Check out this week's lunch menu and schedule of activities happening at South Portland Middle School for the Summer Meal Program. ☀️ The blender bike will be back Thursday, July 24, basketball with Ubuntu Matters is every Wednesday, The Locker Project will be onsite every Tuesday, and more exciting activities will be happening throughout the summer. Keep checking back in weekly for a new schedule and lunch menu! Learn more at spsdme.org/summermeals.
It feels like just yesterday that students in the Class of 2025 were in elementary school… and now it’s been a month since they graduated high school! 🎓 Here is a look back to when our graduates visited Skillin Elementary School and reconnected with their K-4 teachers. Watch the full graduation recording online: www.spsdme.org/sphsgraduation2025
Free breakfasts and lunches will be provided to all children 18 and under at South Portland Middle School this summer now through August 14, 2025 (Closed on Fridays). The Locker Project will also be onsite every Tuesday while lunch is being served (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) to provide free fresh produce for families to take home. For more information on the South Portland Summer Meal Program and SUN Bucks, visit www.spsdme.org/summermeals
SUN Bucks help kids get the nutrition they need while school is out! SUN Bucks can be used to buy groceries like fresh produce, meat, dairy and other staples at any participating retailer. Bonus: By shopping at participating farmers’ markets and farm stands through the Maine Harvest Bucks program or co-ops and local grocers through the Farm Fresh Rewards program, you can double your SUN Bucks dollars! Find out more about SUN Bucks at: www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/food-supplement/sun_bucks
The School Based Health Center at South Portland Middle School is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. Greater Portland Health offers medical, dental, optometry, and behavioral health services for students ages 4-20. Request an appointment online: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=NkKh9O4u30ik8qZHikLtk_UqZolC8kpHutn5ixx4NVhUQjlPSzJBVDZNRjlPODI1SUNEODJEVFlYRy4u&route=shorturl
It was a day full of sunshine and rainbows at this past weekend's Portland Pride Parade ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Big milestones were happening across all our schools last week! 🎉 Kindergarteners are ready for 1st grade, 4th graders will be entering middle school, and 8th graders are off to high school. Students enjoyed these special moments with their classmates, teachers, and families, and we cannot wait to see all the ways they will continue to grow and learn in the year ahead!
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ South Portland Schools will be marching in the Portland Pride Parade on Saturday, June 21, and we hope to see you there as we celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community.
☀️ Please note summer hours are now in effect at District Office: Monday–Thursday: 9 am to 3 p.m. Fridays–Sunday: Closed. District Office will also be closed: June 19–20 and June 30–July 4. Hours are in effect through August 1.
The last day of school was filled with lots of fun, laughter, smiles, and hugs! ☀️ Together, we've grown, learned, and created countless memories–from our youngest learners completing their first year in school to our graduating class beginning an exciting new chapter. We hope you have a wonderful summer break, and look forward to welcoming students back in September!
As we near the end of the school year, we celebrate the hard work, growth, and achievements of our students. At the same time, we extend our deepest gratitude to our retiring teachers in the district. Thank you for your years of passion and dedication to our students! (A combined total of 242 years of service to be exact!) Retirees with 15+ years in the district were recognized at this week's School Board Meeting.
- Becky Dadmun, First Grade Teacher, Small Elementary: 18 years.
- Beth Dolley, School Counselor, Brown Elementary: 27 years.
- Diane Lang, Principal, Small Elementary: 18 years.
- Robin Legere, Ed Tech, South Portland Middle School: 25 years.
- Susan Richman, Science Teacher, South Portland High School: 23 years.
- Lee Ann Rosenblum, Art Teacher, South Portland High School: 32 years.
- Craig Skeffington, Band Director, South Portland High School: 31 years.
- BJ Weeks, Second Grade Teacher, Brown Elementary: 40 years.
- Deb Wray, Librarian Education Technician, South Portland High School: 28 years
Thank you, voters! We are so grateful for your support of the School Budget Referendum.
☀️ Get information about South Portland's Summer Meal Program and SUN Bucks online at spsdme.org/summermeals
The Class of 2033 had a fun field day last week! Fourth graders from all elementary schools in the district came together at Wainwright for a game-filled field day. They got to met new friends from different schools before entering SPMS together next year!
Our phone service provider repaired a piece of equipment and all phones are now operational. Families can always call the District Office at 207-871-0555 or use email/ReachMyTeach to communicate with staff. Thank you for your patience as we addressed this problem.
Phones are down at SPHS, Dyer, Kaler, Skillin and our Transportation Office. Attempted repairs to the phones yesterday were unsuccessful. Our phone vendor is attempting a few more things early this morning. If you need to reach a school or the transportation office please call the district office at 207-871-0555 and we can transfer you call to any school. As always, email/ReachMyTeach is the best way to communicate.
South Portland Youth Football registration is open for grades K-8! 🏈 K-5 Flag Football: https://southportlandyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/957413278. Grades 5-6 Youth Tackle Football: https://southportlandyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/054936383. Grades 7-8 Middle School Football: https://southportlandyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/789628969.
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 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
South Portland Strikers: Youth Travel Soccer Club Fall 2025 registration is open through May 23. Register online at www.sopostrikers.com ⚽
