The Class of 2026 takes on the graduation fundraiser

By Gabby FAVOLISE, Staff writer

The sophomore class (2026) is continuing the annual Balloons for Graduates Fundraiser, where students, staff and members of the community can buy a balloon for a member of the Class of 2024. They can also include a personalized message for that graduate.

Buyers need to fill out this Google Form and pay for orders by May 30, 2024. 

Each balloon costs $5. The sophomore class will deliver the balloon, as well as the message and tie it to the senior’s mailbox (or a different suitable location if there is no mailbox) the week of graduation. The order form is attached to the bottom of this article.

If you don’t know a graduating senior but are in the giving spirit, feel free to order a balloon and put “sponsor” for the graduate’s name. We are trying to make sure every graduate gets a balloon!

Cash, checks and Venmo are accepted. Checks should be made out to “SHS Class of 2026” and mailed to:

• Sanford High School
• Attn: Brody Ford
• 100 Alumni Boulevard
• Sanford, ME 04073

Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/Erin-Murphy-203

• Please do not use price protection as it charges the class
• Put the senior’s full name in the memo and the number of balloons you are buying