Sanford High School

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October 24, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/24/24 RED DAY SENIORS!! Your Senior Photo AND Information Sheet are due November 1! If you need assistance ...

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October 23, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/23/24 WHITE DAY SENIORS!! Your Senior Photo AND Information Sheet are due November 1! If you need assistanc...

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October 22, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/22/24 RED DAY SENIORS!! Your Senior Photo AND Information Sheet are due November 1! If you need assistance ...

Sanford High School’s National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students recently took a field trip to Rockland, led by Ms. Warner and Ms. Quarles. The October 4th event offered students a unique opportunity to experience Maine’s diverse art scene through visits to multiple acclaimed venues. At the Farnsworth Museum, students explored the legacy of the renowned Wyeth family, examining works spanning three generations. They also discovered how Maine’s landscape, particularly Monhegan Island, has influenced numerous local artists. The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) provided an interactive experience where students engaged with works by three contemporary artists. Students participated in hands-on art-making activities and meaningful discussions about modern artistic expression. The day concluded with a stop at the historic Olson House in Cushing. While interior access was restricted, students captured photographs of the house and surrounding landscape.

Sanford High School Art Students Explore Maine's Rich Artistic Heritage

October 21, 2024

Sanford High School’s National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students recently took a field trip to Rockland, led by Ms. Warner and Ms. Quarles. The October 4th event offered student...

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October 21, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/21/24 WHITE DAY SENIORS!! Your Senior Photo AND Information Sheet are due November 1! If you need assistanc...

The Sanford School Committee welcomed its two new student representatives, SHS juniors Matthew Melvin and Zachary Moores, bringing fresh voices and ideas to the table. Alongside current student representative, senior Elsie Gendron, these students help the committee make important contributions to their school community. For Zachary Moores, the motivation to become a student representative stems from the desire to empower his peers. When asked about his reasons for joining, Moores explained, "I wanted to give students the choice to voice their opinion to the school committee if they feel nervous." Moore brings valuable skills to his new role, including strong communication abilities and the confidence to share his opinions. Reflecting on his strengths, he stated, "I tend to voice my opinion on things. This is important because you need to be able to communicate. I'm a great communicator." Matthew Melvin, a three-sport athlete, brings experience from his involvement in Sanford High School's student government and class leadership. When discussing his decision to join the School Committee, Melvin shared his motivations: "I wanted to join the School Committee for multiple reasons. First, so I can make a positive contribution to the community. I also wanted to give a voice to the teachers and students around me.” Melvin and Moores are joining Elsie Gendron, who has been a student representative since fall of 2023. Her journey to the school committee was driven by a desire to find her voice in the community and stand up for her peers. Over her tenure, Gendron has noted improvement in her public speaking and summarization skills. Drawing from her experience, she offered wisdom for the new student representatives: "My biggest piece of advice would just be to learn what you can," Gendron emphasized. "It's a very cool opportunity to see the inner workings of something we otherwise may not get the chance to see."

Meet The New School Committee Student Representatives

October 18, 2024

The Sanford School Committee welcomed its two new student representatives, SHS juniors Matthew Melvin and Zachary Moores, bringing fresh voices and ideas to the table. Alongside...

The curtain has fallen on Sanford High School’s 2024 Homecoming Week. From October 9-14, the halls echoed with the sounds of Broadway as students, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate the school spirit in theatrical style, culminating in the high school’s annual Homecoming Parade. Each class brought their chosen Broadway musical theme to life during the parade. Seniors transformed the school into Rydell High with their “Grease” theme, complete with leather jackets and poodle skirts. The juniors made a splash with “The Little Mermaid", the sophomores took everyone “Back to the Future,” with creative DeLorean cutouts and 1950s-inspired decor, and the freshmen had “Hamilton”-themed displays and revolutionary spirit. There were spirit days throughout the week, which encouraged students to dress in creative costumes each day to earn points for their grades. Monday was “Country vs Pop,” Tuesday was “Twin Day,” Wednesday students dressed as their Broadway musical, and Thursday was “Red and White” day. There were also varsity home games each day and the student section was encouraged to wear the theme of the night. On Thursday, students were dismissed by grade to attend the Pep Rally. Each grade had its own student section in the competition gym.

