Category: School News

School Notes

Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Getting to know you, getting to know all about you: In her debut article for The Spartan Times, writer Lexi Hayward sat down for a conversation with Tracy Gibson, the new principal at Sanford High School. Gibson, who started out years ago as a classroom teacher in Sanford, discusses her career, family, interests, and goals for the school year. Read the full story here. https://spartan-times.com/2024/09/16/introducing-our-new-principal-mrs-gibson/ Free, nutritious food to help students fill the meal gap: Spart…

Sanford’s Elementary Schools Off to a Strong Start

By Kendra Williams At its Sept. 16 meeting, the School Committee heard from the principals of the P-K to grade 4 elementary schools and the special education director. Sanford Pride School: The current enrollment is 384 students in 22 classrooms. Principal Susan Inman noted the year is off to a positive beginning. New this year will be after school clubs on Tuesdays for third and fourth graders. Some potential projects and enrichment activities have been identified. Also new will be…

School Notes

Early education program for young children: The Play and Learn series, a free six-week program from the Sanford School Department, will be offered again this year. The program gives children aged 0 to 4 years and their caregivers an opportunity to learn, play, and build connections each week. FMI about upcoming sessions, complete the interest survey. Elks scholarship opportunity available: Applications for the 2025 Legacy Awards from the Elks National Foundation are now available. The $4,000 scholarships present an opportunity…

School Notes

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…