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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.…
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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.…
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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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The Sanford School District Needs You!

The Sanford School Department is looking into bringing kids back to school four days per week, but the biggest barrier to this happening is staffing, especially the need for substitute teachers who can step in when a teacher is out or has to quarantine after Covid exposure. Despite what you may think, it’s not necessary to have a college degree to be a substitute teacher. A high school diploma or GED, and a love of kids are the primary requirements.…
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School Committee Meeting Summary: February 22, 2021

School Committee Member Jonathan Mapes apologized for comments he made at the February 8 meeting with regard to getting kids back in school more days per week. “My comment was unacceptable, for that I offer a genuine apology,” he said. Chair Don Jamison added, “Everybody in this room holds the entire staff in the highest esteem. Maybe we haven’t told them that enough.” Mr. Jamison said that the Committee is still receiving a couple of emails a day from parents…
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