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SHS 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 6 p.m., with a $10 entry fee.  Sanford High School’s “Dancing with the Stars” is a dance competition featuring 14 representative athletes from […]

Student Council to host Dancing with the Stars fundraiser Dec. 13

On Friday, Dec. 13, fall and winter athletes will perform different genres for judge and fan voting By Addie Fiandaca, STAFF WRITER Dec. 9, 2024  SANFORD, ME – Student Council is hosting Dancing with the Stars on Dec. 13th, at 7 p.m. in the Partners Bank Gymnasium to raise money for homecoming preparations for the […]

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 WRITER May 7, 2024   SANFORD, Maine — Spring Spirit Week is taking place from May 13-18 this year. New to the school year, in addition to Homecoming celebrating fall sports, the Sanford Student Council and […]

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 Alipalo and Jase Hale, STAFF WRITERS SANFORD, Maine – Sanford High School’s Winter Ball is set to return for the first time since 2019. It will take place in the Competition Gym on Saturday, Jan. 20 […]

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 – The Sanford High School Student Council Hosted its annual Door Decorating Contest On Dec. 20. Homerooms had the chance to win a prize.  Homerooms were encouraged to decorate their doors with holiday or winter themes […]

Class of 2027 elects student council officers

Strong candidates made for a tough decision for the freshmen class BY LINDA-ROSE KROL, STAFF WRITER On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the freshman class of 2027 heard campaign speeches and voted for their class representatives. There were a number of candidates, making it a tough election. The open office positions included class Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President […]

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 on Indigenous People’s Weekend this year, Oct. 9-14 (despite other rumors or reports!). The theme for this year’s Homecoming week is Children’s Storybooks! Below are the class themes: Although the week starts without school, there […]

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 break, Sanford High School has a friendly competition run by Student Council, where Spartan Homerooms compete to decorate their doors. The winners were announced at the end of the day on Wednesday, Dec. 21.  […]

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 High School will will celebrate Homecoming Week. We’ve got everything you need to know including spirit days, class competitions, athletic games and themes, and more! Spirit Days The Spirit Days are 9/26-9/30, each day everyone […]

SHS Winter Carnival Preview

Spirit Week Days and Events in Detail BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER The week of Feb. 14, Sanford High School students will celebrate Winter Carnival before February vacation. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and the rise in cases, there will not be a Winter Ball. Below are the spirit week assignments and activities happening after school. Monday […]