There will be an informational meeting for all high school girls interested in playing softball for Alamosa on Wednesday, July 29th @ 4:00 in the Alamosa High School commons area.
about 16 hours ago, Mandy Mortensen

GET READY. GET CONFIDENT.

JUMP START! A SUMMER PROGRAM TO HELP KIDS GET A HEAD START!

3 days ago, Brooke Crowther
GET READY. GET CONFIDENT.  JUMP START! A SUMMER PROGRAM TO HELP KIDS GET A HEAD START!   FOR INCOMING 1ST-6TH GRADERS WE'LL HELP YOUR CHILD...  FOCUSING ON PHONICS, READING, WRITING & MATH  Build confidence in core skills  Get back on a schedule  MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-12:00PM   Feel ready and excited for school!  THE DATES AUGUST 3RD -13TH TEXT Mrs. MILLER TO GET YOUR SPOT TODAY! 580-6933  A little time now. A big difference later.

Help us find a Trailer!

3 days ago, Brooke Crowther
HELP US FIND A TRAILER * FOR OUR CDL PROGRAM! * Sanford Schools is looking for a trailer to help train students in our CDL program. SANFORD SCHOOLS CDL PROGRAM WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Dry van trailer Old reefer trailer also considered Good overall shape Tires in good shape Preferably white with paint in good condition Decent, smooth sides for sponsor logos 48-foot trailer would be ideal Full-size trailer not required • WHY IT MATTERS This trailer will help provide hands-on training opportunities for students in our CDL program. We hope to use the trailer for student learning and future sponsorship opportunities. If you know of a trailer that would be a good fit, please email: jcary @sanfordschools.org THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SAN LUIS VALLEY STUDENTS AND THE FUTURE OF WORKFORCE TRAINING IN THE SAN LUIS VALLEY.

🏆Sanford Schools FCCLA Shines on the National Stage!🏆

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our Sanford Schools FCCLA Chapter at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference, held in Washington, D.C., July 6–10!

This year, 25 Sanford students competed against some of the best FCCLA members from across the nation, showcasing months of hard work, creativity, leadership, and dedication.

A very special thank you goes to our amazing FCCLA sponsor, Mrs. JoAnn Bagwell, along with her incredible helpers, Mrs. Cyndi Larsen and Ms. Jennifer Jarvies. Your countless hours of guidance, encouragement, and commitment to our students make opportunities like this possible. We are so grateful for these remarkable women and everything they do for our students!

Our chapter competed in 10 events; 7 teams earned Gold Medals and 3 teams earned Silver Medals!

🌟🏅 **An Extraordinary National Achievement!** 🏅🌟
An even more impressive accomplishment is that four of our teams placed in the Top 10 in the entire nation in their respective events! Earning a Top 10 finish at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference is an outstanding honor and reflects the exceptional quality of their projects and presentations. Congratulations to:

⭐ **Colton & Jayden** – Top 10 National Finishers – Chapter Service Project Display (Level 3) 🥇
⭐ **Jewel & Jelissa** – Top 10 National Finishers – Interpersonal Communications (Level 3) 🥇
⭐ **Teagan & Rose** – Top 10 National Finishers – Repurpose and Redesign (Level 3) 🥇
⭐ **Keira, Journey & Emeri** – Top 10 National Finishers – Chapter Service Project Display (Level 2) 🥇

This is an incredible accomplishment, and we couldn't be more proud of these students for representing Sanford Schools among the very best in the nation!

🥇 **Gold Medal Recipients**
⭐ **Colton & Jayden** – Chapter Service Project Display (Level 3)
⭐ **Jewel & Jelissa** – Interpersonal Communications (Level 3)
⭐ **Teagan & Rose** – Repurpose and Redesign (Level 3)
⭐ **Keira, Journey & Emeri** – Chapter Service Project Display (Level 2)
⭐ **Huntley, Camry & Raven** – Focus on Children (Level 2)
⭐ **Noah, Jono & Ryan** – Professional Presentation
⭐ **Kamry & McKenzie** – Repurpose and Redesign (Level 2)

🥈 **Silver Medal Recipients**
⭐ **Ava, Hayden & Bella** – Chapter Service Project Portfolio (Level 3)
⭐ **Roman, Maggie & McKinley** – Interpersonal Communications (Level 2)
⭐ **Jaelie & Julie Ann** – National Programs in Action (Level 2)

These accomplishments are a testament to the countless hours our students invested in researching, planning, practicing, and perfecting their projects. Their dedication, teamwork, and professionalism were on full display, and they represented Sanford Schools with excellence on the national stage.

Congratulations to every one of our FCCLA competitors! We couldn't be more proud of your hard work, perseverance, and success. Thank you for representing Sanford Schools with pride and showing the nation what Mustang excellence looks like! 🎉

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Help Build Our Mustang Spirit Store!

