Surviving off coffee, community, and confidence: meet Ms. Vachon
When we sat down with the newest English teacher at Sanford High School, Mrs. Vachon, she opened up about her first year teaching and explained how she will improve and get more involved in the future. By Jacqlyn Prescott SANFORD – “My middle school teacher, Mr. Blunda, influenced me to be a teacher. He created […]
Senior Balloons on sale as class of 2028 fundraiser
“Help lift every senior.” By Ella Tederous Senior celebratory balloons can be bought at this link and at lunches on Wednesday through Friday. Balloons are 5 dollars and made of Mylar. A note with your message to a senior will be attached to the balloon. Delivery will be the weekend of May 23/24th. The goal […]
The 2025-2026 Winter Sports season has come to an end, with all teams having notable post-season records. Here are some of the highlights of the season.
By Eliza Allen Girls Basketball The girls’ Varsity Basketball team had a record of 17-3. They made it to the semi-finals in the playoffs. They had an impressive win in the first round of the playoffs against __, winning 57-35, with 19 points scored by sophomore Mollie Puffer. “This girls’ basketball season was the most […]
Sanford Seniors are encouraged to apply for the SHS General Scholarships
Over 121 opportunities through the greater community are provided in one place By Eliza Allen Members of the Class of 2026 at Sanford High School are invited to apply for the SHS General Scholarships. The SHS General Scholarship application is a form that current seniors at Sanford High School who plan on pursuing further education […]
Final Exams Mark The End Of The Semester
By Lillian McGrath SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL — This month, January 20th through the 23rd, final exams are approaching, marking the end of the first semester and a major academic milestone for students. This is the 2026 final schedule for semester one The new semester begins January 26th, 2026 Monday 1/19/26: MLK Jr Day – NO SCHOOL […]
Sanford Varsity Teams Stay Active Over Winter Break
While many students were enjoying time off over winter break, Sanford’s varsity athletic teams remained busy competing across the state and beyond. From wrestling and track invitationals to dominant basketball performances, the Spartans used the break to build momentum heading into the heart of the winter season. Sanford’s cheerleading team will also enter the spotlight […]
December 12-18 Winter Team Recap & Student Athlete Standouts
By SHS Teacher Lauren Roy The following athletes had a standout week as the opening of the Winter Sports season 2025 – 2026. This series will run from the previous week’s Friday-Thursday and be posted on Mondays during the winter sports season. *to provide coverage on all Winter Sports, some weeks we may recap on […]
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 […]
December 5-12 Team Recap + Student Athlete Standouts
The following athletes had a standout week as the opening of the Winter Sports season 2025 – 2026. This series will run from the previous week’s Friday-Thursday and be posted on Mondays during the winter sports season. Boys Basketball The Spartans built a 53-26 halftime lead over the Tigers in Sanford last Friday, Dec. 5, […]
Sanford 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 age who may have pieces they want to share with the Sanford High community, starting on Nov. 6, 2025. When a student or […]
