Sanford Middle School

Challenge Day for 7th graders is on October 28th for LC4 and October 29th for LC5. The goal of Challenge Day is to build and strengthen the sense of community within our teams. We are hoping to help students re-engage with school and their classmates after so much that they have been through. If you would like more information about Challenge Day, please go to their website at www.challengeday.org. If you have not returned your student's permission slip to their homeroom teacher, either giving them permission or opting them out of this event, please do so as soon as possible.

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Attention SMS Parents: All middle school sports practices are cancelled for today 10/7. Additionally, there is a "Grandparents Who Parent" support group from 5:00PM - 6:00PM in the SMS cafeteria with school staff tonight. This will run every Monday at the same time when school is in session.

Please view the SMS October Family Newsletter at the following link: https://5il.co/2y8qb

Today on Custodial Appreciation Day, we celebrate our amazing Sanford School Department custodial, maintenance, and grounds team! 🎉 Their summer accomplishments include: Deep cleaning all schools Installing new doors at Sanford Middle School Adding climate control to Sanford Pride Elementary’s Library Playground upgrades at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary Improved entry heating at Carl J. Lamb Elementary Sound improvements at Sanford High School Taking on additional hours of sports field maintenance Despite challenges and last-minute changes, their flexibility and hard work ensured our schools are clean, safe, and improved for the new year! Want to learn more about our team's incredible efforts? Check out our full article here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1774459

Attention SMS Parents: All sporting events/games/practices have been postponed for today due to the weather. Additionally, SMS is hosting a dental clinic on Monday 9/30 . Tooth Protectors will be here with their dental hygienists to give preventative dental care. Insured, underinsured and non-insured are welcome. Sign up at the following link: https://toothprotectors.org/permission-form/

Sanford Middle School will be opening the following sports to 6th Graders: Boys' Soccer, Girls' Soccer, and Field Hockey. Please use the following link to sign up your student-athlete if interested: : https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/sanford-middle-school-athletic-registration-fall-2024

Please view the SMS Family Newsletter for week ending 9/6 at the following link: https://5il.co/2w274

Hello SMS parents, please use our Sanford Middle School athletics website to register your athlete if they are planning to play a fall sport in grades 6-8 at Sanford Middle School: https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-middle-school/page/sports

Attention SMS Parents, this is a reminder that open house will be tomorrow (8/28) @ Sanford Middle School from 5-7pm (grades 5/6 from 5-6pm and grades 7/8 from 6-7pm). There will be a short informational athletic meeting following open house from 7-7:15pm in the cafeteria with Mr. Allen. Attendance is encouraged for students playing fall sports at SMS this year.

Event Reminder: Stuff the Bus School Supplies Distribution Date: Saturday, August 24th Location: Curtis Lake Church, Sanford Arrival times (by child's last name): A-G: 9am H-M: 10am N-Z: 11am (The only exception to this is if there are children in one family with multiple last names. You will then refer to the last name of your youngest, school aged child, to determine your arrival time. If you arrive with no children you will need to come at 11am) Bring: Index card per child with your name, child's name, and grade. No pre-registration needed. First come, first served. Come only at your designated time. Event is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

To view Sanford Middle School's Welcome Back Newsletter, please click here: https://5il.co/2tnte

The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa

The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th,  from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa

This is a reminder that SMS and SHS are holding a sports physical clinic on Monday, August 5th from 3pm to 5pm in the School Nurse's Office (D105) at Sanford High School. Enter SHS at the Community Retail Center entrance near the greenhouse. This is available for Sanford students entering 6th through 12th grade. The cost is $20. Checks can be made payable to York Hospital. Please use the following link to register for a physical. https://forms.gle/rXYk3oXkLfq16AHd8

The Sanford Summer Meals for Kids & Teens program returns on Monday, June 17th, providing free breakfast and lunch for youth 18 and under at multiple locations across the city. No registration is required for this USDA-funded program that aims to ensure children have access to nutritious meals when school is out for summer break. Families can simply stop by any of the participating sites during the meal service times. This summer's participating locations and meal times are: Carl Lamb School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pm Carpentier Park Lunch: 11:15 – 11:45 am Curtis Lake Church Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:45 am – 12:30pm Sanford High School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pm Sanford Middle School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sanford Pride Elementary Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Springvale Playground Breakfast: 8:45 – 9:15 am Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm YMCA Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 – 11:45 am The Summer Meals for Kids & Teens program helps families stretch their food budgets while providing a free, convenient source of healthy meals for children during the summer months. All meals meet USDA nutritional guidelines.

Congratulations to Sanford Middle Schooler Joshua Fogarty, who was recently named this year's recipient of the 8th Grade Secretary of State Citizenship award! Joshua was recognized for his outstanding Citizenship and Leadership.

Please view the SMS Family Newsletter for week ending 6/7/24 at the following link https://5il.co/2nxwz

SMS Parents/Guardians: Please check for any library books and return them this week. If you have any questions please reach out to Julie Williams @ jwilliams@sanford.org.

This morning, the Class of 2024 received their caps and gowns and then took a trip down memory lane as they walked through the middle and elementary schools to bid farewell! Students and staff from each school filled the halls to give congratulations.