Sanford Middle School

Critical Information about Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

September 20, 2024

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) have reported an elevated risk of mosquito-bor...

Pie Fundraiser

September 20, 2024

Our Annual Pie Fundraiser starts on October 3rd. Top sellers from each grade will receive a $25. gift card of their choosing!

Friday 9/20 Announcements

September 20, 2024

Friday, September 20 th SPIRIT DAY! Hats are allowed, no hoods! *Reminder to students PLEASE do not leave GUM on the lunch room trays. *Pokemon Club st...

As the new school year got underway, the Sanford School Department welcomed students and staff to clean, safe, and well-prepared facilities, thanks to the efforts of our custodial and facilities team over the summer months. The Sanford School Department oversees an impressive array of facilities, including ten buildings that required management for cleaning, maintenance, and grounds care. These facilities encompassed a total of 634,000 square feet of building space and spanned 262 acres of land. At the heart of our school preparation efforts was our hardworking custodial team who took center stage this summer, undertaking a comprehensive cleaning of all facilities. Their work went far beyond routine maintenance, involving a process that touched every corner of our schools. Staff moved and cleaned furniture, washed lights, walls, and windows, and conducted necessary room repairs. One of their most significant tasks was scrubbing and refinishing floors throughout the buildings, ensuring a fresh and welcoming environment for returning students and staff. The custodial team faced and overcame challenges during their summer work. They navigated scheduling conflicts with summer programming and demonstrated remarkable flexibility in adapting to last-minute changes. While the custodial staff focused on deep cleaning, our maintenance team was equally busy with crucial projects. They replaced the boiler at Willard School, installed new doors in the SMS Library and main stairwell, and added climate control to the SPE Library. Other notable projects included: Installing playground equipment at Margaret Chase Smith School. Setting up an entry heater at Carl J Lamb School. Implementing sound deadening measures at Sanford High School Our grounds care responsibilities expanded this year to include mowing and maintaining Sanford High School sports fields. This new task totaled 20 additional hours of work and was efficiently managed with the addition of a part-time seasonal staff member. The combined efforts of our custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff ensured that Sanford schools were clean and safe and enhanced and improved for the new academic year. As students and staff returned, they found their spaces ready and welcoming, setting the stage for a successful year of learning and growth. Thank you to our Facilities and Maintenance teams!

Sanford Schools Shine: Custodial and Facilities Teams Prepare for New School Year

September 19, 2024

As the new school year got underway, the Sanford School Department welcomed students and staff to clean, safe, and well-prepared facilities, thanks to the efforts of our custodia...

Thursday 9/19 Announcements

September 19, 2024

Thursday, September 19 th *Today is the first 8th Grade Chorus Rehearsal. 8th Grade students interested in Chorus should report to the upstairs music room with their Chr...

Wednesday 9/18 Announcements

September 18, 2024

Wednesday, September 18 th *A reminder to 6th grade students starting a new instrument should come to the band room this morning during your instrument group’s time. If...

Tuesday 9/17 Announcements

September 17, 2024

Tuesday, September 17 th *Pokemon Club starts this Friday after school in the library from 2:20 - 3:20. Bring your collection of cards to show off, play games, or even...

Monday 9/16 Announcements

September 16, 2024

Monday, September 16 th *Do you like Escape Rooms and Breakouts? There is a lock of the day on a computer at the front of the library everyday. Solving it will get y...

Friday 9/13 Announcements

September 13, 2024

Friday, September 13 th *7 th and 8 th grade BLOCK PARTY is tonight from 5:30-7:00 $5 admission and concessions will be available for purchase! The gym will be open...

Thursday 9/12 Announcements

September 12, 2024

Thursday, September 12 th *5 th and 6th grade student BLOCK PARTY is tonight from 4:30-6:00 and tomorrow for 7 th /8 th graders from 5:00 – 7:30! $5 admission and c...

