Join South Portland this summer at SPMS for free meals in July and August! Learn more: https://www.spsdme.org/summermeals
Big milestones were happening across all our schools last week! 🎉 Kindergarteners are ready for 1st grade, 4th graders will be entering middle school, and 8th graders are off to high school. Students enjoyed these special moments with their classmates, teachers, and families, and we cannot wait to see all the ways they will continue to grow and learn in the year ahead!
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ South Portland Schools will be marching in the Portland Pride Parade on Saturday, June 21, and we hope to see you there as we celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community.
☀️ Please note summer hours are now in effect at District Office: Monday–Thursday: 9 am to 3 p.m. Fridays–Sunday: Closed. District Office will also be closed: June 19–20 and June 30–July 4. Hours are in effect through August 1.
The last day of school was filled with lots of fun, laughter, smiles, and hugs! ☀️ Together, we've grown, learned, and created countless memories–from our youngest learners completing their first year in school to our graduating class beginning an exciting new chapter. We hope you have a wonderful summer break, and look forward to welcoming students back in September!
Friday, June 13th: Today is the last day of school and an early release day--7th & 8th grades are dismissed at 11:40am, 5th & 6th grades are dismissed at 12:30pm. Have a great summer!
Thursday, June 12th: There are no after school activities or late buses today. Today is the last day of Shark Club (extended day program for 5th & 6th graders).
As we near the end of the school year, we celebrate the hard work, growth, and achievements of our students. At the same time, we extend our deepest gratitude to our retiring teachers in the district. Thank you for your years of passion and dedication to our students! (A combined total of 242 years of service to be exact!) Retirees with 15+ years in the district were recognized at this week's School Board Meeting.
- Becky Dadmun, First Grade Teacher, Small Elementary: 18 years.
- Beth Dolley, School Counselor, Brown Elementary: 27 years.
- Diane Lang, Principal, Small Elementary: 18 years.
- Robin Legere, Ed Tech, South Portland Middle School: 25 years.
- Susan Richman, Science Teacher, South Portland High School: 23 years.
- Lee Ann Rosenblum, Art Teacher, South Portland High School: 32 years.
- Craig Skeffington, Band Director, South Portland High School: 31 years.
- BJ Weeks, Second Grade Teacher, Brown Elementary: 40 years.
- Deb Wray, Librarian Education Technician, South Portland High School: 28 years
Link to 8th Grade Completion Ceremony
https://youtube.com/live/-zLUutW3LEc?feature=share
Thank you, voters! We are so grateful for your support of the School Budget Referendum.
Tuesday, June 10th: Ubuntu Matters Basketball will have their last meeting of the year in the gym today. 7/8 Student Council will have their end-of-the-year party after school today.
Monday, June 9th: There are no after school clubs today. Ubuntu Matters Basketball will hold make up sessions today and tomorrow.
☀️ Get information about South Portland's Summer Meal Program and SUN Bucks online at spsdme.org/summermeals
Friday, June 6th: All athletics are canceled today as Wainwright is closed. There are no clubs or late buses.
Thursday, June 5th: 5-8 Chess Club is canceled today. 5th & 6th grade Dungeons and Dragons club will have its last meeting of the year today (6/5)! Thank you to all our dungeon masters and campaigners for going on this adventure together!🐲🐉
Wednesday, June 4th: There is no girls lacrosse today
Students at SPHS and SPMS partnered up and participated for the first time in years as a team to compete in the Special Olympic Spring Games at Bonny Eagle High School! They competed in games including the Shot Put, Softball Throw, 100 Meter Walk and Run, Standing Long Drop, and others.
Tuesday, June 3rd: No 8th baseball practice today
Monday, June 2nd: Athletics Update - 7th boys lacrosse & 7th baseball games are cancelled today--teams will practice instead. 8th grade baseball game and 7/8 softball games vs Windham will be played at Wainwright.
Students at SPMS designed and programmed working carnival rides in STEM class! Using SAM Labs coding software, students programmed and designed carnival rides that move and light up. 🎡 🎠
