
Oakhurst Dairy has announced a new grant program to help teachers, counselors, and community leaders fund activities that promote Kindness, Goodness, and Maine-ness. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QQKl56

Congratulations to our Health Occupations students who started their clinicals this week. Our students complete a minimum of 40 hours in the clinical setting in the program, which is included in the state requirements to earn the Maine Certified Nursing Assistant credential. We are grateful to Summer Commons in Sanford for hosting this important activity for our students.

REMINDER: There is a Safety Information Night in the Sanford Performing Arts Center this Thursday at 6 p.m. The evening will be an opportunity to learn more about the ALICE model and safety in our schools.

Treat your Valentine to a heart-warming tribute to two amazing musicians, Billy Joel and Elton John, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3waIsXx

Nominations are now open for the 2023 County Teachers of the Year and 2024 State Teacher of the Year. We are encouraging the community to nominate educators in Sanford who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and who inspire the achievement of all students. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3XufvBC

The latest edition of the Sanford Spotlight Newsletter is now available! Follow the link to read more: https://bit.ly/3CIXebP

Important reminder: Application deadline for the Hanna Powell Memorial Piano Competition is tomorrow, Jan. 13. Finalists will be notified by Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. To apply, upload audition materials via the link on the Sanford Performing Arts Center website:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp0931MuqD7wtmCSZ3idyZ0LFgot_L68bR05qVJIC63XFIqQ/viewform

REMINDER: On Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 pm in the Sanford Performing Arts Center, there will be a Safety Information Night for parents. The evening will be an opportunity to learn more about the ALICE model and safety in the Sanford Schools. For more information, follow this link: https://www.sanford.org/article/944790

Your 2023 Legacy Foundation Executive committee, as voted in at our annual meeting on Wednesday, generously hosted by the Sanford Regional Technical Center’s culinary arts team:
Kendra Williams, President
David Jagger, Vice President
Melissa Simpson, Secretary
Cheryl Fournier, Treasurer

You can move more and earn a free ticket to see the Sea Dogs! The Portland Sea Dogs and Let’s Go! with Maine Health want you to get moving with the Let's Go! Move More Challenge. Learn more at this link: https://bit.ly/3QlY3N5

HAPPENING NOW AT SRTC: Seniors can meet with an admission representative from Southern Maine Community College, apply on line and receive an answer on-the-spot.

Students in the Law Enforcement Program at Sanford Regional Technical Center used the program cruiser for training on Tuesday.
https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-regional-technical-center/article/939183

Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) provide students with the opportunity to have learning experiences at a business or community organization or with community experts in particular fields. For more information, follow this link: https://www.sanford.org/article/934409

Students at Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center signed #SanfordStrong and #SpartanStrong banners thanking local first responders today. The banners will be displayed at tonight’s Holly Daze Parade!




Just a few more days to help SRTC through the Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program! Each time a Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker
is purchased at the Hannaford at 800 Main Street, Sanford during the month of November we will receive a $1 donation.


Just a few days left to support SRTC and the environment! When you go to the Shaw’s located at 1364 Main Street in Sanford and purchase the $3.00 GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag, we receive a $1 donation for every bag sold during the month of November.


This latest edition of the Sanford Spotlight Newsletter includes a heartfelt editorial from a student who reflected on last week’s “swatting” event in Sanford High School’s online newspaper “The Spartan Times.” It also features an article on the Sanford High School Theater Company’s performance of ‘Clue’ last weekend titled ‘Resilient in the face of Challenges.’
As we head into the Thanksgiving break, we want to thank each of you for your resilience in the face of challenges and for your dedication, caring, and commitment to our students and each other. We have a lot to be grateful.
Wishing you the very best of health and strength throughout the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you are able to rest and enjoy the break.
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After an advisory committee studied the SHS/SRTC schedule for over a year, the Sanford School Committee voted on November 21st to institute a five-block schedule to begin in the 2023-2024 school year.
This includes freshmen teaming/seminar, AP classes every other day, and electives for all students of all levels, including enrichments.
Work is underway to implement these changes. Specific information will be shared later this winter prior to course selection.

The annual College and Career fair is underway at the Sanford High gym! More than 80 colleges and organizations, as well as all branches of the U.S. armed services are here. Students from SHS and SRTC are prepared!




Reminder that school is closed tomorrow for Veterans Day.