We want your input! Please click the link below and take our short survey. Your feedback will help shape our Mustang Spirit Store by letting us know what apparel and merchandise you'd like to see.

Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I9JLyh9f-LURcG8woLFN0mOjnxj4j5ACyONBOcwF1oM/viewform?edit_requested=true
19 days ago, Brooke Crowther
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We are sad to report that physicals will not be offered at the school this summer. Please contact your health care provider to schedule it. Each student has to have a physical before they are allowed to start Fall sports. Thanks!
21 days ago, Mandy Mortensen
Attention Parents:

A survey was sent out via text message and email. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by Wednesday, June 17.

Thank you for your time and feedback!
about 2 months ago, Brooke Crowther

At Sanford School District, we believe success is about much more than test scores. While academics are important, we also want our students to graduate with the skills and qualities needed to thrive in life — communication, perseverance, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and character.


That is why we are beginning the development of a Profile of a Graduate — a community-driven vision of what we want every Sanford graduate to know, value, and be able to do when they walk across the stage.


This process is not just about the school’s vision — it is about our community’s vision for our students and their future. We want to hear from parents, students, staff, alumni, businesses, and community members about the durable skills and characteristics that matter most.

Please take a few minutes to complete our community survey and help shape the future of Sanford Schools:

Profile of a Graduate Community Survey

Thank you for partnering with us as we work to prepare our students not only for graduation, but for success in life.

 Joe Cary

Superintendent

Sanford School District 6J

3 months ago, Brooke Crowther
Sophomores and our Freshman....
3 months ago, Mandy Mortensen
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🙌 Parent's Day at the Ballpark! ⚾
What an amazing day celebrating the incredible parents who support our athletes!
Today we honored three outstanding seniors: Trason, JD, and Travis — thank you for your leadership, dedication, and heart on the field. You've made us proud!
To all our parents and families: We couldn't do this without you. Your support, encouragement, and presence mean everything to our athletes. Thank you for showing up, cheering loud, and believing in our team! 💚

Game Recap: We faced off against Ignacio in a doubleheader and split the series 1-1. Great effort from everyone!
Here's to family, baseball, and the bonds we build together! ⚾💚
Here are the seniors and juniors with their parents. Next post will have the sophomores and our freshman.

3 months ago, Mandy Mortensen
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We want to thank everyone for supporting our track team tonight at the hamburger fry. It was a huge success because of you! Thank you!

3 months ago, Mandy Mortensen
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Congratulations to our 2026 Prom Queen and King, Makinlee and Tate!
3 months ago, Mandy Mortensen
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🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Administrative Professionals!
Today, we want to give a special shout-out to five incredible women who keep Sanford Schools running smoothly every single day: Brooke Crowther, Shanae Larsen, Carla Miller, Lauren Solomon, and Michelle Vannoy.
These administrative professionals are the backbone of our school. Behind the scenes, they juggle schedules, solve problems, support our teachers, help our families, and ensure that our students have everything they need to succeed. From the moment our doors open until they close, they're working tirelessly to make our schools the welcoming, organized, and supportive places we all love.
Their dedication, attention to detail, and genuine care for our school community don't go unnoticed. Brooke, Shanae, Carla, Michelle, and Lauren—thank you for everything you do!
If you see these amazing ladies in the halls or around campus, take a moment to give them a smile, a kind word, or a heartfelt thank you. They deserve it!
#SanfordSchools #AdminProfessionals #SchoolSpirit #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity
3 months ago, Mandy Mortensen
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🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to our ThinkFast Driver's Safety Assembly Finalists! 🏆

What a fun day we had at Sanford Schools! 🎉 Big thanks to the Colorado State Patrol for bringing this incredible, interactive ThinkFast Driver's Safety Assembly to our students. This fun, engaging game kept our students on their toes while teaching them the critical importance of safe driving habits.

Our fantastic finalists were:
✨ Ava
✨ Huntley
✨ Gabby
✨ Junior

And the BIG WINNER is... 🎊 JUNIOR! 🎊
Junior took home a $100 gift certificate for his outstanding performance. Way to go, Junior—you're a champion!

