Dora Small Elementary School

We are pleased to announce that the lottery for next year's PreK program is open. Click here for the lottery application. Children who will be 4 years old by October 15, 2026 a...

Dear Staff and Families, Last week, both Senator Susan Collins and Governor Janet Mills announced that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement have “ ceased its enhanced operatio...

Dear South Portland Community Members, On behalf of the school district’s leadership team, teachers, and staff, we want to acknowledge the stress and uncertainty of the past few...

Dear SPSD Families, As you are likely aware, officials anticipate increased immigration enforcement in the near future in Maine. We understand this creates feelings of fear and a...

Dear SPSD Families, As we enter the winter months, I want to take a moment to reaffirm a core value that guides every decision we make: everyone belongs in South Portland School...

Hello South Portland School District Staff and Families, The government shutdown, the longest in our history and coupled with rising food costs, can have many people worried abou...

As we start a new school year, we want to recognize all ways South Portland educators and staff contribute to the success of our students and their journey to graduation–from th...

Published August 27, 2025 by Dana Richie, Portland Press Herald. Assistant Superintendent Johanna Price answers your back to school questions. As the endless days of summer come...

Hello SPSD Families, We look forward to welcoming students back for the 2025-26 school year! Please find important information below: School Year Calendar and Attendance Clic...

Dear South Portland families, I’m writing to share that the South Portland School Board is pleased to welcome Dr. George H. Entwistle as Interim Superintendent, effective August ...

South Portland Summer Meal Program The Summer Meal Program has concluded for 2025. Join South Portland this summer at South Portland Middle School (120 Wescott Road) for free m...

Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5-9, 2025 Educators and school staff do exceptional work with students each and every day in South Portland to help them thrive. Thank you t...

Registration is now 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). Children wh...

Kelly Hinkle is a children's book author, lobsterman, outdoorsman and an enthusiast for all things Maine. He has written books that highlight important elements of life in Maine, ...

On December 6, student-musicians, parents, and community volunteers came together to make the annual tree lighting at Mill Creek Park sparkle. ✨ Students in the SPM...

Today's recess was so much fun in the snow! It's time to start wearing coats, hats, gloves and boots to school. We have extra outerwear in all sizes if your child needs it. Also, ...

Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is working with South Portland Schools to increase access to local seafood into school cafeterias through developing tasty ready-to-serve ...

A spooky story contest at the South Portland Main Library inspired 3rd and 4th grade writers! Some students entered the public library contest, and all students who wrote and subm...

Our Small School PTA organized a Move-a-thon fundraiser gets all kids outside and moving. Our students rolled, walked, ran, danced or moved in any way they could around the playgr...

Published on October 16, 2024 by Ananya Kumar, Communications Intern, National Farm to School Network. As part of our ongoing series for National Farm to School Month, we ha...