Dr. Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School

Good afternoon SPSD Families and Staff, We are writing to provide an update on the FY27 Budget development. On Monday evening at the Regular Board Meeting, Chair DeAngelis beg...

Published April 3, 2026 by the Maine Department of Education. Click here to read the full press release. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is joining the Maine Associ...

Registration is now open for students who will be at least five years old on October 15, 2026 (birthdays between October 16, 2020 and October 15, 2021 are eligible). Information ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Published May 3, 2025 by Gillian Graham, Portland Press Herald. Author and illustrator X. Fang spent 2 days in South Portland talking with students about kindness, acceptance a...

Feeding the future generation, Maine Coast Fishermen's Association has taken to lunch lines, serving up sustainably harvested local seafood. On Feb. 11, the group crafted a fish t...

Published February 4, 2025 by News Center Maine. The annual challenge encourages adults to read to kids for 15 minutes during the month of February to promote childhood l...

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...