SRTC Cosmetology Students Showcase Talents in Nail Art Project
Several of Ms. Coveney’s 8th grade students participated in a creative writing contest.   The students' stories were chosen for publication.  Congratulations to Allie Herring, Arella Burnell, Gianna Garneau, Kenley Winchell, Natalie Nadeau, and Olivia Palmer.  Each student wrote a mini saga of 100 words for the contest sponsored by Young Writers USA.
The smell of bacon and bananas foster permeates through the hallways at Sanford Regional Technical Center.  The aroma must be making its way to town, too, because business has been booming since the SRTC Cafe opened.  Chef John Couture and his students in the AM and PM Culinary Arts sessions are cooking up a storm. They will serve breakfast and lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays through mid-May.  They are fine-tuning their techniques in planning and food preparation, cooking presentation, and serving in a fine dining atmosphere.  The cafe has received rave reviews from guests in the first week.  Reservations can be made at this link: https://tableagent.com/portland-maine/srtc-cafe/
Sanford Middle School's cafeteria was buzzing with excitement and anticipation on Thursday, March 7th, as students, teachers, and families gathered for Sanford's Got Talent 2024 show.  Organized by the school's JMG program, the event showcased the talents of the school's students in a variety of performances, including dance routines, vocal showcases, drum solos, ventriloquist acts, keyboard solos, and more. The evening kicked off with an impressive array of performances, each demonstrating the creativity and skill of Sanford Middle School's student body. Congratulations to the following students who performed: Anthony Flayhan, Ziva Green, Shaneece Liscombe, Jaslinn Johnson, Kelsey Howard, Lyrie Westgate, Emma Higgins, Anna Held, Zoie Kraus, Kayleb McKinlay, Chloe Griffin, Madison Causer, Kaylee Kivlin, Arella Burnell, Aubrey Janosek, Natalie Nadeu, Claire Davie, Emma Beers, Kaelyn Gallant, Violet Kirven, Jeanna Robicheau, Kenna Robinson, and Ariana Young. The show was divided into two sections, with an intermission allowing the audience to grab refreshments and beverages at the concessions table.  Volunteer judges Ms. Allen, Mr. Sanborn, Mrs. Brown, Ms. Farley, and Ms. Scarano lent their expertise to the event, providing valuable feedback and helping to select the evening's performers.  Raffle prizes were drawn towards the end of the evening. Finally, an awards ceremony was held to recognize the outstanding performances of several students.
On Saturday, March 9th, 6th grade students from Sanford Middle School participated in the District Honors Music Festival at York High School.  The band and chorus were made up of students from 11 schools in southern Maine.  Congratulations to the following students who participated: Kaylee Dube, Haley Gahagan, Sophia O'Connell, Cierra McInerney, Elyse White, Caleb Smith, Emma Higgins, and Eamon McGuckin-Welsch.
It was a ‘Sharon thing’ MCS to name library to honor Principal Sharon Remick
The Sanford community shined brightly for the school department’s annual Spring Sing Choral Showcase at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, March 6th.
On Tuesday, March 5th, the competition gym was full for Sanford High School’s Instrumental Showcase.  Some students were in multiple ensembles and played various instruments!  If you missed the showcase, you can watch it below.
Sanford Regional Technical Center hosted over 1,300 sophomores from all of its sending schools over two weeks.   These students signed up for tours of SRTC to learn more about their programs of interest and witnessed a day in the life of a student before making their decision to apply.  SRTC also opened its doors for an Admissions Open House. The open house was a great opportunity for prospective students to bring their families along to check out classrooms and labs and learn more about dual enrollment opportunities.  Over 500 visitors attended the open house.
Sanford Regional Technical Center celebrated CTE Month with its first-ever Spirit Week.  Students pulled out all the stops, decorating themselves and their classrooms in a battle of flannel and flair as they aimed to win Spirit Week 2024.  Officer Michael “Tipper” Thornton and his crew took a strong lead with Monday’s “Proud to be CTE” theme.  Law Enforcement took the trophy in the AM session, but in a dead-lock battle for the PM session, the Academy of Business proved victorious.  These groups will now hold the coveted SRTC Spirit Week trophy graciously designed and fabricated by Gavin Ericson of the Engineering Application with Robotics Program.
Sanford High School Winter Sports Award Presentations
Sanford Middle School’s new ski club kicked off on Tuesday, February 27th.  Spearheaded by Principal Pam Lydon and math teacher Penny Christy, the club aims to encourage students to embrace the great outdoors, engage in physical activity, and embark on new experiences beyond what the middle school already has to offer.   Every Tuesday until March 19th, middle school students head to Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton to take ski and snowboard lessons.  Principal Lydon and Mrs. Christy put together a proposal for the club to get approved by the school committee. Once it was approved, Lydon engaged the school staff, presenting the club’s concept to ensure adequate support and participation from chaperones.   Following the green light to get the club rolling, Lydon and Christy put out sign-up sheets and gave a timeline for students to pick up their information packets. There was also a minimal cost to join the club. The response so far has been positive, with nearly 30 students committing to join the ski club.  Notably, the ski club also provided an opportunity for students who had never before attempted skiing or snowboarding to discover a newfound passion.  The first trip to Pleasant Mountain was a roaring success, according to Lydon. Students were smiling and Lydon said she received praise from the resort’s staff about the positive behavior displayed by Sanford students.
Sanford Middle School hosted the Maine Music Educators Association District 1 Honors Band and Chorus Festival over the weekend.
SANFORD — Prepare to be awestruck as master magician and mentalist Kent Axell returns to his Maine roots from a sensational Las Vegas residency, gracing the SPAC stage for the first time. Showtime is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9.
The Sanford School Department is spotlighting employees at all of our schools. If you know an employee who you feel should be highlighted, please email Sam Bonsey at sbonsey@sanford.org. This spotlight is on Margaret Chase Smith Second Grade Teacher Christine Hoegen.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Sanford High School hosted a tobacco prevention training session for staff members during their early release on Wednesday, which was led by David Spaulding and Elizabeth Pratt from Maine Health’s Center for Tobacco Independence in Portland.
New Kindergarten Student Early Registration Event
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Video Production students at Sanford Regional Technical Center are getting into action, planning, filming, and editing cookie commercials.  Students also had a hand filming and editing the new intro to SRTC video.  The video was shown to over 1,200 sophomores at SRTC’s partner school presentations for admissions season kick-off.