*Unity Day is on Wednesday, October 21st this year. We celebrate this day to raise awareness for bullying prevention, to let others know that you are a safe person, and to promote kindness, inclusion, and acceptance for everyone. Please join the counselors and wear orange on Unity Day to help raise awareness!
* No grade 6 band today, but Block 5 low brass will still meet
*8th grade chorus is today
*Shrek Kids has rehearsal today until 4. Please check one of our communication tools for updated plans for the week.
*Art Club will meet today until 3:20 in room 1233.
*Jazz Band will be starting on Tuesday October 27 from 2:30 to 3:40. Jazz Band is available to 7th and 8th grade students. Instrument experience is required. Sign up by talking to Mr. Morese or Mr. Hyssong or using the sign-up sheet outside Mr. Hyssong's room.
*LAST CALL FOR PIE ORDERS--If you still have your pie orders please bring them down to Mrs. Cole in the counseling immediately. No orders will be taken after 9:00.
*Please turn in your applications for aquaculture and agriculture to Ms. Allen during Spartan time today so she can set up a schedule ASAP. Applications can be found throughout the building or see Ms. Allen.
*Congratulations to members of the Sanford U14 Girls soccer team for winning two amazing games this weekend to advance to the semifinals this Sunday
*Our SMS counseling team has been named the state winner of the 2026 Power of the Positive (POP) Award! This award recognizes inspiring leaders and organizations across Maine that are creating spaces where youth can truly thrive. Maine Youth Thriving (MYT) is a Maine-based nonprofit public health organization dedicated to youth mental health, resilience, and positive development. We are incredibly proud of the work our counseling team continues to do for our students and school community! Be on the lookout for future articles highlighting their amazing work.