There will be a Regular Meeting Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m. in the SPHS Lecture Hall. This meeting can be attended in-person or streamed virtually. Please visit spsdme.org/schoolboard for the agenda and the full schedule of upcoming meetings.
April is School Library Month! 📚 📖 School libraries are essential for student learning and exploration–providing the resources and opportunities for endless discovery. Join us in celebrating the role of our school libraries and the educators who make them come alive!
🎭 The South Portland High School Drama Club presents: Chicago Teen Edition!
Showtimes:
April 9, 10, and 11 at 7 p.m.
April 11 and 12 at 2 p.m.
South Portland High School Auditorium
🎟️ Get tickets online at tinyurl.com/SPHSChicago or purchase tickets at the door.
Showtimes:
April 9, 10, and 11 at 7 p.m.
April 11 and 12 at 2 p.m.
South Portland High School Auditorium
🎟️ Get tickets online at tinyurl.com/SPHSChicago or purchase tickets at the door.
South Portland Schools will be hosting in-person and virtual Community Input Sessions for staff and families related to the elementary school reconfiguration. To share thoughts and questions, for the full schedule of sessions, and to request interpretation, visit spsdme.org/reconfiguration.
There will be a Special Budget Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in the SPHS Lecture Hall. The Board will be focusing its work on taking action on the Superintendent’s budget. This meeting can be attended in-person or streamed virtually. Please visit spsdme.org/budget27 for the agenda and the full schedule of upcoming meetings.
Assistant Principals Week (April 6-10, 2026) celebrates and recognizes the important work of these dedicated school leaders. From mentoring students to supporting teachers and helping lead school communities with their principals, Assistant Principals help their schools thrive. Thank you for all you do!
The School Board invites the public to a Special Budget Meeting tomorrow, Thursday, April 2 at 6 p.m. in the SPHS Lecture Hall.
Starting next week, there will be in-person and virtual Community Input Sessions for staff and families related to the elementary school reconfiguration, which was passed by the Board at Monday's meeting. To share thoughts and questions, for the full schedule of sessions, and to request interpretation, visit spsdme.org/reconfiguration.
Starting next week, there will be in-person and virtual Community Input Sessions for staff and families related to the elementary school reconfiguration, which was passed by the Board at Monday's meeting. To share thoughts and questions, for the full schedule of sessions, and to request interpretation, visit spsdme.org/reconfiguration.
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉 Thank you to the incredible work of ed techs in South Portland who make a difference every day in the classroom and beyond. Your support, care, and dedication make a difference every single day!
🚗 Visit southportlandme.myrec.com for more information on the upcoming Drivers Ed session, running April 6-30, 2026!
Peer Support Group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: The initiative is a collaboration among University of Southern Maine, The Center for Grieving Children, Portland Children Museum and Theater, Hannaford, and Counseling and Trauma Therapy Associates. This welcoming group will meet every Wednesday in April at The Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Maine, at no cost to participants. It offers a safe and supportive place to share your experiences, strengths, and challenges with others in similar situations. Please see attached flyer for more information.
Congratulations to the South Portland High School winners of the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary’s Four Way Test Ethics Essay contest: Hailey (missing from photo), Valerie, and Conley! They were recognized for their writings about facing a real or imagined ethical dilemma and received certificates, a monetary prize, and got to choose a charity of their choice for a donation in their honor.
South Portland High School seniors Amelia and Lily competed as members of the consolidated Bayside High Rollers team. In the championship match, the Bayside High Rollers secured the title with an exciting finish, stringing together six consecutive strikes to seal the victory! 🎳
It was a season full of hard work, growth, and memorable moments, and Amelia and Lily were key contributors every step of the way. Congratulations to the team!
It was a season full of hard work, growth, and memorable moments, and Amelia and Lily were key contributors every step of the way. Congratulations to the team!
📣 SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING UPDATE: Visit tinyurl.com/SPSDBudgetWorkshop for the full details!
The South Portland High School Chess Club concluded their season by competing at the Maine Scholastic State Chess Tournament at the University of Maine, where they secured their third consecutive season championship! ♟️ Congratulations to the team and the top scorers this season: Oscar, Lucas, Ashley, Noah, Ian, Logan, Neil, and Jackson!
March is Music In Our Schools Month! 🎶🎵🎶 We’re celebrating our incredible student talent and the passion and dedication of our music faculty at South Portland Schools, including chorus, band, and orchestra.
Each quarter at South Portland High School, four students are recognized for exemplifying the Riot Way: engaged, safe, respectful, and responsible. Students who were recognized received a certificate, a local business gift card, and chose a local nonprofit organization to donate $25 to. Congratulations to Bentley, Samar, Lila, and Logan!
SoPo Unite Tip of the Month: Help Teens Get Their Best Rest
Black History Month was celebrated in February at South Portland High School with a Spirit Week, a panel discussion, and an all-school assembly hosted by the SPHS Black Student Union (BSU). There was music by the SPHS symphonic band, poetry readings, and a spectacular dance performance. Thank you to the BSU for hosting and to students for supporting each other!
Due to weather, all South Portland schools will open two hours later than normal today, Friday, March 6th.
See the 2026 Regional One Act Festival at South Portland High School March 6 and 7. 🎭 There you can catch South Portland High Schools’ performance of “Hearts Like Planets,” a super hero story about relationships, heartache, and good versus evil, on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.!
