☀️ 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!
BOOK FAIR WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!
June 2-4: Book fair open until 4:30
Jun 5: book fair open until 6:00
We are raising money for our amazing author visit with Erica S. Perl! Plus, we want to help families stock up on summer reading books. If you cannot shop the fair, check out our book swap and the amazing programming at The South Portland Public Library. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/frankibrownelementarysch
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 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
South Portland Strikers: Youth Travel Soccer Club Fall 2025 registration is open through May 23. Register online at www.sopostrikers.com ⚽
First graders across the district recently visited and explored Bug Light Park! Thank you to the amazing volunteers from the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth for welcoming students to the lighthouse.
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
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.
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!
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
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.
Administrative Professionals Day recognizes and celebrates the work of our school clerks and office managers–thank you for all that you do!
Thank you to our South Portland School bus drivers who go the extra mile to ensure students get to and from school safely every day. 🚌
Please note District Office open hours during Spring Break 🌸 4/22-4/24: 7:30 am - 12 pm. 4/21 and 4/25: Closed.
Unless there is a need for another school cancellation, the last day of school is scheduled to be June 13.
It's officially the start of Spring Break 🌼 🌱 We look forward to seeing you back in class when school resumes on Monday, April 28!
