Wednesday, May 14th: Girls on the Run and 7/8 Student Council are cancelled today
On Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join us to help bring the SPMS garden to life–rain or shine! ☀️🌱 Have or need extra gardening materials? Donate or swap - seedlings, seeds, outdoor pots, soil, and tools. All are welcome to join the fun!
Join us at tonight's webinar! Supporting Youth Emotional Well-Being: Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. For middle/high school parents and caregivers to help better understand the mental health challenges facing today's youth–such as anxiety, depression, and perfectionism–and learn effective strategies to support your child's needs. Register here to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AnUv9XbkSlerpcRC8r7v-Q#/registration
Tuesday, May 13th Clubs Update - 5/6 GSA and 6-8 Jazz Band are cancelled today. 5/6 Learn to Ride (Biking) meets today and tomorrow. Athletics Update - The boys & girls lacrosse and track teams have photos today at SPMS. Boys lacrosse will practice after and can take the 3:50 late buses home; girls lacrosse and track will not practice today.
SpringFest is a South Portland community celebration that will return to the Red Bank neighborhood on Friday, May 16, and to Mill Creek Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025, bigger, better, and even more fun! For more information, visit: spspringfest.com
Monday, May 12th: Club Updates - Learn to Ride (Biking) Club will meet Tuesday & Wednesday this week Athletics Updates - Today's girls lacrosse game is cancelled; there will be practice at Wainwright
Friday, May 9th: Wainwright is closing at 3:00 pm today; all athletics are cancelled
Happy National School Nurse Day! Thank you to all our school nurses for supporting the health and well-being of our students.
We're celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week in many ways, including daily drawings for gift baskets with goodies from local businesses and organizations! Thank you to our community partners for contributing to Teacher Appreciation Week: Aroma Joe's, Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Portland Museum of Art, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Portland Sea Dogs, and Scratch Baking Co.
Tuesday, May 6th: All athletics are cancelled today due to the weather. Boys lacrosse will practice in the gym. Ubuntu Matters Basketball, 7/8 Civil Rights Team, and 5-8 Jazz are cancelled today.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚✏️ We extend our gratitude to all members of South Portland Schools' teaching staff–and to everyone who supports the learning experiences of students. Thank you for for the profound impact that you have everyday!
Monday, May 5th: 5/6 Civil Rights Team and 5th Grade Drama Club are cancelled today
Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes! 🦸Today on School Lunch Hero Day, we celebrate the amazing work that our Food Service staff does to provide delicious and nutritious meals to students.
It's National School Principals' Day! This day celebrates and recognizes the vital role of principals in our schools to support students, families, educators, and staff. Thank you, South Portland School principals, for all that you do to help schools thrive! ☀️ Myra Caron, Kaler Elementary Principal; Bethany Connolly, Skillin Elementary Principal; Sarah Glenn, SPHS Principal; Beth Kellogg, Brown Elementary Principal; Allison Hopkins, Dyer Elementary Principal; Diane Lang, Small Elementary Principal; Rebecca Stern, SPMS Principal
Thursday, May 1st: Rugby will take place on the upper fields at SPMS this afternoon
Wednesday, April 30th: 7th & 8th Student Council is cancelled today
Support the 3 Communities Food Drive this Saturday, May 3, between 10am-noon at the South Portland Police Department. They are collecting much-needed nonperishable food items and are raising money for the three pantries feeding neighbors in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, and Scarborough. See the attached flier for more details or visit fooddrivemaine.weebly.com.
National Poetry Month is wrapping up...and so is the City of South Portland's youth poetry contest! ✨✍🏼 South Portland High School and Middle School students: Enter the "Our Future South Portland" Poetry Contest! Two poets will be published in the City's new Comprehensive Plan and win a $25 gift card to a local business. Learn more and enter: southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=291
Tuesday, April 29th: 8th grade baseball practice is canceled today
Monday, April 28th: 7th & 8th grade STEAM Club is canceled today