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Orientation day set the stage for this school year’s newest teachers in Sanford. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan New Sanford school teachers benefit from a day of orientation: The Sanford School Department kicked off the new academic year by hosting a comprehensive and engaging orientation day on Aug. 27 at Sanford High School for the district’s newest teachers. The day began with a welcome from Superintendent Matt Nelson, followed by a session of community-building circles to encourage…

Schools Consider Banning Student Cell Phones

By Kendra Williams The Sanford School Committee took a first step on Aug. 19 toward prohibiting student use of cell phones during the school day. It held a first reading on a proposal that still faces more discussion, surveys of students, parents, teachers and administrators, and a second reading before it can be approved. If it adopts a ban, Sanford would be joining a growing number of districts restricting students’ use of smart phones and smart watches. Parents’ groups and…

Sanford Schools Ready for a New Year

Photo Pixabay By Kendra Williams Final preparations for the start of the 24/25 school year were the primary focus of the School Committee’s meeting on Aug. 19. Since then, fall athletics have begun and schools have held open houses. New teacher orientation, a staff welcome and an in-service day have taken place. Several new professional staff positions were filled over the summer with what Superintendent Matt Nelson described as outstanding candidates. Maintenance and custodial staff have been hard at work…

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Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Say cheese on SHS Picture Day: School pictures for Sanford High School freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taken on Sept. 3 (freshmen) and Sept. 4 (sophomores and juniors) by Studio by the Pond, 75 Main St., Springvale. Online orders must be pre-ordered by Sept. 21. Link to the order form here to order online or print an order. The event access code is shsfallpictures24. Flower fundraiser celebrates fall: The fall mum…

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Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan SHS students can fuel up with the afterschool meal program: Through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, afterschool meals will be available again this school year to Sanford High School students on days when afterschool enrichment activities are held, generally Monday through Thursday. Sanford School Nutrition will offer well-balanced, nutritious “grab and go” meals, to be consumed onsite at SHS. Meals will be available outside the cafeteria at no…