Sanford High School

On April 7, roughly 1,000 students from approximately 100 schools across Maine will file into the Augusta Civic Center, sit down in near silence, and race to solve some of the most challenging math problems they've seen all year. Sanford High School's Math Team will be among them, and they're ready. The team practices every Tuesday after school under the guidance of Kailee Colbeth and Adam Soule. Those sessions are built around doing practice problems that closely resemble what students will actually see at meets. SHS junior captains Nathan Maloney and Hannah Labbe say the consistency of this year's group has made a real difference. "We've had a lot of the same people showing up, so you can really start to get into a groove and have better team rounds," said Maloney. "We've definitely seen a lot more success this year." Labbe agreed, adding that the experience has been personally rewarding as well. "It's really been fulfilling to succeed in all of the meets," she said. "I feel like I've learned a lot and I'm just going to carry it forward." That success has shown up throughout the regular season. The team has competed in five meets leading up to states, and Colbeth says the squad has grown stronger as the year has gone on. At a typical meet, students compete in five separate rounds, each focused on a specific math topic like trigonometry or statistics. Each round gives students 12 minutes to answer three questions. There's also a round where the whole team works together. Individual and team scores are added up, though only the top performers count toward the final tally. The state meet adds one more challenge that the team has been practicing: a relay round. Five students sit in a row, each with their own math problem to solve. The catch is that each person's answer gets passed to the next teammate, whose problem depends on getting that answer right. "It's something we don't do in normal meets," said Colbeth, "so we've really been focused on it these last few weeks, figuring out who is going to be best in each seat." It's a format that rewards both individual skill and trust in your teammates, and one that has the team thinking carefully about how they line up heading into the state competition. Both Labbe and Maloney competed at last year's state meet and say knowing what to expect will make a big difference. "The first time you go there, it can be kind of stressful, since it's a big auditorium with a lot of people," said Maloney. "But I think this year will be a lot easier." Labbe, put it simply: "I was going into it really blind. I learned so much. I feel like I'm able to take more out of it this year." Coach Colbeth said that the math team is open to all students. Practices resume on Tuesdays next school year. Students interested in joining are encouraged to stop by and see her.

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Sanford High School senior Matthew Hebert earns 2026 Principal's Award

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Sanford's student musicians took the stage on March 10th for the 37th Annual Sanford Band Fest, showcasing the talents of students from 5th grade through high school. March is Music in Our Schools Month, and there was no better way to celebrate than with a night full of live music performed by Sanford's own talented young musicians! From 5th graders performing their first melodies to high schoolers tackling complex film scores, the evening was a wonderful reminder of the vibrant music community thriving in Sanford's schools. The evening opened with the 5th Grade Band, directed by Mr. Jacob Morese, performing "Hot Cross Buns" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb." The 6th Grade Band, also under Mr. Morese's direction, followed with "Base-Six" by Laura Estes. The 7th and 8th Grade Bands, led by Mr. Josh Hyssong, brought more advanced repertoire to the stage. The 7th graders performed "Above and Beyond" by James Swearingen and "Ever-Hope" by Carol Brittin Chambers, while the 8th graders took on "Invincible" by Robert W. Smith and "Celtic Air and Dance" by Michael Sweeney. The High School Band, directed by Ms. Hailey Francoeur, closed out the individual performances with "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" by Hans Zimmer and the crowd-pleasing "The Great Rubber Chicken Gallop" by Randall Standridge. The concert concluded with a combined performance featuring all 6th through 12th grade students coming together to perform the "6 Note Folk Song Suite," arranged by Joseph Compello — a fitting finale celebrating the breadth of Sanford's music program.

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Sanford High School's Performing Arts Center was filled with student-athletes, families, and coaches Monday evening as the school celebrated its winter athletic season at the annual Winter Athletic Recognition Night. Sanford Athletic Director Zach Lemelin opened the evening with a reflection on what the night meant for the athletic department. “The Winter Awards Night was a great night, which highlighted the success of our individuals and teams at Sanford High School,” Lemelin said. “I am extremely proud of our student-athletes and coaches for a successful season, and it’s a perfect way to wrap up the winter.” Several Spartans earned individual conference and state honors. On the girls basketball side, Mollie Puffer was named SMAA First Team All and selected as the program’s Most Outstanding Player, while Paige Sevigny earned SMAA Second Team All honors and Jaslinn Johnson was named to the SMAA All Defensive Team. Dylan Gendron led the boys basketball program with SMAA First Team All honors and the Most Valuable Player award, with Luke Gendron earning SMAA Third Team All and Ryan Alexander receiving an SMAA Honorable Mention. In indoor track, junior Mattea Peters had an outstanding season, earning All State Second Team recognition in the 400m dash and SMAA First Team honors in the 200m dash, 400m dash, and high jump. Competition cheer’s Mariah Provencher was named SMAA First Team. Dozens of student-athletes earned spots on the SMAA All Academic Team by maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 92.5 or higher, with honorees representing girls basketball, boys basketball, indoor track, swimming, competition cheer, wrestling, and both co-op ice hockey programs. The evening also highlighted the school's Leadership Council program, which met weekly throughout the winter with mental performance coach Megan Hamilton of Stride Mental Performance. Athletes who participated across multiple seasons received special recognition, notably Isabella McCall, who was honored for her commitment as a four-time member of the council, the highest level of recognition in the program One highlight of the evening was the recognition of two coaches. Rossie Kearson was named SMAA Girls Basketball Coach of the Year after leading the Spartans to a 16-2 regular-season record, a perfect 9-0 home record, a second-place league finish, and a run to the Class A South semifinals. John Morgan was recognized as the Maine Basketball Coaches Association Class A South Coach of the Year, leading the boys team to a 17-1 regular-season record and an appearance in the Class A South semifinals. The night also recognized several Sanford student-athletes who competed through co-op programs this winter. Kenzie Provencher joined the Biddeford/Wells/Kennebunk/Sanford girls ice hockey team, contributing an assist on a double-overtime playoff-winning goal as the team finished 13-5 and reached the semifinals. Drew Vessels, Carter Wood, and Max Lapointe represented Sanford on the Marshwood/Traip/Noble/Sanford co-op boys hockey team, while the Sanford/Marshwood/Massabesic co-op swim team, which doubled in size this season, sent Sanford’s Katie Szymbor to the state meet. Coaches from each program took the stage to reflect on their season and recognize standout athletes with special team awards for leadership, improvement, and dedication. (Click here for a complete list of Sanford award winners.)

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