Deering High School

Ms. Hutchins' Digital Music students explored Maine's musical history at the Maine Historical Society on 11/20. From Wabanaki Pow Wow music to Grange Hall dances & the Deering HS marching band, they learned about a wide range of musical traditions!

Deering's Youth & Gov't club rocked Augusta the week of Nov 11th! 🏛️ Eli Tuchinsky was named Best Statesman & Safa Mohamed sworn in as a future Supreme Court Justice! ⚖️ Thanks to Ms. Drew + Ms. Simonis for making it happen! #DeeringPride #YouthGov

Deering High School celebrates Mr. Jonathan Graffius, our talented Computer Science teacher, for receiving the CSTA-New England Region award! His innovative teaching inspires future tech leaders. #DeeringHighSchool #CSTA #ComputerScience

Deering High School saved lives! 🩸 Our 2nd annual Red Cross Blood Drive was a huge success, thanks to Asa Tussing and his team. #DeeringHigh #RedCrossBloodDrive

Please be reminded that Deering High School will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 27th to Friday, November 29th, 2024. Regular school operations will resume on Monday, December 2nd. We wish you all a safe, joyous, and restful Thanksgiving break.

Deering High School math teacher, Solomon Nkhalamba, makes waves in the academic world with his latest research published in a top journal! 📚🧠 #DeeringPride #AcademicAchievement

Anjya & Eli, co-presidents of Deering HS's Jewish Student Alliance, shared their historical research on Jewish students in PPS with the school board. Their insights sparked important conversations. #DeeringHigh #PortlandPublicSchools #JewishStudentAlliance

Deering & Portland HS bands honored veterans with a combined performance in the Veterans Day Parade! Proud moment seeing our students march together. 🎶 Thanks to Ms. Hutchins for teaching music to our students. 📸 Stay tuned for our winter concert details!

Deering's Voice: Anya Heiden's Powerful Update! 📣 Read her full report on the recent school lockdown, student concerns, academic achievements, arts, sports, & civic engagement. 🔗 in bio #DeeringHigh #StudentVoice #PPS #PortlandPublicSchools

When life throws a curveball, DHS is here to help! ⚾️ Joel Smith used our new Computer Lab, funded by FPPS, to successfully host virtual parent-teacher conferences. Thanks to Mr. Graffius for his assistance! #DHS #Innovation #FPPS

Congrats to Muad Ahmed, a senior at DHS on getting this eSports award! Muad is the Overwatch team captain, and he was named player of the week for his strong performance during Wednesday's match. The Overwatch team will be entering playoffs next week.

There will be no school on Monday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Classes will resume as scheduled on Tuesday, November 12th. We honor the people who have served our country and thank them for their service.

Our FLA & FLS teams hosted a fantastic harvest celebration! 🎃🍂 Students & staff enjoyed games, snacks, and great company. Thanks for creating such a fun & inclusive event! #DeeringHS #HarvestFest

Deering's art department is on fire! 🔥 Ms. Carlisle's class is turning old clothes into new fashion. 🧵🪡 From cozy sweaters to edgy skirts, students are learning to sew, design, and express themselves. #DeeringArts #FashionDesign #DIY

The Class of 1959 continues to shine! ⭐️ A generous $3,500 donation to Deering HS will support students and teachers. Thank you for your incredible support! #DeeringPride #Classof1959 #Generosity

Mr. Burnap makes biology come alive! 🧪🌿 Students explore the outdoors, conduct experiments, and learn by doing. #scienceeducation #biology #hands-onlearning

Dr. Giessman's November Letter: A Productive Month Ahead at Deering dhs.portlandschools.org/calendars/lett…

Our tech clubs teamed up with Prism for a high-tech movie night! 🎥 We used the awesome Clear Touch Interactive Smart Board from Pro AV in the new DHS Computer Lab. Thanks, Pro AV, for the amazing tech! #DHS #TechClub #Innovation

Deering High's Prism club hosted a fun movie night! 🍿 We watched LEGO Batman, ate pizza & snacks, and made awesome memories with friends. Thanks to Dr. Davis & Ms. Eiferman for making it happen! #DeeringPride #SchoolClubs #MovieNight

Capstone Project Deadline: Nov 1st 🎓 Show off your skills! Your project should be challenging, complex, and impressive. Need inspiration? Check out past projects. Talk to your advisor for help! #CapstoneProject #DeeringHighSchool