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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,…

School Notes: March 11, 2021

Clubs and activities have started up again at Sanford High School! Art Club, Winter Indoor Percussion, Environmental Club, and Jazz Band are just a few of the activities students can join. Winter Guard incorporates dancing with spinning flags and wooden rifles. Ocean Bowl is a competition among New England schools to see who knows the most about oceans. There’s a club or activity for everyone. Carl J. Lamb School is having a Box Top Competition. Whichever class has the most…

York County Senior College Spring Courses

York County Senior College is inviting women & men age 50+ to join them for the start of their spring semester on March 29. From the arts and literature to history, wellness, nature and beyond, York County Senior College has choices that fit a variety of interests. YCSC's teacher volunteers bring with them a wealth of education, knowledge & experience in their field of subject. Classes range from 3-8 weeks, and are $25.00 each with a current $25.00 registration fee.…

School Committee Meeting Summary: March 1, 2021

Under public comments, former School Committee member Emily Sheffield asked the Committee to be mindful of the mental health of students, even after the schools have fully reopened. “There will be a segment of our children who will flourish and resume normalcy, but some will still be suffering,” she said. In his update on school construction, Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson said the contractor working on the elementary school reports that they are now a couple of weeks behind schedule.…

Former Jr. High Now Sanford Pride Elementary School

At their March 1 meeting, members of the Sanford School Committee voted unanimously to rechristen the former Junior High School with the name Sanford Pride Elementary School. Committee Chair Don Jamison commended the Naming Committee on their work surveying the community and pulling together the various suggested names. The Naming Committee included School Committee members Amy Sevigny and Paula Cote, City Councilors Ayn Hanselmann and Robert Stackpole, former School Committee member Kendra Williams, and Sanford High School history teacher Paul…

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