Attendance Awareness

September 11, 2024

September is Attendance Awareness Month, a time for individuals and organizations to learn about attendance issues and absenteeism. The Sanford School Department recognizes th...

Wednesday 9/11 Announcements

September 11, 2024

WEDNESDAY, September 11 th *REMINDER – Today is an EARLY RELEASE DAY** *Our Back to School Block Parties start tomorrow night for 5 th and 6th graders from 4:...

Tuesday 9/10 Announcements

September 10, 2024

TUESDAY, September 10 th *Fall Theatre season will start on Monday, September 16th in our cafeteria after school until 3:30. Activity bus will be available for student...

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Download the School's District Mobile App!

September 9, 2024

Stay informed with news and updates by downloading the Sanford School Department app on your mobile device. The app allows parents to choose the school(s) they want to get notifi...

Monday 9/9 Announcements

September 9, 2024

MONDAY, September 9 th * Our Back to School Block Parties will be this Thursday for 5 th and 6th graders from 4:30-6:00 and Friday for 7 th /8 th graders from 5:...

Friday 9/6 Announcements

September 6, 2024

FRIDAY, September 6 th Intramurals will begin on Monday! *Fall Theatre Season will kick off on Monday, September 16th in our school cafeteria after school until 3...

Thursday 9/5 Announcements

September 5, 2024

Thursday, September 5th Intramurals will begin on Monday! *7th Grade Band Students - first band class is Monday during Spartan Time. 8th Grade band, your first band d...

Wednesday 9/4/24

September 4, 2024

Wednesday, September 4th *Did you find an overdue library book over the summer? Get that thing out of your backpack and get it to the library. Lighten your load and then...

Tuesday 9/3 Announcements

September 3, 2024

Tuesday, September 3 rd WELCOME BACK !! *Tomorrow there will be a short informational meeting for student athletes participating in fall sports during spartan time...

The Sanford School Department launched its 2024-2025 school year in the Sanford Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, August 28th, with a powerful message: every student matters, and every adult is important. Carl J. Lamb's Show Choir, under the direction of music teacher Hattie Skvorak, kicked off the morning with an uplifting performance. Thank you to Carl J. Lamb students Breyana Bolduc, Alanna Carter, Olan Clock, Maggie Green, Kinley Martineau, Aoife McGuckin-Welsch, Daisy Peters, Ivy Peters, and Kiara Rohner. Following the performance, School Committee Chair Paula Cote welcomed and thanked staff on behalf of the committee. Superintendent Matt Nelson then welcomed returning staff and new staff joining the Sanford School Department, expressing gratitude for everyone involved in preparing for the opening of school. The Sanford School Department's three pillars for student success – student achievement, school climate and culture, and capacity building – set the stage for introducing the goals for the upcoming school year. In addition to the goals, school safety was emphasized as a continuing priority for the Sanford School Department. Mr. Nelson stressed the importance of engagement, prioritizing relationships, and encouraging staff to focus on making strong connections with students, colleagues, and families. He highlighted that these meaningful relationships help form the foundation for effective teaching and learning, creating an environment where students feel valued and motivated to succeed. Staff were also encouraged to "adjust their lens" heading into the 2024-2025 school year when facing new challenges to see the positives in their work. This adaptability ties with the district's focus on "spotlighting-the-right" and building strong relationships with students, families, and the community. The presentation concluded with a powerful metaphor: the dash between birth and death years on a tombstone. Staff were posed a thought-provoking question: "What does your dash stand for?" This dash, it was explained, represents the sum of one's work and the impact of their daily actions. Mr. Nelson emphasized that one's legacy is measured by every life they touch. Relating this concept to the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, it was framed as the School Department's collective dash. Their shared goal is to ensure that students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, challenged, and prepared.

Sanford School Department Kicks Off 2024-2025 Year with Focus on Student Value and Staff Impact

August 30, 2024

The Sanford School Department launched its 2024-2025 school year in the Sanford Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, August 28th, with a powerful message: every student matters, ...