Sanford High School

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March 24, 2026

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March 23, 2026

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March 20, 2026

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

March 19, 2026

Matthew Hebert, a senior at Sanford High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal's Award, Principal Tracy Gibson announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Princ...

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.

Musicians Shine at 37th Annual Band Fest

March 19, 2026

Sanford's student musicians took the stage at Partners Bank Gymnasium on March 10 for the 37th Annual Sanford Band Fest, showcasing the talents of students from 5th grade through ...

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March 19, 2026

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March 18, 2026

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March 17, 2026

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Sanford High School Theater Company Presents Disney’s Newsies

March 17, 2026

Sanford, Maine — The Sanford High School Theater Company is proud to present Disney’s Newsies , a high-energy musical inspired by the true story of the 1899 New York City ne...

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March 16, 2026

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March 13, 2026

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Spring Sing at the Performing Arts Center

March 12, 2026

The Sanford Performing Arts Center filled with families and friends on Wednesday, March 4, as students from across the district showcased their talents at the annual Spring Sing ...

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March 12, 2026

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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.)

Sanford High School Hosts Winter Athletics Recognition Night

March 11, 2026

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 annu...

'Pandemonium Strings' takes the stage April 4

March 11, 2026

SANFORD — Sanford Performing Arts Center presents a show like no other at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4! Get ready for a jaw-dropping blend of music, acrobatics and unforgettable fun ...

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March 11, 2026

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March 10, 2026

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Eight Sanford students and two staff members recently traveled to Camden-Rockland, Maine, to participate in the 39th Annual Camden Conference. The conference is a prestigious, nationally recognized event that brings together global leaders, journalists, and policy experts for three days of thoughtful discussion and learning. This year’s theme was Today’s Middle East: Power, Politics, Players. Representing Sanford were: Alexandra Herring, Alivia Caudill, Elizabeth Hylton, Liana Viroch, Owen Westerlund, Thalinda Hengthal, Ax Courtney, and Afia Amoakonene. The group was accompanied by staff members Heidi Whitney and Kelly Jewell. This year, 16 high schools from across Maine participated, along with 5 colleges and universities — as well as members of the general public, who always welcome the fresh perspective that young people bring to the conversation. The conference was moderated by NPR’s Meghna Chakrabarti, and the keynote address was delivered by Vali Nasr — a Johns Hopkins professor, former Senior Advisor to Ambassador Holbrooke, and accomplished author. On Friday evening, Professor Nasr opened the conference with a compelling talk on the connections and history of conflict in the Middle East. Over the course of the weekend, Ms. Chakrabarti led a distinguished group of speakers — including journalist Robyn Wright, Ambassador Jeffery Feltman, and Professor Omar Dajani — on a journey through the modern Middle East, with special focus on Iran, Israel, Syria, and Libya. Each presentation was followed by a lively question-and-answer session with the audience. Sanford students had thoughtful questions ready, and several were eager to participate — with Mrs. Whitney’s question making it to the floor! The weekend wrapped up with a panel discussion that left attendees with both deep concern and genuine hope for the region’s future.

Sanford Students Attend 39th Annual Camden Conference

March 9, 2026

Eight Sanford students and two staff members recently traveled to Camden-Rockland, Maine, to participate in the 39th Annual Camden Conference. The conference is a prestigious, ...

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March 9, 2026

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Most Mondays at 6 pm, a group of Sanford High School students meet in the Agora at the school, the open staircase near the cafeteria. Not for practice or tutoring, but to figure out how they can make their community a little better. They're members of Key Club, the school's oldest club, which has been around since 1959. Key Club is an international student-led organization focused on community service and leadership, sponsored by Kiwanis International. At Sanford High School, membership is open to all students throughout the entire school year. SHS senior Braeden Landry has been showing up to meetings since before he was even a high school student. This year's biggest undertaking was the Lighthouse project: a large, student-designed display on the Agora wall created in partnership with Erika's Lighthouse, an organization focused on youth mental health awareness. The display points toward the guidance office, and students are invited to share tips on staying mentally healthy and how to get help, giving a voice to struggles that can be hard to talk about. Members spent hours carefully planning and executing it. "The Lighthouse is one of our biggest projects we've done. That was really cool," Braeden said. "We also set up an ornament painting station and got like 40 different presents. That was awesome." Members focus on hands-on community service projects, preferring to try new things rather than repeat the same events each year. This year's standout was the Lighthouse project. "They spent like five hours figuring out how they wanted it set up and what they wanted it to say," said co-advisor Payton Orino. "They worked really hard on it." Other highlights included assembling and distributing "Boo Bags" around Halloween and running babysitting nights at the school. One of the biggest events on the calendar is DECON — the District Convention — coming up at the end of March in Springfield, Massachusetts, where members get to compete and represent Sanford High on a regional stage. DECON is one of the most exciting parts of the Key Club year. Students travel to compete in events including a talent show, an advertising competition, and a poster competition. Last year the club had a strong showing, taking first place in both the Talent Contest and Club Video competition, second place in the Oratorical Contest, and earning an Advisor Award for Kyle Landry. Landry is in his 10th year advising the club, which has around 40 members on its roster. Kyle remains enthusiastic about growing it. “I would love to figure out how to get 30 or 40 more kids,” he said. Landry and Orino are supportive in their roles. "We're here to guide them when they need it, but this is really their club. They take a lot of pride in what they do," Orino said. Students who love the experience can continue through Circle K International, Key Club's college equivalent. Those interested in joining Key Club can reach out to the advisors or ask at the main office.

Sanford High School's Key Club Makes Impact on Community

March 6, 2026

Most Mondays at 6 pm, a group of Sanford High School students meet in the Agora at the school, the open staircase near the cafeteria. Not for practice or tutoring, but to figure ...