Gerald E. Talbot Community School

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Gerald E. Talbot Community School Talbot Community School empowers all learners to achieve high standards in a safe and welcoming environment. Gerald E. Our school is named in honor of Gerald E.

Talbot Community School is a Pre-K through Grade 5 school located off outer Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine. Talbot. Mr. Talbot is one of Portland’s most cherished and respected community leaders. He is an educator, author, historian, military veteran, civil and human rights activist, founding President of the Portland branch of the NAACP, and is the first African American to be elected to Maine’s Legislature and to chair the Maine State Board of Education. His accomplishments include the successful passage of the Maine Fair Housing Bill, the Maine Human Rights Act, and the establishment of the Maine Human Rights Commission. We are proud of our diverse population of learners from around the world, who speak a total of eleven different languages. Our school is in a community building which also houses a branch of the Portland Public Library, a Greater Portland Health dental office, and space for the Recreation Department of Portland Parks and Recreation, including a community swimming pool. Our grounds include tennis courts, a basketball court, an accessible playscape for children of all abilities, and multiple ball fields. Gardens planted by students dot the area and a community garden has been established.

Mr. Talbot's daughters, Talbot Administration, and the Talbot PTO are so grateful for their recent thoughtful conversati...
10/29/2026

Mr. Talbot's daughters, Talbot Administration, and the Talbot PTO are so grateful for their recent thoughtful conversation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making sure Mr. Talbot's legacy continues to live and grow through the school that proudly bears his name. We are all so excited about the possibilities ahead and look forward to continuing conversations and working together.

πŸ“£ Have You Read Principal Williams’ Weekly Family Bulletin? πŸ―πŸ’›Be sure to take a few minutes to read Principal Williams’ ...
10/26/2026

πŸ“£ Have You Read Principal Williams’ Weekly Family Bulletin? πŸ―πŸ’›

Be sure to take a few minutes to read Principal Williams’ weekly bulletin! πŸ“° It’s a great way to stay up to date on important school news, upcoming events, reminders, and everything happening at Talbot!

Thank you for staying connected and being an important part of our Talbot school community! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Talbot Family Newsletter

πŸ’› A BIG THANK YOU FOR CARING! πŸ’›A huge THANK YOU to Stevens Ave Congregational Church, UCC and their wonderful β€œSnacks fo...
10/23/2026

πŸ’› A BIG THANK YOU FOR CARING! πŸ’›

A huge THANK YOU to Stevens Ave Congregational Church, UCC and their wonderful β€œSnacks for Kids” outreach ministry for their generous donation of snacks for our Talbot students! 🐯🍎πŸ₯¨

Your kindness and generosity help make sure our students have snacks to keep them fueled, focused, and ready to learn. Small acts of kindness can make a BIG difference, and we are so grateful to have such a caring community supporting our Talbot Tigers! πŸ’™πŸ’›

From all of us at Talbot Community School, THANK YOU for thinking of our students and helping us make sure they feel cared for, supported, and ready to ✨shine✨ -- making a difference, one snack at a time! πŸ’›πŸ―

πŸ“Έ PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW! πŸ“ΈA friendly reminder to all Talbot families that Picture Day is TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 20...
10/19/2026

πŸ“Έ PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW! πŸ“Έ

A friendly reminder to all Talbot families that Picture Day is TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 20th! 😊

Please review the ordering information below so you don’t miss the deadlines!

πŸ’΅ PAYING BY CASH OR CHECK?

> Please have your student bring a completed order form and give it directly to the photographer when their picture is taken.

> If your student has already turned in their order form, their classroom teacher will make sure it gets to the photographer.

> Cash and check orders will be shipped FREE to the school in 2–3 weeks.

IMPORTANT: Tomorrow, October 20th, is the ONLY day to submit paper order forms!

πŸ’» ORDERING ONLINE?

> Visit www.strawbridge.net

> Enter Picture Day event code: PX506513

> Online orders must be placed by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 2026.

> No order form is needed for online orders! As long as you receive an order confirmation email for the correct school and picture day, Strawbridge will match your order.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Beginning Monday, October 26th, online orders will be considered late, incurring a $7 late fee, and the photos will ship directly to your home.

We look forward to seeing everyone's smiles tomorrow! 😁 πŸ“·

Trusted school photography company since 1923. Strawbridge Studios provides school pictures, senior portraits, and yearbook services for schools and families nationwide.

