Shark swag is here! 🦈 The SPMS PTO is selling t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, and more through October 9th. Buy now for Shark holiday gifts at https://tinyurl.com/spms-swag-sale.
4 days ago, South Portland Schools
Save the date: Join the Toy Drive Kick-Off Party Wednesday, November 5th from 5-7 p.m. at North43 Bistro to learn about the South Portland Holiday Toy Drive and ways to get involved. Please see attached flyer for more information.
5 days ago, South Portland Schools
Join the City of South Portland for the Building Crawl! On Tuesday, September 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., swing by the former Mahoney School, Central Fire Station, the Police Station, the Main Library, City Hall, and Hamlin to learn about the Mahoney City Center and Public Safety Facilities project and share your ideas! We'll be giving tours every half hour on the half hour at each building, but drop in any time to connect with staff and Mahoney City Center Committee members, taste yummy samples from our local business sponsors, enter gift card raffles at each building, and more! Learn more: https://southportland.gov/724/Mahoney-Reimagined
6 days ago, South Portland Schools
September is Attendance Awareness Month, which coincides with the beginning of the new school year! Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn, grow, and connect with their peers and teachers. Find resources about building good attendance habits for the rest of the school year and beyond at www.spsdme.org/attendance.
It’s time to harvest! 🫑🍅🧅 Last week, 5th and 6th graders at SPMS met with South Portland Park Rangers to learn about gardening, harvest vegetables, and make their own salsa.
12 days ago, South Portland Schools
Join Portland-based neighbors and community organizers for an afternoon of celebration and activism in support of clean energy on Sunday, September 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Lincoln Park. Enjoy music, food trucks, all-ages art projects, and informational tables about renewable energy!
12 days ago, South Portland Schools
National Arts in Education Week is September 14-20, 2025! 🎨 Arts education helps students express their creativity, foster imagination, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and improve understanding of other cultures, supporting student growth both inside and outside the classroom. We recognize and celebrate the power of the arts in education this week and beyond. Thank you to our art teachers for your impact everyday!
14 days ago, South Portland Schools
SoPo Unite's September Tip of the Month: Get Involved with SoPo Unite
19 days ago, South Portland Schools
Experience a night of classic rock music! 🎤🎸🎶 The Classic Rock Orchestra is performing the greatest rock anthems of the 70’s and 80’s live in concert at the SPHS Auditorium this Saturday, September 13 at 7pm! Featuring songs by Journey, Heart, Kansas, Pat Benatar, Boston, E.L.O, Stevie Nicks, Toto and many more. 🎟️ Tickets available online at tinyurl.com/classicrocktickets
20 days ago, South Portland Schools
The School Board is holding a meeting today, Monday, September 8 at 6 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at South Portland High School. This meeting can be attended in-person, viewed live on Channel 2 on public access television, and streamed online through SPC-TV at tinyurl.com/4y2eehbw. To see the Board agenda, visit spsdme.org/schoolboard.
21 days ago, South Portland Schools
Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) at South Portland High School allow students to try out careers they are interested in while getting hands-on experience. New for the Fall of 2025, students can now enroll in a semester-long ELO course to explore careers in healthcare! Students have the opportunity to get skills training at the MaineHealth Education Center, earn CPR certification, and build a foundation in basic medical terminology. For more information, reach out to JMG Teacher Ms. Carlisle at carlisju@spsdme.org or visit Room 259 in SPHS.
24 days ago, South Portland Schools
Come learn more about the monthly community-led, drop-in space for caregivers to connect, share stories, and support one another through honest, nonjudgmental conversation using a simple restorative circle framework. Join this virtual meeting (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85802461447?pwd=DDaVB9F8427RRWJvIh5JTRaMaLRxb2.1 ) to learn more and ask questions. The first support circle is on September 15. For more information, contact Lee Anne Dodge: ldodge@southportland.gov.
24 days ago, South Portland Schools
Welcome back, students! 🚌 📚 Today was the first day of school for grades 1-12, which was full of memorable moments like meeting their teachers and new classmates, reconnecting with old friends, and getting excited for the school year.
27 days ago, South Portland Schools
We can't wait to welcome students back to school next week! 🌟 The school year begins on Tuesday, September 2 for Grades 1-12; Wednesday, September 3 for Kindergarten (early release for Kindergarten only); and Thursday, September 4 for Pre-K (early release for Kindergarten only). See the full school year calendar online at spsdme.org/calendar.
about 1 month ago, Stephanie Visciglia
"Our new district theme, 'Belong Here, Achieve Anywhere,' reminds us of something powerful: that combination of belonging and aspiration. When people feel they belong… and are encouraged to reach higher… that is when the magic happens—whether you are a child or an adult. " –Superintendent Entwistle. We welcome students back to school in just one week, so district staff gathered today to celebrate and prepare for the new year!
about 1 month ago, South Portland Schools
This week South Portland Schools held an orientation for new teachers, where they had the opportunity to meet and learn more about the district. We can't wait for students to meet them in just a couple of weeks!
about 1 month ago, South Portland Schools
Welcome Dr. George Entwistle, South Portland Schools' Superintendent! Tandy Ratliff, Board Chair, shares: "Dr. Entwistle served previously as Superintendent of Schools in Scarborough, Falmouth and Belmont, Massachusetts. In these roles, he led district-wide improvements in academic performance, strategic planning, budgeting, and student services—always with a focus on inclusive, high-quality learning environments. His leadership has consistently prioritized student achievement, staff development, and community engagement."
about 1 month ago, South Portland Schools
SoPo Parks and Rec is hosting a series of swaps with SoPo Office of Sustainability this fall, starting off with one focused on youth clothes and sports gear on Thursday, August 28 from 4-7pm at Redbank Community Center. Bring your used items that no longer fit (but still look great!) and come find some new ones to start the school year off right!
about 2 months ago, South Portland Schools
Check out what's happening for this week's Summer Meal Program! Please note the last day is Thursday, August 14, so join us for a special celebration.
