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Bernardo’s intricate and detailed ceramic creations showcase the talent and creativity fostered in Ms. Serways’ inspiring art class.
 

Nyalat Biliew – Sierra Club Maine's Grassroots Climate Action Organizer, a member of the Portland Board of Public Education and a Deering High School alum – was nominated in September for the Congressional Black Caucus’ Young, Gifted & Green 40 Under 40 Award. This honor recognizes environmental justice leaders under 40 from across the U.S. – including Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other non-white individuals. These leaders come from various fields such as education, arts, policy, healthcare, social justice, storytelling, and clean energy, and they are all contributing to solutions for the climate crisis and dismantling environmental inequities.

Deering High School is hosting Spirit Week and Homecoming from October 7th to 11th, featuring themed dress-up days, a pep rally, a dance, and a football game.
 

There are many ways to volunteer in The Portland Public Schools. Volunteers are always needed for classroom assistance, after-school tutoring, and chaperoning field trips. In addition, there are a wide variety of other volunteer opportunities. Check out the following examples and volunteer to make a difference in the lives of our students:

Reminder to 11th graders: The PSAT is coming up. Do your best!

Reminder to 10th graders: Your NWEA Math Assessment is on Wednesday, October 2nd during Long Advisory.
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12th graders are invited to a career, college, and capstone counseling session in the cafe.
 

World-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma is coming to Portland’s Merrill Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 10 – and Portland Public Schools high school orchestra students will have a unique opportunity to attend as Ma rehearses with the Portland Symphony Orchestra that day.

Every year for nearly two decades, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court has held oral arguments in appeals of real cases in Maine high schools as a learning exercise for students. This year, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, the state’s highest court will be holding oral arguments at Deering High School, with students from Deering, Portland and Casco Bay high schools invited to attend.

Wednesday, October 2nd is a day of growth and opportunity for all students, with special activities and assessments planned for each grade level.
 

Deering High School AP US Government and Politics students attended a lecture on "Uniting a Divided America" by Colin Woodard at the University of New England.

Joshua Chard, East End Community School teacher and 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year, and Melissa Frans, PPS special education multilingual coordinator, have been named as Maine Department of Education 2024/25 Teacher Leader Fellows – a cohort of six extraordinary educators from across the state. The six will share their expertise in civics, personal finance, integrated arts, and multilingual learning, including teaching multilingual learners with disabilities, with other educators across the state.

Three Deering High School seniors, Violet Blum Levine, Anja Machado, and Asa Tussing, have been named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, recognizing their exceptional academic ability and potential for success.

Deering High School students conducted research on affordable housing in Portland, Maine, and their findings highlight the urgent need for increased production and policies to address the city's housing crisis.

The Portland Public Schools needs school crossing guards. Be a local hero to help students get to and from school safely! Rewarding work with no nights, weekends or holidays. Earn $20 per hour plus bonus time! For more information, call Area Supervisor Lenore at (207) 680-0180, text “KIDSSAFE” to 22100 or visit: https://acmssafety.com/careers/

Deering High School students can register for a free flu vaccine clinic on October 8th. Deadline October 1st. 
 

Jen Wang, acclaimed author of graphic novels like Stargazing and Ash's Cabin, visited Deering students to discuss her writing and illustration process.

The Portland Public Schools will again be partnering with Northern Light to offer flu vaccines in our schools for students and staff. Students and staff must enroll a week prior to the clinic. Unlike previous years, there will not be any same-day enrollments for the flu clinics.

The first PATHS SkillsUSA Car Show on Sept 21 was an overwhelming success, surpassing expectations for the inaugural event, according to Kevin Stilphen, director of PATHS (Portland Arts and Technology High School).

10th-grade students are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming NWEA reading assessment by reviewing their skills, ensuring their laptops are fully charged, and reaching out to their advisors for more information.
 

Ally Brady, a dedicated student at Deering, is making a positive impact by fostering inclusivity through her involvement in Best Buddies.

We want to express our gratitude to Mr. John Cain for his exceptional contributions as our IT tech at Deering High School.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Portland Public Schools will hold ribbon cuttings to celebrate the completion of the renovation projects at Presumpscot, Longfellow and Reiche elementary schools! City voters in 2017 approved a $64 million Buildings for Our Future (BFOF) bond for renovations to Lyseth, Presumpscot, Longfellow and Reiche elementary schools. The renovations to Lyseth were finished in 2021, and a community celebration was held then.

Seven Portland Public Schools seniors have been named as Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program: Violet Blum Levine, Anja Machado and Asa Tussing, all students at Deering High School; and Madeline Butters, Lawrence Foster, Dvora Katz and Alexander Price, all Portland High School students.

Deering High School hosted a successful open house, providing families with a glimpse into student life and the school's vibrant community.