If you have been searching for “South Portland Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027”, then you are not alone. The school calendar is essential for schools to coordinate and communicate with all the students and parents of various classes and in different schools. Because of this, a school must maintain a proper calendar that delineates student and non-student days, school and non-school days, as well as the various breaks throughout the year.
This page contains the major holiday dates from the 2026 school calendar for South Portland Public Schools in Maine.
Please check back regularly for any amendments that may occur, or consult the South Portland Public Schools website for their 2026-2027 approved calendar. You may also wish to visit the school district homepage to check for any urgent or last-minute updates that may not have been incorporated into the official calendars.
Also note that we have incorporated non-student days such as teachers preparation days, teachers services days, and professional development days into the dates below. Visit the link above to view the full, original school calendar.
South Portland Public Schools 2024-2025
Table of Interests
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | STARTS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 30 Aug 2024 (Tue) | |
| September Break | 2 Sep 2024 (Fri) | 5 Sep 2024 (Mon) |
| Thanksgiving Break | 23 Nov 2024 (Wed) | 25 Nov 2024 (Fri) |
| Christmas Break | 23 Dec 2024 (Fri) | 2 Jan 2025 (Mon) |
| Mid Winter Break | 20 Feb 2025 (Mon) | 24 Feb 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Break | 14 Apr 2025 (Fri) | 21 Apr 2025 (Fri) |
| Last Day of School | 8 Jun 2025 (Thu) | |
| Summer Break | 9 Jun 2025 (Fri) |
📋 Key Dates & Details (South Portland, Maine) 2025-2026
The 2025-26 School Year Calendar has been approved (Feb 24, 2025) and updated (June 11, 2025).
In the Back to School Information announcement:
PreK students begin on Thursday, September 4, 2025
Kindergarten has a staggered opening:
• September 2, 2025 — no kindergarten (grades 1–4 attend)
• September 3 & 4, 2025 — kindergarten in half-days, 12:40 pm dismissal
• September 5, 2025 — full day for kindergarten begins
An open house for elementary schools is scheduled Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
The Middle School and High School also have “Back to School Nights” scheduled (5th & 6th on Sept 16; 7th & 8th on Sept 18; High School open house on Aug 27)