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Performing Arts Center Update

The Sanford Performing Arts Center is now in the black, and is in great shape to restart programming next fall, according to School Committee member Paula Cote. Recent postcard mailings, and the “Free For All” series of performances paid for by Covid grant funds, have raised SPAC’s visibility in the community. Since December 15, the steering committee has received over $3,000 in donations to continue SPAC’s mission of providing educational and cultural enrichment opportunities to foster the development, understanding, and…
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Learning In a Pandemic: Survey Results

The Sanford School Department recently conducted a survey of parents, students and teachers about their experiences with the hybrid instruction model so far this year. Curriculum Director Beth Lambert presented the results to the School Committee at its January 25 meeting. Parents 38% of Elementary School Parents, 44% of Middle School parents and 63% of High School parents responded. Overall, parents of elementary school students were the most satisfied with how the school system has handled health and safety issues,…
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School Notes 1/24

Congratulations to Sanford High School junior Laila Adawadkar, who is 1 of 30 students and (1 of 2 females) accepted to the U.S. Navy Sea Cadet Arctic Buoy Program.  She will research and build buoys that will be deployed in the Arctic Ice Sheet. Barring any unforeseen staffing issues or new Covid concerns, in-person learning will resume at all Sanford public schools on Monday, January 25. The Maine Principals' Association (MPA) recently announced a decision to allow counties with a “yellow”…
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SHS December Award Winners

by Matt Peterman, Sanford High School Principal Congratulations to our December 2020 award winners!!  The SPARTAN PRIDE AWARD is given to students to recognize achievements that may go unnoticed. We're looking to celebrate successes outside the normal school day, students who are heavily involved in the school, students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and/or character. Brian Lambert, Andrew Blanchard, Camille Alipalo STUDENTS OF THE MONTH: Teachers may choose one student they'd like to recognize for their success in the classroom.  Success doesn't…
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Some SMS, Willard Classes Go Remote Due to Covid

Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson announced Friday and Saturday that some classes at Sanford Middle School and Willard School will go on remote learning this week after exposure to individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19. A Covid-positive individual at SMS was in school on Monday, January 4. Due to quarantine requirements, Learning Community #3 (LC 3) will be going full remote for a short time, effective immediately. LC 3 Group B will return to in-person learning on Friday, January…
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