This week, we're celebrating National School Social Work Week (March 2-8, 2025)! We recognize and appreciate the profound impact our school social workers have on our school community to provide emotional support, guidance, and resources that enhance our students’ academic and personal growth. Thank you for all the incredible work you do every day!
📖📚The SPMS Yearbook are for sale until the end of March! 5/6 yearbooks are $15 and 7/8 yearbooks are $25. These are the absolute lowest price of the year, and after that date the price may increase. You can pay by cash, check, or online (please note there is a service charge for online purchases). Please see the attached flyer for more information. For 5/6 questions, contact Sanda Weber @ webersa@spsdme.org and 7/8 questions contact Scott Patashnik @ patashsc@spsdme.org.
Wednesday, February 26th: Athletics Update - Volleyball will meet their coach at SPHS today as the SP Community Center gym is closed. There will be no volleyball practice tomorrow (2/27). Friday's match (2/28) is canceled and there will be practice instead.
Maine's Best Summer Camp is now enrolling for June 23-August 29 for ages 5-11 in South Portland ☀️ Visit www.MainesBestSummerCamp.com or see the attached flier for more information.
Tuesday, February 25th: 7th & 8th Volleyball is cancelled today
The School Board is holding a meeting next week, Monday, February 24 at 6 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at South Portland High School (Rescheduled from February 10). This meeting can be attended in-person, viewed live on Channel 2 on public access television, and streamed online through SPC-TV at tinyurl.com/4y2eehbw. To see the Board agenda, visit spsdme.org/schoolboard.
Know anyone who is a fantastic speaker, who loves to talk about their career? We are looking for more local businesses and organizations to connect with the workforce of tomorrow (our students in South Portland Schools)! Local employers can register here for upcoming events this spring at SPMS and SPHS: https://forms.gle/Hmhn8PfPAaMJKqFi6
South Portland Nutrition Service staff participated in hands-on training for fish fillet prep and cooking with Khadija Ahmed (Halal School Meals Network), Rob Dumas (UMaine), and GMRI 🐟 Staff enhanced foundational skills to cook with fish for school meals, including processing filets, working with less common fish species like red fish, monkfish, and dab, and its connection to Halal certified meals. At the end of the training, they got to enjoy the delicious meal they cooked together!
This Black History Month, we recognize the voices, achievements, and struggles of African-American and Black individuals who inspire change and progress. Take this opportunity to explore these educational resources that celebrate and deepen understanding of Black history and culture: https://blackhistorymonth.gov/ and https://libguides.spsd.org/blackhistory.
Join SoPo Parks and Rec for a Valentine's Day family dance to celebrate and have fun with someone you love on February 15, 6-8 p.m.! ❤️ Come dress up and enjoy an evening of dancing and good times. Light refreshments will be served and music for all ages will be provided. Register online: https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31481
Monday, February 10th: 5th & 6th grade Civil Rights Team is postponed until mid-March.
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, February 10th is being postponed because not all members are able to attend. Because of the importance of agenda items we want to ensure full participation of the Board. The rescheduled meeting date will be shared early this week.
Update: All South Portland schools will be closed today - Thursday February 6, 2025 - due to weather.
It's National School Counseling Week (February 3-7, 2025)! Thank you to the tremendous work of our school counselors in helping students thrive and supporting their overall well-being and success.
Tuesday, February 4th: 7th & 8th Civil Rights Team is canceled today.
Last week, South Portland Middle School hosted its Second Annual Family Dinner! 🍽️ ✨ Families and staff members enjoyed a meal together in addition to open gym, crafts, and a dance party. Thank you to our community partners who also joined us that evening: Maine Coast Fisherman’s Association, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Halal School Meals Network, Chef Ann Foundation, and The Locker Project.
Monday, February 3rd: 5th & 6th grade Civil Rights Team is canceled today.
South Portland Schools will have a 2 hour delayed start this morning, February 3, because of snow.
Get a free sneak peek at the STEM Odyssey program offered by Mad Science at the South Portland Community Center on February 4 at 4 p.m.! 🧪 This spectacular 30-minute show will thrill audiences with impressive science experiments. Mad Science will be returning at the end of February to offer a full multi-week program for grades K-6. Learn more about the free show and the STEM Odyssey program at https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31091.
Tuesday, January 28th: Ski/Outdoor Club is canceled today.