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.
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
Check out what students in Summer Academy have been up to! The Science Fair at Skillin showcased students' knowledge of solar ovens, sound, water filtration, and wind.
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
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.
Every Thursday from 10-11 a.m. this summer, The Locker Project will have free, fresh produce available at Skillin Elementary for our community to enjoy!
Learn more about The Locker Project online at mainelockerproject.org.
All South Portland Schools will be closed today because of the continued impact of Saturday's storm.
It’s National Public Schools Week, which began on February 26 and runs through March 1, to celebrate the achievement of public schools and honor the significant contributions and accomplishments of educators, school leaders and school board members.
The goal of Public Schools Week is to put the spotlight on public education and recognize the critical role our schools have in preparing our children for successful futures.
Help spread the word about the outstanding work happening in our schools by posting on social media and thanking the educators and administrators for the work they do. You can also get involved in our Maine Loves Public Schools campaign by telling your positive stories and pictures that highlight the work and success stories that happen every day in public education. The link to Maine Loves Public
schools is www.mainelovespublicschools.org.
Elementary Boundaries and Configuration
Virtual Community Forum
Tuesday, February 27, 6:00-7:30pm
Link: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/86721940880
The purpose of this forum is to share the the Steering Committee's recommendations to the School Board. You can also view their presentation to the Board here: https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/NzN-Z2CpIDNbXMWB16nIzGKjRlHJozGq/media/854656?autostart=false&showtabssearch=true&fullscreen=false (starting at the 29:50 mark of the recording).
Click the link below to access the report presented by Boundaries and Configurations Steering Committee at Monday night's board meeting. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fI232d6n7PpGLJEHyURC8GT-9mmNwBQj/view?usp=sharing
All South Portland Schools will be on a 2 hour delay today, Monday January 29.
The next meeting of the Elementary Boundaries and Configurations Steering Committee will take place on Tuesday, January 30th at 5:00 pm in the SPHS Learning Commons.
All South Portland Schools will be on a two hour delay, Thursday January 25.
Skillin 4th graders designed and created robotic snowplows just in time for our first major snowstorm! These Sphero Bolt robotics kits are part of the Maine Department of Education - Maine Teaches Computer Science Initiative. All students receive computer science instruction and hands-on learning experiences through the library program.
All South Portland Schools will be on an Early Release Schedule today, Tuesday January 16th. After school activities are also cancelled.
All South Portland Schools will be on an Early Release Schedule today, Tuesday January 6th.
South Portland Schools will operate with a one-hour delayed start on Monday, October 30.
Buses will pick up students one hour later than their normal times.
South Portland Schools will be closed today, Friday, October 27, because of the ongoing situation in the Lewiston area.
All South Portland Schools will be closed today, Thursday October 26th, due to the ongoing search for the suspect in the shootings in Lewiston last night.