A huge thank you to the Colorado State Patrol for their dedication to keeping our young drivers safe, and to all our students for their enthusiasm and engagement. Drive safe, everyone! 🚗💨

#SanfordSchools #DriverSafety #StudentSuccess #ThinkFast #ColoradoStatePatrol #RoadSafetyCampaign
3 months ago, Mandy Mortensen
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🌟 Congratulations to Our Educators of the Year! 🌟
We are thrilled to honor Mrs. Jenni Miller as our Educator of the Year and Mr. Dave Lopez as our Support Staff of the Year!
For their outstanding dedication, passion, and commitment to our students and school community, these two incredible individuals have earned this well-deserved recognition. Jenni's expertise in science, clear expectations, and motivational spirit inspire students daily. Dave's years of service, teamwork, and genuine care for our school family make him irreplaceable.
We are so lucky to have both of you at Sanford Schools! Thank you for your tireless work in making our school an amazing place for everyone.
Mrs. Miller and Dave will be honored at the SLV Educator of the Year Banquet on May 5th.
Congratulations!
3 months ago, Mandy Mortensen
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🌟 What a Month for Sanford School! 🌟
Our Mustangs have been absolutely crushing it in April!
We're thrilled to celebrate two outstanding students who represented Sanford at the State Science Fair Competition in Fort Collins this past weekend!
🏆 Congratulations to Clara Miller for earning 3rd Place in Technical Writing and taking home a $25 award!
🏆 Amazing work, Jaelie Jaminet! You received Honorable Mention in Animal Science AND earned:

$500 CSU College of Agricultural Sciences Award
$100 Colorado Veterinary Medicine Association Award

These achievements represent hard work, dedication, and genuine passion for science. We are so proud of you both!
Way to go, Mustangs! 🐴✨
4 months ago, Mandy Mortensen
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Sanford FBLA Chapter at State

🏆 Go Mustangs! 🏆
Congratulations to our Sanford Schools FBLA Chapter on an amazing showing at the State FBLA Conference in Denver (April 2-4)!
Our 10 students competed against the best and brightest across the state. We are especially proud of Kasey Gylling, who placed 4th in Healthcare Administration and qualified for Nationals!
🌟 Kasey, your hard work and dedication paid off. We can't wait to watch you represent Sanford at the national level!
Thank you goes out to our amazing advisor Ms. Kim Crowther and to all our competitors for making us proud. Keep up that Mustang spirit! 💛
4 months ago, Mandy Mortensen
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Sanford FCCLA Chapter Success
🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉
What an incredible weekend for the Sanford FCCLA Chapter! We are SO proud of our 43 members who competed at the State FCCLA Conference in Denver (April 2-4) and represented our school with excellence!

The Results Are In:
✨ 28 members qualified for Nationals!
🥇 7 groups took 1st place
🥈 3 groups took 2nd place
🥉 1 group took 3rd place
Beyond placements, we also celebrated:
⭐ 11 groups earned a Gold Rating (90+/100)
⭐ 5 groups earned a Silver Rating (80-89/100)

A HUGE thank you to our amazing advisor JoAnn Bagwell and her incredible helpers Cyndi Larsen and Jennifer Jarvies for their dedication, guidance, and endless support. You made this possible! 💙

Sanford FCCLA—proving that when we work together, we can accomplish ANYTHING!
Congratulations to all our competitors. We can't wait to see you shine at Nationals! 🌟

Emeri Gilleland, Journey Caldon, Keira Ruggles
1st Place GOLD National Qualifiers Chapter Service Project Display L2

Maddison Anderson, Colton Reynolds, Jayden Fairhurst
1st Place SILVER National Qualifiers Chapter Service Project Display L3

Ava Jarvies, Bella Peterson, Hayden Peterson
1st Place GOLD National Qualifiers Chapter Service Project Portfolio L3

Danisa Gomez, Angelita Arellano
GOLD Event Management L3

Huntley Duran, Camry Casias, Raven Medina
2nd Place GOLD National Qualifiers Focus on Children L2

Ciara Reed
GOLD Focus on Children L3

Roman Edgar, Maggie Larsen, McKinley Miller
2nd Place GOLD National Qualifiers Interpersonal Communications L2

Jelissa Peterson, Jewel Caldon
1st Place GOLD National Qualifiers Interpersonal Communications L3

Luz Chavez, JulieAnn Schwartz, Jaelie Jaminet
1st Place GOLD National Qualifiers National Programs in Action L2

Claire Crowther, Ben Faucette
SILVER National Programs in Action L3

Noah Crowther, Ryan McCarroll, Jono Peterson
1st Place GOLD National Qualifiers Professional Presentation L2

Will Malouff, Jared McCarrol, Josh Fairhurst
SILVER Professional Presentation L3

Natalya Madril, Emilee Reynolds, Ayanah Valdez
3rd Place GOLD Promote and Publicize FCCLA L3

Kamry Crowther, McKenzie Mathes
2nd Place GOLD National Qualifiers Repurpose and Redesign L2

Teagan Crowther, Rose Schwartz, Pepper Larsen
1st Place GOLD National Qualifiers Repurpose and Redesign L3

Ryan Cordova, Kaulen Miller, Bella Cordova
SILVER Sports Nutrition L3

4 months ago, Mandy Mortensen
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