SPMS offers awesome ways for 5th & 6th graders to explore new interests! 🎪 Circus Skills starts 2/12 (8 weeks) — see flyer to register. 🌲 Rippleffect R.O.L.E. begins 2/26 (lottery; see flyer).🏃♀️ Girls on the Run starts in March—register online or email popkinli@spsdme.org for scholarship help.
🦈🍎 SPMS Students & Families--Shark Team Learning Night is coming up Tuesday, Feb. 10! Dinner, learning, and connection...plus important high school transition info for 8th grade families.
National School Counseling Week (February 2-6, 2026) highlights the tremendous impact that school counselors have by providing support for students’ academic growth, overall well-being, and preparation for college and careers. Thank you to the incredible work that South Portland School counselors do everyday in supporting student success!
🥍Girls lacrosse clinics with Coach Eliza Hellier begin next week--Freshen up on your skills or come try a new sport! All skill levels welcome! Register through SP Parks & Rec.
Next Week: Public School Budget Forums - Two Options for Participation for all South Portland Residents!
➡️ IN-PERSON: Wednesday, February 4: Budget Forum, 6 PM, South Portland Middle School Multipurpose Room (Please enter through the District Office Entrance)
➡️ VIRTUAL: Thursday, February 5: Budget Forum, 6 PM
These public forums will provide a brief school budget update and create the opportunity for discussions that will help guide the FY27 planning process.
We would love to know which day you might join us. Please complete this quick form tinyurl.com/SPSDBudgetForum so we can plan for the size of our crowd and interpretation services. For more information, please visit www.spsdme.org/budget27.
What do you want to see in South Portland's next school Superintendent?
The South Portland School Department has partnered with Zeal Education Group to help lead the search, and we want to hear directly from you! There are multiple opportunities for students, families, staff, and community members to participate and share your perspective at in-person forums, virtual meetings, and in an online survey.
See the full schedule at spsdme.org/superintendentsearch.
Due to snow, all South Portland schools will open two hours later than normal tomorrow, January 27th.
NEW DATE & LOCATION: Public School Budget Forum
We want to hear from you! All South Portland residents are invited to this public forum at 6 PM on Wednesday, February 4 at City Hall's Council Chambers. There will be a brief school budget update presented, as well as the opportunity for public comment that will help guide the FY27 planning process. Join in-person or virtually to participate. (Link to join remotely is coming soon.)
For more information, visit www.spsdme.org/schoolbudgetforum.
Wednesday, January 21st: 5/6 Student Council has been canceled today.
Please note the Public School Budget Forum scheduled for Thursday, January 22 at 6 p.m. will be postponed.
Tuesday, January 20th Updates: 7/8 Mathx will not meet today. 5/6 Student Council will meet tomorrow (Wednesday). Today's basketball games and all practices are canceled.
Friday, January 16th: There is no Boys & Girls Club program after school today
Thursday, January 15th: 5/6 Student Council is canceled today
Tuesday, January 13th: 5/6 Ski Club is canceled today
