Kindergarten registration is open for students who will be at least five years old on October 15, 2025 (birthdays between October 16, 2019 and October 15, 2020 are eligible). Screenings will happen June 16 and 17. For more information and to complete the online registration form, visit www.spsdme.org/kindergarten.
The Yellow Tulip Project is hosting their annual Portland Hope Day this Sunday, May 25 at Mayo Street Arts to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. Enjoy an afternoon of community, storytelling, and good food. SPHS junior Logan Shepard will be speaking about his experience losing a friend to suicide and subsequently creating SPHS Advocates for Mental Health. For more information and to register to attend, visit: https://theyellowtulipproject.org/events/in-person-portland-me-hope-day-2025/
The 6th Annual Youth Triathlon in honor of Nathan Savage is happening June 21 at 9 am at the South Portland Community Center for ages 7-14. Register online at: https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31535
Kaler Elementary got a special visit from the Hearts of Pine! 🌲 ⚽ Players Walter Varela and Kemali Green along with the team's founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson visited students during an assembly to have a fun and helpful conversation about good sportsmanship.
South Portland Middle School celebrated World Cultures Day last week! Students learned about different cultures from around the world and had over 70 visitors and volunteers lead interactive workshops and present on a wide variety of topics like baking challah, dance, mandala making, rugby, karate, yoga, drumming, and more. They also ate delicious food at an international food market in the cafeteria!
Registration is open for summer sessions of Driver's Ed! Sessions are happening June 16-July 3 and July 28-August 14 for ages 15+. Sign-up online: https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31479&fbclid=IwY2xjawKULB9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuWXhXd0pteHc4a3VBdHdFAR52UQ4deJI-q9CPX8v1E__5E2omWpE-oTOoYcNMFciORD87vULwgzM9ZIojhw_aem_hiZKr0AABOwsWSl0lmqcbg
South Portland Strikers: Youth Travel Soccer Club Fall 2025 registration is open through May 23. Register online at www.sopostrikers.com ⚽
SoPp Unite May Tip of the Month: Talking With Young People About Problem Gambling
On Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join us to help bring the SPMS garden to life–rain or shine! ☀️🌱 Have or need extra gardening materials? Donate or swap - seedlings, seeds, outdoor pots, soil, and tools. All are welcome to join the fun!
Join us at tonight's webinar! Supporting Youth Emotional Well-Being: Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. For middle/high school parents and caregivers to help better understand the mental health challenges facing today's youth–such as anxiety, depression, and perfectionism–and learn effective strategies to support your child's needs. Register here to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AnUv9XbkSlerpcRC8r7v-Q#/registration
First graders across the district recently visited and explored Bug Light Park! Thank you to the amazing volunteers from the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth for welcoming students to the lighthouse.
SpringFest is a South Portland community celebration that will return to the Red Bank neighborhood on Friday, May 16, and to Mill Creek Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025, bigger, better, and even more fun! For more information, visit: spspringfest.com
Interested in serving on the South Portland School Board? Apply by 5 PM today (Thursday, May 8, 2025). Send a Letter of Intent and Resume to City Clerk Jessica A. Hughes at jhughes@southportland.gov.
Happy National School Nurse Day! Thank you to all our school nurses for supporting the health and well-being of our students.
We're celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week in many ways, including daily drawings for gift baskets with goodies from local businesses and organizations! Thank you to our community partners for contributing to Teacher Appreciation Week: Aroma Joe's, Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Portland Museum of Art, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Portland Sea Dogs, and Scratch Baking Co.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚✏️ We extend our gratitude to all members of South Portland Schools' teaching staff–and to everyone who supports the learning experiences of students. Thank you for for the profound impact that you have everyday!
Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes! 🦸Today on School Lunch Hero Day, we celebrate the amazing work that our Food Service staff does to provide delicious and nutritious meals to students.
It's National School Principals' Day! This day celebrates and recognizes the vital role of principals in our schools to support students, families, educators, and staff. Thank you, South Portland School principals, for all that you do to help schools thrive! ☀️ Myra Caron, Kaler Elementary Principal; Bethany Connolly, Skillin Elementary Principal; Sarah Glenn, SPHS Principal; Beth Kellogg, Brown Elementary Principal; Allison Hopkins, Dyer Elementary Principal; Diane Lang, Small Elementary Principal; Rebecca Stern, SPMS Principal
Congratulations to the SPHS Class of 2025 Top Scholars, who were recognized at April's board meeting 🎓
Support the 3 Communities Food Drive this Saturday, May 3, between 10am-noon at the South Portland Police Department. They are collecting much-needed nonperishable food items and are raising money for the three pantries feeding neighbors in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, and Scarborough. See the attached flier for more details or visit fooddrivemaine.weebly.com.
