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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

3 on 3 March Madness basketball fundraiser returns March 6 after school

This time, welcoming alumni for team submissions as well by Eliza Allen The Class of 2027 is hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament fundraiser on March at the Partners’ Bank Gymnasium. Teams of three, consisting of current Sanford students and alumni, will compete against each other in a fast-paced tournament to raise money for the Junior […]

Varsity Winter Sports Playoffs Preview:

As the regular Winter Sport season for 2025-26 comes to an end, Sanford High School’s varsity teams are beginning to look forward to the postseason. The Spartan athletic teams have had a strong presence, so we’ve interviewed our coaches to find out what their goals are for the playoffs. This season is especially memorable for […]

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 […]