Unless there is a need for another school cancellation, the last day of school is scheduled to be June 13.
This Black History Month, we recognize the voices, achievements, and struggles of African-American and Black individuals who inspire change and progress. Take this opportunity to explore these educational resources that celebrate and deepen understanding of Black history and culture: https://blackhistorymonth.gov/ and https://libguides.spsd.org/blackhistory.
Congratulations to South Portland Adult Education Customer Service English students who worked hard this semester and earned their customer service digital badge from the Maine Community College System! Students in this program gained valuable job skills, including the principles of quality customer service, and are able to apply this knowledge to meet customer needs in a variety of settings and situations.
The Season of Giving is upon us! Shop South Portland apparel and swag now through December 5. Visit https://pws.atlanticsportswear.com/product-cat/south-portland-athletics-grey-black-scarlet-white-2024-2/ to shop the collection on Atlantic Sportswear.
The 9th Annual Savage Family Turkey Trot 5k is happening on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/SouthPortland/TheSavageFamilyTurkeyTrot5kRunWalk. All proceeds are donated to the Nathan Savage Memorial Fund and the Tri Like a Savage Youth Triathlon.
It is National Coming Out Day, and we would like to give a special thank you to Out Maine, who held three sessions at today's conference on intervention strategies that prioritize LGBTQIA+ safety, education, and student leadership in schools. South Portland Schools is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for our LGBTQIA+ students, educators, and staff.
Today was an exciting conference day for our educators and staff! Sessions held throughout the day offered immersive and thought provoking opportunities for SPSD staff to advance their knowledge and personal growth on topics of key relevance to their role as champions of education justice. We welcomed presenters from organizations including Atlantic Black Box, Jobs for the Future, Marigold Mindfulness, New England Arab American Organization, Portland Museum of Art, South Portland Historical Society, South Portland Human Rights Commission, The Telling Room, and so many others. Thank you to all of our presenters who helped make today so successful!
We're in Day 2 of Customer Service English in Adult Education! Thank you to the Maine Department of Education for their support in making this new workforce class possible with a recent IET grant of $110,000 over two years. Students are excited and ready to get to work!
Go Red Riots! 📣 Shop South Portland apparel and swag online. The store is open for one week, so get your orders in before September 16: https://pws.atlanticsportswear.com/product-cat/south-portland-athletics-grey-black-scarlet-white-2024/
As we get ready to head back to school, make sure you have the South Portland Schools mobile app downloaded on your device. 📲 Stay up-to-date with school announcements, learn about upcoming events, and access contact information quickly and easily. Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store!
South Portland's Adult Education spent the afternoon exploring the landscape and light houses at Fort Williams Park!
Did you know that South Portland Adult Education offers rolling intake for our ESOL classes? Visit us every Friday from 10am to 12pm at 586 Westbrook Street in South Portland to register, take a placement test, and receive your class level information.