October 20-24 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Week and School Bus Safety Week! 🚌 Thank you to our bus drivers, bus aides, mechanics, dispatchers, crossing guards, and support staff who all play a vital role in keeping students safe on their daily journeys to and from school. Let's give a big shoutout to our amazing team!
It is the shared responsibility of our community to help ensure school bus safety. Please review tips online and learn more about the proposed Brake For Kids Act at spsdme.org/bus-safety.
about 18 hours ago, South Portland Schools
Soulful Sounds in Portland: Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m. in the South Portland High School Auditorium. Step into a world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections! Get tickets online at https://acuteinflections.com/product/10-24-2025/
4 days ago, South Portland Schools
Thanksgiving and Holiday Resources in South Portland 🍁 For information about Thanksgiving community meals and resources, visit: spsdme.org/thanksgiving2025 ❄️ For the holiday gift application (due November 1), and volunteering and donation opportunities, visit: spsdme.org/holiday2025
5 days ago, South Portland Schools
On Friday, South Portland Schools educators and staff participated in a professional development day focused on equity and belonging. Lex Horwitz opened the day with a keynote lecture highlighting ways to create spaces where every student feels seen, valued, and supported. The rest of the day was filled with sessions led by staff and speakers to reflect on barriers to belonging in classrooms and consider how daily interactions and school culture can foster inclusion for all.
7 days ago, South Portland Schools
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month: Everyone in the community plays a role in youth substance use prevention. It's important to know your local health center staff and the many ways they can support teen health.
14 days ago, South Portland Schools
October 2 is National Custodian Appreciation Day, so be sure to give a high five to the team for the important work they do! Thank you to our custodial team for making sure our schools are clean, safe, and welcoming for all our students and staff.
19 days ago, South Portland Schools
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.
26 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.
27 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
28 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.
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month ago, South Portland Schools
SoPo Unite's September Tip of the Month: Get Involved with SoPo Unite
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 2 months 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.
about 2 months 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.
