🚗 Visit southportlandme.myrec.com for more information on the upcoming Drivers Ed session, running April 6-30, 2026!
Peer Support Group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: The initiative is a collaboration among University of Southern Maine, The Center for Grieving Children, Portland Children Museum and Theater, Hannaford, and Counseling and Trauma Therapy Associates. This welcoming group will meet every Wednesday in April at The Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Maine, at no cost to participants. It offers a safe and supportive place to share your experiences, strengths, and challenges with others in similar situations. Please see attached flyer for more information.
Congratulations to the South Portland High School winners of the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary’s Four Way Test Ethics Essay contest: Hailey (missing from photo), Valerie, and Conley! They were recognized for their writings about facing a real or imagined ethical dilemma and received certificates, a monetary prize, and got to choose a charity of their choice for a donation in their honor.
South Portland High School seniors Amelia and Lily competed as members of the consolidated Bayside High Rollers team. In the championship match, the Bayside High Rollers secured the title with an exciting finish, stringing together six consecutive strikes to seal the victory! 🎳
It was a season full of hard work, growth, and memorable moments, and Amelia and Lily were key contributors every step of the way. Congratulations to the team!
It was a season full of hard work, growth, and memorable moments, and Amelia and Lily were key contributors every step of the way. Congratulations to the team!
📣 SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING UPDATE: Visit tinyurl.com/SPSDBudgetWorkshop for the full details!
The South Portland High School Chess Club concluded their season by competing at the Maine Scholastic State Chess Tournament at the University of Maine, where they secured their third consecutive season championship! ♟️ Congratulations to the team and the top scorers this season: Oscar, Lucas, Ashley, Noah, Ian, Logan, Neil, and Jackson!
March is Music In Our Schools Month! 🎶🎵🎶 We’re celebrating our incredible student talent and the passion and dedication of our music faculty at South Portland Schools, including chorus, band, and orchestra.
Each quarter at South Portland High School, four students are recognized for exemplifying the Riot Way: engaged, safe, respectful, and responsible. Students who were recognized received a certificate, a local business gift card, and chose a local nonprofit organization to donate $25 to. Congratulations to Bentley, Samar, Lila, and Logan!
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month: Help Teens Get Their Best Rest
Black History Month was celebrated in February at South Portland High School with a Spirit Week, a panel discussion, and an all-school assembly hosted by the SPHS Black Student Union (BSU). There was music by the SPHS symphonic band, poetry readings, and a spectacular dance performance. Thank you to the BSU for hosting and to students for supporting each other!
Due to weather, all South Portland schools will open two hours later than normal today, Friday, March 6th.
See the 2026 Regional One Act Festival at South Portland High School March 6 and 7. 🎭 There you can catch South Portland High Schools’ performance of “Hearts Like Planets,” a super hero story about relationships, heartache, and good versus evil, on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.!
Reminder: Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6 to be considered for the first round of the Pre-K lottery for the 2026-27 school year! Visit spsdme.org/prek to apply.
We’re celebrating National School Social Work Week (March 1-7, 2026)! Social workers play a vital role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being. We are proud to recognize and thank our social workers for their commitment to helping every student succeed!
Come to the first ever FINE ARTS NIGHT at South Portland High School next week on Wednesday, March 4!
🎨See beautiful works of art
🎵 Hear music from the Jazz Band, Chamber singers, and Teacher Rock Band
🎭 Watch "Hearts Like Planets," SPHS's submission for the Maine State Regional One Act Festival, at 7:45 p.m.
$5 suggested donation at the door
🎨See beautiful works of art
🎵 Hear music from the Jazz Band, Chamber singers, and Teacher Rock Band
🎭 Watch "Hearts Like Planets," SPHS's submission for the Maine State Regional One Act Festival, at 7:45 p.m.
$5 suggested donation at the door
Due to weather, all South Portland schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd.
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month: Substance Use Prevention - For Youth, From Youth
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.
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.
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.
