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Experience a night of classic rock music! 🎤🎸🎶 The Classic Rock Orchestra is performing the greatest rock anthems of the 70’s and 80’s live in concert at the SPHS Auditorium this Saturday, September 13 at 7pm! Featuring songs by Journey, Heart, Kansas, Pat Benatar, Boston, E.L.O, Stevie Nicks, Toto and many more. 🎟️ Tickets available online at tinyurl.com/classicrocktickets
Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) at South Portland High School allow students to try out careers they are interested in while getting hands-on experience. New for the Fall of 2025, students can now enroll in a semester-long ELO course to explore careers in healthcare! Students have the opportunity to get skills training at the MaineHealth Education Center, earn CPR certification, and build a foundation in basic medical terminology. For more information, reach out to JMG Teacher Ms. Carlisle at carlisju@spsdme.org or visit Room 259 in SPHS.
Welcome back, students! 🚌 📚 Today was the first day of school for grades 1-12, which was full of memorable moments like meeting their teachers and new classmates, reconnecting with old friends, and getting excited for the school year.
"Our new district theme, 'Belong Here, Achieve Anywhere,' reminds us of something powerful: that combination of belonging and aspiration. When people feel they belong… and are encouraged to reach higher… that is when the magic happens—whether you are a child or an adult. " –Superintendent Entwistle. We welcome students back to school in just one week, so district staff gathered today to celebrate and prepare for the new year!
This week South Portland Schools held an orientation for new teachers, where they had the opportunity to meet and learn more about the district. We can't wait for students to meet them in just a couple of weeks!
Welcome Dr. George Entwistle, South Portland Schools' Superintendent! Tandy Ratliff, Board Chair, shares: "Dr. Entwistle served previously as Superintendent of Schools in Scarborough, Falmouth and Belmont, Massachusetts. In these roles, he led district-wide improvements in academic performance, strategic planning, budgeting, and student services—always with a focus on inclusive, high-quality learning environments. His leadership has consistently prioritized student achievement, staff development, and community engagement."
☀️ This week for Summer Meals at South Portland Middle School: Free breakfast (8 AM to 9:30 AM) and lunch (11 AM to 12:30 PM) for all kids 18 and under Monday–Thursday, activities with SoPo Parks & Rec and Ubuntu Matters, and fresh produce available to families from the Locker Project. Visit www.spsdme.org/summermeals for more information!
Check out what's coming up next week at South Portland Middle School for the Summer Meal Program. ☀️ Free breakfast (8 AM to 9:30 AM) and lunch (11 AM to 12:30 PM) for all kids 18 and under Monday–Thursday. ☀️ Onsite activities with SoPo Parks & Rec, Ubuntu Matters, and SARSSM. ☀️ Fresh produce available to families from The Locker Project.,
Join us on Saturday, August 23rd at the Maine Mall for a Back to School Bash! Donations of school supplies will be accepted with the goal to fill 150 backpacks for South Portland students. Wishlist items include reusable water bottles, earbuds, pencils, pens, spiral notebooks, and more. 🎒 There will also be activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!
The Summer Meal Program continues next week at South Portland Middle School with breakfast and lunch served Monday through Thursday for anyone in the community who is 18 and under. Also returning next week are bike-powered smoothies on Thursday 7/24, our friends at the The Locker Project and Ubuntu Matters, and free books available for families! ☀️ Get more information online at spsdme.org/summermeals.
