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Celebrating Student Achievement at Deering

Seniors Mya Landry and Khalid Mahamed received SMAA Citizenship Awards for their leadership and academic excellence—reflecting the spirit of achievement across PPS.

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USM, PPS Partner To Reduce Waste

The New England Environmental Finance Center (NEEFC) at the University of Southern Maine is working with the Portland Public Schools (PPS) on a comprehensive environmental audit and action plan to reduce waste and improve sustainability in 17 of the district’s elementary, middle and high schools. The audit, which began in January, has focused on the district’s school kitchens, cafeterias and Food Service program. Its recommendations so far have the potential to save about $4,000 per year in trash pickup costs at each school. They can also help save time, energy and the environment.

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Deering's Night of Distinction: NHS Convocation Inducts Class of 2026, Recognizes Class of 2025, and Awards Junior Achievers

Deering High School's "Night of Distinction" on April 14, 2025, celebrated the induction of new National Honor Society members from the Class of 2026, recognized existing Class of 2025 NHS members and Junior Class awardees, and highlighted overall student achievement under the guidance of school leadership.

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Deering High School Celebrates Isabella Figdor's Distinguished Selection as a U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalist

Deering High School proudly celebrates Isabella Figdor's distinguished selection as a semifinalist for the prestigious 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a national honor recognizing her exceptional intellect, tenacity, and place among the nation's most promising young minds.

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Update on Boundaries Committee Meeting

An inaccurate May 1 story by News Center Maine (WCSH6) about the meeting that night of the district's Attendance Boundaries Advisory Committee has generated confusion regarding Lincoln Middle School. At the district's request, WCSH6 has retracted the news report. Please view the following communication from the Portland Public Schools that addresses the inaccuracies and clarifies the role of the Advisory Committee:

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  • Portland Public Schools
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Student City Hall Art Show Opens May 2!

The annual Portland Public Schools district-wide student art show at City Hall is kicking off with a celebratory reception on Friday, May 2, in conjunction with the May First Friday Art Walk.  The event will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until May 16, enabling the public to enjoy student artwork from all schools in the district on display.

  • Achievement
  • Elementary Schools
  • High Schools
  • Middle Schools
  • Portland Public Schools
  • Whole Student
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Sips, Sweets and Stories fundraiser graphic

Sips, Sweets, and Stories, the spring fundraiser put on by the Portland Public Schools’ Multilingual and Multicultural Center, was a great success. The April 16 event raised nearly $5,000 to benefit the district’s award-winning Make It Happen program, a college-readiness and academic success initiative that equips multilingual students with the skills, confidence, and tools they need to prosper in school and beyond.

  • Achievement
  • High Schools
  • Middle Schools
  • Portland Public Schools
  • Whole Student
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Stakeholder Engagement Meeting List

A series of stakeholder engagement meetings will take place this month on a proposed policy that would ban students from having cell phones or other personal electronic devices on their person during regular school hours. The stakeholder engagement meetings are designed to get feedback from parents/guardians and staff on the policy before the Board of Public Education votes on it. Separate stakeholder meetings for high school students also are being scheduled by their individual schools.

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  • High Schools
  • Middle Schools
  • Portland Public Schools
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"Funding our Priorities" FY26 school budget logo

The proposed $171.8 million FY26 school budget is headed to the City Council for a first read and public hearing on Monday, May 5, following approval by the Council's Finance Committee. This Council public hearing and another one on May 19 are opportunities for the PPS community to make their voices heard regarding this fair and responsible budget, which benefits students and supports educators.

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Testimonials

What our students and alumni have to say about Deering High School.

The guidance counselor at Deering was extremely helpful in figuring out how to get applications in and where to do my SAT’s. 

  • Jacqui Savage
  • Deering High

I felt like my education [at DHS] wasn’t just based on the four classes that I’d take every day, it was everyone in the classroom.

  • Salim Salim
  • Deering High

I felt surrounded by really amazing people who were giving me knowledge I wouldn’t be able to find somewhere else.

  • Lauren Reid Kane
  • Deering High

Deering High at a Glance

We succeed together because everyone is valued, challenged & empowered.

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875

enrolled students grades 9-12

Deering is the most diverse high school north of Boston with approximately 875 enrolled students grades 9-12.

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32

languages spoken by students

DHS has a culturally and linguistically diverse student body with 32 languages spoken by students.

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348

number of students enrolled in AP courses

Deering's Advisory Program gives every student a sub community with a curriculum focused on developing social-emotional well-being, supporting positive behavior, advancing equity, and building community.

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