James O. Kaler Elementary

Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, October 15! You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT2NK3KF. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get ...

We are forever grateful to our friends at Berry Dunn for their generous donations! Not only have they given us a plethora of supplies, but they have also given us their time and t...

Dear Parents and Students, I hope that you enjoyed a fun and active summer. I sure did! We were lucky to have so many warm, sunny days. I loved seeing many of you at the beach...

As we start a new school year, we want to recognize all ways South Portland educators and staff contribute to the success of our students and their journey to graduation–from th...

Published August 27, 2025 by Dana Richie, Portland Press Herald. Assistant Superintendent Johanna Price answers your back to school questions. As the endless days of summer come...

Hello SPSD Families, We look forward to welcoming students back for the 2025-26 school year! Please find important information below: School Year Calendar and Attendance Clic...

Looking for information about Before and After Care? Click here !

Dear South Portland families, I’m writing to share that the South Portland School Board is pleased to welcome Dr. George H. Entwistle as Interim Superintendent, effective August ...

South Portland Summer Meal Program The Summer Meal Program has concluded for 2025. Join South Portland this summer at South Portland Middle School (120 Wescott Road) for free m...

Please see the attached flyer from our school Librarian.

Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5-9, 2025 Educators and school staff do exceptional work with students each and every day in South Portland to help them thrive. Thank you t...

Please see our flyer here !

Registration is now 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). Children wh...

For part of Kaler’s Literacy Month, each class participated in designing decorations for their classroom doors on a theme or specific book that holds meaning for them. Ask your ...

The Kaler PTA has launched their calendar raffle ! Tickets are $5 for 1, or $20 for 5. Email ptakaler@gmail.com with any questions

The More you Read, The More you Grow! Click here to find out all the exciting ways Kaler is celebrating Literacy Month

Check out this flyer created by one of our own Kaler Cougars!

James Otis Kaler Elementary is happy to partner with The Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness next week. Our students are taking part in some great conversations about abili...

On December 6, student-musicians, parents, and community volunteers came together to make the annual tree lighting at Mill Creek Park sparkle. ✨ Students in the SPM...

The 2024-2025 Kaler Gear has arrived! Here is link to the flyer . Orders due by Friday, December 6th! • Please make checks payable to: Kaler PTA • Please make VENMO payable to:...