History was made at Sanford High School this weekend with our inaugural Athletics Hall of Honor Ceremony! Nine alumni were inducted, representing decades of athletic excellence across multiple sports.
Congratulations to our 2024 inductees:
- Paul Belanger '77
- Kevin Bougie '00
- John Caramihalis '49
- Michael Caramihalis '80
- John Cochin '55
- Roland Cote '61
- Tony Matoin '79
- Nicholas C. Scaccia '67
- Jennifer (Roberts) Zarkoskie '10
Congratulations to the incredible arts students at Sanford High School! Last night, they celebrated dual induction ceremonies for the Tri-M Music Honor Society (Chapter 3909) and National Art Honor Society.
These talented musicians were recognized for their achievements in District 1 Honors Festival, All-State, and Jazz All-State performances. Special recognition to the Tri-M inductees who have shown outstanding dedication to music education and performance.
The evening also welcomed new members to the National Art Honor Society, celebrating excellence in visual arts. Both ceremonies were held at the Sanford Performing Arts Center, followed by open studios and refreshments.
Sanford High School students got a sneak preview today of '12 Angry Jurors'
The SHS Theatre Company has transformed our stage into a tense jury room, complete with authentic chairs from the former York County Courthouse. Watch as personal biases and moral convictions collide in this gripping courtroom drama.
🎟️ Shows:
Nov 22 & 23 @ 7PM
Nov 24 @ 2PM
Sanford Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $10-13 (FREE for students!) Senior & military discounts available
Get your tickets at SanfordPAC.org before they're gone!
Sanford High School Theater Company is set to captivate audiences with a powerful production of “12 Angry Jurors” at Sanford Performing Arts Center from November 22-24, 2024.
This classic courtroom drama immerses audiences in the intense deliberations of a jury in a homicide case, bringing personal biases and moral convictions into a gripping exploration of justice.
Students have been diligently working on “12 Angry Jurors” since September, developing their characters, refining the staging, and bringing this story to life with impressive dedication.
In a nod to authenticity, the cast will be seated in the actual jury chairs on loan from the recently decommissioned York County Courthouse.
Performance Dates and times:
Friday, November 22 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 23 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 24 at 2:00 PM
Tickets range from $10 to $13, with discounts for seniors, military, and subscribers. Tickets are free for students.
For tickets and information, visit SanfordPAC.org
There are several community service opportunities for high schoolers needing hours:
The MCS PTA is in need of volunteers for the MCS & Pride PTA Turkey Trot at Cobb Stadium on Saturday, November 23rd from 11:30-3:30pm. If you are interested in helping out, please email us at mcsptame@gmail.com.
The Sanford Pride PTA is looking for volunteers for our annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser on 11/23 at 1130am-230pm. Email spePTAme@@gmail.com for more info.
The Sanford Pride PTA is looking for volunteers for our annual Snapshots with Santa Event on 12/10 530-630PM. Email spePTAme@@gmail.com for more info.
The Alumni Association is looking for a few students to help with the Spree of Trees on Sunday December 8th from 12-5pm to help people break down and carry the trees they won to their cars. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Pattershall in A237 for information.
Huge thanks to Eastern Propane for their generous $1,000 donation to support our SHS Peer Helpers Thanksgiving Food Drive! Your contribution will help ensure local families can enjoy a warm holiday meal. Making a difference together!
Community service opportunities for high schoolers needing volunteer hours:
The MCS PTA is in need of volunteers for the MCS & Pride PTA Turkey Trot at Cobb Stadium on Saturday, November 23rd from 11:30-3:30pm. If you are interested in helping out, please email us at mcsptame@gmail.com.
The Sanford Pride PTA is looking for volunteers for our annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser on 11/23 at 1130am-230pm. Email spePTAme@@gmail.com for more info.
The Sanford Pride PTA is looking for volunteers for our annual Snapshots with Santa Event on 12/10 530-630PM. Email spePTAme@@gmail.com for more info.
