South Portland Tree Lighting in Mill Creek Park: Friday, December 5, 4:30-6:30. Enjoy a festive and fun evening with family friendly activities and treats, countdown to turning the holiday lights, petting zoo, and more. Donations being accepted include non-perishable food items, unwrapped holiday gifts, and winter clothes.
about 19 hours ago, South Portland Schools
Thursday, December 4th: 7/8 Homework Club is canceled today. Students attending the basketball games at SPMS must leave and return at 3:30 and use District Office doors. Go Sharks! 🦈
about 24 hours ago, Dana Bettez
Last chance to take the survey! What kinds of community spaces do you think we need in South Portland? Take the city's 3-minute survey at
https://bit.ly/CommunitySpaceNeeds to help inform decisions about the future, including community-oriented spaces at the proposed new City Center at Mahoney. The survey closes Tuesday, December 9.
2 days ago, South Portland Schools
Wednesday, December 3rd: Today is an Early Release Day. 7th & 8th grades are dismissed at 11:40 am. 5th & 6th grades are dismissed at 12:30 pm.
2 days ago, Dana Bettez
Happy National Special Education Day, which also marks 50 years since the passing of the nation's first special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. South Portland Schools celebrates the important work that special education teachers and staff do every day to support all students and create inclusive spaces for learning.
3 days ago, South Portland Schools
Due to impending weather, all South Portland schools are closed today, Tuesday, December 2nd.
3 days ago, South Portland Schools
🥞Come start your day with us at our second annual family pancake breakfast on Friday, December 12th! SPMS staff will be flipping pancakes for families and students, and there will be fruit, juice, and coffee as well. 7th & 8th grade families can join us 7:00-7:30am, and 5th & 6th grade families can join us 7:45-8:15am.
4 days ago, Dana Bettez
Monday, December 1st: 🏀Today is our first basketball game versus King! Boys Away Game • Girls Home Game — Enter via District Office doors.
4 days ago, Dana Bettez
Tuesday, November 25th: Today is an Early Release Day--grades 7 & 8 are dismissed at 11:40am and grades 5 & 6 are dismissed at 12:30pm. There is no school from 11/26-11/28. Have a great break, we'll see you on 12/1!
10 days ago, Dana Bettez
Reminder: Due to conferences on Monday (11/24) and an early release day on Tuesday (11/25), all SPMS clubs and athletics are canceled both days. There is no school from Wednesday, 11/25 through Friday, 11/26 for Thanksgiving Break.
11 days ago, Dana Bettez
It's Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day! Substitute teachers keep the learning going by supporting staff when they need to be away from their classrooms. Thank you for your invaluable work and service to our students!
14 days ago, South Portland Schools
Enjoy this fun throwback to earlier in the school year! The 6th grade team at SPMS had an exciting field trip with SailMaine, where students participated in STEM activities and had the opportunity to sail Casco Bay. ⛵
15 days ago, South Portland Schools
🌊✨ SPMS Drama Club presents: The Little Mermaid Jr. ✨🌊
📅 Dates: November 20 & 21, 6:00 PM
📍 Location: SPMS Multipurpose Room
$5 admission--see you there!
16 days ago, Dana Bettez
Thursday, November 13th: Today is the first day of Conferences! There are no clubs, after school activities, or athletics today. Boys & Girls Club (Extended Day program for 5th & 6th grade) is still on.
22 days ago, Dana Bettez
🏀Check out our after school activities and athletics this week! Note that there are no clubs or athletics on Tuesday, 11/11 (no school, Veterans Day) and Thursday, 11/13 (Conference Night #1).
25 days ago, Dana Bettez
The first SPMS Family Potluck Dinner invited families to bring their favorite dish to share with their school community! Families, students, and teachers connected over a shared meal and enjoyed open gym, music, activities, and a Welcoming Party hosted by the 7/8 Civil Rights Team in the Library.
28 days ago, South Portland Schools
Friday, November 7th Athletics Update: There are no basketball practices today
28 days ago, Dana Bettez
Join us and give your input on specific community space areas at the proposed new City Center at Mahoney. Your input will help inform the design of the project. Coffee and snacks provided! Learn more and RSVP (helpful, but not required) at
www.southportland.gov/mahoney 28 days ago, South Portland Schools
📝Today is the last day to sign up for conferences! Conference sign ups close this afternoon at 4:00 pm. Conferences will be held at SPMS or online on Thursday, November 13th, or Monday, November 24th. Sign up using the link you received. If you have any questions, please reply to the email you received or call the SPMS Main Office!
28 days ago, Dana Bettez
Reminder: Conference sign ups will close on Friday, November 7th at 4:00 pm! Invitations were sent via email. Conferences are on November 13th and 24th. If you have any questions or issues signing up for an appointment, please reply to the email you received or call the SPMS Main Office.
29 days ago, Dana Bettez
