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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.

Deering High School's Black Student Union created a warm and inviting space for students and staff to learn from and connect with rising local athlete Khalid Hersi of the Portland Hearts of Pine.

A recent student art show at Portland, Maine's city hall celebrated the creative achievements of Portland Public Schools' students, vividly demonstrating how art education is essential for developing young people's curiosity, bravery, critical thinking, and self-expression.

In a thrilling, down-to-the-wire finish, the Deering High School trivia team clinched a narrow 300-295 victory over Windham High School on the Maine High School Quiz Show.

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.

Reflecting student input and community diversity, the Portland Board of Public Education added Yom Kippur and Eid al-Fitr as official district holidays to the 2025-2026 school calendar and updated the lunch offerings for Halal meals.

Connect with your school counselor, an invaluable resource offering personalized support and expert guidance on finding and applying for scholarships to help manage higher education costs.

School counselors and guests presented future opportunities (for summer, senior year, and beyond) to the Class of 2026 in a recent assembly, and students who missed it should contact designated staff for the information.

Guided by their JMG Specialist Maria Curit, 11th-grade students visited the University of Southern Maine for a career exploration day to investigate future educational and professional pathways.
 

This Deering High School letter celebrates recent student and staff accomplishments and provides essential May updates, including event schedules, important dates for all grades (especially seniors), and school news.

Led by Mr. Cyle Davenport, Deering High School's Science Olympiad team demonstrated impressive STEM skills by placing 4th overall statewide and securing 15 medals, including five golds, at the Maine Science Olympiad competition on April 12th.
 

Hosted by Mariela Jacome, who shared her professional expertise, and Armando Monge, a joyful April intramural soccer event provided fun competition and rotating playing time for over 50 students on a sunny afternoon.
 

This week, let's ensure Deering High School teachers feel our community's immense gratitude through tangible acts of support, recognizing their crucial work and positive impact on students, especially now.

The successful "Sips & Sweets" fundraiser, organized by Make It Happen, proudly featured compelling speeches from students Amran Idow, Andulkadire Munye, and Khalid Mahamed, highlighting community support for positive student futures.
 

In Reva Eiferman's "Los Festivales" world language series, students delved into Latin American traditions by learning about and creating the intricate, celebratory paper art known as papel picado.

Showcasing the focus and talent of today's music students, here's a glimpse into the active classrooms at Deering High School.