School Committee Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met December 20, 2021. All members were present. The minutes of previous meetings were approved. There were no public comments or communications. Committee Reports Construction: Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson reported that the arbitration between the School Department and subcontractors who worked on Sanford High School was held the previous week. Both parties need to file written arguments by December 29. A decision by the arbitrator, which is final, is expected in mid-January. The three issues…

News Notes: December 26, 2021

On Friday and Saturday, December 17 and 18, Springvale Toys for Tots held its 14th distribution event and the parents of (approximately) 1400 children came to choose gifts/toys for their children. This year Toys for Tots was fortunate to have the use of Curtis Lake Church's multi-purpose room where the gifts were displayed for choosing and parents were escorted by elves, who were all members of the community. A small group of individuals have created this event year upon year…

Library Corner: Springvale

Bundle up and Read! Children are invited to sign up for the winter reading program at the Springvale Public Library beginning on January 3 through February 28, 2022. There are special bundles waiting to be checked out! Each bundle has a special theme like snow, trucks, robots, or food. Each bundle includes a few books, a puzzle, activity or a craft. Chapter books can be turned into a bundle, too. Children can participate whenever the library is open in this free,…

Sanford Spartans Home Games: December 27-31, 2021

Monday, December 27 Girls Varsity Ice Hockey (Sanford/Biddeford/Thornton/Wells), 4:30 p.m. vs. Scarborough at Biddeford Ice Arena Wednesday, December 29 Boys First Team Basketball, 10:00 a.m. vs. Kennebunk at SHS Partners Bank Competition GymBoys JV Basketball, 11:30 a.m. vs. Kennebunk at SHSBoys Varsity Basketball, 1:00 p.m. vs. Kennebunk at SHS Thursday, December 30 Girls JV Ice Hockey (Sanford/Biddeford/Thornton/Wells), 3:20 p.m. vs. Greely at Biddeford Ice Arena The athletic department would like to remind everyone in attendance at Spartan athletic events that…

Good News From Sanford Schools: December 26, 2021

Compiled from staff reports and Facebook posts. Sanford High School The Spirit of the Season Holiday Concert featured the Chorus, Treble Choir, Chamber Band and Concert Band. It's available for viewing on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2ILu67rGAY (part 1) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLPZLIWT8-U (part 2). Sanford High School doors were adorned with colorful and festive door decorations. Project Grad provided candy canes along with an inspirational quote to the Senior Class last Monday.  Sanford Regional Technical Center The Culinary Arts program, under Chef John…

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