
September 1, 2026
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...

October 28, 2026
See The Jazz Ambassadors of The U.S. Army Field Band in a free concert at South Portland High School Auditorium on Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m. Reserve a spot now! The Jazz Am...

October 23, 2026
South Portland High School Track & Field Renovation Project Next week's public forum on the SPHS Track and Field Renovation Project marks a major milestone for a project that has...

October 16, 2026
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...

October 16, 2026
Just in time for Halloween! Jekyll & Hyde is a journey into what it means to be good and evil. Get tickets online! Performances happening in the South Portland High School A...

October 9, 2026
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...

October 8, 2026
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 ...

October 6, 2026
The Reimagined Market is happening Saturday, December 5th from 10 AM–4 PM at South Portland High School as a part of SewPo Studio . Are you a maker who is interested i...

October 2, 2026
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...

September 25, 2026
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...

September 24, 2026
Published September 24, 2026 by Jimmy James, Portland Press Herald. The Red Riots rebounded against Scarborough to pick up their first win. South Portland (1-2) picked up its f...

September 18, 2026
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...

September 11, 2026
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...

August 28, 2026
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...

August 25, 2026
UPDATE: Student Personal Electronic Devices Policy Students will only use school-provided devices during the school day–from start to dismissal. The intent of Policy JICJ is ...

August 12, 2026
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...

July 20, 2026
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...

July 15, 2026
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...

June 10, 2026
Students from South Portland gathered at the Maine Graduate and Professional Center in Portland to be recognized for their business plan submissions for the Maine Startup Challeng...

June 9, 2026
Last Thursday, Locker Project celebrated the successful completion of the new South Portland High School (SPHS) food pantry: the Little Kitchen. Thanks to the incredible partnersh...
