Sanford Regional Technical Center

Student Life Goes on Without Cell Phones

October 9, 2026

Students eat lunch post-Yondr pouch implementation. Photo: Jaslinn Johnson By Nicole Blount, Communications Coordinator and Jordyn Martin, SHS student writer *This piece was a c...

Passing the Baton: A Lasting Tribute to Brian Flanagan

October 2, 2026

Sanford students recently had the meaningful opportunity to participate in honoring Brian Flanagan, a beloved man whose legacy continues to shape the lives of countless students t...

Sanford Community-Wide Homecoming Events

September 22, 2026

Calling all of Sanford! Sanford School Department invites the community to come celebrate their Spartan spirit at this week's Homecoming events. From athletic events to family-fr...

Free Community Hiring Events at SCAE

September 15, 2026

Sanford Community Adult Education (SCAE) is partnering with Springvale CareerCenter to host a community hiring event on Wednesday, September 16, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the ...

Building Skills, Leaving an Impact: SRTC Welcomes Students for the 2026-2027 School Year

September 11, 2026

Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) held its first student assemblies of the 2026-2027 school year last Thursday, welcoming hundreds of students representing 26 distinct trad...

Raising the Curtain on the 2026-2027 School Year

September 9, 2026

It’s not often we get to have every administrator, teacher, and staff member in one place, but August 26th was one of those special days. The Sanford School Department brought tog...

A Warm Welcome: Sanford Schools Welcomes New Teachers for 2026–2027

September 3, 2026

The anticipation in the air was palpable as new teachers filled the Sanford Performing Arts Center last Tuesday for a day of training, connection, and a warm welcome for the 2026-...

2026-2027 Open House Schedule

August 25, 2026

The Sanford School Department is excited to welcome our Spartans back for another exciting year. Open houses begin this week, giving students the chance to meet their teachers, fi...

Davis Spends 10 Weeks with CMP Over the Summer

August 22, 2026

Massabesic Senior and soon to be 2nd year SRTC Electrical student Ean Davis just completed 10 weeks of hands-on training at Central Maine Power's Union Trade Internship. Ean grad...

Video Production campers learned about the three phases of film production that included preproduction phase project planning, then production phase where storyboards turned to all the filming, followed by post-production and the editing phase of filmmaking. On the last day the campers celebrated with invited family for a viewing party. Students used professional 4K video cameras, microphones, slates, lighting and perhaps most fun, props and costumes.

Sanford Regional Technical Center Wraps Up Annual Middle School Summer Camp

June 29, 2026

Toward the end of the school year, SRTC was busting at the seams hosting nearly 1400 8th grade students from all 8 partner districts (including Kennebunk, Kittery, Marshwood, Mas...

SRTC Student Wins Gold at National SkillsUSA Competition

SRTC Student Wins Gold Medal at National SkillsUSA Competition

June 11, 2026

Sanford Regional Technical Center student Connor Wilcox won the gold medal in Electrical Construction Wiring at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, finis...

Sanford High School Celebrates 133rd Commencement Ceremony

June 4, 2026

Sanford High School held its 133rd Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, June 3, at Alumni Stadium, gathering graduates from the Class of 2026 alongside their families, faculty, and...

SRTC Honors Class of 2026 at Annual Recognition Night

May 27, 2026

Sanford Regional Technical Center honored students and achievements at their annual Recognition Night Ceremony held Thursday, May 21, at Partners Bank Gymnasium. SRTC Director Ma...

SRTC Students Recognized at Annual Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club Breakfast

May 21, 2026

Fourteen Sanford Regional Technical Center students were celebrated during a breakfast hosted by the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club. The event, held in SRTC's café, featured a mea...

