TONIGHT! Join us for "Spring Sing" - Sanford/Springvale's All-Town Chorus Concert! 📆 Date: Wednesday, March 5 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Sanford Performing Arts Center Come experience the harmonious voices of our community's talented singers as they welcome the spring season with beautiful melodies! The All-Town Chorus brings together vocalists from across Sanford and Springvale for this special evening of music.
about 2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Sanford Middle School spring sports registration is now open for the following sports: 7th and 8th Grade Softball and Baseball, 7th and 8th grade Boys' and Girls' lacrosse, and 6th-8th grade Boys' and Girls' Track and Field. Tryouts/Practices will begin Monday, April 14th. Please use the following link to sign up your student-athlete. https://students.arbitersports.com/sanford-high-school-and-middle-school/sanford-middle-school-athletic-registration-spring-sports-2025
2 months ago, Audree Sheldon
Sanford High School will be holding an informational evening for parents and guardians of the Class of 2029 on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The event will focus on course selection options for incoming freshmen. The session will take place from 6:00-7:00 PM at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. Following the discussion, tours of the high school facilities will be available from 7:00-7:30 PM for students and their families. This event provides an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn about academic pathways and course offerings before their children begin high school in the fall.
2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Sanford High School will be holding an informational evening for parents and guardians of the Class of 2029 on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The event will focus on course selection options for incoming freshmen. The session will take place from 6:00-7:00 PM at the Sanford Performing Arts Center, located on the school campus. Following the discussion, tours of the high school facilities will be available from 7:00-7:30 PM for students and their families. This event provides an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn about academic pathways and course offerings before their children begin high school in the fall.
Please view the SMS Family Newsletter for March at the following link: https://5il.co/38y54
2 months ago, Audree Sheldon
Did you know the same algebra your child is learning in class helps keep you safe at traffic intersections? Sanford Middle School students discovered exactly how their classroom learning transforms into real-world solutions! Transportation systems engineer Mark Love from Engineers Teaching Algebra visited our Algebra and Geometry classes on February 10th, challenging students to design safe traffic intersections—a problem they tackled with enthusiasm!
2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Did you know the same algebra your child is learning in class helps keep you safe at traffic intersections? Sanford Middle School students discovered exactly how their classroom learning transforms into real-world solutions! Transportation systems engineer Mark Love from Engineers Teaching Algebra visited our Algebra and Geometry classes on February 10th, challenging students to design safe traffic intersections—a problem they tackled with enthusiasm!
Sanford Middle School student Paityn Ricker and her 8th grade classmates continue to make waves with their innovative SnackDash program! Read more about their inspiring initiative in Seacoast Online's feature article by Shawn Sullivan. https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/york-star/2025/02/18/sanford-maine-middle-school-student-grant-snack-dash-food-inserurity/78466234007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhwRpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYj6vOnDbzBEOUh6lur7g8rRwAuEZMKVYs33Hw4CnLmDSg_yKF-AWnEARQ_aem_6FcDUuNs5exVNC6Q9Ke8iQ
2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Sanford Middle School JMG students had an incredible hands-on learning experience yesterday at the Sanford Police Department! Students got an inside look at law enforcement careers during their visit, where they engaged with local officers and learned about the important role police play in our community. They had the opportunity to explore specialized equipment and hear firsthand about what it takes to serve in law enforcement. A special thank you to the Sanford Police Department officers who took time to share their knowledge and experiences with our students.
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
Sanford Middle School JMG students had an incredible hands-on learning experience yesterday at the Sanford Police Department! Students got an inside look at law enforcement careers during their visit, where they engaged with local officers and learned about the important role police play in our community. They had the opportunity to explore specialized equipment and hear firsthand about what it takes to serve in law enforcement. A special thank you to the Sanford Police Department officers who took time to share their knowledge and experiences with our students.
Sanford Middle School JMG students had an incredible hands-on learning experience yesterday at the Sanford Police Department! Students got an inside look at law enforcement careers during their visit, where they engaged with local officers and learned about the important role police play in our community. They had the opportunity to explore specialized equipment and hear firsthand about what it takes to serve in law enforcement. A special thank you to the Sanford Police Department officers who took time to share their knowledge and experiences with our students.
In case you missed it, Sanford Middle School science teacher Diana Allen was featured on WMTW for earning the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching! Watch the clip here: https://www.wmtw.com/article/sanford-maine-science-teacher-presidential-award/63707498
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
Please view the SMS Family Newsletter for February at the following link: https://5il.co/37a97
3 months ago, Audree Sheldon
The incredible story of Paityn Ricker's SnackDash program continues to spread! After an amazing response to our original story, WMTW picked up this inspiring example of student leadership. You can watch the story here: https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-student-national-grant-feed-classmates/63454825
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
Congratulations to Officer Joe Jourdain, Sanford Middle School's School Resource Officer, on receiving the Wayne Drown Award from the Maine Association of Police! This award recognizes excellence in school-based policing and dedication to serving the school community. Learn more about how Officer Jourdain is making a difference in our students' lives: https://www.sanford.org/article/1995690
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/1995690
There's only one week left to nominate a teacher for the 2025 York County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Teacher of the Year! Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate exemplary skills that inspire students and colleagues, and who help focus attention on the importance of public schools among everyone in the Sanford community. Nominations can be made through a form on the Maine Teacher of the Year Website from now until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Here is the link to the form: https://educatemaine.wufoo.com/forms/r1j4ry7j09it0gv/ They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations. Recognize an educator today who has continued to inspire, educate and care for their students!
