Sanford Middle School

Sanford Middle School recently recognized their October Honor Flag recipients, five extraordinary members of their community who have demonstrated what it means to be a Spartan a little extra this month.

Congratulations to students Ivy Peters, Riley Garza, Ridleigh Guertin, Kenny Santos, and teacher Tatiana Murphy! Go Spartans!

Read more about them here.

Need resources like toys, meals, or other assistance during the winter and holiday season?

Scan the QR code or visit the link for Sanford's 2026 Holiday Resource Guide.

Looking for fun community events for the family this fall?

Visit our Community Announcements page to find information on events including upcoming Trunk or Treats in Sanford!

Angela Avery and the team of counselors at Sanford Middle School have been nominated for Maine Youth Thriving 2026 Power of the Positive Awards!

The Power of Positive Relationships Award honors leaders and organizations building strong, supportive connections that help young people thrive. We are honored to have such a strong team of counselors at SMS who have met this criteria!

The nominees include the following SMS counselors, pictured from left to right: Reuben Christie (Grade 8), Angela Avery (Grade 7), Colleen Quartararo (Grade 6), Vickie Thomas (Grade 5).

Congrats to all of the nominees! Go Spartans!

Notice something different about the Sanford Middle School campus?

Click here to read about a dynamic yearlong collaboration between Sanford students, staff, and community businesses and organizations who helped make SMS a more welcoming space for students to return to each week.

A huge thank you to Matthew Brock at Springvale Hardware & Paint for his generous support of this project!

Curious how implementation of the new cell phone policy is going in Sanford schools? Click here to read a full story on the issue.

Photo credits: Jaslinn Johnson

Sanford Middle School seventh graders recently took their learning outside the classroom to Saco, where they attended an overnight field trip at The Ecology School at River Bend Farm. Read about their experiences here.

Calling all of Sanford! Come celebrate your Spartan spirit at this week's community-wide Homecoming events. Click here for more information.

The SHS Marching Band takes the stage on Saturday with "Shades of Red," their home performance exploring passion in its many forms. Beginning at 5:00 pm, the show is $5 for students and seniors, $7 for adults, with a $20 family max. Click here for more event details.

Tomorrow, the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation will host a ceremony honoring Brian Flanagan, a beloved man who left an incredible legacy of care, passion, and dedication as a Sanford teacher and coach. A bridge built by SRTC students will be dedicated in his honor tomorrow, September 17th at 2:30 PM, next to the tennis courts at Sanford High School. The community is invited to attend. Click here to read more about Brian.

Free community hiring event this Wednesday!

Sanford Community Adult Education is partnering with Springvale CareerCenter to host monthly hiring events for job seekers at any stage of their career journeys. Whether you're looking for employment or simply have questions about job seeking, education, or training, SCAE hopes to see you there!

Click here for more information.

Sanford High School and Sanford Middle School will begin offering an after-school activity bus on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays beginning Monday, September 14th. Click here to see each school's schedule.

As Sanford raises the curtain on the 2026-2027 school year, educators and staff across the district hold to this year's theme: We are better together! Read more here.

New teachers filled the Sanford Performing Arts Center last Tuesday for a day of training, connection, and a warm welcome for the 2026-2027 school year. Read more here.

Sanford Middle School understands the importance of honoring our Spartans. Click here to learn how they're creating a school culture built on recognition, community, and service.