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Students at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School tap into nature for a school-wide maple sugaring project. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan CJL playground proves to be the sweet spot for hands-on learning: Students at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School (CJL) are taking part in a school-wide maple sugaring project that spans multiple subjects and a New England tradition. The project, which involves tapping trees on the CJL playground as well as on the grounds of Springvale Library,…

School Notes – March 15, 2025

Benjamin Terril, senior at Sanford High School, was chosen to receive the 2025 Principal’s Award. Photo: Sanford High School Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan SHS student awarded for excellence and leadership: Benjamin Terril, a senior at Sanford High School, has been selected to receive the 2025 Principal’s Award. Principal Tracy Gibson noted, “Throughout his years at Sanford High School, Benjamin has distinguished himself in the classroom, in the theater program, on the playing field, and as a leader in the school…

School Notes – March 8, 2025 

Rising students at Sanford High School review credit audits in preparation for the 2025-2026 school year.  Photo: Amber Ouellette  Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan  SHS students and counselors look ahead to the new school year: The scheduling process for the 2025-2026 school year has already begun for Sanford High School students entering grades 10, 11 and 12. In late February, the counseling department conducted credit audits in the Performing Arts Center for the rising students, identifying the remaining classes each student…

School Notes – March 1, 2025

Fourth graders at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School channel their creativity while learning about discovery and innovation. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Nurturing curiosity in budding inventors and innovators at MCS: Fourth grade students at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School have begun their next unit, focusing on discovery and innovation. Through engaging stories and activities that make up the “Eureka!” unit, students are learning about famous inventions and groundbreaking ideas that have changed the world. They are…

School Notes

Grade 2 students at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School celebrate ancient Greek culture and mythology. Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Ancient Greece comes to life at CJL: Second grade students at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School transformed their classroom into a slice of ancient Greece during their special Greek Celebration on Feb. 14. After dedicating nearly a month to studying ancient Greek culture and mythology, the students, dressed in creative costumes representing various Greek gods and goddesses,…