This November, the David Douglas School District is focusing on several important events and key information you need to know. Here is an overview:
Native American Heritage Month
The David Douglas School District is honored to observe Native American Heritage Month, reflecting our commitment to celebrating the rich cultural heritage, history, traditions, stories, resilience, and contributions of our Native American students, staff, community, and those nationwide.
Native American Heritage Month is also an important time to educate the public about the diverse tribes across the nation. It helps raise general awareness of the unique challenges Native people have faced, both historically and in the present, and highlights the powerful ways in which tribal citizens have worked to overcome these challenges.
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, the David Douglas School Board has adopted an official proclamation. Read the full document: 2025 Native American Heritage Month Proclamation.
Please view the slide deck put together by our high school equity team for more resources.
November Important Dates
No-School Days:
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 27 and 28 – Thanksgiving Break
Elementary Schools:
- Early release on November 5 (1:40 PM Dismissal)
- Evening Conferences from 4:00 – 8:00 PM
- Family-Teacher Conferences on November 6
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- No School on November 7
Middle Schools:
- No School on November 10 – Teacher Workday
- Early release on November 24 (1 PM Dismissal)
- Evening Conferences from 4:00 – 8:00 PM
- Family-Teacher Conferences on November 25
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- No School on November 26
Fir Ridge Campus:
- Regular School Day on November 25
- Evening Conferences from 4:30 – 7:00 PM
- Family-Teacher Conferences on November 26
- 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Community Transition Program:
- No School on November 10 – Parent Communication
Winter Weather Procedures
As winter approaches, we want to ensure your child’s safety during their school commute. In the event of severe weather conditions, such as snow or ice, we may need to delay the start of school or close schools entirely.
When this happens, we will share the information with our community as early in the morning as possible. To ensure you receive communication,
- Update your contact information: Please ensure your current email address and phone number are on file with your child’s school.
- Monitor district and school communications: We will share important information and updates through our social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram), the DDSD website, and ParentSquare.
For more information on weather-related closures and emergency procedures, please visit:
By staying informed and prepared, we can work together to keep our students safe during winter weather.
Regular Attendance
With holidays and no-school days approaching, we want to emphasize that regular attendance remains essential to your child’s success. Every school day presents learning opportunities that build upon those of the previous day. When students attend class consistently, they maintain academic momentum, keep pace with their peers, and reinforce their confidence in their studies.
Regular attendance means:
- Having an attendance rate of 90% or higher
- Missing less than 16 days ALL YEAR. It also basically means missing 2 or fewer days every month.
Students should stay home if they have any of the following symptoms:
- A fever of 101 or higher
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
Students are cleared to return to school once symptoms have resolved for a full 24 hours.
Thank you for making regular attendance and wellness a priority this season.
Visit our Attendance webpage for more information.