Sanford Middle School

Friday 3/7 Announcements

March 7, 2025

*Chorus for 5B and 5C today during Spartan time! *Pokemon Club is canceled this week. *Congratulations to all the Feb/March winners of our Be the Change Award, after announ...

Young Journalists Take the Lead at Sanford Middle School

March 6, 2025

A new wave of young journalists are making their mark at Sanford Middle School with the launch of the school’s student newspaper. Started in early February, “The SMS Times” is gi...

Thursday 3/6 Announcements

March 6, 2025

*Tonight at 6pm at the Performing Arts Center is the Class of 2029 (that would be current 8 th graders) presentation for next year class offerings. Tours will be available after ...

Wednesday 3/5 Announcements

March 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 5th *Spring Sing is happening TONIGHT at the Sanford Performing Arts Center at 6pm! All are welcome to attend and we wish Mr. Hayes and his Chorus student...

Tuesday 3/4 Announcements

March 4, 2025

Tuesday, March 4th *Reminder to Students!!! NO drinks other than water are allowed in school. That means, no Aroma Joe’s RUSH’s, energy drinks, Dunkin donuts cocoa, ect! T...

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.

Sanford High School Hosts Course Selection Event for Incoming Freshmen

March 3, 2025

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 op...

Monday 3/3 Announcements

March 3, 2025

Monday, March 3rd *Podcast Club will meet today in room 2240 until 3:15. Bring your laptop. *THIS Friday is Sanford's Got Talent, beginning at 5pm!! Only $5 admission for...

Thursday 2/27 Announcements

February 27, 2025

Thursday, February 27 th *NO Mechanical Advantage Club this week. *Civil Rights Team will meet today in Mrs. Winograd’s room 2:30-3:30 today! All are welcome! *...

A group of Sanford Middle School students took to the slopes this winter as part of the school's new ski and snowboard club. Over four Tuesday evenings, students of varying skill levels enjoyed the conditions at Pleasant Mountain, where they practiced their skiing and snowboarding techniques under the guidance of dedicated SMS staff members. The program welcomed students of all ability levels, with beginners progressing quickly to successfully navigate the chairlift. When asked about their experiences, participants highlighted the social aspects as a key benefit of the club. "It's definitely better skiing with friends... It's fun going with people at your level," student Alex St. Jean said. The program's popularity was evident when Alex got a lucky break: "A day before we go to the ski club, Mrs. Christie comes up to me and says 'Alex, you got great news... somebody's dropped out. Do you want to join Ski Club?'" And Alex jumped at the opportunity. Classmate Connor Fitch described the magical evening atmosphere: "When it's at night, it's all lit up. It's nice... it's just fun skiing with your friends down the mountain." Derek Pichette, who has been skiing most of his life, added: "I didn't like going to the top because the line was always terrible. So I usually just took Riley's run," referring to one of the popular trails at Pleasant Mountain. Connor mentioned how bringing equipment presented its own challenges: "For students that bring their equipment, it's kind of hard because usually I park out the line to walk right in, but with all my stuff, I have to walk all the way over there." The students' behavior caught the attention of Pleasant Mountain staff, who specifically commended Mrs. Crosby on the group's conduct. Based on the overwhelmingly positive experience this season, Principal Crosby is already looking ahead to expand the program. “We look forward to continuing this club and may even extend it to five trips,” Crosby said. “A huge thank you to Mrs. Christie for her passion in getting this started.”

Sanford Middle School Ski and Snowboard Club

February 26, 2025

A group of Sanford Middle School students took to the slopes this winter as part of the school's new ski and snowboard club. Over four Tuesday evenings, students of varying ski...

Wednesday 2/26 Announcements

February 26, 2025

Wednesday, February 26 th *NO Mechanical Advantage Club this week. *Students who are attending the COA Civic Engagement Experience in the JMG classroom today, plea...

Tuesday 2/25 Announcements

February 25, 2025

Tuesday, February 25 th * Jazz Band has rehearsal today after school. *Good luck to SMS Girls Volleyball team on their first game tonight against Acton here at 3:45! ...

Monday 2/24 Announcements

February 24, 2025

Monday, February 24th *8th grade Chorus today! no other announcements!

Friday 2/14 Announcements

February 14, 2025

Friday, February 14th *Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is a great day to show your friends and partner that you care. But don’t stop there! You can show your friends ...

Wednesday 2/12 Announcements

February 12, 2025

Wednesday, February 12th *JMG students who are attending the Career Exploration trip to the Sanford PD today, please head to the front lobby after announcements. *Reminde...

Students at Sanford Middle School discovered how classroom mathematics transforms into real-world solutions during a special visit from transportation systems engineer Mark Love on February 10th. Love, who founded Engineers Teaching Algebra, worked with SMS's Algebra and Geometry classes to tackle an engaging challenge: designing safe traffic intersections. The interactive session brought textbook concepts to life as students used algebraic reasoning to calculate optimal traffic light timing for both three- and four-way intersections. Working like real engineers, they applied proportional thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure safe traffic flow through their designed intersections. The session demonstrated that mathematics isn't just about memorizing formulas – it's about creative thinking and practical problem-solving. Students learned that while calculators are valuable tools, success in engineering and mathematics relies on their ability to think logically and approach problems creatively.

Sanford Middle School Students Apply Math Skills to Real-World Engineering Challenges

February 11, 2025

Students at Sanford Middle School discovered how classroom mathematics transforms into real-world solutions during a special visit from transportation systems engineer Mark Love o...

Tuesday 2/11 Announcements

February 11, 2025

Tuesday, February 11th *Tech Hub will be closing at 8:30 today. *Last day of Ski Bus is today! Please wait for the announcement at the end of the day to load the bus. *Ma...

Students at Sanford Middle School embraced the Great Kindness Challenge during the last week of January, recording an impressive 5,083 random acts of kindness (RAKs) throughout the building. A highlight of the week included students participating in "Twin Day," where pairs of seventh graders doubled up on kindness while sporting matching tutus. The school's counseling department hallway featured a vibrant paper chain with kind messages and RAK ideas linking the entire corridor. In a friendly classroom competition, students tracked their acts of kindness throughout the week. Mrs. White's 8th-grade homeroom led the school with 1,041 RAKs, while grade-level winners included Mrs. Wilson's 5th grade (356 RAKs), Mr. Pyle's 6th grade (287 RAKs), and Mrs. McCann's 7th grade (261 RAKs). Notable mentions went to Mrs. Fraser's 8th grade class with 1,025 RAKs and Mrs. LaVasseur's class with 261 RAKs.

Sanford Middle School Participates in Great Kindness Challenge

February 10, 2025

Students at Sanford Middle School embraced the Great Kindness Challenge during the last week of January, recording an impressive 5,083 random acts of kindness (RAKs) throughout th...

Sanford Middle School Newsletter

February 10, 2025

Monday 2/10 Announcements

February 10, 2025

Monday, February 10th *If any student was absent on Friday please send them down to the cafeteria after these announcements to complete the MIYHS testing during Spartan time...

Friday 2/7 Announcements

February 7, 2025

Friday, February 7th *There will be NO BAND or CHORUS today do to the MIYHS Survey. Please see the email from Mr. Coleman on the updated DO NOT TAKE list. Lessons will res...