This page includes events, fundraisers and updates from SHS clubs, teams and activities, and also serves as an interactive feature with surveys, quizzes and more!
Student 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…
From Sidelines to Center Mat
Sanford Cheerleaders prepare for competitive winter season SANFORD – Stadium lights, big smiles, and shiny pompoms sum up the Fall…
Buy a Balloon for a Class of 2025 Graduate!
The Class of 2027 takes on the graduation fundraiser By AMBER OUELLETTE, Staff writer The sophomore class (2027) is taking…
Staff-Celebrity Look-Alikes: 2025
The fourth installment of our teacher-look-alike series! May 6, 2025 SANFORD, Maine – Every year during teacher appreciation week, The…
SHS Staff Couples: What’s it like working together?
On the tail of Valentine’s Day, we asked five teacher couples at SHS what it is like to work with…
Horticulture SRTC sells Valentines flowers
The landscaping and horticulture SRTC is selling bouquets as a fundraiser By Grace Pearson, Editor-in-Chief Feb. 11, 2025 SANFORD, Maine…
Class of 2026 Hosts Paint Night and Dodgeball Fundraisers
(but not at the same time, unfortunately) By Rory White, Staff Writer SANFORD — There are two upcoming fundraisers put…
Class Of 2027 to Hold 3v3 Basketball Fundraiser
SHS Sophomores Puts On A Basketball Fundraiser On Friday, Feb. 28 By Minerva Roy, Staff Writer January 16, 2025 SANFORD,…
Year in Review: 2024’s Top Performing Articles
A look back at the most viewed articles by Spartan Times writers in 2024 By Maddie Osborne and Olivia Tremblay…
Survey: Senior Photo Experiences
The yearbook deadline for senior portraits and information was due Nov. 1. We surveyed seniors on their photoshoot experiences and…
To Do List: Fall Activities
Things to do this fall in the York County area By Minerva Roy, STAFF WRITER Autumn is arguably one of…
Sanford Homecoming Week Recap
Here are the results from SHS’s favorite week of the year By Minerva Roy, STAFF WRITER Sanford High School has…
Homecoming Preview: 2024
A preview of dress up days, varsity athletic themes, the parade and more By Kadden Veilleux, STAFF WRITER September 30,…
Buy a Balloon for a Class of 2024 Graduate!
The Class of 2026 takes on the graduation fundraiser By Gabby FAVOLISE, Staff writer The sophomore class (2026) is continuing…
Spring Spirit Week May 13-18
A week of dress-up days, varsity home game themes, and the annual “This is Us” event By Emily Liston, STAFF…
Just for Fun: Staff-Celebrity Look-Alikes
The third installment of our teacher-look-alike series! Every year during teacher appreciation week, we like to have a little fun…
SHS Announces New Building Plans
High school purchased the old Burger King to expand cafeteria By Hannah Mueller, Mackenzie Taylor, Emily Liston, STAFF WRITERS April…
Faculty vs Varsity basketball Game March 14
The Class of 2027 will be hosting this fundraiser with a $2 admission fee By Kenzie Taylor, STAFF WRITER The…
SHS to celebrate 207 day
Students and staff are encouraged to show Maine pride on Wednesday, Feb. 7 BY MACKENZIE TAYLOR, STAFF WRITER SANFORD, Maine…
Winter Ball Returns January 20
Due to COVID-19 and weather storms, the Winter Ball aims to return for the first time since 2019 By Simon…
Student Council hosts annual Door Decoration contest
Student Council invites classrooms and offices to get into the holiday spirit By Zachary Moores, STAFF WRITER SANFORD, MAINE -…
Class of 2026 holds Candy Grams Fundraiser
Class of 2026 brings back Candy Grams for the holiday season By Linda-Rose Krol STAFF WRITER SANFORD, Maine – For…
Students Celebrate 2023 Spotify Wrapped
Sanford students share their Spotify listening statistics after Spotify Wrapped is posted. By Zachary Hoffman, STAFF WRITER SANFORD, Maine -…
Powder Puff Game raises money for Project Graduation
Football game collects more than $1700 for senior activities in June By Bella McCall, STAFF WRITER On Sunday, Oct. 29,…
SHS Abroad reveals 2025 destination
The destination is truly st-Eifel-ing BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the junior class gathered in the…
Homecoming Plans: Oct. 9-14
Details on Spirit Days, Class Competitions, Athletics, Pep Rally and Parade, and more Sanford High School’s 2023 Homecoming Week lands…
Buy a Balloon for a Class of 2023 Graduate!
The Class of 2025 takes on the graduation fundraiser By Gabby FAVOLISE, Staff writer The sophomore class (2025) has taken…
Just for Fun: Staff-Celebrity Look-Alikes
The second installment of our teacher-look-alike series! BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER Every year we like to have a little fun…
SRTC adds Zoology Program to 23-24 School Year
Animals will take over the green wing classrooms and visitor parking lot By Izabella Goodrich, STAFF WRITER The Sanford Regional…
Winter Ball is out, Spring Formal is in!
The SHS Winter Ball was officially canceled and replaced by the Spring Formal BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER After multiple postponements,…
SHS Peer Helpers Host Staff Lip Sync Battle
Six teachers competed with a selection of love songs for Valentine’s Day BY EMMA ADAWADKAR, STAFF WRITER On Feb. 14, SHS Peer…
SHS Book Club hosts “Blind Date with a Book”
The SHS Library and Book Club students are hosting a “Blind Date with a Book” event in celebration of Valentine’s…
UPDATE: Winter Ball Postponed
Student Council postpones dance until March BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER Article updated on January 17 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Student Council announced…
Winter & Holiday Student Survey Results
We asked SHS students for opinions on all things winter holiday By Brooklyn Verdejo and hannah morgan, STAFF WRITERS The…
Student Council Hosts Door Decorating Contest
Spartan Time homerooms compete for a holiday-themed prize BY AZLINE MAURAIS, STAFF WRITERS Every year in the weeks leading up to…
Winter Friendly Activities to do in Maine
Our recommendations for fun winter and/or holiday activities that take advantage of Maine weather (or avoid it!) BY AZLINE MAURAIS…
Strafford Wind Symphony to perform on Saturday, Dec. 3
Swing into the season with Holiday Pops at the Sanford Performing Arts Center Press Release from THE Sanford Performing Arts…
Project Grad Hosts Annual Powder Puff Game
Senior and junior girls played flag football as the boys cheered them on BY SAILOR CHASSE, STAFF WRITER On Sunday,…
Halloween Costume Dance Oct. 29
Celebrate Halloween with a night full of music and dancing BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER On Saturday, Oct. 29 from 7-10…
Homecoming Week: Sept. 26 – Oct. 1
Details on Spirit Days, Class Competitions, Athletics, and the Dance BY AZLINE MAURAIS, STAFF WRITER Starting on Monday, Sept. 26, Sanford…
SHS Abroad reveals 2024 destination
The location for the program’s second trip has been announced to the Class of 2024 BY MADISON OSBORNE, STAFF WRITER Updated…
#ThisIsUs SHS Week May 16-20
Spirit Week is held to celebrate and unify SHS students Sanford High School’s annual #ThisIsUs event will be held on…
Just for Fun: Staff-Celebrity Look-Alikes
By an “innocent” Staff Writer who wishes not to get in trouble for this! Because “It’s all in good fun!”…
Balloons for 2022 Graduates!
Celebrate a member of the Class of 2022 with a balloon and message! The Junior Class (2023) is holding their…
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