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NASCAR, World Finals, and car crashes: SHS sophomore Owen Ledoux shares his goals
By Bailey David Note from the Advisor Mrs. Roy: As a part of our “People of SHS” series we are sitting down with individuals who we think you should know for a…
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Spartan Times launches creative writing section
The Sanford High School newspaper is starting a monthly creative writing spotlight for students by Mathew Meyers SANFORD – The Spartan Times will be launching The Muse on May 1. The new…
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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…
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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…
Keep readingStudent Council Hosts Door Decorating Contest
Holiday cheer transforms SHS classroom doors into colorful works of art December 15, 2025 Madison Brennan SANFORD – The school’s annual door decorating contest brought creativity to the hallways as students and…
Keep readingSHS student council presents “Dancing With the Stars”
By Jordyn Martin and Aiden Cote SANFORD, ME—Sanford High School will host the annual “Dancing With the Stars” event in the Partners Bank Competition Gym on Dec. 23. Doors will open at…
Keep readingSHS winter concert preview
Sanford’s performing arts department invites you to their concert on Dec. 11 By JORDYN MARTIN SANFORD—Sanford High School’s chorus and band will perform in the annual winter concert on Dec. 11 at…
Keep readingSanford Music Department Hosts Mattress Fundraiser
Nov. 14, 2025 By JORDYN MARTIN SANFORD—The Sanford Music Boosters are putting on their annual mattress fundraiser this Sunday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. to raise money for the Sanford Music Department.…
Keep readingSanford High School’s art trading wall
Bridging Sanford artists work from different imaginations and backgrounds By: Ellie Hughes The art wall at Sanford high school, in room B127, is created for art work made by artists of any…
Keep readingSanford marching band takes home gold
The SHS marching band gave a 5-star performance at last Saturday’s marching band finals competition BY JORDYN MARTIN SANFORD – Sanford High’s marching band and color guard competed in the Maine Band…
Keep readingSenior Yearbook Deadlines Approaching for the year 2025/2026
by Ami Kane SANFORD — Attention seniors! The countdown to yearbook deadlines is on, and November 1st is a big day you won’t want to miss. To make things easier, from October…
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Honors Treble Choir and Honors Chorus host auditions through May by appointment
Appointments with Mr.Geary available during Spartan Time and after school By Theresa Studley, STAFF WRITER SANFORD, Maine – Auditions for Honors Chorus and Honors Chamber Singers are being held for grades nine…
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SHS Holds Spring Concert and Art Show
By Nathan Cote, STAFF WRITER May 13, 2025 Sanford High School recently held its Spring Art Show and Concert on Tuesday, May 6. The event started at 5 p.m. with an art…
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Sanford Chorus to host Cabaret Night April 19
Cabaret Night will be at Nasson Little Theater on Saturday, April 19 The Sanford Chorus will host its first annual Cabaret Night at the Nasson Little Theater on Saturday, April 19 from…
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Sanford Hosts District 1 Honors Jazz Festival
Five Spartans participated in the festival and worked with guest conductors SANFORD, Maine — On Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4, Sanford hosted the District 1 Honors Jazz Festival at SHS.…
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NAHS students create art mural
Sanford High School’s NAHS students paint a mural at Margaret Chase Smith School By Grace Pearson, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2025 SANFORD, Maine – Sanford High School’s National Art Honor Society students began…
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SHS Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Perform with Casco Bay Wind Symphony
Collaboration to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month By Rory White, NEWS EDITOR SANFORD – On Monday March 17, there was a joint performance from Sanford High School’s Concert Band and Casco…
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SHS senior wins reputable art awards
Senior Elsie Gendron wins a gold key from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards By Grace Pearson, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2025 SANFORD, Maine – Sanford High School senior Elsie Gendron won a…
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Sanford wins two silver, 1 bronze at State Jazz Festival
Three groups of students who play for Sanford Jazz band, received two silvers and a bronze By Amber Ouellette, Staff Writer Sanford, MAINE – On Friday, March 14, Sanford High School jazz…
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SHS Theater Company Presents “Grease”
Performances run in the Performing Arts Center from March 28-30 VIA PRESS RELEASE March 19, 2025 – Sanford High School Theater Company is bringing the electrifying energy of “Grease” to the stage at the…
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