Yesterday marked the last day of school! Wishing all students, teachers, and families a fun, safe, and well-deserved summer break. ☀️ Congratulations on another successful year—see you in the fall!
📸: South Portland Middle School students at dismissal on the last day of school.
Monday, 6/22: Closed
Tuesday, 6/23: 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday, 6/24: 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday, 6/25: 8am - 3:30pm
Friday, 6/26: Closed
District Office will also be closed on Friday, June 19.
Across every grade level, we’ve been recognizing students for their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the year. From elementary to middle to high school, there is so much to celebrate!
As our seniors graduate, our fourth graders are excited to take the next step to middle school, and our eighth graders are ready to begin their high school journey. 🎓
Congratulations to all of our students on an amazing year—we can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you!
📸 1-3: Skillin Elementary students walk the halls as other grades cheer them on before receiving their certificates for completing fourth grade.
📸 4-6: South Portland Middle School students at their eighth grade celebration with teachers, staff, and their families.
As we near the end of another school year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the staff members who are retiring. Thank you for the years of dedication, compassion, and commitment you have given to our students, schools, and community.
The School Board recognized retirees with 15+ years of service to the district its meeting last week. Congratulations on your retirement, and thank you for the difference you have made in the lives of so many!
For more information on the school budget, visit: spsdme.org/budget27.
For more information on voting and to find your polling location, visit: southportland.gov/elections
WHO: Anyone entering grades 3-8 interested in a fun and FREE clinic! No experience necessary!
WHEN: June 22, 24, 29 and July 1, 6, 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: South Portland High School (637 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME 04106) Out back practice field behind the track.
WHAT: No official registration! Just show up wearing sneakers/cleats and bring a water bottle!
CONTACT COACH FILIEO WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT SOPOFOOTBALL1@GMAIL.COM
Yesterday, South Portland High School seniors participated in a longtime favorite tradition, the Graduate Parade! They put on their caps and gowns and took a walk down memory lane, visiting the elementary and middle schools they once attended. Hallways were filled with cheers, high fives, smiles, and hugs as younger grades celebrated the Class of 2026 and teachers reconnected with former students.
Congratulations, graduates! Your journey has brought you full circle, and we can't wait to celebrate with you when you receive your diplomas later today! 🎉🎓
🗓️ 5:30-6:30 PM Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Alumni, families, and community members are invited to walk the halls, explore the building, and reconnect with memories made at Kaler over the years. A selection of school artifacts and memorabilia will be on display, and guests are encouraged to share stories of their time at Kaler.
Planned and led by students, the event featured a fashion show, a musical performance by the Jazz Ensemble, and a student dance performance.
There will be a Special Board Meeting this evening, Wednesday, May 27th at 6 p.m. in the South Portland High School Lecture Hall.
For the School Board meeting agenda, visit spsdme.org/schoolboard.
To stream the meeting live on SPC-TV, visit tinyurl.com/SPSDBoardMeeting.
Students explored new traditions, shared experiences, and celebrated the diversity that makes our school community so special. Thank you to all of the staff, students, families, and community members who helped make the day such a meaningful and memorable experience!
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and we’re celebrating all the ways our students stay active, healthy, and connected.
From gym class and recess to team practices, unified sports and afterschool clubs, movement helps build confidence, teamwork, respect, resilience, and joy.
Here’s to our students, staff, coaches, and families who encourage healthy habits and active lifestyles every day—keep playing and having fun!
Congratulations to the third quarter Red Riot Way Award recipients! Students receive this recognition for exemplifying the Riot Way: being engaged, safe, respectful, and responsible. They received a certificate, a local business gift card, and get to choose a local nonprofit organization to donate $25 to. Congratulations to Gil, Fernanda, Alicia, and Ariel!
