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The Sanford Middle School Theatre Group (S.M.S.) presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr - TONIGHT!
🗓️ HAPPENING TONIGHT: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7 PM
(Also showing tomorrow, Saturday, May 3 at 7 PM)
📍 WHERE: Sanford Performing Arts Center (100 Alumni Drive, Sanford, ME)
💰 TICKETS: $9/Adult and $7/Senior + Student
✨ TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR - CASH ONLY ✨

Attention SMS Families: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30th 5th & 6th grade students will be attending the production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. at the Sanford Performing Arts Center from 8:30 – 12:00. 7th & 8th graders will be attending the show on Thursday, May 1st from 8:30 – 12:00.

The Sanford Middle School Theatre Group presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr!
🗓️ WHEN: Friday, May 2 & Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7 PM
📍 WHERE: Sanford Performing Arts Center
💰 TICKETS: $9/Adult and $7/Senior + Student Available at the Sanford Middle School Main Office
Join us for this enchanting tale as old as time, performed by our talented middle school students! Perfect for families and theatre lovers of all ages.
Want a sneak peek? Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCieeHr6va0


Sanford High School students Ornello Keto, Gabe Roberge, Lily Peters, Erik Skillings, and Sadie Sevigny recently visited the middle school to share their experiences and answer questions about high school life.
From extracurricular activities to homecoming dances, our high schoolers covered it all! Check out the full article on our website to learn how current students are helping our 8th graders prepare for this exciting transition: https://www.sanford.org/article/2150612



SMS: Quarter 3 grades are now available for viewing on Infinite Campus. Report cards will also being going home today.

The Block Party for 6th, 7th & 8th graders is from 5:00 - 6:30pm tonight at SMS.
Please disregard time misprint in other communications.

The PTA Butter Braid Pastry Fundraiser pickup is TODAY in front of the building at SMS
from 1:30 - 4:30pm. Thank you!

Sanford Middle School's JMG classroom welcomed an exciting visitor last week. Billie Nelson Clark, the JMG/Bath Iron Works employment liaison, spent time with our students sharing valuable insights about careers in the trades.
During the presentation, students learned about:
Essential skills that employers like Bath Iron Works look for in potential employees
What a day-to-day career at BIW actually looks like
Hands-on experience with professional tools, including a practical exercise using tape measures (the same assessment used in BIW's actual hiring process!)


Please view the SMS Family Newsletter for April @ the following link: https://5il.co/3cok1

📺 WMTW Meteorologist Ted McInerney brought the weather studio to our 5th graders at Sanford Middle School on Wednesday morning for his popular "Weather at Your School" segment! SMS students had an amazing opportunity to learn about meteorology firsthand.
Want to see our students in action? Check out the full segment here: https://www.wmtw.com/article/weather-at-your-school-sanford-middle-school/64370375

Have you heard about the weekly raffles that have Sanford Middle School students excited? Thanks to the Stronger Connections Grant, SMS students are being recognized for positive behaviors with special rewards - some lucky winners even get to feed the classroom tortoises!
Our latest article highlights how the school is building a culture of respect, responsibility, and safety through creative student recognition programs and family events. Link here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2108876


Sanford Middle School’s 8th Grade Band earned a superior rating at the Maine Band Directors Association Concert Festival in South Portland earlier this week. This is the HIGHEST rating possible!
These talented musicians performed three perfectly prepared pieces and impressed the judges with their outstanding sight-reading abilities - learning and playing a brand new piece after just a few minutes of preparation.
Congratulations to all our band students on this achievement!



Yesterday, DEA Agent Brian O'Keefe visited to provide our middle and high school staff with crucial information about current substance use trends affecting New England communities.
The presentation covered important insights that help our educators better understand the challenges our students may face and how to recognize warning signs.

Sanford Middle School JMG students had an incredible day exploring aviation careers at UMA Brunswick campus on March 14th! They got hands-on experience with flight simulators, toured actual aircraft, and learned about drone technology.
From sitting in the cockpit to examining aircraft engines, our students experienced what it takes to pursue careers in aviation. The day included comprehensive tours of both the Brunswick and Saco UMA campuses, where they learned about degree programs that could launch their futures in this exciting field!

Band Fest last night was a hit! Congratulations to all of the performers. Be on the lookout for a video of the concert on WSSRTV's Youtube page later this week!



Young Journalists Make Their Mark at Sanford Middle School! 📰
Exciting things are happening at SMS with the launch of "The SMS Times" student newspaper!
Started in February under the guidance of Chambree Kumka, these journalists are already making an impact - from getting broken water fountains fixed to covering school sports and events.
Fifth-graders like Henry, Ivy, Tanner, Luke and others are learning valuable skills in writing, interviewing, and meeting deadlines while reporting on issues that matter to them.
The first edition featured sports coverage, club spotlights, school events, and even investigative reporting! Ms. Kumka hopes to expand the team to include more students from all grade levels in future editions.
Click the link to read the full article about these impressive young reporters and their growing publication: https://www.sanford.org/article/2071066





You're invited to the SMS Talent Show happening TONIGHT in the school cafeteria!
WHEN: Tonight! Doors open at 4:30pm, show starts at 5:00pm
WHERE: SMS Cafeteria
Come witness amazing students showcase their incredible talents! The evening will feature:
- Performances from wonderful SMS students
- Your favorite faculty members serving as celebrity judges

❄️ HITTING THE SLOPES! Sanford Middle School's newest adventure has students swooshing down Pleasant Mountain! ⛷️🏂
A few Sanford Middle School students have been making Tuesday evenings magical at the mountain through our new ski and snowboard club.
From beginners mastering the chairlift to experienced skiers finding their favorite runs, students of ALL skill levels are having a blast!
Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2052454

Last night, our Sanford Performing Arts Center was filled with beautiful music as students from grades 4-12 came together for our annual Spring Sing concert!
From the energetic opening by the Spartan Show Choir performing "I'm Still Standing" to the powerful finale of "Oye" by our high school vocalists, the evening showcased the incredible talent and hard work of our young musicians.
A special shoutout to all the parents, family members, and community supporters who filled the auditorium and cheered on our performers!
A full video recording of the concert will be available for those who couldn't attend or would like to relive the magic. Stay tuned for details!