Sanford Regional Technical Center

This eager group along with SkillsUSA Advisor, Tim Fecteau are headed north to the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference at EMCC in Bangor! Students will spend a day in trainings designed to develop their confidence, communication, competence and leadership skills. We're looking forward to another successful year competing in SkillsUSA! Opportunities like this wouldn't be possible without the generous support of businesses, organizations and generous families within our region.

Get ready for a night of fun, music, and friendly competition at the Sanford Backpack Program's "Lip Sync Showdown!" The event will take place on Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Sanford Performing Arts Center. This event is presented by the Sanford Backpack Program, with all proceeds directly supporting the program’s mission to provide food for local students in need. Some of the area’s most recognizable faces will hit the stage to battle it out for lip-sync supremacy, as voted by the audience in attendance. Performers include the Sanford School Committee, The Sanford City Council, SHS Staff, SRTC Staff, SMS PTA, Kiwanis and Rotary Club, SHS Field Hockey and Football Teams, the Sanford Police Department and more! After each round, the power is in the audience's hands to vote for the winning team, making this a night of friendly competition you won't want to miss. All proceeds from the event will support the Sanford Backpack Program in their mission to ensure that children in our community go home with a backpack full of nutritious, easy-to-prepare food every weekend. Your participation helps these children return to school on Monday ready to learn and thrive. Don’t miss the excitement, the music, and the chance to make a difference! Purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee one of the best seats in the house! https://ci.ovationtix.com/35877/production/1212982

Good Morning! SRTC student grades are up to date for the first progress report of the school year. Let your student's instructor know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Don’t miss updates from the Sanford School Department! 📱✨ Download the Sanford School Department app on your mobile device to: - Get customized notifications from your child's school - Stay updated with our live news feed - Check sports schedules and dining menus - Access crucial documents Plus much more to keep you connected! Want a quick guide? Watch our tutorial video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd_PIcEeXnA

Our second year Electrical Wiring students are steadily working to complete the electrical service in our fourth house project on Hanson's Ridge. We would not be able to build these houses without the support of the local business community like Jewett Electrical who donated all the electrical supplies for this house.

Over 200 SRTC students were able to attend Maritime Industry Day in Portsmouth today. They were able to interact with employers and tour the USS Albacore as part of the Kick-Off to Manufacturing Month. Check out the link for photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZTK97bzYejfVN9dMA

Today on Custodial Appreciation Day, we celebrate our amazing Sanford School Department custodial, maintenance, and grounds team! 🎉 Their summer accomplishments include: Deep cleaning all schools Installing new doors at Sanford Middle School Adding climate control to Sanford Pride Elementary’s Library Playground upgrades at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary Improved entry heating at Carl J. Lamb Elementary Sound improvements at Sanford High School Taking on additional hours of sports field maintenance Despite challenges and last-minute changes, their flexibility and hard work ensured our schools are clean, safe, and improved for the new year! Want to learn more about our team's incredible efforts? Check out our full article here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1774459

Students have returned to the Sanford Regional Technical Center! We had a great first week and you can see our students here during our Friday assemblies. #SRTC #CTE #MACTE

Hello SRTC students and families - We are excited to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! Please follow the link below for a welcome letter from Matt Petermann, Director of The Sanford Regional Technical Center. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FaMfRlk-VV6mdqfkZ3ABPNLisOsDSEZ5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101757569925393127190&rtpof=true&sd=true

Event Reminder: Stuff the Bus School Supplies Distribution Date: Saturday, August 24th Location: Curtis Lake Church, Sanford Arrival times (by child's last name): A-G: 9am H-M: 10am N-Z: 11am (The only exception to this is if there are children in one family with multiple last names. You will then refer to the last name of your youngest, school aged child, to determine your arrival time. If you arrive with no children you will need to come at 11am) Bring: Index card per child with your name, child's name, and grade. No pre-registration needed. First come, first served. Come only at your designated time. Event is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa

The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th,  from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa

The Sanford Summer Meals for Kids & Teens program returns on Monday, June 17th, providing free breakfast and lunch for youth 18 and under at multiple locations across the city. No registration is required for this USDA-funded program that aims to ensure children have access to nutritious meals when school is out for summer break. Families can simply stop by any of the participating sites during the meal service times. This summer's participating locations and meal times are: Carl Lamb School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pm Carpentier Park Lunch: 11:15 – 11:45 am Curtis Lake Church Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:45 am – 12:30pm Sanford High School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pm Sanford Middle School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sanford Pride Elementary Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Springvale Playground Breakfast: 8:45 – 9:15 am Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm YMCA Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 – 11:45 am The Summer Meals for Kids & Teens program helps families stretch their food budgets while providing a free, convenient source of healthy meals for children during the summer months. All meals meet USDA nutritional guidelines.

This morning, the Class of 2024 received their caps and gowns and then took a trip down memory lane as they walked through the middle and elementary schools to bid farewell! Students and staff from each school filled the halls to give congratulations. 

We look forward to welcoming you tonight at 6:00 PM for the 2024 SRTC Recognition Night Ceremony in the Partners Bank Gymnasium on the SRTC/SHS campus. Together we will honor our graduating seniors and juniors completing 1 year programs. Thank you to the generosity of those in our communities and partnerships, we will proudly be awarding over $96,000 in scholarships and industry related tools to selected students. It's an exciting night for CTE and we look forward to sharing it with you! If you are unable to join us in person, the event will be livestreamed thank you to WSSRTV and can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSoxiLi065Q Don't forget to check our out digital program linked below for a glimpse into what our students of honor have been up during their time at SRTC. https://sites.google.com/sanford.org/srtc-recognition-night-2024?usp=sharing

The live stream for tonight's SRTC Recognition Night can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSoxiLi065Q The stream will start prior to the event.

Due to the potential for thunderstorms in Sanford tomorrow evening, we have made the decision to move the SRTC Recognition Night Ceremony indoors. The ceremony will be held in the Partners Bank Gymnasium on the SRTC campus. 100 Alumni Blvd. Sanford, ME. Please enter through door #43 for the Performing Arts Center. See the link below for a map of parking. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. We look forward to celebrating with you! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qKOeKgIGqXMUjTBIXUFh5Rwh4lY8L52y/view?usp=sharing

SRTC's Recognition Night is TOMORROW, May 23rd, at 6:00 PM at Alumni Stadium (100 Alumni Blvd. Sanford, ME). This event will honor the 2024 seniors and 1-year program completers. It's an outdoor celebration, so dress accordingly and support our hardworking students as they achieve this milestone!

The greenhouse still has veggies, annuals, succulents, a few pansies and houseplants that would do well as outdoor plants. We will be open on a catch as catch basis when school is open from 8 am to 1 pm. Email plantsplus@sanford.org ahead of time to get the hours for the week or use the Jotform link to preorder and arrange for a pick up time. https://form.jotform.com/232964618558167

A Peg Levasseur Report - A recent visit to the SRTC Café from a writer at the South Berwick Reporter led to this informative article about CTE programs and the students who attend them. https://southberwickreporter.org/2024/04/06/tech-center-cafe-teaches-skills-beyond-the-kitchen