Deering Students Skip School on Election Day
Some students at Portland's Deering High School stayed home after a petition for a virtual school day was denied.
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November 2, 2026
Portland Schools Launch African American Studies CurriculumThe district's first-of-its-kind Maine-focused curriculum covers topics from African civilizations to Abolition and Reconstruction.
November 2, 2026
Falley Honors Andrea Gibson at Portland ShowA sold-out State Theatre event will pair a screening of Gibson's final Denver performance with a live five-piece orchestra.
October 28, 2026
Portland School Board Reviews Middle School Consolidation PlansOfficials are evaluating reorganization options as the district faces mounting repair costs and declining enrollment.
October 16, 2026
Portland Schools Launch New Black History CurriculumThe district is the first in Maine to implement a comprehensive Black history program across all grade levels.
September 24, 2026
Portland Reported High Chronic Absence RatesData from the 2025-2026 school year shows that 42 percent of high schoolers missed over 10 percent of classes.