Gerald E. Talbot Community School

Gerald E. Talbot Community School Talbot Community School empowers all learners to achieve high standards in a safe and welcoming environment. Gerald E. Our school is named in honor of Gerald E.

Talbot Community School is a Pre-K through Grade 5 school located off outer Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine. Talbot. Mr. Talbot is one of Portland’s most cherished and respected community leaders. He is an educator, author, historian, military veteran, civil and human rights activist, founding President of the Portland branch of the NAACP, and is the first African American to be elected to Maine’

s Legislature and to chair the Maine State Board of Education. His accomplishments include the successful passage of the Maine Fair Housing Bill, the Maine Human Rights Act, and the establishment of the Maine Human Rights Commission. We are proud of our diverse population of learners from around the world, who speak a total of eleven different languages. Our school is in a community building which also houses a branch of the Portland Public Library, a Greater Portland Health dental office, and space for the Recreation Department of Portland Parks and Recreation, including a community swimming pool. Our grounds include tennis courts, a basketball court, an accessible playscape for children of all abilities, and multiple ball fields. Gardens planted by students dot the area and a community garden has been established.

08/20/2026

πŸ“šπŸ― Teacher Assignments Are Here! πŸ―πŸ“š

The wait is over, Talbot families! πŸŽ‰ Teacher assignment emails have officially been sent to all families for the upcoming school year! πŸ“§

Be sure to check your email for your child’s teacher assignment. We are so excited to welcome our students back and get ready for another wonderful year together! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Welcome back, Talbot Tigers! We can’t wait to see you! 🐯✨

08/19/2026

πŸŽ‰ The Wait Is Almost Over! πŸŽ‰

Talbot families, the moment you’ve been waiting for is almost here! πŸ―πŸ’™

Teacher assignments will be coming out tomorrow morning! πŸ“šβœοΈ

We know everyone has been eagerly checking and wondering who their child’s teacher will be, and we’re so excited to finally share the news with you!

Keep an eye out tomorrow morning, and get ready for an exciting new school year at Talbot! 🍎✨

See you soon, Talbot families! πŸ’™πŸ―

08/13/2026

πŸŽ‰ The wait is almost over, Talbot families! πŸ―πŸ’™

We know everyone has been eagerly wondering, β€œWho will my child’s teacher be this year?!” πŸ‘€πŸ“š

We’re excited to share that teacher assignments will be coming out very soonβ€”hopefully early next week! πŸ™Œ

So, keep an eye on your inbox, stay tuned to our updates, and get ready for the big reveal! 🎊

We can’t wait to welcome our Talbot Tigers back and kick off another amazing school year together! πŸ―πŸ’™βœ¨

Stay tuned… it’s almost time! πŸ‘

🌞 Kindergarten Playdate This Saturday! 🌞Calling all incoming Talbot Kindergarteners and their families! Join us this Sat...
07/22/2026

🌞 Kindergarten Playdate This Saturday! 🌞

Calling all incoming Talbot Kindergarteners and their families! Join us this Saturday, July 25, from 9:00–10:30 a.m. on the Talbot Community School playground for a fun, casual morning of play and connection.

This is a wonderful opportunity for children to:
πŸ› Explore the playground
πŸ‘‹ Meet future classmates
πŸ’™ Start building friendships before the first day of school

Parents and caregivers can also meet other Talbot families, connect with members of the PTO, and learn more about our school community.

πŸ“… Saturday, July 25
πŸ•˜ 9:00–10:30 a.m.
πŸ“ Talbot Community School Playground

Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Adults must stay with their children.

We can't wait to welcome our newest Talbot Tigers! πŸ’™πŸ―πŸ’™

🌟 Kindergarten Families β€” We Hope to See You Tonight! 🌟Tonight is the first Talbot PTO Kindergarten Playdate! πŸŽ‰If your c...
07/07/2026

🌟 Kindergarten Families β€” We Hope to See You Tonight! 🌟

Tonight is the first Talbot PTO Kindergarten Playdate! πŸŽ‰

If your child will be starting kindergarten at Talbot this fall, join us for a fun and relaxed evening at the Talbot Community School playground from 5:00–6:30 PM.

This is a wonderful opportunity for incoming kindergarteners to:
🍎 Meet future classmates
πŸ› Explore the playground
😊 Make new friends before the first day of school
πŸ‘‹ Connect with other Talbot families

Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Adults must remain with their children.

We can't wait to welcome our newest Talbot students and their families. See you tonight! πŸ’™πŸ’›

πŸ“šβ˜€οΈ Talbot Summer Reading Challenge is Here! β˜€οΈπŸ“šSchool may be out for the summer, but the adventure of reading is just g...
06/22/2026

πŸ“šβ˜€οΈ Talbot Summer Reading Challenge is Here! β˜€οΈπŸ“š

School may be out for the summer, but the adventure of reading is just getting started!

We are excited to invite all Talbot students to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge. Reading over the summer helps students maintain the incredible growth they made throughout the school year while fostering creativity, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning.

✨ How to participate:
πŸ“– Read at least 3 books over the summer
πŸ“ Complete the accompanying reflection sheets
🎯 Take on as many reading challenge activities as you can

🍧 Students who complete the challenge will be invited to a special Fall Popsicle Party to celebrate their hard work and love of reading!

Families, be sure to check out our Parent Involvement Tips flyer for ideas on supporting reading and writing at home, including creating reading routines, visiting the library, discussing books together, and encouraging writing.

Together, we can help our students stay engaged, curious, and growing all summer long!

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🌈 Join Portland Public Schools at Portland Pride! 🌈We're excited to celebrate Pride with our students, families, staff, ...
06/18/2026

🌈 Join Portland Public Schools at Portland Pride! 🌈

We're excited to celebrate Pride with our students, families, staff, and community members at this year's Portland Pride Parade! Everyone is welcome to march with PPS or ride along on the PPS bus as we come together to celebrate inclusion, belonging, and the strength of our diverse community.

Whether you're a longtime participant or joining for the first time, we'd love to have you with us as we show our Pride and support for all members of our school community.

πŸ“… Saturday, June 20
πŸ“ Monument Square
🚌 Bus decorating begins at 10:30 a.m.
πŸŽ‰ Parade begins at 11:30 a.m.

Please see the flyer below for additional details, and check PPS social media closer to the event date for any lineup updates.

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As the school year winds down, summer activities are beginning to be scheduled! Please make note of the Talbot PTO's Sum...
06/15/2026

As the school year winds down, summer activities are beginning to be scheduled! Please make note of the Talbot PTO's Summer Playdates for our incoming Kindergarten students!

Please read Principal Young's last Sunday Update for the 2025-2026 school year. It contains important information about ...
06/15/2026

Please read Principal Young's last Sunday Update for the 2025-2026 school year. It contains important information about our End of the Year events that you won't want to miss!!!

The Talbot Sunday Update

06/12/2026

Summer Meals Program Starts July 6th!

The Portland Public Schools is operating summer meal sites at 12 locations across the city of Portland this summer. All children and teens 18 years and younger can receive a nutritious meal free of charge to be enjoyed on site. Most sites will begin serving on Monday, July 6. Meals will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children and teens can attend any of the meal site locations convenient to them.

Summer Meals - Portland Public Schools

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