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South Portland, Maine · Cumberland County

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Scheduled breaks include Parent Workshop - Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Your Anxious High Schooler (Wed, Aug 26, 2026), Thanksgiving Break – No School (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Winter Break – No School (Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Mid-Winter Break: No School (Mon, Feb 15, 2027 to Fri, Feb 19, 2027), Spring Break – No School (Mon, Apr 19, 2027 to Fri, Apr 23, 2027).

Parent Workshop - Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Your Anxious High Schooler: Wed, Aug 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Break – No School: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break – No School: Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Mid-Winter Break: No School: Mon, Feb 15, 2027 to Fri, Feb 19, 2027
Spring Break – No School: Mon, Apr 19, 2027 to Fri, Apr 23, 2027
District Office Closed: Fri, Aug 7, 2026 to Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Labor Day - No School: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Staff Professional Development – No School for Students: Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Indigenous Peoples' Day – No School: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Veterans Day – No School: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School: Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Teacher Day – No School for Students: Fri, Apr 16, 2027
Memorial Day – No School: Mon, May 31, 2027

2,942

Students

Schools

5 elem · 1 mid · 1 high

10.4:1

Student-Teacher

284 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

327

Avg. School Size

646

Total Staff

South Portland Public Schools Calendar

75 events

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Fri, Aug 7

Event

District Office Closed

Fri, Aug 14

Event

District Office Closed

Mon, Aug 17

Event

School Board Meeting

For more information about School Board meetings, please visit spsdme.org/schoolboard.

Wed, Aug 26

Event

Open House

Check the open house notice for schedule and registration details.

Wed, Aug 26

Break

Parent Workshop - Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Your Anxious High Schooler

Does your high schooler struggle with persistent worry, school avoidance, or a low tolerance for discomfort? While parents are often motivated to "fix" a child’s distress, research shows that well-intentioned efforts to reduce anxiety—such as providing constant reassurance, modifying routines, or avoiding triggers—can unintentionally reinforce the very behaviors they aim to stop. This 1-hour session provides parents and guardians with evidence-based strategies to shift from managing their child’

Mon, Aug 31

Event

1st Day of School for students

Review the school calendar for the complete first day details and any preparation needed.

Mon, Aug 31

Event

First Day of School for Grades 1-12

Review the school calendar for any schedule changes or special instructions.

Tue, Sep 1

Event

First Day for Kindergarten; Kindergarten Early Release

Tue, Sep 1

Event

Picture Day

Details:September 1, 2026 (Retake Date October 15, 2026)Arrival time - 6:30 AMStart time - 8:00 AMApproximate end - 12:30 PMFour photographersLocation of photos - Gym or Multipurpose Room

Wed, Sep 2

Event

First Day for PreK; Kindergarten Early Release

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