
🏀 PLAYOFF BASKETBALL TONIGHT!
Come support your Sanford Spartans as they begin their postseason journey! The #3 seeded Lady Spartans host the #6 Massabesic Mustangs in the Class AA South quarterfinals.
🏆 Class AA South Quarterfinal Game
📅 Tuesday, February 11
⏰ 6:00 PM


The Sanford Unified basketball team takes on the Wells Warriors!



Today's high school athletic schedule:
Unified Basketball @ 3PM @ SHS
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4:30PM @ SHS
JV Boys Basketball @ 6PM @ SHS
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7:30PM @ SHS

Good luck to our athletes competing in regional and state championships weekend! Here's where you can catch all the action:
🏃♂️ INDOOR TRACK
Regional Championship @ USM Field House
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Tickets: Available at door (CASH ONLY)
🤼 WRESTLING
Regional Championship @ Noble High School
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Tickets: Purchase online at GoFan.co/mpa
📣 CHEERLEADING
State Championship @ Augusta Civic Center
Competition Start: 10:00 AM
Our Team Performs: 10:30 AM
Tickets: Purchase online at GoFan.co/mpa


Today's high school athletic schedule:
First Team Boys Basketball @ 4PM @ Gorham HS
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ Gorham HS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ Gorham HS
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30PM @ SHS
Varsity Basketball @ 6PM @ SHS

Important Postseason Information:
This Saturday, February 1st our Cheering team will be traveling to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor to compete in the Class A Regional Cheering Competition. This follows up their 3rd place finish at the SMAA Cheering Competition on Saturday, January 25th. The team will take the mat around 5:20 pm. Finishing place will determine qualification to the State Championship the following weekend.
Also this Saturday, February 1st, our Wrestling team will be hosting and competing in the MPA Class A Dual State Championship. The dual tournament will start at 10:00 am here at Sanford High School. Sanford is the #4 seed from Class A South and will wrestle the #1 seed Camden Hills from the North.
To attend any of these events, you must purchase a digital ticket as they are now cashless. Please use the following link: https://gofan.co/mpa

Today's high school athletic schedule:
Boys JV Basketball @ 4:30pm @ Kennebunk HS
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4:40pm @ SHS
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 5:30pm @ Kennebunk HS
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7pm @ Kennebunk HS

📣 Last night the Sanford High School girls' and boys' basketball teams honored six of our own SHS faculty veterans during a special Military Appreciation Night at our doubleheader against Noble. Both teams unveiled special uniforms to show their support.
We are proud to recognize our faculty veterans:
- Russell Clark
- Raymond Demarrett
- Chris Jeney
- Peter O'Brien
- Matt Petermann
- Shaun Rowe
The evening also included a 50/50 raffle benefiting the Travis Mills Foundation, supporting post-9/11 veterans and their families.


Today's high school athletic schedule:
Girls JV Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS (Practice Gym)
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS (Partners Bank Gym)
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS (Partners Bank Gym)
Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS (Practice Gym)
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS (Partners Bank Gym)

Check out some of the action from today’s Unified Basketball game!






Today's high school athletic schedule:
Unified Basketball Game @ 3:30PM @ SHS

There's only one week left to nominate a teacher for the 2025 York County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Teacher of the Year! Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate exemplary skills that inspire students and colleagues, and who help focus attention on the importance of public schools among everyone in the Sanford community. Nominations can be made through a form on the Maine Teacher of the Year Website from now until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Here is the link to the form: https://educatemaine.wufoo.com/forms/r1j4ry7j09it0gv/
They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations. Recognize an educator today who has continued to inspire, educate and care for their students!

🏃♂️ From Sanford High three-sport athlete to record-breaking collegiate sprinter! Proud to share the journey of 2020 graduate Ethan Shain, now holding FOUR University of Southern Maine track records. His path from "cruise control" to All-American honors shows what dedication and perseverance can achieve. Read the full story of how this Spartan's journey led to tears of joy at nationals ⬇️
https://www.sanford.org/article/1982035
Photos: James Liebowitz, Deja Driscol Smith



Margaret Chase Smith students created good-luck cards for their Sanford High School peers taking final exams. SHS peer helpers were there bright and early yesterday morning to distribute these messages. What a wonderful way to show community support!


Nominations are now open for the 2025 York County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate exemplary skills that inspire students and colleagues, and who help focus attention on the importance of public schools among everyone in the Sanford community.
Nominations can be made through a form on the Maine Teacher of the Year Website from now until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Here is the link to the form:
https://educatemaine.wufoo.com/forms/r1j4ry7j09it0gv/
They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations. Recognize an educator today who has continued to inspire, educate and care for their students!

Today's high school athletic schedule:
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
Girls JV Basketball @ 4:30PM @ Cheverus HS
Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6PM @ Cheverus HS
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - ACTON SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
Normal Transportation Schedule Resumes:
Starting Monday, January 13th
Regular dismissal time: 2:20 PM
Special Note for Tuesday, January 14th:
Early dismissal at 2:00 PM
This modified schedule is expected to be a one-time exception
The school appreciates everyone's patience and flexibility as they we work through the ongoing bus driver shortage situation. Have a great weekend, Tracy Gibson, Principal

🏃♂️ From 17 to 50+ athletes in just two years - Sanford High School's indoor track & field program is soaring to new heights!
Read the full story about how our Spartans are building something special on the track ➡️
https://www.sanford.org/article/1955161

The SHS girls basketball team defeated Thornton Academy 55-49 last night. And while it didn't count, the highlight of the game came from Paige Sevigny, who hit a shot from beyond half court just after the halftime buzzer. Check out the highlights at the following link (Sanford's game starts at 3:50): https://www.wmtw.com/article/hoops-8-january-9-1736483569/63388527

Today's high school athletic schedule:
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
Indoor Track & Field Meet @ 4PM @ USM Field House
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:45PM @ Thornton Academy
JV Boys Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6:15PM @ Thornton Academy
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS