Update from Superintendent Matheney
Dear South Portland families and staff,
I’m writing today with a few items for you:
Speak Up for Safety
We encourage any members of our community to utilize our anonymous reporting hotline, Speak Up for Safety, to share concerns or information. We encourage you to reach out to us with any information that may be important for us to know.
Email: SpeakUp@spsdme.org
Phone Number: 207-835-1586
You Belong Here
During the State of the Schools presentation on January 22, we introduced the district’s new video, You Belong Here. There’s no doubt that the video captures the spirit and goals of our district. I hope you’ll take a look by following the link above.
Black History Month
Later this week, the district will begin our observance of Black History Month. We’re pleased to take the opportunity to celebrate the contributions and legacy of African-American and Black individuals in our nation, state, and our own community. Below are links to resources for our families and staff members:
Black History Month (Library of Congress)
Resources for African American History Month (Maine Department of Education)
History Explained (NAACP)
Anti-Racism Resources (School Department)
African American History and Culture (School Department)
Employment Opportunities
Below are a few highlighted positions that are currently available in the School Department. Visit our employment web page for information about all of our positions.
Calendar Items:
This evening (January 30): Elementary Boundaries and Configurations Steering Committee meeting (5:00pm, SPHS Learning Commons)
February 12: Regular School Board Meeting (6:00pm, SPHS Lecture Hall)
February 19-23: No School – February Break
February 27: Elementary Boundaries and Configurations Virtual Community Forum (Link to be provided one week in advance)
March 6: Early Release for staff professional development
Have a great week,
Tim Matheney, Superintendent of Schools
