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Deering School invites families to join in upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, including open house, safety drills, and NWEA testing.

Deering High School welcomed its new ninth-grade class with a day of orientation activities, allowing students to explore the campus and connect with their peers before the start of regular classes.
 

Deering Students, mark your calendars for September 12th as we invite all students to capture their school portraits, a lasting memory to cherish for years to come.

The first day of school at Deering High was a resounding success, filled with positive energy, excitement, and a warm welcome for both returning students and new arrivals.

Deering High School students and their families are encouraged to check their email for important schedule updates and to confirm their schedules on Infinite Campus before the start of school on September 3rd.

Infinite Campus is a user-friendly app that empowers students and parents to stay connected and informed about school activities, grades, and assignments.
 

The entire PPS employee community gathered together on Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Merrill Auditorium to launch the 2024-2025 school year as one team, generating energy, inspiration, and a shared sense of belonging. The All Staff Welcome event also included a foundational overview of the district’s new strategic plan and priorities for the new school year.

The school's bell schedule is now available online, making it easy for students and families to stay informed and on time.

Deering High School is hosting an Open House on September 9th from 5-7 PM. Join us to learn about our programs, meet our faculty, and take a tour.

Deering High School's staff had a positive and exciting first day back on campus, welcoming new members and discussing the upcoming school year.

Deering High School welcomes new Assistant Principal, Rebecca Schouvieller, and invites the Ramily to extend a warm welcome.

Merritt Holman, a rising junior at Deering High School, was named Young Maine Volunteer of the Year for 2024 for her volunteer work at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine.

UNUM volunteers made a significant impact on Deering High School by donating their time and energy to improve the school's facilities.

The paragraph provides important information about the upcoming school year, directly from Principal Dr. Jake Giessman.

Deering High School Freshmen (Class of 2028) get schedules, laptops, meet advisors, and party with ice cream at Welcome Night on August 27th, 5-7pm!

The 2024-2025 school year officially gets underway for students in September, but schools are also holding open houses and other activities in August to welcome back students and families.

Two students at Deering High School were selected this summer as Bank of America 2024 Maine Student leaders, winning paid summer internships connecting them to leadership training and work experience. Isabella Figdor and Jael Mowa, both rising seniors at Deering this fall, not only gained practical work and leadership experience while working with local nonprofits, but also have received financial education coaching from Bank of America’s Better Money Habits curriculum, all while earning competitive wages.

At its Aug. 6 meeting, the Board of Public Education approved the appointment of Darralynn Jones as Lyman Moore Middle School Principal and also of three assistant principals: Alberto Morales at Casco Bay High School, Kristin Rogers at Talbot Community School; and Rebecca Schouvieller at Deering High School. The Board also approved the appointment of Spencer Allen as Portland High School’s co-curricular director and was introduced to David Briley as a new teacher leader at Reiche Elementary School, a teacher-led school.

Three Portland Board of Public Education seats are up for election on Nov. 5: an at-large seat and the District 1 and District 2 seats. Only the at-large seat is contested on the ballot.

That seat is currently held by Board member Nyalat Billiew, who is not seeing re-election. Two candidates are vying for that at-large seat: Maya Lena and John Rousseau, both newcomers to Portland politics. Lena is a substitute teacher and artist in Portland and a PPS parent.

Huge shoutout to the amazing Deering staff!  You make Deering High School & Portland a richer community. 

Graduates from the 150th commencement can now celebrate their achievement with professional photos captured by Rhonda Farnham.
 

Deering High School Class of 2024 can now relive their graduation ceremony on YouTube.
 

Families, students, staff and members of the community are invited to apply for the district’s newly created Community Advisory Committee on Attendance Boundaries for PreK-8 Schools.

The new committee will be evaluating whether, and how, the district should redraw the enrollment boundaries for some or all of its elementary and middle schools to achieve more equitable enrollment and demographic balance. Also, the committee will consider whether changes should be made to the district’s current middle school model to better reflect current and future enrollment and better promote equity and achievement.