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Schools Consider Banning Student Cell Phones

By Kendra Williams The Sanford School Committee took a first step on Aug. 19 toward prohibiting student use of cell phones during the school day. It held a first reading on a proposal that still faces more discussion, surveys of students, parents, teachers and administrators, and a second reading before it can be approved. If it adopts a ban, Sanford would be joining a growing number of districts restricting students’ use of smart phones and smart watches. Parents’ groups and…
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Photo of the Week

Students enjoy the playground at Sanford Pride Elementary during the school’s recent Pops on the Playground event, a celebration of the start of school. Credit: Sanford Pride PTA
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Community Calendar: Aug. 31-Sept. 8, 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Visit our Events Calendar https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/events/ for details on these and future events.   Saturday, Aug. 31 Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. 22nd Annual Randall’s Run/Walk for the Gym, 8:30-10:30 am, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main St., Springvale Ride For Mercy, 10:30 am, Mercy Chapel, 1861 Main St. Monday, Sept. 2 Labor Day Maine Attraction Labor Day Water Ski Show, 4 pm, Number One Pond, River St. Tuesday, Sept. 3 First…
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Sanford Schools Ready for a New Year

Photo Pixabay By Kendra Williams Final preparations for the start of the 24/25 school year were the primary focus of the School Committee’s meeting on Aug. 19. Since then, fall athletics have begun and schools have held open houses. New teacher orientation, a staff welcome and an in-service day have taken place. Several new professional staff positions were filled over the summer with what Superintendent Matt Nelson described as outstanding candidates. Maintenance and custodial staff have been hard at work…
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