Message from the Superintendent - October 23, 2027

South Portland High School Track & Field Renovation Project

Next week's public forum on the SPHS Track and Field Renovation Project marks a major milestone for a project that has been years in the making. About a year ago, South Portland voters approved a $4.6 million bond for renovations of the high school athletic complex. Next week, the community is invited to learn more about the project and the scope of the work and to provide comments on the plans.

This investment will result in a new grass field, track, lighting and permanent bathrooms. We are expecting construction to start in April or May 2027. And we're looking forward to seeing students and community members using the facility in October 2027!

The project phases are outlined below:

  • Late June–Mid-September 2026: Design Development

  • Mid-September–Late November 2026: Local Permitting

  • Mid-September–Early December 2026 and continuing up until construction: Maine Department Permitting

  • Mid-November 2026–late January 2027: Construction Documentation

  • February 2027: Bidding for Project

  • May–September 2027: Construction

Many people have come together to make this project possible and our school community is incredibly grateful for the support that makes these kinds of visions come to life!

Warm regards,

Angela Atkinson Duina, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
South Portland School Department