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Our Reconfiguration Steering Committee continues its work deliberating on the optimal elementary configuration and school boundaries for South Portland’s future. The public is inv...

Finding Balance with Technology and AI in South Portland Schools I received my very first email message 33 years ago. The message was from a new friend—who eventually became my h...

Talk to Your Child: School Bus Safety + The Danger Zone In October, many students will be participating in our semiannual bus evacuation drills. Across the US, millions of childr...

South Portland Holiday Toy Drive is a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth in South Portland with holiday gifts. If your family could benefit from this ...

This week’s message is the third in our three-part series on elementary boundaries and reconfiguration. If you missed Parts 1 and 2, you can read them on our website at the links b...

Elementary Boundaries and Reconfiguration (Part 2 of 3) This week’s message is the second in our three-part series on elementary boundaries and reconfiguration. If you missed Par...

Elementary Boundaries and Reconfiguration Welcome to part one of a three-part series on elementary boundaries and school reconfiguration. Because these decisions will shape curre...

9/11. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the most lethal terrorist attacks in history. There were almost 3000 fatalities in the attack orchestrated by Al-Qaeda, and 343 firefighte...

Dear South Portland Community, The start of a new school year always brings a distinct blend of excitement, energy, and anticipation. Even though I’ve been through the start of s...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Dear SPSD Community: I am excited to share that we have two teachers who will be stepping into assistant principal positions to provide support. At ...

Dear South Portland School Department Families and Staff, With a new school year just around the corner, I look forward to welcoming everyone back for a year filled with learning...

Dear SPSD Staff, Families, and Community Members, Like many of you, we were deeply saddened to learn of the tragic killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Biddeford father w...

Hello SPSD Staff and Families, Today marks my official first day as your Superintendent, and I could not be more honored to join this incredible community. As I begin my trans...

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — May 27, 2026 — Education leader Dr. Angela Atkinson Duina will be South Portland's next superintendent, the South Portland School Board announced on Wedn...

Dear SPSD Families and Staff, In recent weeks, there have been credible reports of increased immigration enforcement actions in Maine. This increase impacts our community in tang...

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...

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...