“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is what South Portland Middle School students explored during Career Day! Presenters from different industries–including nursing, dentistry, martial arts, meteorology, banking, media, public safety, advertising, videography, and many more–visited 5th and 6th grade classes to answer questions and talk about their career paths. (A furry friend even joined from the Office of State Fire Marshal!) Career Day ended with an exciting keynote speech from Sea Dogs General Manager, Jesse Scaglion, who spoke about all the various careers involved in the sports industry.
3 days ago, South Portland Schools
5th and 6th Grade Career Day
5th and 6th Grade Career Day
5th and 6th Grade Career Day
5th and 6th Grade Career Day
5th and 6th Grade Career Day
5th and 6th Grade Career Day
5th and 6th Grade Career Day
5th and 6th Grade Career Day
The School Board invites the public to a Special Budget Meeting tomorrow, Thursday, April 2 at 6 p.m. in the SPHS Lecture Hall.

Starting next week, there will be in-person and virtual Community Input Sessions for staff and families related to the elementary school reconfiguration, which was passed by the Board at Monday's meeting. To share thoughts and questions, for the full schedule of sessions, and to request interpretation, visit spsdme.org/reconfiguration.
4 days ago, South Portland Schools
School Board Meeting - April 2, 2026
Community Input Sessions: Elementary School Reconfiguration
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉 Thank you to the incredible work of ed techs in South Portland who make a difference every day in the classroom and beyond. Your support, care, and dedication make a difference every single day!
4 days ago, South Portland Schools
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day: April 1, 2026

Wednesday, 4/1: 7/8 Student Council is canceled today

4 days ago, Dana Bettez

Hannaford Helps Schools begins April 5th! Turn everyday shopping into School Dollars to help support our classrooms. Look for tags marked with the Hannaford Helps Schools logo, then visit the website or app to enter the code from your receipt. For every four qualifying items you buy, you'll earn a School Dollar printout worth three School Dollars!

4 days ago, Dana Bettez
Hannaford Helps Schools

All is Welles (and Willa, too!) sponsored South Portland Middle School's 6th grade Tiger Shark Team for "Mismatched Socks Day" in honor of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st. The date 3/21 is significant to Down Syndrome, as it represents the 3 copies of chromosome 21, which is unique to people with Downs Syndrome. Mismatch socks are commonly worn on World Down Syndrome Day as a way to celebrate our differences. By embracing our differences, we come together and create a brighter community, and inclusion for all.

6 days ago, South Portland Schools
World Down Syndrome Day 3/21/26

This Week After School: Check out our after-school programs & athletics! Lots of new programs starting: Girls on the Run, 5/6 First Aid, Makeup Club, Maine Venture Workshop, and 7/8 Rippleffect!

6 days ago, Dana Bettez
Peer Support Group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: The initiative is a collaboration among University of Southern Maine, The Center for Grieving Children, Portland Children Museum and Theater, Hannaford, and Counseling and Trauma Therapy Associates. This welcoming group will meet every Wednesday in April at The Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Maine, at no cost to participants. It offers a safe and supportive place to share your experiences, strengths, and challenges with others in similar situations. Please see attached flyer for more information.
10 days ago, South Portland Schools
Portland Peer Support Group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

🥍 ⚾👟🥎 Student info sessions for spring athletics will take place during Connections on April 1st! Athletes only need to register once per year; spring registration closes April 17th!
Looking for more information? Check out the SPMS Athletics page. Go Sharks! 🦈

10 days ago, Dana Bettez

Wednesday, March 25th: Today is an Early Release Day--there are no clubs, athletics, or late buses after school today

11 days ago, Dana Bettez

The 7/8 Grade Civil Rights Team at South Portland Middle School is hosting a Community Book Club with the book "When Stars are Scattered" by Omar Mohamed. The book will be provided for free to read for families, students, teachers, and community members. Join us at the Book Club Potluck on May 7th to discuss the book and share food! Contact Ms. Malyata at the middle school for more information: malyatsh@spsdme.org.

📚 To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/SPMSCommunityBookClub

12 days ago, South Portland Schools
Community Book Club May 2026

Tuesday, March 24th: Today's Unified Basketball game vs Bonny Eagle has been canceled

12 days ago, Dana Bettez

This Week After School! Check out our after-school programs & athletics! 🏀📚 Reminder: Wednesday, March 25, is an early release day. Have a great week!

13 days ago, Dana Bettez
📣 SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING UPDATE: Visit tinyurl.com/SPSDBudgetWorkshop for the full details!
17 days ago, South Portland Schools
March 23, 2026 Budget Workshop Flyer (English)
March 23, 2026 Budget Workshop Flyer (French)
March 23, 2026 Budget Workshop Flyer (Portuguese)
March 23, 2026 Budget Workshop Flyer (Spanish)

Our Staff Talent Show and Field Trip Fundraiser is postponed to Thursday, April 30th, from 5:30-7 pm. We have AMAZING auction items and a great line up for the talent portion of the evening. All proceeds go to funding field trips next year. Click here for all the details (click to see auction items in the top right corner!) and don’t forget to get your tickets–we anticipate this will sell out! If you already bought your tickets, you are all set! They will roll over to the new date.

17 days ago, Dana Bettez
SPMS Talent Show flyer

Waynflete still has open spots available for camps this summer, including Dungeons & Dragons, Performing Arts, Summertime Arts, Sports, Eco Explorers, and Ninja & Parkour! Visit summer.waynflete.org to learn more and register.

19 days ago, South Portland Schools
Summer Camps at Waynflete 2026 Flyer

Tuesday, March 17th Clubs Update: 5/6 GSA and 7/8 Student Council are canceled today
Tuesday, March 17th Athletics Update: Today's volleyball game is canceled; practice is at SPMS instead. Track practice is canceled.

19 days ago, Dana Bettez
March is Music In Our Schools Month!  🎶🎵🎶 We’re celebrating our incredible student talent and the passion and dedication of our music faculty at South Portland Schools, including chorus, band, and orchestra. 
20 days ago, South Portland Schools
March is Music in Our Schools Month
March is Music in Our Schools Month

Thursday, March 12th After School Update: 5/6 Yearbook and 5/6 Student Council are canceled today. Swim & volleyball practices are canceled today.

24 days ago, Dana Bettez

Wednesday, March 11th: 7/8 Student Council is canceled today

25 days ago, Dana Bettez