Sanford High School recently held its annual Jobs for Maine's Graduates Closing Ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, at the Performing Arts Center, celebrating student achievements and recognizing graduates as they prepare for life after high school. The event was welcomed by JMG Leadership Council President Lulu Morris and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by student Essence Veilleux-Camara, followed by an opening statement from Izzy Mitchell. Vice President Tiffany Mitchell reflected on first joining the program in seventh grade, crediting JMG with giving her the confidence and interview skills to earn a spot in the early childhood SRTC program. "I could not imagine myself standing in front of all of you now more confident about myself and what I want to do for a career," she said. Students Fiona Zachko and Brooklyn Skaltsis recognized the many community volunteers and guest speakers who visited the JMG classroom throughout the year, while Landon Stone, Lucien Curry, and Michael Rodriguez highlighted a busy year of community service that included volunteering at Special Olympics events, distributing holiday toys locally, and field trips to three college campuses and Maine Health's medical simulation lab in Portland. Social studies teacher Mr. O'Brien delivered the keynote address, speaking on the theme of independence and encouraging students to keep pushing forward through life's challenges. Lacey Kimball, who introduced him, described O'Brien as someone who "always checks in on us about school and outside of school to make sure we're doing okay." Lulu Morris and Izzy Mitchell recognized students who earned digital badges through Maine's Career Exploration Model, a framework through which students demonstrate mastery in self-awareness and job attainment skills. Certificates of completion were also awarded to multi-year participants, with several students recognized for involvement stretching back to middle school. Underclassmen speaker Leah Lagueux honored JMG teacher Ms. Gifford ahead of the senior spotlights. "She doesn't just teach lessons from a textbook. She teaches us how to succeed in the real world," Lagueux said. "What makes her truly special is the way she connects with her students. Because of that, our classroom feels like a safe space where we can be ourselves, ask questions, and grow." Each graduating senior was recognized by JMG teacher Cheryl Gifford alongside a team of underclassmen readers, with seniors sharing their favorite JMG memories and future plans spanning fields from cosmetology and graphic design to criminal justice, social work, and the Coast Guard. Lulu Morris delivered the senior speaker address, reflecting on four years in the program. "She guided me through creating my very first resume, helped me apply for my first job, and encouraged me to enroll in the SRTC program," Morris said of Ms. Gifford. "But beyond all those accomplishments, what mattered even more was that she helped me believe in myself."

Sanford High Schools Holds Annual JMG Closing Ceremony

May 20, 2026

Sanford High School recently held its annual Jobs for Maine's Graduates Closing Ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, at the Performing Arts Center, celebrating student achievements and re...

SRTC Back at State FFA Convention!

May 16, 2026

Under the leadership of Agriculture Instructor, Jenn Coverdale, students in the Ag program traveled to Presque Isle to participate in the 3-day 2026 FFA State Convention. The stu...

SRTC Health Occupations Students Earn CNA Credentials at Annual Pinning Ceremony

May 15, 2026

Sanford Regional Technical Center held its Health Occupations Pinning Ceremony at the Sanford Performing Arts Center Wednesday, May 13, celebrating 56 students who have achieved a...

Sanford Students Shine at Annual Elks Youth Banquet

May 8, 2026

The Sanford Elks Lodge hosted its annual Youth Banquet on Wednesday, May 6, bringing together students, families, and community members for an evening dedicated to celebrating aca...

SRTC Inducts More Than 80 Students into National Technical Honor Society

May 7, 2026

More than 80 Sanford Regional Technical Center students were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a ceremony held Wednesday, May 6, at the San...

Sanford Regional Technical Center Administrative Assistant Darlene Breton has been named the 2026 Maine Principals' Association Administrative Assistant of the Year. The award recognizes school administrative professionals across Maine who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and service to their school communities. Breton has served SRTC since November of 1983, making her one of the longest-serving staff members in the center's history. Over that time, she has worked alongside every director the school has had and has witnessed SRTC grow from approximately 300 students to nearly 800 today, serving families across eight partner communities throughout York County. "I am deeply honored to receive the MPA Administrative Assistant of the Year award. I am sincerely grateful to be part of the Sanford Regional Technical Center, where I have proudly served since 1983," Breton said. "This recognition is a reflection of the collaborative spirit and dedication of my colleagues. Most importantly, I remain thankful for the students we serve, who continue to inspire and remind us of the importance of our work." In his nomination letter, SRTC Director Matthew Petermann credited Breton with keeping the school's complex day-to-day operations running seamlessly across all 25 of its programs. "Her leadership is steady, reliable, and indispensable," Petermann wrote. "She does so without fanfare, ensuring that every teacher, every student, and every program has what it needs to succeed. That is leadership in its truest form." Petermann also spoke to the personal qualities that make Breton such a valued member of the SRTC community. "She is an exceptional listener who takes the time to truly hear the needs of those around her — whether it is a staff member navigating a difficult situation, a student seeking support, or an administrator working through a challenge. Her patience is remarkable, and her ability to remain calm and composed in the face of a demanding, fast-paced environment sets a tone of stability and trust throughout our building." "The Sanford Regional Technical Center is a better school because of Darlene Breton," Petermann added, "and Maine's students are better served because of people like her."

SRTC's Darlene Breton Named 2026 MPA Administrative Assistant of the Year

May 6, 2026

Sanford Regional Technical Center Administrative Assistant Darlene Breton has been named the 2026 Maine Principals' Association Administrative Assistant of the Year. The award rec...