The School Board is holding a meeting next week, Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at South Portland High School. Superintendent Matheney will introduce the Proposed 2025-26 Budget at this meeting. This meeting can be attended in-person, viewed live on Channel 2 on public access television, and streamed online through SPC-TV at tinyurl.com/4y2eehbw. To see the Board agenda, visit spsdme.org/schoolboard.
It's a Polar Palooza! 🦭❄️🐧 2nd grade students at Small Elementary created dioramas and presentations showcasing what they learned about the arctic and polar regions.
Last week, families attended the first Shark Team Learning Night at South Portland Middle School! 🦈 Families had the opportunity to connect with teachers and experience what students are learning in class. From playing math games to demonstrating lessons on iPads, families had a fun night engaging with their school community.
The South Portland Drama Club presents "Almost Maine," a one act performance by John Cariani. Performances are happening Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at South Portland High School (suggested $5 donation) and Saturday, March 8 at 12 p.m. for the 2025 Maine regional One Act Festival at Scarborough High School!
We're celebrating National School Social Work Week (March 2-8, 2025)! We recognize and appreciate the profound impact our school social workers have on our school community to provide emotional support, guidance, and resources that enhance our students’ academic and personal growth. Thank you for all the incredible work you do every day!
2025 Class AA State Champions! 🏆 🏀 Congratulations to the girls basketball team for winning the state championship game this past Saturday, and for the boys basketball team for being the State Runners-Up! Go Red Riots!
Our students love to Try Something New! Recently, students at Dyer Elementary School enjoyed a pretty pink Beet Hummus and a sweet Chocolate Black Bean dip. Students get the chance to Try Something New at least once a month at all elementary schools. This helps us keep the menu exciting, and lots of students are eager to tell us what they think!
🏀✨ Congratulations to our SPHS boys and girls basketball teams, who are the 2025 Class AA South Regional Champions! They will be competing in the state championship game at Portland's Cross Insurance Arena this Saturday, March 1: 6:05 pm South Portland Girls vs Cheverus / 7:45 p.m. South Portland Boys vs Windham. Get ticket information here: https://www.southportlandathletics.org/
SPHS Student Eliot Wertheimer has been volunteering to help students prepare for the SATs. He hosts two SAT prep sessions per week where he delivers lessons on the topic of the exam and guides juniors on a study schedule. These sessions are held on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and Fridays before school from 7:30-8:05 a.m. Sessions are open to all SPHS students in their junior year and are held in the Learning Commons conference room. Any student looking for more information can email Eliot at eliotwertheimer@spsdme.org.
Maine's Best Summer Camp is now enrolling for June 23-August 29 for ages 5-11 in South Portland ☀️ Visit www.MainesBestSummerCamp.com or see the attached flier for more information.
Nothing but smiles! 🛷 ❄️ ✨ Kindergarteners at Skillin Elementary enjoyed sledding down the snowy hills with Coach C!
Drivers Ed is starting up March 31 for ages 15+! 🚗 Register for classes through SoPo Parks and Rec: https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31479&AdminPreview=1
The School Board is holding a meeting next week, Monday, February 24 at 6 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at South Portland High School (Rescheduled from February 10). This meeting can be attended in-person, viewed live on Channel 2 on public access television, and streamed online through SPC-TV at tinyurl.com/4y2eehbw. To see the Board agenda, visit spsdme.org/schoolboard.
Know anyone who is a fantastic speaker, who loves to talk about their career? We are looking for more local businesses and organizations to connect with the workforce of tomorrow (our students in South Portland Schools)! Local employers can register here for upcoming events this spring at SPMS and SPHS: https://forms.gle/Hmhn8PfPAaMJKqFi6
South Portland Nutrition Service staff participated in hands-on training for fish fillet prep and cooking with Khadija Ahmed (Halal School Meals Network), Rob Dumas (UMaine), and GMRI 🐟 Staff enhanced foundational skills to cook with fish for school meals, including processing filets, working with less common fish species like red fish, monkfish, and dab, and its connection to Halal certified meals. At the end of the training, they got to enjoy the delicious meal they cooked together!
Students celebrated Day of Love and Friendship in very meaningful ways! ❤️ Ms. Malcomson's class at Brown Elementary has been discussing Black History Month and Women's History Month, learning what it means to stand up for each other and do what is right in our hearts for our community. On Friday, they spread joy to their school community by dancing through the halls to" Love Train" with student-made signs that have words of love.
This Black History Month, we recognize the voices, achievements, and struggles of African-American and Black individuals who inspire change and progress. Take this opportunity to explore these educational resources that celebrate and deepen understanding of Black history and culture: https://blackhistorymonth.gov/ and https://libguides.spsd.org/blackhistory.
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month: Choose to be reliable to avoid being liable
Join SoPo Parks and Rec for a Valentine's Day family dance to celebrate and have fun with someone you love on February 15, 6-8 p.m.! ❤️ Come dress up and enjoy an evening of dancing and good times. Light refreshments will be served and music for all ages will be provided. Register online: https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31481
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, February 10th is being postponed because not all members are able to attend. Because of the importance of agenda items we want to ensure full participation of the Board. The rescheduled meeting date will be shared early this week.