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!
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.
Please note the Public School Budget Forum scheduled for Thursday, January 22 at 6 p.m. will be postponed.
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!♟️
Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy winter break! We will see you back in school in the New Year on January 5, 2026!
Nothing is better than a pancake breakfast with friends and family! 🥞 South Portland Middle School teachers and staff prepared and served pancakes, fruit, juice, and coffee for 5-8th grade students and their families on Friday last week.
The annual food drive is happening next week at South Portland Middle School, December 15-19! Students, staff, and community members are invited to bring non-perishable food items to SPMS to support the grade of their choice (5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th). All donations will support the SPMS food pantry and The Locker Project, who partners with the district to provide food assistance to members of the community. The grade that raises the most food will win the honor of being the 2025 FOOD FEUD CHOMP-IONS! 🦈
