At David Douglas, we actively support the growth and retention of our diverse staff. This year, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Department has organized professional development and various affinity events for our Staff of Color to foster community and belonging. If you are a staff member of color and wish to explore how…
“Public Schools Week” is an annual celebration from February 26 to March 1, 2024. This week-long event honors the vital contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and communities. Our diverse school classrooms are a place of learning, innovation, creativity, and social development. Let’s take a moment…
DISTRICT SEEKS SCHOOL BOARD APPLICANTS The David Douglas School Board seeks applicants to fill a pending vacancy on the Board. Board member Katherine Sherman has resigned from Board Position 7, effective December 14, 2023. The School Board intends to select a replacement Board member during its February 8 Board meeting. More than…
The David Douglas School District Budget Committee unanimously approved a 2023-24 budget on Monday, May 1. The budget now moves on to the District School Board for final adoption following a public hearing scheduled to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15. The approved budget is based on expected statewide school…
The David Douglas School District will host a public hearing regarding our application for the Indian Education Formula Grant Program (Title VI). This program is designed to address the unique cultural, language, and educationally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students, including preschool children, and ensure that all students meet…
David Douglas, we were delighted to have two GYO paraprofessionals graduated over the 2020 Winter Break. Eleasha Tryon and Alex Vu have completed their requirements to become licensed educators in the David Douglas SD, with the help of the GYO program. In direct alignment with the DDSD Strategic and Equity Plan, we have prioritized our efforts…
The David Douglas School District is a step closer to providing preschool for all District families who want it. The District has been approved for 126 additional preschool slots through Multnomah County’s Preschool For All grant program. The additional slots will allow David Douglas to achieve its long-standing goal of providing preschool…
As winter arrives we all must be prepared for the possibility of snow and ice creating hazards during the school commute. If winter weather causes dangerous road conditions, we will either delay the start of school by two hours or close for the day entirely. When this happens, we will share the…
David Douglas families, We are excited to announce that we have transitioned to a new communication platform. We now are using ParentSquare for District and school level communications. ParentSquare is designed to keep parents informed and make communicating easy. It provides a safe method for principals, teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to communicate…
The David Douglas School District will have new principals at five schools for the 2022-23 school year. The District has three additional new administrators and has also named an interim principal to the position permanently. Meet our new administrators: Lindsay DeFazio, Earl Boyles Elementary Principal Lindsay DeFazio has been selected as Principal…