KRISTIN DALY NAMED INTERIM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT WILLARD SCHOOL Sanford, ME – November 27, 2019- The Sanford School Committee named Kristin Daly as Interim Assistant Principal for Willard School at a meeting held on November 18th. Daly began her duties on Monday, November 25th. Daly, who has taught third grade in Sanford for the past 16 years, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Business from Marist College in NY and completed a Teacher Certification Program in Elementary Education at Franklin Pierce College in NH. She followed this with a Master of Education degree from Lesley University with a major in Curriculum and Instruction as well as a Master of Education degree from University of Phoenix with a major in Administration and Supervision. Superintendent Matt Nelson nominated Daly for the position on November 18th and the School Committee unanimously approved her appointment. Superintendent Nelson stated, “I am very pleased to have Kristin join our administrative team. Within our district, she has been a consistent high performer in a variety of roles and her leadership skills will greatly benefit Willard School.” Daly believes that a successful academic environment is driven by positive relationships among the students, faculty, staff, administration, families and community members. She further states that she plans to “… foster an environment where the teachers and school staff collaborate to nurture students, help them to become self-regulated, lifelong learners and exemplify citizenship...”

Bus 14 was in a minor traffic accident during the secondary run this afternoon. The bus will be running about 20 minutes late as a result.

Veterans observance hosted by the students of Willard School at Memorial Gym. The 4th grade students performed songs of the US Armed Forces and all grades had a role in honoring those who serve and have served including those in attendance. Proud!

The Willard Lost and Found is overflowing! Please encourage your students to stop by and look for a lost item or please come by and check it out yourself. Just sign in to the front office and we'll direct you. Thank you!

Tomorrow is Friday - Remember to try to wear something red and white to show our Sanford Pride and Spartan school spirit.

The Sanford School Department wants to remind parents to renew their Free and Reduced Meal Applications before October 15th to avoid any break in eligibility. Paper applications are available by calling your child’s school or parents can use the new, secure online application available at: https://www.myschoolapps.com/ . If you have any questions about the process, please contact our Foodservice Office at 608-8762.

Don't forget, Willard families: make-up picture day is Monday. Have a great weekend!

Hi Willard! Reminder: Students shouldn't enter the school before 8:05. At 8:05 they can go to library or get breakfast. At 8:10 they can go to class or breakfast. Before 8:10 we are not fully staffed. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter!

Good morning Willard families!The school is not fully staffed before 8:10, we ask that no students enter the building before 8:05. Any student coming in at 8:05 will be directed to the library. At 8:10 students will be able to go to their class or breakfast. Thank you!

Open House tonight! 5:30-7:00pm Also, several buses are running late this afternoon as the district welcomed Kindergarteners for their first day of school today. We thank you for your patience!

Hello Willard Families! Don't forget about our Open House this evening from 5:30-7:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Hi Willard Community! Please know that today we will dismiss at 3. ERD will begin next Wed 9/11; at 2pm. If your child has a regular dismissal plan, please write a note explaining your child's regular dismissal plans. 1 note can be for the year.

Hello! We're looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school. Please check the Willard School website for our most up-to-date arrival and dismissal procedures and policies. We have had many changes!