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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 section of the paper will be a monthly section to highlight writers within Sanford High. The section will be run by Mrs. Roy, […]

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 annual door decorating contest brought creativity to the hallways as students and teachers transformed classroom doors into colorful holiday displays that reflected the school’s spirit and imagination. The contest, held throughout the weeks leading up […]

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 painting a mural at Margaret Chase Smith School on Sunday, March 23. SHS senior Daviney Sar designed the mural.  “I wanted it to […]

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 gold key, silver key, and Congressional Art Awards from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. “These awards offer incredible recognition and the opportunity […]

Arts Recognition Night: Nov. 25

Event will feature open studios, PAC performances, NAHS Inductions and Tri-M Inductions By Minerva Roy  November 22, 2024  The Sanford Performing and Visual Arts Department is hosting an Arts Recognition Night on Monday, Nov. 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., there will be performances in the Performing Art Center (PAC) that include […]

Theater Club: 2024-2025 Preview

SHS Theater Club has announced its shows for the 24-25 school year By Brianna Burby & Minerva Roy, STAFF WRITERS Sept. 19, 2024 SANFORD, Maine – The Sanford High School Theater Club has announced its fall play and spring musical for this 24-25 school year.  The fall play is called “12 Angry Jurors”, which is […]

National Art Honor Society Hosts Art Sale 

Art Sale will be held on May 7 during the Art Show and Music Concert By Emma Adawadkar, STAFF WRITER April 30, 2024 SANFORD – On Tuesday, May 7, the Sanford National Art Honor Society (NAHS) will be hosting an Art Sale from 5-7 p.m. According to the National Art Honor Society, “The NAHS strives […]

SHS Student wins Gold Key from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Sophomore Elsie Gendron wins prestigious art award for her art piece, “Childhood Hikes” BY EMMA ADAWADKAR, STAFF WRITER On Jan. 22, sophomore Elsie Gendron was awarded the Gold Key from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the Maine region.  Originally founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards has been working to inspire and encourage […]