The future is BRIGHT at Sanford High School & Regional Technical Center! Today's Career & College Fair brought together 80+ organizations under one roof in the Partners Bank Gymnasium, offering our students an incredible glimpse into their future possibilities!
🎯 From the University of Maine System and regional colleges to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Bath Iron Works, students explored diverse paths including:
📚 Universities & Technical Schools
🔧 Manufacturing & Engineering
⚡ Construction & Skilled Trades
🏥 Healthcare
💼 Financial Services
🚒 Public Service
🛠️ Apprenticeship Programs
⚓ Branches of Armed Services
A huge thank you to all participating organizations for showing our students the amazing opportunities that await them! Special shoutout to our SRTC team for preparing students to make the most of this valuable experience!
Sanford High School now has a school counseling scholarship website. Check it out here!
https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-high-school/page/scholarships
Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center is set to host its annual Career and College Fair tomorrow in Partners Bank Gymnasium, bringing together 80 organizations offering students a comprehensive look at their post-graduation possibilities.
The event represents the full spectrum of opportunities available to students. Whether students are considering higher education, technical training, immediate career entry, or military service, the Career and College Fair offers direct access to recruiters, admissions officers, and industry professionals who can help shape their future paths.
Read more about what to expect here! https://www.sanford.org/article/1848291
SHS sophomores, juniors, and seniors...Check out this great opportunity!
Enrollment for Early College courses for Spring 2025 is now open. If you are interested in taking a dual enrollment course and need help registering, please fill out the form below so we can book you for a help session on November 15th during Spartan Time.
Beginning in their sophomore year, academically eligible students can take up to 12 college credits for free through either Maine's public universities or community colleges. Credits taken beyond 12 credits will be offered at a reduced tuition rate through the college/university.
https://forms.gle/XuCtAJhr8wj47dJT9
Good evening. Here is the link to the latest Sanford School Department newsletter - the 'Sanford Spotlight' https://bit.ly/42svBxF. It includes news on Marching Band Finals, JMG Haunted Woods, Sights Around Our Schools, Alumni Stadium Sign, Staff & Alumni Spotlights and Community Announcements Process. Enjoy!
This is a reminder that Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center students will:
• Have all learning activities conducted remotely
• Students will access their assignments through Google
• Classroom Teachers will be available via email from 1:45-2:35 PM to address any questions about assignments
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EwBu4mJESPoLYxKIvrearO6FtpBBBif4zBkdaF_I67A/edit?tab=t.0
Good luck to SHS sophomore Isaac Pelletier as he competes this Saturday, November 2nd in the State Cross Country Meet. The meet will be held at the Twin Brook Rec Facility in Cumberland. The Class A Boy's race will start at 12:20 pm. Isaac finished last weekend's regional race with a time of 18:26 and placed 28th out of 112 runners.
The boy's Cross Country Team will also be receiving an award as the recipient of the Maine Principals Association Class A South Sportsmanship winners. Congratulations to Coach Smith, Coach Strout, and our boys runners.
Sanford High School Peer Helpers got into the Halloween spirit today!
Our 4th seed SHS Field Hockey team will host 5th seed Thornton Academy tonight in a Regional Quarterfinal matchup! The game will be played at Alumni Stadium at 6:00 pm. The winner will advance to the Semi-Finals on Saturday 11/2.
Informational meetings for Winter Sports at Sanford High School:
Girls Basketball – CHANGED TO Tuesday, October 29th During Spartan Time in the Competition Gym
Boys Basketball – Tuesday, October 29 – 2:30 p.m. – Room B243 (Red Wing)
Competition Cheer – Thursday, November 7 – During Spartan time in Room E222
Wrestling – October 31 – 2:30 p.m. – Wrestling Room
Amazing performances from our Spartans and surrounding schools at the 2024 MBDA Marching Band Finals
Greetings Spartan Community- Please see the attached letter in regards to the November 5th remote learning day for Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center students. Enjoy the weekend- Tracy Gibson, Principal https://5il.co/2zs4p
Fall to Winter Sports and Activities Transition Tips
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