πŸ―πŸ’› Talbot Families, It’s Time for Our Weekly Update! πŸ’›πŸ―Principal Williams’ Weekly Family Bulletin is here! πŸ“£Take a few m...
10/19/2026

πŸ―πŸ’› Talbot Families, It’s Time for Our Weekly Update! πŸ’›πŸ―

Principal Williams’ Weekly Family Bulletin is here! πŸ“£

Take a few minutes to catch up on the latest news, important reminders, upcoming events, and everything happening at Gerald E. Talbot Community School.

πŸ“– Stay informed, stay connected, and stay in the know!

Thank you for being such an important part of our Talbot Tiger community! πŸ―πŸ’›

πŸ‘‡ Check out this week’s Family Bulletin below!

Talbot Family Newsletter

πŸ―πŸ’› Talbot Families, Have You Read the Latest Family Bulletin? πŸ’›πŸ―πŸ“£ Don't miss the newest edition of Principal Williams' F...
10/13/2026

πŸ―πŸ’› Talbot Families, Have You Read the Latest Family Bulletin? πŸ’›πŸ―

πŸ“£ Don't miss the newest edition of Principal Williams' Family Bulletin! πŸ“°βœ¨

It's packed with important school information, fun facts, reminders, and upcoming dates to help keep your family in the loop and up to date with all things Talbot! πŸ«πŸ‚

πŸ“– Take a few minutes to give it a read so you don't miss a thing!

Thank you for staying connected and being such an important part of our Talbot Tiger community! πŸ―πŸ’›

Talbot Family Newsletter

πŸŽƒπŸ‚ SAVE THE DATE, TALBOT FAMILIES! πŸ‚πŸŽƒGet ready for some fall fun! 🧑 Join us for the PTO’s Annual Pumpkin Fest on Saturda...
10/09/2026

πŸŽƒπŸ‚ SAVE THE DATE, TALBOT FAMILIES! πŸ‚πŸŽƒ

Get ready for some fall fun! 🧑 Join us for the PTO’s Annual Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 17th, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM! πŸŽƒπŸ

Bring the family and come enjoy a fun-filled fall afternoon with our Talbot community! πŸ―πŸ’›

πŸ“… When: Saturday, October 17th
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

πŸ‚ Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for some PUMPKIN fun! πŸŽƒπŸ§‘

PUMPKIN FEST IS COMING!

Join us Saturday, October 17 from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at Talbot Community School for a fun-filled fall afternoon! 🍁

πŸŽƒ Pumpkin sale & painting
πŸͺ Bake sale & yummy treats
🎨 Face painting
πŸ‚ Fall games & crafts
🏰 Bounce house
πŸ“Έ Fall photo opportunities
🍁 And MORE!

We need your help to make Pumpkin Fest a success! ❀️
There are lots of ways to volunteer β€” help run a game or craft station, assist with food sales, help with setup/cleanup, or lend a hand requesting donated items.

πŸ‘‰ Sign up to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054BA9AA2AA2FB6-66207417-pumpkin #/

Want to donate pumpkins, hay bales, mums/fall plants, baked goods, or other food items? We’d love to hear from you!

πŸ“§ Email us at [email protected]

Bring the whole family and help us celebrate fall at Talbot! πŸŽƒπŸπŸ§‘

10/07/2026
πŸ“£ Talbot Families β€” Don’t Forget to Check the Family Bulletin! πŸ―πŸ’›We’d like to remind all of our families to take a few m...
10/05/2026

πŸ“£ Talbot Families β€” Don’t Forget to Check the Family Bulletin! πŸ―πŸ’›
We’d like to remind all of our families to take a few minutes each week to read Principal Williams’ Weekly Family Bulletin! πŸ“°
The bulletin is a great way to stay up-to-date on important school news, upcoming events, reminders, and things happening here at Talbot. We want to make sure you don’t miss anything! 😊
Thank you for staying connected and being such an important part of our Talbot community! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Talbot Family Newsletter

πŸ“Έβœ¨ SMILE, TALBOT! βœ¨πŸ“ΈPicture Day is coming! πŸ―πŸ’™πŸ’›Our friends from Strawbridge Studios will be at Talbot on Tuesday, October...
09/28/2026

πŸ“Έβœ¨ SMILE, TALBOT! βœ¨πŸ“Έ

Picture Day is coming! πŸ―πŸ’™πŸ’›

Our friends from Strawbridge Studios will be at Talbot on Tuesday, October 20th to capture those wonderful smiles, big personalities, and school-year memories! 😊

πŸ“… Picture Day: Tuesday, October 20th
πŸ“Έ Photographer: Strawbridge Studios

So come ready to shine and show off that Talbot Tiger spirit! πŸ―πŸ“ΈπŸ’› We can’t wait to see those smiles! 😁

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1600 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME
04103

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm

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