SPHS Junior Ahmed Mohamed created a drawing of SRO Caleb Gray and had it signed by staff and students as a parting gift to him. We wish Officer Gray the best as he moves into a different role at the South Portland Police Department, but he will be truly missed at SPHS!
As we near the end of the school year, we celebrate the hard work, growth, and achievements of our students. At the same time, we extend our deepest gratitude to our retiring teachers in the district. Thank you for your years of passion and dedication to our students! (A combined total of 242 years of service to be exact!) Retirees with 15+ years in the district were recognized at this week's School Board Meeting.
- Becky Dadmun, First Grade Teacher, Small Elementary: 18 years.
- Beth Dolley, School Counselor, Brown Elementary: 27 years.
- Diane Lang, Principal, Small Elementary: 18 years.
- Robin Legere, Ed Tech, South Portland Middle School: 25 years.
- Susan Richman, Science Teacher, South Portland High School: 23 years.
- Lee Ann Rosenblum, Art Teacher, South Portland High School: 32 years.
- Craig Skeffington, Band Director, South Portland High School: 31 years.
- BJ Weeks, Second Grade Teacher, Brown Elementary: 40 years.
- Deb Wray, Librarian Education Technician, South Portland High School: 28 years
Thank you, voters! We are so grateful for your support of the School Budget Referendum.
Vote TODAY on the School Budget Referendum at the South Portland Community Center now through 8 p.m. tonight. 🗳️
Congratulations, South Portland Class of 2025! 🎓 The Red Riots celebrated together at their graduation ceremony with family, friends, and South Portland Schools educators and staff. Thank you to everyone who attended to support this graduating class–it was the perfect send off for this incredible group of graduates!
☀️ Get information about South Portland's Summer Meal Program and SUN Bucks online at spsdme.org/summermeals
The Class of 2033 had a fun field day last week! Fourth graders from all elementary schools in the district came together at Wainwright for a game-filled field day. They got to met new friends from different schools before entering SPMS together next year!
Students are enjoying the new outdoor learning spaces at Small Elementary! Thank you to parents who helped build the outdoor classroom and nature kitchens.
Students at SPHS and SPMS partnered up and participated for the first time in years as a team to compete in the Special Olympic Spring Games at Bonny Eagle High School! They competed in games including the Shot Put, Softball Throw, 100 Meter Walk and Run, Standing Long Drop, and others.
Our phone service provider repaired a piece of equipment and all phones are now operational. Families can always call the District Office at 207-871-0555 or use email/ReachMyTeach to communicate with staff. Thank you for your patience as we addressed this problem.
Phones are down at SPHS, Dyer, Kaler, Skillin and our Transportation Office. Attempted repairs to the phones yesterday were unsuccessful. Our phone vendor is attempting a few more things early this morning. If you need to reach a school or the transportation office please call the district office at 207-871-0555 and we can transfer you call to any school. As always, email/ReachMyTeach is the best way to communicate.
We are looking for donations of new and gently used adult-sized swimming goggles for grant funded learning to support swim lessons for students at SPHS. 🏊 Donations are being accepted in the lobby of the South Portland Community Center. Please reach out to to Gretchen McCloy, Director of Community Partnerships, at mccloygr@spsdme.org with questions or to discuss other ways you can support this programming.
At this week's Pops Concert at SPHS, students performed a tribute to Craig Skeffington to the tune of "My Way." 🎼 Mr. Skeffington, distinguished composer and Maine Music Educators Hall of Fame Inductee, will be retiring at the end of the school year after being SPHS's Band Director since 1994. We wish him the best and express our deepest gratitude for the knowledge and inspiration shared with students during his time at SPHS!
Students at SPMS designed and programmed working carnival rides in STEM class! Using SAM Labs coding software, students programmed and designed carnival rides that move and light up. 🎡 🎠
Third graders at Small Elementary explored the question: How might we design a boat that moves through water using non-contact force? ⛵ Students worked in teams to design boats with materials like tape, tin foil, paper cups, popsicle sticks, and plates that move only using magnetic force.
Spring is in full bloom! 🌷💛 The yellow tulips that were planted in the fall last year are now blooming in the courtyard at South Portland High School, South Portland Middle School, and the South Portland Police Department. These Hope Gardens were created by students in collaboration with the Yellow Tulip Project, an organization dedicated to smashing the stigma around mental illness. Read more about this project here: www.spsdme.org/article/1953213
South Portland Youth Football registration is open for grades K-8! 🏈 K-5 Flag Football: https://southportlandyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/957413278. Grades 5-6 Youth Tackle Football: https://southportlandyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/054936383. Grades 7-8 Middle School Football: https://southportlandyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/789628969.
Kindergarten registration is open for students who will be at least five years old on October 15, 2025 (birthdays between October 16, 2019 and October 15, 2020 are eligible). Screenings will happen June 16 and 17. For more information and to complete the online registration form, visit www.spsdme.org/kindergarten.
The Yellow Tulip Project is hosting their annual Portland Hope Day this Sunday, May 25 at Mayo Street Arts to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. Enjoy an afternoon of community, storytelling, and good food. SPHS junior Logan Shepard will be speaking about his experience losing a friend to suicide and subsequently creating SPHS Advocates for Mental Health. For more information and to register to attend, visit: https://theyellowtulipproject.org/events/in-person-portland-me-hope-day-2025/
The 6th Annual Youth Triathlon in honor of Nathan Savage is happening June 21 at 9 am at the South Portland Community Center for ages 7-14. Register online at: https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31535