Sanford High School Homecoming Week 2024

October 18, 2024

The curtain has fallen on Sanford High School’s 2024 Homecoming Week. From October 9-14, the halls echoed with the sounds of Broadway as students, faculty, and staff came togethe...

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October 18, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/18/24 RED DAY SENIORS!! Your Senior Photo AND Information Sheet are due November 1! If you need assistance ...

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October 17, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/17/24 WHITE DAY SENIORS!! Your Senior Photo AND Information Sheet are due November 1! If you need assistanc...

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October 16, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/16/24 RED DAY SENIORS!! Your Senior Photo AND Information Sheet are due November 1! If you need assistance ...

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October 10, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/08/24 RED DAY BE SURE TO COME SEE THE PARADE @ 4 TOMORROW!!! Homecoming Week : October 7-12 10/10- ...

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October 9, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/08/24 WHITE DAY TOMORROW IS RED AND WHITE DAY!! Homecoming Week : October 7-12 Thursday: Red/White D...

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October 8, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/08/24 RED DAY TOMORROW IS BROADWAY MUSICAL DAY!! Homecoming Week : October 7-12 Wednesday: Dress lik...

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October 7, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/07/24 WHITE DAY TOMORROW IS TWIN DAY Homecoming Week : October 7-12 Tuesday: Twin Tuesday Wed...

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October 4, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/04/24 RED DAY Homecoming Week : October 7-12 Monday: Country vs. Pop Tuesday: Twin Tuesday Wedn...

Sanford High School’s marching band continued its stellar season with an award-winning performance at the USBands invitational held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Saturday, September 28th. Invited to the invitational last spring, Sanford’s marching band competed in Division III Class A. The band secured first place in their division and swept all available caption awards in best music, best percussion, best effect, best visual, and best colorguard. “The students had a great performance, and it was such a great opportunity to see other programs,” SHS Music Director Hailey Francoeur said. “The students handled the large venue really well, as we’ve never played in a stadium that large. It was so impressive how they handled the day with confidence.” The UMass Amherst show featured over 15 bands from various parts of New England, with Sanford High School representing Maine as the sole band from the state. USBands, a national marching band circuit, hosts competitions throughout the country, providing young musicians with opportunities to showcase their talents on a grand scale.

Sanford High School Marching Band Shows Out at USBands Invitational

October 3, 2024

(Photo by Steve Barrett) Sanford High School’s marching band continued its stellar season with an award-winning performance at the USBands invitational held at the University...

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October 3, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/03/24 WHITE DAY Homecoming Week : October 7-12 Monday: Country vs. Pop Tuesday: Twin Tuesday We...

Sanford High School’s annual homecoming parade will start at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11th, at the tennis courts on Alumni Boulevard (by Route 4) and finish at Gil Dionne softball field (by Main Street). The parade is open to the public.All classes are building floats according to their grade’s theme for a parade. Spectators are encouraged to park at the high school no later than 3:30 p.m. to line the parade route along Alumni Boulevard. After 3:30 p.m., Alumni Boulevard will be closed off until the end of the parade. People who arrive after 3:30 p.m. should park off campus and walk to the parade route. The Route 4 entrance will be closed to the public and all traffic will enter from the Main St. entrance. The parade will go down the course and back, so onlookers can see both sides of the floats. Alumni Boulevard will be back open to the public for traffic for the football game which will be at 7:00 p.m.

SHS Homecoming Parade Information

October 3, 2024

Sanford High School’s annual homecoming parade will start at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11th, at the tennis courts on Alumni Boulevard (by Route 4) and finish at Gil Dionne sof...

Career Exploration Takes Center Stage in Growing ELO Program For Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center

October 2, 2024

Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center are making waves with its Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELO) this school year, offering students hands-on exp...

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October 2, 2024

SHS Daily Announcements 10/02/24 RED DAY ALL STUDENTS : Please complete the attached cell phone survey: Student Cell Phone Survey (google...