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Deering High School staff closed out the school year by gathering for a family-style potluck to celebrate their community and say farewell to departing colleagues before taking their annual group photo in front of Ryan Adams' iconic mural. 

This June 2026 newsletter celebrates the Class of 2026 graduation and community achievements while providing families with essential summer updates and a preview of changes for the upcoming school year.

Our newsletter blog features the full story on Deering High School's 2026 Senior Awards Night, a beautiful evening highlighting our graduates' grit and unique achievements with presentations from Maine State Senator Jill Duson, Maine State Representative Samuel Zager, and Assistant Principal Carlie Frederick, culminating in a special onstage celebration for our Top Ten Academic Scholars. 
 

Deering High School's ninth-grade AP Human Geography classes joined forces with students and staff in the FLS and FA programs for a collaborative, week-long culinary expedition that combined cooking skills, a "Chopped" style dessert challenge, and the joy of building meaningful new friendships. 

Deering biology students recently took their learning outdoors, exploring local ponds and streams to apply their winter-acquired STEM skills through hands-on fieldwork. 

Principal Ayala invites Deering students and families to join the hiring committee for the school's new Assistant Principal as interviews prepare to begin this June.

The Deering High School Science Olympiad team traveled to Los Angeles and won the prestigious National Spirit Award along with a $2,000 prize for their outstanding sportsmanship, character, and team integrity.

Incoming Principal Aris Ayala Cruz introduces themselves to the Deering High School community, sharing how their multicultural background and educational leadership will guide their mission to build a school culture of belonging, high expectations, and care starting July 1, 2026.

Deering High School has officially welcomed incoming Principal Aris Ayala Cruz, who is already spending time on campus engaging with students and staff to build partnerships ahead of the 2026–2027 school year.

Deering High School secured its second consecutive "Best Large Delegation" championship at the Maine Model United Nations conference, leading the state with 47 delegates and earning multiple individual honors across intense global debates.

The annual Walter E. Russell Teacher Award—a prestigious peer-nominated honor rooted in a historic partnership with the University of Southern Maine—has been awarded to Deering High School social worker Mariela Jacome, alongside an incredible field of runners-up whose full, inspiring nomination excerpts can be read via the link in our bio.  

The Deering High School community celebrated the bravery and creative artistry of its students during the annual BRECCIA literary magazine announcements in the library, where the powerful spoken word and deep vulnerability of winners Max Nichols, Zoe Stilkey, Evie Varbanova, Claudia Nteya, and Avery Stone took center stage. 

The Class of 2026 successfully celebrated their Senior Capstone Experience with an inspiring campus-wide presentation day showcasing innovative student projects across every academic department. 

The Deering Players concluded their 2025–2026 season with a transcendent and magical staged reading of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, showcasing the immense talent of the cast and crew under the direction of Alyssa Rojecki.

The community is invited to the Deering High School auditorium on May 20, 2026, at 6pm for a performance featuring the orchestra, chamber choir, handbells, and band.

As the 2025–26 school year concludes, Deering celebrates historic achievements including a Science Olympiad state championship, artistic milestones, and the induction of new Honor Society members while preparing for the Class of 2026 commencement and a final month of community events. 
 

Our neighbors and local businesses, including Big Sky Bread Company and Noble Pizzeria & Barbecue, came together to provide an incredible week of food and support for our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week.