Early release day means professional development time for educators! Educators across the district met to go over curriculum work, complete trainings, and more. Pictured here, related arts teachers from the elementary schools met at Skillin to discuss adapting specials for inclusion.
Wednesday, Sept. 18th: Today is an Early Release day and there are no after school clubs.
The Teen Center at Redbank Community Center is a free afterschool program available for South Portland students in grades 6-12, Monday through Friday from 2:15 pm to 6:00 pm. Find more information online at https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29983.
Flu Clinic Notice: If you would like your child to receive the flu vaccine at school, complete the permission form from Northern Light. Find the dates and online registration here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eWF9suvE-hjcqA1VioI1r_JP8qqoo7xFB1xG0DM_gaA/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday, Sept. 12th: 5/6 Help Desk (Homework Club) is cancelled today. 5/6 Help Desk will run Monday through Wednesday after school.
Cub Scouts Open House is happening Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. for grades K-5! See the attached flier or visit beascout.scouting.org for more information.
Go Red Riots! 📣 Shop South Portland apparel and swag online. The store is open for one week, so get your orders in before September 16: https://pws.atlanticsportswear.com/product-cat/south-portland-athletics-grey-black-scarlet-white-2024/
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine is hosting Fall Registration Night on Tuesday, September 10 from 5-6 p.m. See the attached flier or visit www.bgcmaine.org for more information.
After-School in the Garden 🌿 Learn about gardening, harvest vegetables, and try making your own salsa in the South Portland Middle School garden! For 5th and 6th graders on Monday, September 9 from 3-3:45 p.m.
Welcome back, K-12 students! 📚✏️🎒 We look forward to another school year of amazing learning and growth!
We’re so excited for our new staff members joining South Portland Schools! ✨ Last week we hosted new staff orientation, where everyone got a chance to meet and learn more about the school department.
Join us in our blooming garden at South Portland Middle School 🌻 On Monday, August 26 from 12-1 p.m., get to know our garden, plant fall crops, paint garden markers, and make fun crafts!
As we get ready to head back to school, make sure you have the South Portland Schools mobile app downloaded on your device. 📲 Stay up-to-date with school announcements, learn about upcoming events, and access contact information quickly and easily. Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store!
Next week, get a free book from Bess the Book Bus! 📚 Stop by the South Portland Library from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, August 22 to pick out a new book to read, make art with Daniel from Bad Art Maine, and get fresh local produce from The Locker Project. Looking for book recommendations? Click here: https://www.spsdme.org/article/1669218
Click below for suggested school supplies for the upcoming year.
https://www.spsdme.org/o/spms/page/school-supplies
What better place to learn about Maine coastal environments than Crescent Beach State Park? 🐚 🌊 🦪
Rising 6th-12th grade students explored the beach yesterday to learn more about local wildlife, ecosystems, habitats, food chains, weather, and climate as part of their summer program.
South Portland Youth Football Registration is OPEN! 🏈 For more information and to sign up online, use the QR codes in the attached flyer or click the links below. Grades K-5 Flag Football: https://southportlandyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/595559184 / Grades 5-6 Youth Tackle Football: https://southportlandyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/081980814 / Grades 7-8 Middle School Football: https://southportlandyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/030609569
Throwback to last summer during the construction of South Portland Middle School! 🚜
The South Portland Middle School Young Authors Camp was inspired by the outdoors last week! Students filled the sidewalks with messages at the Eastern Promenade and read their writings aloud at Mill Creek Park.
Summer hours are in effect at the District Office, which means that the District Office is closed on Fridays for this month: July 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.
Operating hours for District Office hours are:
Monday–Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Regular hours will resume in August.
