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Spartan Wrestlers Keep Piling Up the Wins

The Sanford Spartans Wrestling team added more bling to the trophy cabinet this past week, with a second place team finish in the Class A Maine State Championships at Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham on Saturday, and a first place win at the Duals Championships on Tuesday at Fryeburg Academy. At States, the Spartans fought their way to finish second in the State in Class A. James Blood won the state championship in his 106 pound weight class, and…

School Committee February 7 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met February 7, 2022. All members were present. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. Public Comments: Former Committee member Kendra Williams spoke about the proposed expansion of Pre-Kindergarten. She said she understood how the Committee members had to make difficult choices about the budget, but urged them not to cut the Pre-K expansion funds, saying the benefits of early childhood education were well documented. “If we don’t do this now, when are we ever…

Good News from Sanford Schools 2/7/2022

Compiled from staff reports and Facebook posts Sanford High School Sanford High School’s Unified Basketball team won their first game of the season 46-44 at Biddeford High School.  All the players played exceptionally well and had a great time in front of a wonderful crowd. See photos above and below. Did you know SHS now has its own online newspaper, The Spartan Times? Students have written some great articles! Check it out here. Sanford Spartans Varsity Cheerleaders will compete in…

St. Thomas Celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2022

Compiled from Facebook posts St. Thomas School celebrated Catholic Schools Week 2022 from January 31 to February 4 with a week full of fun, learning and helping others. The school kicked off the week by thanking parishioners for their support and generosity with a delicious “grab-and-go” breakfast, and continued with an explosion of blue and white at a very spirited pep rally! Go, Eagles! The celebration of Catholic Schools’ Week continued with “clash day” (pictured above) - with students dressing…

School Committee Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met January 24, 2022. All Committee members were present. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. There were no public comments. Communications Donation: Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson thanked H. A. Mapes, Inc. for their donation of $2,000 from the company’s Spirit Pump Raiser fundraiser in October and November. Mr. Nelson said the funds will be used to help benefit students at Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center. Committee Reports Construction: The decision…

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