Seventh graders at Sanford Middle School recently wrapped up a meaningful interdisciplinary unit on the Holocaust, and they finished it in a pretty memorable way. Over the past several weeks, students have been exploring this important chapter in history through both their social studies and ELA classes. The two courses worked hand-in-hand to give students a well-rounded understanding of the Holocaust — from the historical facts and context to the deeply human stories behind them. To bring it all home, students had the chance to experience something truly special: a live performance by Russell Kaback called 25044: A Musical Story of Resilience. In the show, Kaback shares the story of his own grandfather, a Holocaust survivor, through music and storytelling. It's the kind of performance that sticks with you, and for our 7th graders, it served as a powerful capstone to everything they'd been learning in the classroom. We're proud of our students for engaging so thoughtfully with such a significant and weighty topic, and grateful to performers like Russell Kaback for keeping these important stories alive.

Sanford Middle School 7th Graders Wrap Up Holocaust Learning Unit

February 24, 2026
Seventh graders at Sanford Middle School recently wrapped up a meaningful interdisciplinary unit on the Holocaust, and they finished it in a pretty memorable way. Over the past se...
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Tuesday 2/24 Announcements

February 24, 2026
*Student leadership will meet today in room 2217 until 3:20. Please bring your chromebooks. *Our next rehearsal for Wizard of Oz Youth Edition will be Thursday after school...
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Friday 2/13 Announcements

February 13, 2026
*NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK! FEBRUARY BREAK! *Make sure you have enough books to read for vacation. Come to the library today to stock up. *Today is a 7th grade Chorus day. ...
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Thursday 2/12 Announcements

February 12, 2026
* Wizard of Oz Youth Edition has a rehearsal today in the cafeteria until 3:30. All members of the Munchkin Ensemble should attend for costume sizing. If you are a member of th...
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Wednesday 2/11/26

February 11, 2026
*Environmental Club meets Thursday afternoon in Miss Allen's room. *February break starts next week! No School Monday 2/16 - Friday 2/20.
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Tuesday 2/10 Announcements

February 10, 2026
*Sanford's Got Talent auditions are being held today and tomorrow after school in Ms. Allen's room. Acts, make sure you arrive five to ten minutes before your audition time. If yo...
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Monday 2/9 Announcements

February 9, 2026
*Rehearsal for The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition today is for students who would like to audition for the Jitterbugs Number and for double casted students. It will be until 3:30 in ...
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Friday 2/6 Announcements

February 6, 2026
*Mrs. Q, Mrs. Avery, Mr. Christie and Mrs. Thomas want to say THANK YOU for celebrating counseling week! Today we're wearing college shirts or colors so we can remember to REACH H...
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Thursday 2/5 Announcements

February 5, 2026
It's National School Counseling Week! Ever feel like not being in school for some reason? Well, your counselor can help with that. We miss you when you're out- so talk to us if yo...
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Wednesday 2/4 Announcements

February 4, 2026
*Volleyball and Wrestling start this Thursday. All athletes need to be registered to attend. See Mr. Allen with any questions. *Students may send designs to be 3D print...
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Tuesday, February 3 Morning Announcements

February 3, 2026
*Volleyball and Wrestling start this Thursday. All athletes need to be registered to attend. See Mr. Allen with any questions. *The last Ski Bus trip is today! *ST...
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February 2, 2026
Check out the February issue of The SMS Times below! The SMS Times February 2026 Issue #9.pdf
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Monday 2/2 Announcements

February 2, 2026
*It's National School Counseling Week! Do you know you can talk to your grade level school counselor about ANYTHING? Family stuff, friendship things, school- and more. Mrs. Q in g...
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Friday 1/30 Announcements

January 30, 2026
KINDNESS SPIRIT WEEK! FRI - Make Kindness a Pattern - Wear any and all patterns - polka dots, stripes, plaid, etc MON - Rock Kindness - Dress up like a rockstar a...
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Thursday 1/29 Announcements

January 29, 2026
KINDNESS SPIRIT WEEK! THURS - Ya’ll Be Kind and wear your western clothes, boots, and hats! FRI - Make Kindness a Pattern - Wear any and all patterns - polka do...
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Wednesday 1/28 Announcements

January 28, 2026
WED - Dream of Kindness - Wear PJs today THURS - Ya’ll Be Kind and wear your western clothes, boots, and hats! FRI - Make Kindness a Pattern - Wear any and all patter...
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Tuesday 1/27 Announcements

January 27, 2026
Kindness Week/Spirit Week! TUES - Global Kindness Day! We all live together so wear blues and greens to represent the earth and sky WED - Dream of Kindness - Wear PJs to...
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For the fourth year running, Sanford Middle School students are experiencing the thrill of winter through the school's popular Ski Club, and this year has seen the highest participation yet with 36 students. Sanford Middle School Math Teacher Penny Christie is the club's advisor, and has been passionate about bringing skiing back to Sanford schools since she arrived. "I've been wanting to start the ski club since I got here," Christie said. She previously taught at Willard, where Mr. Levasseur ran a similar program years ago. With strong support from administrators, Christie's vision became reality once COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. The club takes students to Pleasant Mountain for four trips throughout the winter, welcoming both skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. With nearly 40 students on the mountain, safety remains a top priority. The program employs a comprehensive buddy system and hourly check-ins using a tracking system. Eight adult volunteers participate each trip, with four teachers stationed in the lodge and four on the mountain. For students like Jaxson Tranchemontagne and Rylan Delafontaine, the ski club offers a chance to spend time with friends and classmates. "It's been fun because when you go on the bus, you have people you know," Delafontaine said. Tranchemontagne, who snowboards, shared that his favorite part is "just snowboarding at the mountain." Both students plan to continue with the club throughout middle school. When asked if it's scary going down the mountain, Delafontaine acknowledged the challenge. "Not on the bunny ones, but like, halfway up the mountain, it's kind of steep," he said. "It's just because you can see everything around." The program welcomes complete beginners who take their first lessons on the conveyor belt in the beginner area, as well as more experienced students who tackle challenging runs higher up the mountain. Christie finds special joy in watching newcomers discover the sport. "Just the pride in their face. Some will say 'oh, Miss Christie, come look and see what I'm doing,'" she said. "It's so cool." After students complete their lessons, Christie often joins them on the chairlift, sometimes even accompanying them all the way to the summit. All eight adults who make the trips possible are volunteers, something Christie doesn't take for granted. "We're all volunteers, so it's really great. I feel really lucky that we get to do it," she said. The trips also provide a welcome break during the winter months for both students and staff. "It's nice to see the kids in a different light," Christie explained. "It's different when you're skiing."

Sanford Middle School Ski Club Hits the Slopes

January 23, 2026
For the fourth year running, Sanford Middle School students are experiencing the thrill of winter through the school's popular Ski Club, and this year has seen the highest partici...
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Friday 1/23 Announcments

Friday 1/23 Announcements

January 23, 2026
*The Tech Hub is CLOSED again today. *Today is a 7th grade Chorus Day. *The library will be closed after 11:00 today. *Wizard of Oz Youth Edition has vocal rehea...
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Thursday 1/22 Announcements

January 22, 2026
*Audition sign ups for Sanford's Got Talent 2026 begin today! Pick up a form in the library, office, or from Mrs. Houle in room 1227. Your homeroom teachers may have a copy, too! ...
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