Sanford Middle School

Tuesday 1/6 Announcements

January 6, 2026

*Doctor Who club will be held today in Ms. Hanson's room until 4pm. *STEAM will meet after school today. *There is no student leadership this week. See google classroom f...

Monday 1/5 Announcements

January 5, 2026

WELCOME BACK! HAPPY NEW YEAR! *We’re off to See the Wizard! Our first Wizard of Oz Youth Edition rehearsal is this afternoon, for all cast, including ensemble, and CURRENT-...

Bus Safety Reminders as Students Return from Holiday Break

December 31, 2025

As students return to school following the holiday break, we want to remind families that winter conditions make bus stop safety more important than ever. School bus safety is one...

Nominations are now open for the Maine Teacher of the Year program. 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 are open now through Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. To nominate, please fill out this form. Self-nominations and nominations from family members will not be accepted. 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!

Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year

December 29, 2025

Nominations are now open for the Maine Teacher of the Year program. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate exemplary skills that inspire stude...

Tuesday 12/23 Announcements

December 23, 2025

*6th grade beginner band lessons, 5th grade band, and jazz band are all canceled for today. *Shout out to Ms. Noone who graciously tidied up the lost and found so you can f...

Monday 12/22 Announcements

December 22, 2025

*There will be NO Math Club, Chess Club or Art club today. *No 7th grade band lessons today. *Mechanical Advantage Club meets this afternoon. *Today is an 8th grade ...

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Middle School Musicians Shine in Winter Performances

December 19, 2025

The Performing Arts Center has been filled with the sounds of the season as Sanford Middle School students showcased their musical talents in two winter performances. On Wednesday...

Friday 12/19 Announcements

December 19, 2025

*The Tech Hub is closed today. *Reminder the check the lost and found for any items you may be missing including lunch boxes, jackets, sweatshirts and water bottles. All ite...

When Sanford Middle School 7th graders returned from the Ecology School this fall with ideas about making outdoor time more engaging, the teachers listened and students are now building the solution themselves. Students in the Environmental Club and Mechanical Advantage Clubs are assembling a storage shed funded by the Stronger Connections Committee grant, creating a resource that will benefit the entire school community while gaining valuable hands-on construction experience. The project began with student feedback. During their week-long trip to the Ecology School, 7th graders experienced outdoor activities like volleyball, giant Jenga, and oversized Connect Four that kept them active and engaged. Diana Allen, who serves on the Stronger Connections Committee with colleague Ms. Mason, recognized an opportunity to translate student input into action. "We have this space out here that's not going to be effective for use during flex time," Allen noted during a recent presentation to students. "Instead of just walking around in circles around the building... how can we make that better for all of us?" Rather than simply purchasing and installing equipment, the school turned the project into a learning opportunity. Students from two clubs joined forces to construct the shed that would house the new outdoor equipment. Ms. Mason's Mechanical Advantage Club has been building giant Jenga blocks from two-by-fours, while both clubs have worked together on shed assembly. Allen acknowledged the collaborative effort. "Ms. Mason and I are on the Stronger Connections committee. We got permission to put it outside. And we are using the Environmental Club and Mechanical Advantage Club to put the shed together," she said. The hands-on work has resonated with students across grade levels. "Building the shed is really fun. I like the hands on. It's also a good idea and I like helping the community," said Owen Jutras, an 8th grader in the Environmental Club. Jediah Bowden, also in 8th grade, reflected on the project's lasting impact: "I am very happy to be a part of building the shed to store equipment so we can have fun outside during FLEX time. And the school can enjoy it for years to come!" Fellow 8th grader Eamon McGuckin Welsch added, "I have found the shed building to be extremely rewarding, finding it to be a great use of our time and resources to make something for the school." Sixth grader Jordan Barron appreciated the practical skills: "It's been fun, I really liked putting on the siding with a screwdriver." The shed will soon be stocked with volleyball nets, giant games, and PTA-donated activity totes, ready to transform how students experience outdoor time at Sanford Middle School.

Sanford Middle School Students Build Solution for More Active Outdoor Time

December 18, 2025

When Sanford Middle School 7th graders returned from the Ecology School this fall with ideas about making outdoor time more engaging, the teachers listened and students are now bu...

Thursday 12/18 Announcements

December 18, 2025

*All members of the cast and current crew members are invited to the official casting announcement for the Wizard of Oz Youth Edition this afternoon after school in our cafeteria ...

Wednesday 12/17 Announcements

December 17, 2025

*All members of the Cast & CURRENT Crew Members are invited to the official Casting Announcement for The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition tomorrow after school in our cafeteria until ...

When educators from other school districts want to see excellent literacy instruction in action, they don't have to look far. They're coming right here to Sanford. Recently, teachers from Sebago and Yarmouth spent time in classrooms at Sanford Middle School and Sanford Pride Elementary, observing lessons and taking notes on what makes our reading program so successful. The Sanford School Department has been using a comprehensive reading program designed to help all students become strong readers. The program uses research-based methods that teach reading skills in a structured, step-by-step way — from letter sounds and phonics to reading comprehension and building knowledge about the world. The approach is working, and other districts want to learn from Sanford’s success. Educators from Sebago Elementary School and the Yarmouth School Department visited Sanford Pride Elementary and the Middle School to see our literacy instruction in action. They observed lessons, asked questions, and saw firsthand how our students are learning to read and write. A big thank you to the Sanford teachers who opened their classrooms to visitors: Laurie Flannery, Lindsey Jenkins, Michelle Payeur, Hunter Brannan, Dan Fernandez, Kristy Peters, and Jessi Allaire. The visiting educators were impressed by both the quality of teaching and the engaged learning they witnessed. This recognition reflects the hard work of our entire school community. We're proud that Sanford is becoming a leader in literacy education and helping other districts improve their reading instruction.

Sanford Teachers Share Literacy Success with Visiting Schools

December 16, 2025

When educators from other school districts want to see excellent literacy instruction in action, they don't have to look far. They're coming right here to Sanford. Recently, teache...

Tuesday 12/16 Announcements

December 16, 2025

*Dr, Who club is canceled this week. *STEAM team will meet this afternoon. Please bring your laptop if you are going to be programming a robot. *Mechanical Advant...

Monday 12/15 Announcements

December 15, 2025

*Mechanical Advantage Club meets Tuesday afternoon from 2:30-3:30 with Miss Nason to work on the shed. *All students who auditioned for the Wizard of Oz should check Google C...

Friday 12/12 Announcements

December 12, 2025

*Today is the very last day to finalize any audition plans you may have for the Wizard of Oz Youth Edition. If you do not know what the plan is for your audition, you MUST see Mr....

Thursday 12/11 Announcements

December 11, 2025

*A reminder to the 7th grade JMG students who are volunteering with Toys for Tots today. Please meet Mrs. Houle in the front lobby by the main office at 8:55am. No earlier, please...

Wednesday 12/10 Announcements

December 10, 2025

*Mechanical Advantage Club and Environmental Club DO NOT meet this week. *A reminder for 7th and 8th grade band students to bring their instruments and music binders home ton...

The SMS Times

December 9, 2025

Click here the read the December issue of The SMS Times, Sanford Middle School's online newspaper.

Tuesday 12/9 Announcements

December 9, 2025

* Jazz band meets this afternoon. *Tomorrow is the 7th/8th grade Winter Band and Chorus Concert at the Sanford Performing Arts Center starting at 6:30! *Reminder that the 7th/8...

Monday 12/8 Announcements

December 8, 2025

*No Lego Club today. *Today is an 8th grade chorus day! *SKi Club registration is still open, there are just a few slots left so get your paperwork in before Christma...