
February 19, 2025
Dear South Portland families, As you know this is a contentious time in our nation with regard to many issues in public education. As a former high school government teacher myse...

February 14, 2025
From Courtney, South Portland Program Manager: Our partners at South Portland Middle School are full of love for their students and committed to ensuring food access! Between t...

February 13, 2025
National SRO Appreciation Day is February 15 In recognition of SRO Appreciation Day, we chatted with South Portland High School SRO Caleb Gray and South Portland Middle Schoo...

January 31, 2025
If you attended the Second Annual Family Dinner at South Portland Middle School, you might have tried the monkfish with coconut lime red sauce! Below is the recipe by Che...

December 13, 2024
On December 6, student-musicians, parents, and community volunteers came together to make the annual tree lighting at Mill Creek Park sparkle. ✨ Students in the SPM...

December 4, 2024
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is working with South Portland Schools to increase access to local seafood into school cafeterias through developing tasty ready-to-serve ...

November 23, 2024
Published November 22, 2024 by Sam Olsen, News Center Maine. The clinics help families without easy access to transportation or those just looking for convenience. Click...

News Center Maine: Maine educators embrace outdoor learning with goal of boosting student engagement
November 6, 2024
Published November 6, 2024 by Caroline LeCour, News Center Maine. With support through the Maine Department of Education, teachers are helping students thrive be...

October 16, 2024
Published on October 16, 2024 by Ananya Kumar, Communications Intern, National Farm to School Network. As part of our ongoing series for National Farm to School Month, we ha...

October 4, 2024
Please find resources and ways to help this holiday season below. Click the images below for PDFs with links. Holiday Gift Application: Due November 1, 2024 Click here for ...

October 2, 2024
The following text is from the Maine Department of Education. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has welcomed its 2024/25 Teacher Leader Fellows. The new class of six extra...

September 24, 2024
South Portland Middle School turned 1 over the summer, so we celebrated with sharks, an obstacle course, and cake!

September 17, 2024
Published September 17, 2024 by Maine Principals' Association. Maine’s Positive Story of the Day ~ South Portland Middle School ~ South Portland Middle School opened in 2023 a...

September 11, 2024
What Brings Me Joy By James Kim 6th Grade Humanities Teacher, South Portland Middle School Read at the All Staff Convocation, August 27, 2024 What brings me joy? My ...

August 27, 2024
"When you never, ever lose faith in the ability of a child to learn, that’s an act of hope and love." –Superintendent Matheney The 2024-25 school year starts next week,...

July 16, 2024
The South Portland School Nutrition Program is offering FREE summer meals to participants 18 years of age and younger. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve...

July 11, 2024
Whether you are enjoying the sunshine or exploring new places, bring a book to enjoy on your adventures! What will you be reading this summer? Where to get books: Sora (ebook and...

May 15, 2024
We are having an SPMS Family Trail Challenge! Did you know South Portland has some awesome hikes? Hike the 5 trails we’ve identified in South Portland, find the hidden sharks, and...

May 14, 2024
Discover a summer of exploration and learning at our brand-new outdoor day camps designed for students in 6th through 8th grade! Led by experienced South Portland Middle School te...

May 13, 2024
South Portland Middle School’s Heather Altenburg was recently recognized as Administrative Assistant of the Year by the Maine Principals Associatio n. “Ms. Altenburg is a corner...