James O. Kaler Elementary

The April 2026 Calendar Raffles are here ! Keep en eye out for one in your student's backpack soon! You can use this form to let the PTA know you are purchasing tickets.

Hello SPSD Families, I am writing this afternoon to provide you with a couple of important updates. Please find: New Information Related to Snow Days and Remote Learning Budg...

The South Portland School Board invites you to Budget Workshops and meetings related to the development of the 2026-27 school year budget. Budget Workshop I: 6 p.m. Monday,...

Reading grows minds… Kindness grows hearts. As a Kaler Community, through the month of March, let’s celebrate reading through the Read Across America Theme: Champion Kindness ...

We are pleased to announce that the lottery for next year's PreK program is open. Click here for the lottery application. Children who will be 4 years old by October 15, 2026 a...

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Dear Staff and Families, Last week, both Senator Susan Collins and Governor Janet Mills announced that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement have “ ceased its enhanced operatio...

Dear South Portland Community Members, On behalf of the school district’s leadership team, teachers, and staff, we want to acknowledge the stress and uncertainty of the past few...

Dear SPSD Families, As you are likely aware, officials anticipate increased immigration enforcement in the near future in Maine. We understand this creates feelings of fear and a...

Dear SPSD Families, As we enter the winter months, I want to take a moment to reaffirm a core value that guides every decision we make: everyone belongs in South Portland School...

Kaler Gear order forms are in - see all the cool merchandise here ! Order need to be in by December 5th.

Please see this flyer for more details. Kaler Library Book Fair THREE DAYS ONLY! Monday 11/17 8:30-3:45 Tuesday 11/18 8:30-3:45 Wednesday 11/19 Open 8:30-6:30...

Hello South Portland School District Staff and Families, The government shutdown, the longest in our history and coupled with rising food costs, can have many people worried abou...

Join us for a family event at Kaler! The 2025 Community Night will be held on Wednesday, October 15th from 5:30-7:00PM. If you wish to contribute, please bring in a baked go...

Our friends at Machias Savings Bank donated so many great school supplies to our Kaler Cougar Community that we are over-joyed by their generosity! Thank you to Ashley Catrett and...

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...