What better way to kick off winter break than sledding right into it?! 🛷 South Portland Middle School students had the opportunity to go sledding today for following the Shark Code!
We look forward to seeing you back in class when school resumes on Monday, February 23!
7 days ago, South Portland Schools
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month: Substance Use Prevention - For Youth, From Youth
8 days ago, South Portland Schools
The City of South Portland is currently hiring School Crossing Guards! If you have interest in applying, please contact Rocco Navarro at rnavarro@southportland.gov.
10 days ago, South Portland Schools
Youth Lacrosse registration is open now for grades K-2 and 3-6! 🥍 Visit southportlandme.myrec.com or scan the QR code for more information and to sign up.
11 days ago, South Portland Schools
What do you want to see in South Portland's next school superintendent? Take the online survey to share your thoughts at tinyurl.com/SPSDSurvey. Zeal, the organization we have partnered with to lead the search, is also offering in-person opportunities today and tomorrow for families, students, staff, and the community to participate. Your input will help us create a Leadership Profile that reflects the values, priorities, and aspirations of our community. For more information about the process and for the schedule of sessions, visit spsdme.org/superintendentsearch.
12 days ago, South Portland Schools
At last night's Budget Forum, community members came together and had lively and productive conversations that will help guide the FY27 planning process. There will be another opportunity for discussions at the Virtual Budget Forum this evening at 6 PM. For the link to join, please visit spsdme.org/budget27.
16 days ago, South Portland Schools
South Portland's Pre-K lottery registration is open now for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! For more information and to complete the application, visit www.spsdme.org/prek.
17 days ago, South Portland Schools
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!
18 days ago, South Portland Schools
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.
21 days ago, South Portland Schools
Registration for SoPo Parks and Rec Summer Camps opens on February 2, with opportunities available for ages 3-13! ☀️ See the attached fliers and learn more online at southportlandme.myrec.com.
23 days ago, South Portland Schools
NEW DATES – Superintendent Search Input Sessions: Tuesday, February 3 (Virtual), and Monday and Tuesday, February 9 & 10 (In-person)
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.
24 days ago, South Portland Schools
Due to snow, all South Portland schools will open two hours later than normal tomorrow, January 27th.
25 days ago, South Portland Schools
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.)
Due to weather, all South Portland schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.
27 days ago, South Portland Schools
SPHS Honors Physics students researched, designed, and synthesized their own physics experiments. Topics included physics of a trampoline, a frisbee throw, a Drake Maye football pass, and more! After choosing topics, conducting background research, and reading scientific journal articles, students designed posters that were printed using a large format printer. This scientific process follows similar steps as to what science students experience in undergraduate and graduate studies.
30 days ago, South Portland Schools
Please note the Public School Budget Forum scheduled for Thursday, January 22 at 6 p.m. will be postponed.
about 1 month ago, South Portland Schools
Over the weekend chess players from regional schools, including eight members of the SPHS Chess Team, competed in a tournament. Oscar Karolkowski clinched the tournament title for SPHS in the U1400 division! Neil Haskins finished tied for 3rd after a close final game in the U800 and Ian Archibald tied for 3rd in the U800 in his first tournament. SPHS now sits in first place for the season!♟️
about 1 month ago, South Portland Schools
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.
about 1 month ago, South Portland Schools
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.
