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Sanford High School Chamber Singers and select Treble Choir performed at Sanford-Springvale Historical Society’s holiday open house Dec. 5. Here, they get ready while Director Ryan Geary speaks to the audience. Photo: Connie Garber Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan SMS class’s creativity earns them special recognition on CNN: Mr. Kumka’s social studies class at Sanford Middle School got a special shoutout from CNN10, a national news show for middle and high school students. The class created a unique drone photo spelling…

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Students at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School enjoy new playground equipment, part of the school’s multi-phase playground upgrade project. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan CJL students can’t wait for recess: Thanks to a generous $50,000 donation from the Gerard and Gertrude Genest Charitable Trust, the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation recently purchased a spinner, Cozy Cocoons and Bernie the Bus for the Carl J. Lamb Elementary School (CJL) playground. “This is Phase 2 of the recent upgrades at…

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St. Thomas School students gain hands-on experience with flight simulators with the guidance of Ed Cormier, FAA analyst. Photo: St. Thomas School Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan The sky’s the limit when discussing career possibilities: On Nov.12, Ed Cormier, an analyst with the Aviation and Space Education Program at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), visited the students at St. Thomas School for the second time. Cormier discussed careers as a pilot as well as opportunities for young people in southern Maine,…

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In Veterans Day events, students at Sanford’s elementary schools thank and honor those who served. Pictured are celebrations at Carl J. Lamb (top left), Sanford Pride (top right), and Margaret Chase Smith (bottom) elementary schools. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Students at Sanford’s three elementary schools honor those who served: The gymnasium at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School was filled with pride, gratitude and patriotic spirit on Nov. 7 as students and staff welcomed dozens of veterans,…

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In 2023, Sanford High School Peer Helpers provided a record-breaking 77 Thanksgiving baskets to families with the support of local businesses, the SHS community, and the Maine Army National Guard 1136th Sanford Unit. This year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive runs through Nov. 22. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Students and businesses look to fill plates and hearts this Thanksgiving: The Sanford/Springvale Chamber of Commerce will be providing more than 50 turkeys to Sanford High School (SHS) Peer Helpers…