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Supt. Letter Rejecting Hateful Rhetoric
  • Equity
  • People

On Dec. 3, Portland Public Schools Superintendent Ryan Scallon sent a letter to the PPS community disagreeing with recent hateful rhetoric regarding immigrants and specifically the Somali community. The superintendent reiterated the district's support for all students, staff and community members. Read the letter:

  • Elementary Schools
  • High Schools
  • Middle Schools
  • Portland Public Schools
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Board Inauguration Set for Dec. 9

Three returning members and four student representatives will be sworn in at the Portland Board of Public Education Inauguration on Dec. 9. The Board also will vote to elect a new chair and vice chair for the coming year. At its Nov. 25 meeting, the Board informally decided to support having current Board Chair Sarah Lentz and current Board Vice Chair Abusana "Micky" Bondo continue on in those roles for 2025-2026.

  • Elementary Schools
  • High Schools
  • Middle Schools
  • Portland Public Schools
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Turkey Day Tradition Has 2025 Twist!

The 113th Thanksgiving Day football game between Portland and Deering high schools will take place at Memorial Field at Deering High School on Thursday, Nov. 27, with a 10 a.m. kickoff. The community is encouraged to come out to support our students and — new this year — to also bring a food donation for the Preble Street Food Pantry. Not only will that help local hungry families, but ticket prices will be reduced to $1 for each fan donating a food item.

  • Elementary Schools
  • High Schools
  • Middle Schools
  • Portland Public Schools
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Students Govern Maine for Weekend
  • Achievement

A group of Deering High School students joined other Maine students in “running” Maine state government one November weekend, taking control of the State House, debating more than 100 bills and electing a new youth governor. The students were participating in the Maine YMCA Youth and Government program in Augusta Nov. 7, 8 and 9—an opportunity to experience civics lessons firsthand.

  • Deering High School
  • Portland Public Schools
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Three Board Members Re-elected

Three current Board of Public Education members whose seats were up for election Nov. 4 have each won new three-year terms. They faced no opposition on the ballot.Board members Sarah Lentz and Jayne Sawtelle were returned to their at-large seats, and Board member Julianne Opperman was re-elected to her District 3 seat.

  • Elementary Schools
  • High Schools
  • Middle Schools
  • Portland Public Schools
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Mock Election Engages Students
  • Achievement
  • Whole Student

Casco Bay and Deering high schools were among 78 schools across Maine participating in the Maine Student Mock Election on Oct. 28. It is the first year that Maine has held a student mock election for a referendum election — and Casco Bay was one of the schools that Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows visited that day to mark the event.

  • Casco Bay High School
  • Deering High School
  • Portland Public Schools
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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.

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929

enrolled students grades 9-12

Deering is the most diverse high school north of Boston with approximately 965 enrolled students grades 9-12.

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45

languages spoken by students

DHS has a culturally and linguistically diverse student body with 45 languages spoken by students.

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340

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.

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