What’s going on in July? 

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Throughout the month of July, the David Douglas School District is recognizing several important events and initiatives.

Here’s what to know, along with helpful resources to learn more and get involved:


Bond Work and Facility Closures

Thank you for your continued support, David Douglas community!

We are excited to move forward with improvements made possible by your support. These projects will help create better learning environments for our students and community. We thank you for being a vital part of this progress. 

We plan to complete a significant portion of the bond work over the summer months.

Please be aware that some facilities may be temporarily closed during this time.

Campus Closures for Summer

Mill Park and West Powellhurst Elementary Schools, Floyd Light Middle School, Fir Ridge Campus, South Powellhurst, and David Douglas High School South Campus & pool buildings will be closed for construction during the summer.

To learn more about the district’s bond projects, visit the 2022 Bond Project Updates webpage

At our Community Square, community members can get regular updates. Subscribe to stay connected and informed!

Visit the Community Square sign-up page to get started.


Fourth of July

In observance of Independence Day, the district office will be closed on July 4.

We wish everyone a safe and joyful Fourth of July celebration!


Health Centers

Two School-Based Health Centers will be open during summer break to provide health services for all Multnomah County youth ages 5 to 18. All other Multnomah County Student Health Centers will be closed, except August 11-19, specifically for Sports Physicals.

Please call for an appointment.

Parkrose Student Health Center: Open June 16 – August 20, Monday through Friday

Hours: 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM

Location: Parkrose High School

12003 NE Shaver St, Portland, OR 97220

Contact: 503-988-3392

David Douglas Student Health Center: Open June 17 – August 20, Tuesdays through Thursdays only

Hours: 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM

Location: David Douglas High School

1034 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233

Contact: 503-988-3554


Summer Break

Looking for ways to keep your family engaged this summer? Check out our Summer 2025: Activities, Family Fun, and Resources webpage! We’ve put together a list of free activities, food access information, and more to help you make the most of the break. You’ll also find details about a few community-shared summer camps.

We will continue to update the page throughout the summer, so be sure to check back regularly for new tips and opportunities.

Wishing all our students, families, and staff a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer break. Thank you for an amazing school year — we can’t wait to see everyone back in the fall, refreshed and ready for a new year of learning! 

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