We are looking for donations of new and gently used adult-sized swimming goggles for grant funded learning to support swim lessons for students at SPHS. 🏊 Donations are being accepted in the lobby of the South Portland Community Center. Please reach out to to Gretchen McCloy, Director of Community Partnerships, at mccloygr@spsdme.org with questions or to discuss other ways you can support this programming.
At this week's Pops Concert at SPHS, students performed a tribute to Craig Skeffington to the tune of "My Way." 🎼 Mr. Skeffington, distinguished composer and Maine Music Educators Hall of Fame Inductee, will be retiring at the end of the school year after being SPHS's Band Director since 1994. We wish him the best and express our deepest gratitude for the knowledge and inspiration shared with students during his time at SPHS!
Spring is in full bloom! 🌷💛 The yellow tulips that were planted in the fall last year are now blooming in the courtyard at South Portland High School, South Portland Middle School, and the South Portland Police Department. These Hope Gardens were created by students in collaboration with the Yellow Tulip Project, an organization dedicated to smashing the stigma around mental illness. Read more about this project here: www.spsdme.org/article/1953213
The Yellow Tulip Project is hosting their annual Portland Hope Day this Sunday, May 25 at Mayo Street Arts to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. Enjoy an afternoon of community, storytelling, and good food. SPHS junior Logan Shepard will be speaking about his experience losing a friend to suicide and subsequently creating SPHS Advocates for Mental Health. For more information and to register to attend, visit: https://theyellowtulipproject.org/events/in-person-portland-me-hope-day-2025/
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
Registration is open for summer sessions of Driver's Ed! Sessions are happening June 16-July 3 and July 28-August 14 for ages 15+. Sign-up online: https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31479&fbclid=IwY2xjawKULB9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuWXhXd0pteHc4a3VBdHdFAR52UQ4deJI-q9CPX8v1E__5E2omWpE-oTOoYcNMFciORD87vULwgzM9ZIojhw_aem_hiZKr0AABOwsWSl0lmqcbg
SoPp Unite May Tip of the Month: Talking With Young People About Problem Gambling
Join us at tonight's webinar! Supporting Youth Emotional Well-Being: Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. For middle/high school parents and caregivers to help better understand the mental health challenges facing today's youth–such as anxiety, depression, and perfectionism–and learn effective strategies to support your child's needs. Register here to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AnUv9XbkSlerpcRC8r7v-Q#/registration
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
Congratulations to the SPHS Class of 2025 Top Scholars, who were recognized at April's board meeting 🎓
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.
National Poetry Month is wrapping up...and so is the City of South Portland's youth poetry contest! ✨✍🏼 South Portland High School and Middle School students: Enter the "Our Future South Portland" Poetry Contest! Two poets will be published in the City's new Comprehensive Plan and win a $25 gift card to a local business. Learn more and enter: southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=291
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.
