Lockard leaves his mark on the ice

The sole Sanford player on the Knighthawks hockey team leads Class A in goals scored Ayden Lockard isn’t ready to hang up his skates just yet. The Sanford senior and sole Spartan who plays on the Marshwood/Noble/Traip/Sanford hockey team (MNTS Knighthawks) has made an incredible impact on the ice. Nominated by the Portland Press Herald […]
Author Neal Shusterman to visit Sanford High School

Author of Arc of a Scythe, Unwind, and his latest graphic novel, Courage to Dream, will interact with local readers Mr. Shusterman, the mastermind behind captivating young adult series like Arc of a Scythe, Unwind, and his latest graphic novel, Courage to Dream, will be gracing our school with his presence for a special event on Thursday, April 4. Get […]
Athletes of the Week: Feb. 12-21

Dual-athlete Mason Van Gieson and Basketball’s Julissa McBarron named Spartan Athletes of the Week Dual-Sport Athlete Mason Van Gieson (wrestling and indoor track) and Basketball’s Julissa McBarron have been named by The Spartan Times and Sanford Athletics as “Athletes of the Week” for their performances in late February. Van Gieson, a senior dual-athlete, predominantly wrestled […]
Varsity Sports Recap: Feb. 12-21

Boys Basketball The boys fell to Deering 65-53 in a home playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 15. Dylan Gendron led the Spartans with 19 points. Tanner McCann added 10 and Makai Bougie and Brady Adams both added 9. The team finished the season 9-10. Girls Basketball The team defeated Thornton Academy with a thrilling 63-59 […]
SHS Abroad travels to Greece

The travel abroad group takes 75 seniors, parents and staff overseas during February Vacation BY MACKENZIE TAYLOR, STAFF WRITER SHS Abroad, Sanford High’s travel program that officially launched last year with its first trip abroad, is taking their second trip to Greece this February break. Seventy-five people – 49 students, 15 parents and 10 teacher/staff […]
Athletes of the Week: Feb. 5-10

Wrestling’s Richie Simpsons and Basketball’s Ava Hudson named Spartan Athletes of the Week Wrestling’s Richie Simpson and Basketball’s Ava Hudson have been named by The Spartan Times and Sanford Athletics as “Athletes of the Week” for their performances Feb. 5-10. Simpson, a junior on the team, was the fourth seed in the 175 lb bracket […]
Varsity Sports Recap: Feb. 5-10

Boys Basketball The boys defeated Deering 58-49 at home for their senior recognition game is at home against Deering on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Makai Bougie led the team with 20 points, followed by Tanner McCann and Brady Adams with 11. They fell to South Portland 74-46 on the road in the last game […]
Civil Rights Team leads celebration of Black History Month

This year’s focus is “African Americans and the Arts” A message from our Civil Rights Team: Civil Rights Teams exist because we believe that schools should be a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected for who they are. However, sometimes everyday practices, behaviors, and attitudes negatively impact the ability of those in the school […]
Sports History Class participates in “My Cause My Cleats”

Mr. Ford’s Sports History and Leadership Class chooses causes inspired by NFL initiative By Emily Liston, STAFF WRITER Feb. 13, 2024 SANFORD, Maine – Inspired by the NFL, Mr. Ford’s Sports History and Leadership class completed a recent project promoting an important cause of their choosing and designing a pair of cleats for that cause. The […]
Athletes of the Week: Jan. 29-Feb. 3

Wrestling’s James Chaplick and Cheerleading’s Ellie McGrath named Spartan Athletes of the Week Wrestling’s James Chaplick and Cheerleading’s Ellie McGrath have been named by The Spartan Times and Sanford Athletics as “Athletes of the Week” for their performances Jan. 29 – Feb. 3. Chaplick, a junior on the team, won both his matches at the […]