Our AM Cosmetology students today were practicing Barrel iron sets. They did such a good job that they had to come down to the office to show them off! It's always nice to see excellent student work! #MaineCTE #SRTC
about 14 hours ago, Matt Petermann
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After some strong competition yesterday, our FFA contestants received their results this morning and.....we rocked it!! Avery Connatser - Bronze individual in floriculture Esther Bronwyn- Silver individual in floriculture Rowan Rhodes- Silver individual in floriculture Amelia Halverson- Gold individual in floriculture Team silver in floriculture. This is outstanding for a little school in Maine competing against some national powerhouses! Just an FYI: People hear floriculture and think it’s just floral arranging. But floriculture is actually the science of growing and marketing ornamental and flowering plants. Placing in floriculture requires broad and deep horticulture knowledge. Students had to identify plants from a list of over 300 Latin names, identify plant pests and disease in real time, calculate fertilizer and pesticide ratios, correctly use and identify greenhouse equipment, create a marketing display from scratch as a team, do a live sales pitch to a judge, perform plant propagation, and complete a general knowledge exam in ADDITION to making ā€œwearableā€ prom-style flowers and funeral flower arrangements for the judge. #MaineCTE
7 days ago, Matt Petermann
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Some more photos from Indianapolis. Our students competed well today and are having a blast! #MaineCTE #MaineFFA #SRTC
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Five students in Sanford Regional Technical Center’s (SRTC) Agriculture program are traveling to Indianapolis today for the FFA National Convention, where they will be competing in Floriculture against students from all across the country.

Read more about their journey here!

8 days ago, Nicole Blount
Two students roam the dahlia farm.
Two students operate equipment to till the dahlia field.
A student tends to the dahlias.
Four students sell floral arrangements for the CSA project.
Four students pick dahlias.
Four students stand presenting their award at the FFA State Convention in May.

Need resources like toys, meals, or other assistance during the winter and holiday season?

Scan the QR code or visit the link for Sanford's 2026 Holiday Resource Guide.

8 days ago, Nicole Blount
Sanford Holiday Resources with a QR code.

Looking for fun community events for the family this fall?

Visit our Community Announcements page to find information on events including upcoming Trunk or Treats in Sanford!

8 days ago, Nicole Blount
Find information on Upcoming Community Events at our Community Announcements page!
Our Future Farmers of America National contestants jetted for Indianapolis yesterday for the opening of the national FFA competition. Our SRTC students will be competing today in Floriculture from 12-5. Good luck!!! #MaineCTE #SRTC
8 days ago, Matt Petermann
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Notice something different about the Sanford Middle School campus?

Click here to read about a dynamic yearlong collaboration between Sanford students, staff, and community businesses and organizations who helped make SMS a more welcoming space for students to return to each week.

A huge thank you to Matthew Brock at Springvale Hardware & Paint for his generous support of this project!

9 days ago, Nicole Blount
Colorful flowers grow in the flower beds outside Sanford Middle School's campus.
A student rakes outside the campus.
Two students pull weeds.
A group of students rake and weed together.
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Students and staff work outside of Sanford Middle School's campus.

Last month, Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) brought students together for an afternoon of recreation and connection. Read more about how they're building a culture of belonging here.

13 days ago, Nicole Blount
Students pose for a picture with first responders in front of a fire truck.
Students play volleyball together.
Students play corn hole together.
Two students collaborate on an activity with a fire hose.
Three students sing together.
Three girls wearing flower crowns pose for a picture.
Four boys pose for a picture together.
Sanford art teachers visited the Ogunquit Museum of American Art during Friday's in-service day, partnering with the broader community to take their professional development beyond the classroom!
15 days ago, Nicole Blount
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While our students enjoyed an early start to their long weekend, our Sanford teachers were hard at work with training, preparation, and professional development.
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Curious how implementation of the new cell phone policy is going in Sanford schools? Click here to read a full story on the issue.

Photo credits: Jaslinn Johnson

20 days ago, Nicole Blount
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Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation teamed up with students at Sanford Regional Technical Center to build the Brian Flanagan Memorial Bridge. Honoring a former Sanford coach, teacher, and administrator with a lasting legacy, the bridge was dedicated at a ceremony at Sanford High School. Read more here.

26 days ago, Nicole Blount
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Calling all of Sanford! Come celebrate your Spartan spirit at this week's community-wide Homecoming events. Click here for more information.

about 1 month ago, Nicole Blount
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Tomorrow, the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation will host a ceremony honoring Brian Flanagan, a beloved man who left an incredible legacy of care, passion, and dedication as a Sanford teacher and coach. A bridge built by SRTC students will be dedicated in his honor tomorrow, September 17th at 2:30 PM, next to the tennis courts at Sanford High School. The community is invited to attend. Click here to read more about Brian.

about 1 month ago, Nicole Blount
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Free community hiring event this Wednesday!

Sanford Community Adult Education is partnering with Springvale CareerCenter to host monthly hiring events for job seekers at any stage of their career journeys. Whether you're looking for employment or simply have questions about job seeking, education, or training, SCAE hopes to see you there!

Click here for more information.

about 1 month ago, Nicole Blount
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Sanford Regional Technical Center welcomed students last Thursday for their first assemblies of the 2026-2027 school year. Click here to read more about the SRTC and how they're preparing students to lead lives of impact.

about 2 months ago, Nicole Blount
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As Sanford raises the curtain on the 2026-2027 school year, educators and staff across the district hold to this year's theme: We are better together! Read more here.

about 2 months ago, Nicole Blount
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New teachers filled the Sanford Performing Arts Center last Tuesday for a day of training, connection, and a warm welcome for the 2026-2027 school year. Read more here.

about 2 months ago, Nicole Blount
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First day of school for SRTC 2026-27! Let's Go!!!
about 2 months ago, Matt Petermann
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