Congratulations to our outstanding school counselor, Kristie Duran, on receiving the SLV Educator of the Month award!
Kristie has been a dedicated member of the Sanford Schools family for 12 years, providing compassionate support and guidance to countless students. Her unwavering commitment to our school community and her tireless advocacy for every student makes her an invaluable part of our team.
Kristie's positive impact on student well-being, academic success, and personal growth is felt throughout our halls every day. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care for our students truly set her apart.
Thank you, Kristie, for all that you do for Sanford Schools and our students. We are so proud of you and honored to have you on our team!
Basketball: A Long-Standing Tradition in Sanford
This weekend marks the 77th anniversary of one of the most important moments in Sanford basketball history. In 1949, our Sanford boys captured the Class B State Championship, bringing home the very first state title in school history and starting a proud tradition that continues to this day.
Go Big Green!
Athletic Schedule
Monday, February 16
• C-Team Girls @ Centauri – 6:00 p.m.
• C-Team Boys @ Centauri – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 20
HS Basketball vs. Pagosa Springs (Parents' Night)
• JV Girls – 4:00 p.m.
• JV Boys – 5:00 p.m.
• Varsity Girls – 6:00 p.m.
(Parents' Night)
• Varsity Boys – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 21
C-Team Basketball Tournament
8:30 a.m.
• Sargent JV Girls vs. Sanford JV Girls – Main Gym
• Sierra Grande JV Boys vs. Sanford JV Boys – Aux Gym
9:30 a.m.
• Pagosa C-Team Girls vs. Sanford C-Team Girls – Main Gym
• Alamosa C-Team Girls vs. Centauri C-Team Girls – Aux Gym
10:45 a.m.
• Pagosa C-Team Boys vs. Sanford C-Team Boys – Main Gym
• Alamosa C-Team Boys vs. Centauri C-Team Boys – Aux Gym
12:00 p.m.
• Girls 1st Round Winners – Main Gym
• Girls 1st Round Losers – Aux Gym
1:15 p.m.
• Boys 1st Round Winners – Main Gym
• Boys 1st Round Losers – Aux Gym
GO MUSTANGS!!
Today we honor and celebrate our incredible SROs, Jerry Lujan and Rodney Noga. We are deeply thankful for the daily dedication, care, and vigilance they bring to our school community. Their commitment to student safety, support for staff, and presence on campus help create a secure, welcoming environment where learning can thrive.
Thank you, Jerry and Rodney — we appreciate everything you do to keep our students, staff, and community safe. You make a difference every day! 👏🎉🛡️
Congratulations to our History Fair participants!
We are so proud to announce that 14 of our students placed in this year's History Fair at ASU - an incredible achievement! Thank you to all the students for your hard work and dedication.
Winners:
1st Place - Senior Individual Exhibit: Jaelie Jaminet
2nd Place - Junior Group Documentary: Baylon Canty, Jaxon Vannoy, and Royce Crowther
3rd Place - Junior Group Exhibit: Clara Miller and Avery Duran
3rd Place - Junior Group Documentary: Macy Miller, Gabriella Martinez, and Kristin Atkinson
Honorable Mention - Junior Group Exhibit: Bentley Caldon, Jentry Bond, and Jezlyn Smith
Honorable Mention - Junior Group Documentary: Mackenzie Larson and Paris Gylling
A special shout-out to Mrs. Cyndi Larsen for her outstanding guidance and tireless effort in supporting our students. We appreciate you!
💚✨ Happy National School Counselor Week! ✨💚
This week, we’re celebrating our incredible school counselors who support, guide, and advocate for our students every single day. From academic planning to social-emotional support and everything in between, your dedication makes a lasting difference in our school community.
Thank you for listening, encouraging, and helping our students believe in themselves. We are so grateful for all that you do - today and always!
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Dear Community,
We’re sending this email requesting that you provide feedback as we pilot our new Superintendent Evaluation Process.
This Board has worked diligently to establish a strong governance culture by adopting operations norms and clearly defining its role and that of our Superintendent.
The next step in our work is to evaluate Mr. Cary based on his newly defined role.
To inform our efforts, we ask that you access the completely anonymous survey at this link and respond by no later than the end of the day Friday, January 30th, if you’d like your feedback to be considered as we complete the process.
To aid you, we’ve also attached a copy of our newly defined Superintendent role.
We have asked all employees to respond to the best of their ability, and we kindly ask that our parents and community partners do the same.
With only 10 questions, two of them open-ended, this should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.
You can access the survey at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9vcKldkIsCe3i_j1IL7q4pVcEEmILMSCdBwhCvSiWLjFV-g/viewform
Sanford Superintendent Role link:
Sanford Superintendent Role.pdf
Sincerely,
Austin Miller
Board President
kduran@sanfordschools.org
tguerrero@sanfordschools.org
We kicked off the weekend with our cheer team heading to State Cheer — they delivered a fantastic performance that made our whole school proud. Next up, our dance team took the stage with an outstanding routine and finished 5th overall in 2A/3A Dance — congratulations to each dancer for their hard work and poise!
Our weekend continued with the End of Season Tournament for our JH teams. All three teams left everything on the court — we’re so proud of your grit and teamwork.
We closed the weekend in style as both of our HS Varsity Basketball teams played in the championship games at the 2025 La Junta Holiday Shootout — and both teams brought home the championships! Way to go, Sanford School!
Thank you to our student-athletes, coaches, families, and fans for your support. Go Sanford! 🎉🏀💃📣
The Sanford School District is seeking individuals or local businesses interested in setting up and managing a Spirit Shop to promote school pride and offer quality merchandise to our students, families, and community.
If you have a creative vision for developing and operating a spirit shop, we invite you to submit a brief oral proposal outlining your ideas, experience, and plans for managing inventory, sales, and branding.
Interested parties are invited to attend a meeting with the Sanford School District administration to discuss details and expectations.
Meeting Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Sanford School District
We look forward to partnering with community members who share our commitment to school spirit and student pride!
Red Ribbon Week
October 27th-30th, 2025
📢 We Need Your Input!
Sanford Schools is proud to participate in the Student-Centered Accountability Program (SCAP) — a collaborative effort among Colorado school districts designed to strengthen education through community feedback, data-driven decisions, and shared best practices.
The SCAP survey allows parents, staff, students, and community members to share their thoughts about our school’s strengths and areas for growth. This feedback helps us evaluate key areas such as instruction, leadership, culture, communication, and student support.
By completing this short survey, you are helping us continue to make Sanford Schools a place where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
👉 S-CAP Family Survey Link:
https://ucdenver.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwjf1ywTkYqYTwG
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making Sanford Schools the best it can be! 💚