take up to two hours or maybe a little less. If there are weeks when you won’t be available, we can get a substitute. We’re also looking for extra substitutes for this and other routes throughout the year. If interested, contact Kendra Williams at
(call or text) Or, email
SUPER SNACK will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:20-2:45pm.
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LUNCH TODAY: Hamburger on a Whole Grain Bun w/ Pickle Spear, Baby Carrots, Steamed Corn, Fruit Cocktail