We want to hear from you! All South Portland residents are invited to this public forum at 6 PM on Thursday, January 22 in the Multipurpose Room at South Portland Middle School. There will be a brief school budget update presented, as well as the opportunity for roundtable discussions that will help guide the FY27 planning process. For more information, visit www.spsdme.org/schoolbudgetforum.

about 6 hours ago, South Portland Schools
Public School Budget Forum: 6 PM Thursday, January 22 in the SPMS Multipurpose Room
January is School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you, school board members, for your dedication, commitment, and service to South Portland Schools. At last night’s meeting, school board members received hand-drawn thank you cards from South Portland Middle School students, expressing their gratitude to the work they do for our schools.
1 day ago, South Portland Schools
SPMS student creating thank you card for school board members.
SPMS student creating thank you card for school board members.
SPMS students creating thank you card for school board members.
SPMS student creating thank you card for school board members.

Tuesday, January 13th: 5/6 Ski Club is canceled today

1 day ago, Dana Bettez
The South Portland Comprehensive Planning Committee will hold public hearings to review public comments and prepare its recommended draft of the SoPo 2040 Comprehensive Plan for City Council consideration on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. For more information, see the attached flier or visit southportland2040.com.
2 days ago, South Portland Schools
SoPo 2040 Comp Plan Flyer

This week at SPMS! Explore our athletics and clubs listings to see what’s happening.

2 days ago, Dana Bettez
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month: Peer Support
6 days ago, South Portland Schools
January 2026 SoPo Unite Tip of the Month -  English
January 2026 SoPo Unite Tip of the Month -  French
January 2026 SoPo Unite Tip of the Month - Arabic
January 2026 SoPo Unite Tip of the Month - Portuguese
January 2026 SoPo Unite Tip of the Month - Somali
January 2026 SoPo Unite Tip of the Month - Spanish

Thursday, January 8th: The Drama Club informational meeting for 7th & 8th graders is rescheduled to after school on Monday, 1/12, in the chorus room

7 days ago, Dana Bettez
Due to weather, all South Portland schools are closed today, Wednesday, January 7th.
8 days ago, South Portland Schools
School Closure - Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Tuesday, January 6th: There will be an informational meeting for 7th & 8th grade students interested in the spring play--Alice in Wonderland--in the chorus room after school tomorrow (Wednesday, January 7th).

9 days ago, Dana Bettez

Monday, January 5th: 5th & 6th grade cheerleading practice is canceled today. 7th & 8th cheerleaders will be dismissed at 3:00.

9 days ago, Dana Bettez

Welcome back from winter break! 🏀🍽️ Basketball season is underway and Family Dinner Night is coming up on January 15--don’t miss free food, open gym, and a dance party! Read more in Dr. Stern's latest update.

9 days ago, Dana Bettez

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Family Dinner on January 15th!

10 days ago, Dana Bettez
SPMS Family dinner

❄️ Winter Break Reminder! There will be no school from December 22nd through January 2nd. Classes resume on Monday, January 5th.

28 days ago, Dana Bettez

Thursday, December 18th: 7/8 Mathx and Homework Clubs are canceled today. Grades 5-8 Cheer, Karate, and Chess will still meet.

28 days ago, Dana Bettez

Wednesday, December 17th: 7/8 eSports Club begins today and runs on Wednesdays throughout the winter. 7/8 Student Council is canceled today.

29 days ago, Dana Bettez

Tuesday, December 16th: 5/6 Ski Club will meet today for the first ski of the season after school today until 4:40.

30 days ago, Dana Bettez

Nothing is better than a pancake breakfast with friends and family! 🥞 South Portland Middle School teachers and staff prepared and served pancakes, fruit, juice, and coffee for 5-8th grade students and their families on Friday last week.

about 1 month ago, South Portland Schools
SPMS Pancake Breakfast
SPMS Pancake Breakfast
SPMS Pancake Breakfast

Monday, December 15th: 5-8 Cheer practice is canceled today. There will be an informational meeting & boot fitting for 5th & 6th grade students interested in winter Ski Club after school today with Mr. Lunt. Ski Club will meet tomorrow for those who have signed permission slips.

about 1 month ago, Dana Bettez

The annual food drive is happening next week at South Portland Middle School, December 15-19! Students, staff, and community members are invited to bring non-perishable food items to SPMS to support the grade of their choice (5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th). All donations will support the SPMS food pantry and The Locker Project, who partners with the district to provide food assistance to members of the community. The grade that raises the most food will win the honor of being the 2025 FOOD FEUD CHOMP-IONS! 🦈

about 1 month ago, South Portland Schools
SPMS Food Drive 2025
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month: Choose to be Reliable to Avoid Being Liable
about 1 month ago, South Portland Schools
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month December 2025 - English
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month December 2025 - Arabic
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month December 2025 - French
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month December 2025 - Portuguese
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month December 2025 - Somali
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month December 2025 - Spanish