
Business has been booming for the SRTC Cafe since it opened for the second semester on February 8th. Read more about the cafe and the culinary program here: https://bit.ly/3JWsh7W

Congratulations to the SRTC students and instructors who competed in last week's SkillsUSA competition. Read more about the medal winners here! https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-regional-technical-center/article/1044350

We have SRTC students and instructors competing in the SkillsUSA Maine competition today! You can watch the awards ceremony here starting at 5 p.m. tonight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyeQe1DB2LM

Good luck to the SRTC students and instructors who will be competing in SkillsUSA Maine today and tomorrow in Bangor! You can watch the opening ceremonies tonight at 6 p.m. at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdlH1gkA3Ms

Check out the Seacoast Online article on the Sanford Legacy Foundation giving a boost to SRTC's Electrical Wiring Program!
https://bit.ly/42bKrcN

Good evening. This is a message from the Sanford School Department. We apologize for calling so late but due to the weather forecast and impending snow storm, there will be no school on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. We are making the notification now to help with planning. This will be our 5th snow day. The last day of school is now Tuesday, June 13th.

The Sanford School Department is hiring school bus drivers. No experience is necessary. We offer a paid school bus training program. You can make a positive difference in the lives of the local children and support education for future generations.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3T7gOW2

In September, we expect to continue offering full-day pre-k programming at Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase Smith School, Sanford Pride Elementary School, and Sanford Regional Technical Center.
In these Pre-K programs, children participate in age-appropriate learning experiences that promote school readiness and support holistic development.
Our programs focus on reading and math skills, creativity, health and nutrition, and social-emotional development. The lottery registration will close at the end of the day on Friday, March 31, 2023. Check out this article with more information on how to register: https://bit.ly/3mEswey

Today is International Women's Day!
Every year on March 8th we celebrate the women of the world who have made strides in closing the gender gap and pay tribute to the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women throughout history.
The Sanford School Department is proud to honor the women who have, and continue to, educate the children of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.


Happy #SSWweek2023! We are proud to recognize School Social Workers as they support and provide direct services to students who experience academic and social difficulties, developing relationships that bolster self-esteem and reward positive behavior. Join us and @TheSSWAA in thanking a School Social Worker today! #WeRise2023

Come out to the 2nd Annual High School Instrumental Showcase TOMORROW! The concerts starts at 6 p.m. in the competition gym at the high school. It features every instrumental ensemble SHS offers. It's a really great concert to see the variety of music that our students are able to perform!


The Academy of Business at SRTC is a two-year dual enrollment program that is designed to provide students with an opportunity to focus on these areas of business: Finance, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship and Computer Applications. Learn more about the program in this WSSRTV YouTube video: https://bit.ly/3kHbuvF

SRTC Honors PM Students of the Quarter!
https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-regional-technical-center/article/1023255

Reminder that any students interested in being considered for SRTC for next school year, must complete an online application by TOMORROW.
If you apply by the deadline, you will need to participate in a short interview which will take place on either 3/21 (Tuesday) or 3/22 (Wednesday) Interviews are scheduled by SRTC and communicated to applicants and teachers.
Please contact Mrs. Deanna Farrell in Room A234 or via email at dfarrell@sanford.org or your SHS School Counselor for more info.
Also, check out the SRTC website as there is SO much info including a video on every program and one on how to apply, etc. https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-regional-technical-center

Are you a student or know a student who is interested in learning more and possibly applying to the Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC). If so, you need this information!
By Friday, 3/3, any students interested in being considered for SRTC for next school year, must complete an online application.
If you apply by the deadline, you will need to participate in a short interview which will take place on either 3/21 (Tuesday) or 3/22 (Wednesday) Interviews are scheduled by SRTC and communicated to applicants and teachers.
Please contact Mrs. Deanna Farrell in Room A234 or via email at dfarrell@sanford.org or your SHS School Counselor for more info.

Last Thursday's Food Distribution at Sanford High School was a roaring success! Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1010895

Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Please join us in thanking our bus drivers today, and every day for taking care of our children and getting them to and from school safely. Thank you so much!


ICYMI, Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin visited Sanford Regional Technical Center at the beginning of February to kick off the Read to ME Challenge. Read more about her visit: https://mainedoenews.net/2023/02/01/education-commissioner-pender-makin-kicks-off-annual-read-to-me-challenge-by-reading-to-sanford-preschool-students/

Reminder! The Sanford Backpack Program is holding a FREE food distribution TODAY from 3:00 pm-6:00 p.m. at the high school. This is the third year they have done this and they have increased the pounds of food this year again. This is open to all families in the Sanford Springvale area, everyone is welcome and no questions asked. Please wait till 3:00 pm and enter form the Rt. 4 entrance to 100 Alumni Blvd. Traffic will be directed to the designated food pick up area. Be courteous of other drivers and their volunteers and they hope to see you there.

Reminder that there is an admissions open house at Sanford Regional Technical Center on Wednesday, February 15th, for those who are interested in applying. The open house runs from 6-7:30 p.m.
