SHS Winter Guard and Percussion Compete at State Finals and Earn Gold
By Eliza Allen On Saturday March 28, 2026, the Sanford High School Winter Guard and Percussion groups travelled to Marshwood High School for the Maine Band Directors Association Winter Finals. The Winter Guard club performed their show called “Sanford: Live in Concert.” They earned a silver medal. The Winter Percussion club earned a gold medal […]
Trip of a lifetime: the 2027 senior excursion
Sanford High School Juniors can still sign up to stop in Monaco, Italy, France, and Spain By Claire Pordon SANFORD- Next school year, the class of 2027 will be going to Europe during February break, with SHS parent and staff chaperones attending. It will be nine days long, and four countries will be visited, including […]
Finding your truth: Meet Mr. Colin Bushnell
Mr. Bushnell, SHS English teacher, shares history and words of wisdom By Mathew Meyers Colin Bushnell may be known for his work in the classroom, but what made him want to be a teacher in the first place? What is he like beyond assigning essays and book reports? Well, Mr. Bushnell was more than happy […]
“You gain nothing from not doing it”: Meet SHS student, multitalented Jack Van Gieson
Read the valuable advice he gave to those scared to try theater or any new experience in general By Claire Pordon SANFORD – How well do you actually know your SHS spring musical’s lead, Jack Van Gieson? As a junior here at Sanford High School he is playing Jack Kelly in Newsies this weekend for […]
SHS National Honor Society Members Visit Statewide Convention at UMAINE
Yashvi Patel, Junior, selected as the chapter’s regional representative By Eliza Allen On March 17, 2026, eight members of Sanford High School’s National Honor Society travelled to the University of Maine in Orono for the annual National Honor Society Convention. Those who attended included Senior Officers, Isabella McCall, Annalise Stimmell and Sophie Olivo, as well […]
Valve releases Steam Machine specs
In preparation for its 2026 release, Valve publicly announces specifications for upcoming Steam Machine mini PC By Mathew Meyers It’s finally happening. Valve is releasing its second-ever gaming device, the Steam Machine, nicknamed the “GabeCube” after Valve’s CEO, Gabe Newell, later this year. To prepare potential buyers and developers, the gaming giant has released the […]
SHS Theater Company brings Broadway’s hit musical Newsies to life
Extra! Extra! Read all about this exciting upcoming production! By Jordyn Martin SANFORD – The High School’s Theater Company has been hard at work taking Newsies from script to the Performing Arts Center stage. Opening night is March 27, with two shows on March 28, and a finale matinee performance on the 29. There will […]
Sanford High School Hosts Parent-Teacher Conferences
With the addition of a health fair for families to attend By Eliza Allen On March 19, 2026, Sanford High School will be hosting parent-teacher conferences. Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet with second-semester teachers. Parents should have received emails from teachers to schedule appointments individually. Families are encouraged to schedule an […]
Sanford High School students compete at the Class A state swim meet
Only individuals who qualified for this meet could participate and swim lroy3f716273418Edit Profile By Claire Pordon SANFORD- Five students at SHS swam in the end-of-season Maine high school swim meet in Waterville, Maine, at Colby College. They were on a co-op team with Massabesic High School because Sanford does not have their own team. Both […]
Sanford High School students start scheduling for next year’s classes
The new four-block schedule set to begin in the 2026-2027 school year alters graduation requirements. See the important guidelines and information released by the school counseling department. By Jacqlyn Prescott SANFORD – Students in their homerooms at SHS signed up for next year’s classes this week. Required classes were previously added by teachers to each […]
