SPHS Update
October 7th, 2023
SPHS Community,
This past week was a great one. I got to a little bit of the Girls Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Boys Soccer games. It's always so great to see our student athletes excel on and off the field.
One more shout out to our teachers and staff for doing such an exceptional job in taking care of our students' need this week. We supported those who needed it and worked to get thing moving forward.
Conference scheduling is live. Please sign up using the link below to meet with your students teachers. You can schedule either an in person meeting or a phone meeting.
Monday, October 9th is Indigenous Peoples Day and there is no school.
Tuesday, October 10th is picture day take 3. We're going to get through it. I'm confident!
Friday October 13th is our PSAT day. 10th and 11th graders will be taking the PSAT at SPHS.
Also on October 13th, 9th and 12th graders will be starting at SPHS and then going to SMCC for a field trip. Be sure to complete the permission slip so that your 9th and/or 12th graders will be able to participate. An outline of the schedule is below and more information about the Pathways we will be learning about are found here. We're very excited about our partnership with SMCC because we know the great things that our proximity to them offers our students.
Enjoy the long weekend and consider taking time to celebrate the wisdom of the Indigenous Peoples of Maine.
Take care and be well,
Scott Tombleson (He/Him/His - What is this?)
Principal - South Portland High School
Marching Band Competetion at SPHS
Important Information
TUSDAY THE 10TH:
Picture day is rescheduled for Tuesday. Flyers and ordering information will be distributed.
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic:
- If you are interested, please fill out the Permission form linked here: SPHS
- For translations: French Portuguese Somali Spanish
From The Director of Community Partnerships
Holiday Assistance: South Portland families who need help for the holidays are encouraged to apply for holiday gifts through the community based South Portland Toy Drive. Families should complete the Holiday Gift application by Nov 1. Please connect with your School Counselor if you need help with this application process.
Volunteering Opportunities: Are you looking to volunteer or donate items to the holiday efforts? If so, please check out the winter volunteer and donation opportunities listed here. Contact Bryna Latham (lathambr@spsdme.org) with questions about these opportunities, or check the SPSD Volunteering page with general questions about volunteering.
Free Winter Coats: South Portland Police Department is sponsoring "Cop a Free Coat" during the Trunk or Treat event at the South Portland Community Center on Oct 28, from 11-3 (while supplies last). See this flier for more information: English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Arabic.
Red Riots - Athletics Information
If you would like to help supply the athletics office with donations, check out their Amazon Wishlist.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2XJNL2RAOLICL/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2#
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Friday, September 15th marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through until October 15th.
From the National Archives:
"We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988."
The Learning Commons will have a display of books by Hispanic and Latino authors for you to check out. We have also created a resource guide on Hispanic and Latino history and heritage. While it is in no way complete, it offers a nice starting point to read about the rich history, contributions, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
My School Bucks Meal Account
Though Free Breakfast and Lunch (including a second serving of certain items) is provided every day for every student, there are other items available for purchase. For these items, SPSD has the My School Bucks Meal Accounts.
Download Today: https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-app
SPHS Community Events - Auditorium
- Oct 22: Fiddleicious - 2pm
Oct 25: 7/8 Grade Band Concert - 7pm
Oct 27 - 28: Portland Ballet will be presenting two shows: Tales by Poe - Friday 7pm and 2pm, and Thrills and Chills (for a younger crowd) - 10am Sat
Nov 3 -5: The SPHS Drama Club presents: Will Peter meet Alice? A mash-up retelling of the Peter Pan and Alice and Wonderland Stories - Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sunday 2pm
We have APPS!
Greater Portland Health Clinic at SPHS
South Portland High School is partnered with Greater Portland Health to provide a School Based Health Center (SBHC) and a School Based Dental Clinic
The School Based Health Center offers a variety of healthcare services to students directly in schools. This allows for easy access and scheduling for healthcare & saves time for student and parents/guardians.
Services offered include:
Primary medical Health Services, Sports Physicals, Treatment of Minor illnesses, Management of Chronic conditions, Vaccines, and Family Planning services. Behavioral Healthcare.
Dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants.
School staff will coordinate with the School Based Health Center team to connect students to care.
All students must have an enrollment signed by a parent/guardian (if less than 18 years old) in order to be seen in the clinic by a medical provider or behavioral health provider. Return your enrollment form to the School Nurse.
We welcome ALL students to enroll in the SBHC, even if they have a primary care provider elsewhere. We coordinate care with Primary Care Providers while providing easy to access services within school.
Please see the school nurse for an enrollment form to the School Based Health Clinic and Dental Clinic.
College Visits at SPHS
Dates to Note
- October 9th - Indigenous Peoples Day, No school
- October 10th Picture Day Take 3
- October 12th - Fall Conferences
- October 13th - PSAT Day for 10th & 11th - SMCC Field Trip for 9th and 12th
- October 18th - Early Release, 11:55am
- November 10th - Veterans Day (Observed), No school
- November 21st - Early Release
- November 22nd-24th - Thanksgiving Break