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School Committee 5/9 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met May 9, 2022. Jen Davie was absent; all other members were present. There were no public comments. Committee Reports Construction: Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson reported that discussions are continuing to close out the SHS/SRTC construction project. The Core Building Committee was finally able to tour Sanford Middle School, Margaret Chase Smith School and Sanford Pride Elementary, and members were very pleased and happy with the results. SHS Scheduling Advisory: The Committee is meeting this…

Cultural Celebration Held at Sanford Pride Elementary

by SPE Staff In April, students at Sanford Pride Elementary School celebrated an appreciation and awareness of the different cultures in our school, community and nation. The students and staff have been working on integrated projects since the end of February. All projects are linked to curriculum topics. The Kindergarten classrooms focused on Maine History. The students learned about the Maine state bird, flag, animals, and foods of Maine (lobster, maple syrup, potatoes, blueberries, whoopie pies…), and made lighthouses. The…

SRTC Students Inducted Into National Technical Honor Society

Press Release On May 3rd, the Sanford Regional Technical Center hosted its National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony to welcome 62 new members. SRTC provides technical education to juniors and seniors from 8 area high schools in York County. The newest members come from a range of the 21 programs at the center. The NTHS, whose slogan is “Excellence in America’s workforce begins with excellence in workforce education”, believes in empowering Career and Technical Education students in their journey to…

Elks Recognize Youth Achievement

Each May, the Sanford Elks Lodge comes together to recognize and celebrate achievement among our community's youth, including the top graduating seniors from Sanford High School. This year's celebration was held Thursday, May 4. The following students were recognized: Top 10 SHS Seniors Isabella Farrington, ValedictorianElla Hoenig, SalutatorianAdia HermannLydia PeaseCelia PerksOlivia MartinJoshua WernerDaylin SouleAlison MachinskiAlec Mercer SHS Top Ten students for 2022. Read profiles of each student in this Spartan Times feature. Student of the Year Isabella Farrington Teens of…

Good News From Sanford Schools: May 5, 2022

Art Show The Sanford School District's online art show is available to view now! You will marvel at the amazing artistic talent we have right here in Sanford/Springvale. Check it out here. A paper cut by Dallas Thibault, a student in Mrs. Gillis' 2-D Design class. Carl J. Lamb School Second and third graders put on a Spring Concert before April vacation. CJL students had an Earth Day presentation last month by Forest Nohr and Scott Guzman. Margaret Chase Smith…

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