Category: School News

Life Skills Lead to Jobs

Photo: Sanford Schools By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communication Coordinator Sanford High School recently held its annual Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG) Closing Ceremony on Tuesday, May 20, celebrating student achievements in the program. The event was led by student Co-Presidents Alissa Letourneau and Emily Letourneau, beginning with a 2024-2025 JMG video presentation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by student Rylee LaPierre. Students Sophia DeVoe and Camille Decato recognized program volunteers, while Amber Campbell acknowledged Principal Tracy Gibson’s support.…

2025 Top 10 at Sanford High School

Front row L-R: Hannah Morgan, Elsie Gendron, Rowan Winchell, Samone Gallagher, Rishi Patel Back row L-R: Jenifer Danis, Daviney Sar, Tala Soule, Corinna Vitale Not pictured: Ariana Spiller Photo Sanford School Department The Sanford Elks Lodge hosted its annual Youth Banquet on Thursday, May 8, honoring Sanford High School's top 50 academically ranked students. The evening celebrated scholastic achievement with special recognition for the top 10 graduates and additional student awards. The highlight of the event was the announcement of…

School Notes 

An early childhood educator works one on one with her student.  Photo: U.S. Census Bureau  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan  Professional development for early childhood educators: Thriving with Intention, the York County Conference for Early Childhood Educators, will be held on April 26, from 8 am to 3:30 pm, at Sanford Regional Technical Center, 100 Alumni Blvd., Sanford. The conference will include a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, networking and lunch, with more than 20 vendors represented. FMI, email fccam.professionallearning@gmail.com. To register…

High Honor for SHS Student Artist 

Senior Elsie Gendron with her honorably mentioned self-portrait.  Courtesy photo  By Andrew Morin, Sanford High School Senior  Elsie Gendron, a senior at Sanford High School, is one of three students in southern Maine to earn an honorable mention in the annual Congressional Art Competition, an event designed to recognize the artistic talents of students throughout the country. In Maine's 1st Congressional District, the art submissions are chosen by the Maine College of Art and the National Scholastic Art and Writing…

Honor Society Students to Showcase Talents

The National Honor Society By Grace Pearson, Sanford High School Senior Sanford High School’s NHS is preparing for the annual variety show, this year titled, the “Spartan Showcase.” The show will take place on April 16, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. Money raised at the show will go toward funding for the NHS. $5 admission, or $2 for students and seniors. Students from the high school will perform to show off their special talents and skills and community members are…