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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.
- Elementary Schools
- High Schools
- Middle Schools
- Portland Public Schools
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.
The Foundation for Portland Public Schools (FPPS) invites the community to Spring for Teachers, a celebration of Portland teachers. Spring for Teachers will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 5 p.m. to7 p.m. at Bunker Brewing Co. The event will include the presentation of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
- High Schools
- Portland Adult Education
- Portland Public Schools
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.
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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- Middle Schools
- Portland Public Schools
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.
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
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
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.
- Achievement
- Elementary Schools
- High Schools
- Middle Schools
- Portland Public Schools
- Whole Student
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.
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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- Portland Adult Education
- Portland Public Schools
- Systems
Showcasing the focus and talent of today's music students, here's a glimpse into the active classrooms at Deering High School.
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.
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.