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
Please read the following letter from Principal Crosby regarding the upcoming Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey: https://5il.co/35u3e
3 months ago, Audree Sheldon
Congratulations to Sanford Middle School's Diana Allen, who has been selected for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching! Read more here to learn about her incredible journey and this prestigious national recognition: https://www.sanford.org/article/1977727
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/1977727
Nominations are now open for the 2025 York County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate exemplary skills that inspire students and colleagues, and who help focus attention on the importance of public schools among everyone in the Sanford community. Nominations can be made through a form on the Maine Teacher of the Year Website from now until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Here is the link to the form: https://educatemaine.wufoo.com/forms/r1j4ry7j09it0gv/ They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations. Recognize an educator today who has continued to inspire, educate and care for their students!
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
Meet Paityn, the 7th grader making sure no student goes hungry at Sanford Middle School! Her "SnackDash" project just won a national grant to help provide free snacks between meals. Talk about student leadership in action! 💪 Through the school's JMG program, Paityn noticed some classmates struggling to focus between breakfast and lunch. Her solution? Create a program ensuring every student has access to healthy snacks throughout the day. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1961590
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Meet Paityn, the 7th grader making sure no student goes hungry at Sanford Middle School! Her "SnackDash" project just won a national grant to help provide free snacks between meals. Talk about student leadership in action! 💪 Through her school's JMG program, Paityn noticed some classmates struggling to focus between breakfast and lunch. Her solution? Create a program ensuring every student has access to healthy snacks throughout the day. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1961590
Sanford Middle School 5th graders participated in an informative session this morning about managing everyday challenges that come with growing up. SMS staff led thoughtful discussions with students about handling different types of stress - from homework and friendships to community safety. The best part? Students learned practical, healthy ways to handle tough moments, like exercise, reading, spending time with pets, and other positive activities.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Sanford Middle School 5th graders participated in an informative session this morning about managing everyday challenges that come with growing up. SMS staff led thoughtful discussions with students about handling different types of stress - from homework and friendships to community safety. The best part? Students learned practical, healthy ways to handle tough moments, like exercise, reading, spending time with pets, and other positive activities.
Big news from Sanford Middle School’s library! Librarian/Media Specialist Julie Williams has been selected for the prestigious School Library Journal's Mock Newbery Committee! She'll join librarians nationwide in evaluating 2024's best children's literature. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1962603
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
https://www.sanford.org/article/1962603
Employee Spotlight! Meet Sanford Middle School Support and Transition Room teacher Barbara Noone How long have you been working in the Sanford School Department? I completed my student teaching at Willard School when it was a 4-6 school with the late, great Rose Marie Ryan, so counting that year I guess it's been about 35 years! What's your favorite part about working in Sanford? The students and families here are the reason why I came to work during my time as a classroom teacher, and they are the reason I came back to work a few years ago after "retiring!" What's your favorite TV show or movie? Forensic Files & Pimple Popper If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Determined, Open Minded, Adaptable If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? I want to see Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills of SD. Iced coffee or hot coffee? Iced Coffee Podcasts or Playlists? Playlists Lake or Ocean? Lake Sunrise or Sunset? Sunset Facebook or Instagram? Instagram
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Employee Spotlight! Meet Sanford Middle School Support and Transition Room teacher Barbara Noone How long have you been working in the Sanford School Department? I completed my student teaching at Willard School when it was a 4-6 school with the late, great Rose Marie Ryan, so counting that year I guess it's been about 35 years! What's your favorite part about working in Sanford? The students and families here are the reason why I came to work during my time as a classroom teacher, and they are the reason I came back to work a few years ago after "retiring!" What's your favorite TV show or movie? Forensic Files & Pimple Popper If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Determined, Open Minded, Adaptable If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? I want to see Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills of SD. Iced coffee or hot coffee? Iced Coffee Podcasts or Playlists? Playlists Lake or Ocean? Lake Sunrise or Sunset? Sunset Facebook or Instagram? Instagram
Nominations are now open for the 2025 York County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate exemplary skills that inspire students and colleagues, and who help focus attention on the importance of public schools among everyone in the Sanford community. Nominations can be made through a form on the Maine Teacher of the Year Website from now until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Here is the link to the form: https://educatemaine.wufoo.com/forms/r1j4ry7j09it0gv/ They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations. Recognize an educator today who has continued to inspire, educate and care for their students!
4 months ago, Sanford School Department