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Marching Band Looking Forward to Hosting Finals 

By Sam Bonsey, Communications Coordinator, Sanford School Department  Sanford is hosting the Maine Marching Band Finals this year on Saturday, Oct. 28. It follows five regular shows in the Maine Band Directors Association circuit, which Sanford participates in.  "I'm really looking forward to the final show here in Sanford," said Quang Lam, a SHS junior in the band. "Usually, the last show is the best, not only for us but for all of the other schools as well, but having…

2023 Homecoming Parade 

By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communication Coordinator  Sanford High School celebrated Homecoming Week October 9-13, with spirit days throughout the week, culminating in a pep rally on Friday. The Student Council hosted the homecoming parade on Friday afternoon. The parade is a long-standing tradition in Sanford and has received tremendous community support throughout the years. The enthusiastic participation proved this year was no exception. The student floats at the parade were designed around the theme of “Children’s Storybooks.”  Check out…

Sanford School Committee Meeting 10/2/2023

By: Kendra Williams Members Present: Paula Cote, Amy Sevigny and Jennifer Davie Absent: Kelly Termath and Melissa Simpson Student Representatives: Aiden Gendron and Emma Adawadkar. Junior Elsie Gendron was appointed as a new student representative. Athletic Director Zach Lemelin presented and explained the details of a proposal to establish a SHS Hall of Fame/Honor as a standing committee at Sanford High School that will have a constitution and bylaws. A motion to approve the proposal was unanimously approved. School Counseling…

School Notes: October 1, 2023

Volunteers for the Walking School Bus Program at Sanford Pride Elementary School help neighborhood students reach the morning bus on time. Photo Credit: Sanford School Department By: Carolyn Cadigan Connecting with students one step at a time: For the second year at Sanford Pride Elementary School, volunteers for the Walking School Bus Program make their daily walk in a specific Sanford neighborhood, rain or shine, to ensure kids in the area arrive at the bus on time. Carol Lantagne, the…

School Notes: September 24, 2023

The Carl J. Lamb Elementary School received updates over the summer, including a new maple countertop in the main office. Photo Credit: Carl J. Lamb Elementary School Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Upgrades to Carl J. Lamb School for the new school year: Over the summer, the custodial, technology and maintenance crews were hard at work making improvements to the facility, including re-keying doors; building a new vestibule in the lobby; adding a new lobby ceiling and lights; painting the lobby…

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