Longfellow Elementary School

Portland Public Schools Vision: All learners will be fully prepared to participate and succeed in a diverse and ever-changing world. Portland Public Schools Mission: The Portland Public Schools are responsible for ensuring a challenging, relevant, and joyful education that empowers every learner to make a difference in the world. We build relationships among families, educators, and the community to promote the healthy development and academic achievement of every learner. In 1903, Deering Center Primary and Deering Grammar Schools joined to become Longfellow Elementary School, named after the famous Maine poet. It was located adjacent to the present building in what is now the parking lot. Enrollment included 77 boys and 102 girls in grades K-6. School hours were 9:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. ? 4:15 p.m. Students went home for lunch. In 1952, as part of a Portland School Improvement Plan, the current building was constructed. The new building, built to resemble neighboring Deering High School, was not only considered a beautiful structure but also embodied the latest improvements in school design and equipment such as drinking fountains in each room, dual purpose chalkboards, air circulated cloak rooms, and walls painted with contrasting colors to reduce eye strain!

Longfellow School is a public elementary school with kindergarten through grade five in Deering Center of Portland, Maine. There are approximately 390 students and 50 teachers, staff and administrators. Some of the many volunteer opportunities that exist include: technology support, literacy support, gardening, academic tutoring, mentoring, assisting teachers, and assisting staff with clerical duties. We welcome community volunteers and invite you to contact us about volunteer opportunities.