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School Notes: March 28, 2021

Nicole Chapa, an 8th grade Sanford Middle School student, organized an opportunity for the SMS JMG students to partner with Tara Pierce of Sole Hope to help Ugandans in need. Students worked to create parts of denim shoes that prevent jigger infections in the feet of villagers. Shoes can have an incredible lasting impact on Ugandan villages, enabling people to get back to their families, work, and school. Visit solehope.org for more information on how you can get involved. Sanford…

School Committee 3/15 Meeting Notes

Construction Update Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson went over the latest updates on legal issues surrounding the construction at Sanford High School. The School Department has been sued by the contractor, Warren Mechanical, over a dispute with a subcontractor. It will likely go to arbitration. The construction at Pride Elementary is still behind schedule, but the contractor has been asked for a plan to catch up. Mr. Nelson showed the Committee the architect’s renderings of the front of the school,…

Sanford Students Back in School 4 Days a Week

Sanford’s high school and elementary students were back in school four days this week as the School Department works toward increasing in-person learning as much as possible. “It kind of felt like the first day of school again,” said Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson about seeing classrooms filled up on Monday. The pandemic reared its ugly head toward the end of the week, however, as positive Covid-19 cases at Ledgemere Transportation resulted in no buses being available for middle and…

School Notes: March 17

Sanford High School is planning now for graduation ceremonies to be held in June at Alumni Stadium. As things stand now, the students will be on the field, physically distanced and separated from the audience who will be in the stands. Attendance will most likely be restricted, but by how much is uncertain at this time. Spring sports at SHS are expected to start on time, if the weather cooperates. Baseball and softball practices are scheduled to start the week…

School Notes: March 14

Carl J. Lamb School PTA is having a fundraiser through Boon Supply, a company that sells eco-conscious products like reusable zip pouches, glass and bamboo storage containers, insulated lunch boxes and more. 40% of every purchase goes to the PTA and items are shipped directly to you. Use this link to shop: https://www.boonsupply.com/collections/613060-carl-j-lamb-school-pta The faculty and staff of Sanford High School are having Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences to discuss your child’s academic progress virtually this spring. Conferences will be held on Wednesday,…

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