South Portland Schools

Buy a bag, donate a dollar!

That’s right, our pantry at the South Portland High School will receive $1 from every reusable Hannaford ‘Fight Hunger Bag’ purchased during the whole month of August.

Love feeding kids AND saving the environment? Head to the store at 50 Cottage Road in South Portland and grab one of these bags to help out!

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The countdown is officially on... just ONE MONTH until the first day of school on August 31! 🎒📚

We’re excited to welcome everyone back and kick off a new year of learning, growth, discovery, and connection. Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead—we’ll see you in 30 days!

🎨Art in the Park is almost here! Get a preview of artists attending online now: www.artintheparkmaine.com

Please note that there are currently several open spaces for artists that recently became available. Please apply online through South Portland's MyRec page if you are interested in participating! https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31686

There will be a Regular Board meeting next week on Monday, July 20th at 6 p.m. in the South Portland High School Lecture Hall. Following the meeting is a Workshop on Elementary Reconfiguration to review the work that has happened thus far and discuss guidelines for any potential changes at 7 p.m. (The agenda for this meeting and workshop is coming soon.)

Please note: If you cannot attend this workshop, please do not be concerned. Over the next month, the district will release a full schedule of future engagement events so that all families and staff have multiple, flexible options to participate and make their voices heard.

More information about the Elementary School Steering Committee is available online at www.spsdme.org/reconfiguration.

7/23/26 UPDATE: Free meals are now only available at South Portland Middle School (120 Wescott Road). Breakfast is available from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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☀️ Free summer meals for kids 18 and under is running Monday through Thursday, July 6-August 13. Locker Project will also be hosting Free Food Events on Thursdays.

For more information, visit spsdme.org/nutrition.

Yesterday marked the last day of school! Wishing all students, teachers, and families a fun, safe, and well-deserved summer break. ☀️

Congratulations on another successful year—see you in the fall!

📸: South Portland Middle School students at dismissal on the last day of school.

Across every grade level, we’ve been recognizing students for their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the year. From elementary to middle to high school, there is so much to celebrate!

As our seniors graduate, our fourth graders are excited to take the next step to middle school, and our eighth graders are ready to begin their high school journey. 🎓

Congratulations to all of our students on an amazing year—we can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you!

📸 1-3: Skillin Elementary students walk the halls as other grades cheer them on before receiving their certificates for completing fourth grade.
📸 4-6: South Portland Middle School students at their eighth grade celebration with teachers, staff, and their families.

Congratulations to the South Portland Boys Track Team, who won their third consecutive Class A championship! 🏃

📸: South Portland Bossay Ditanduka competes in the long jump at the Class A championship meet on Saturday in Bangor. (Rich Abrahamson/Staff Photographer, Portland Press Herald)

As we near the end of another school year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the staff members who are retiring. Thank you for the years of dedication, compassion, and commitment you have given to our students, schools, and community.

The School Board recognized retirees with 15+ years of service to the district its meeting last week. Congratulations on your retirement, and thank you for the difference you have made in the lives of so many!