David Douglas School District’s Cadre of Distinguished Educators (CODE) was established to celebrate and recognize teacher leaders who make significant contributions to the growth of students, inspire fellow educators, and effectively support the district mission. Each Spring, nominations open for additional teachers to be recognized and a select group are chosen to become a…
GYO Student Honored
Along with receiving his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Development at Warner Pacific University’s commencement ceremony last weekend, Grow Your Own student Robert Harris was named the 2023 recipient of the Wilma I. Perry Award. The honor recognizes a Professional and Graduate Studies student who demonstrates a life of service,…
Teacher Appreciation Week
Please join the David Douglas School District in celebrating our phenomenal teachers. May 8-12 is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and Tuesday, May 9 is National Teacher Day. Hundreds of teachers are working directly with students every day in our buildings, creating relationships, sparking engagement and inspiring lives. Great teachers are an absolute…
Two Administrators Honored
Two David Douglas District administrators have been recognized at the state level for their outstanding service in their respective fields. The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) has named Kelly Devlin, Director of Multilingual Programs and Equity the District, the recipient of the 2023 COSA Leadership Impact Award for her dedication and…
Classified Employees Week
Every year during the first full week of March, we love to shout out to the world about how much we appreciate and rely upon our classified employees. March 6-10 is Classified Employees Week! It is a cliché, but like most clichés it is also true: Classified employees are the backbone of…
Women’s History Month
Happy Women’s History Month! As we kick off the month of March, we begin the recognition and celebration of Women’s History Month. Please join David Douglas School District as we seek to elevate National Women’s History Month in our schools, classrooms, and community. To help us learn and grow our own understanding…
Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and in David Douglas we like to educate to celebrate. This year, for Black History Month (BHM), our BHM planning team will be upholding the theme of celebrating how our educators see and support students. Resources will be provided around Black History, classroom lessons and additional support…
Grow Your Own Graduates
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…
Meet Our 2022 Grow Your Own Program Graduates!
David Douglas, please join me in congratulating our 2022 DDSD GYO graduates! Ten graduates have completed the requirements to become licensed educators this year. In direct alignment with the DDSD Strategic and Equity Plan, we have prioritized our efforts to recruit, hire, support, retain, and continually develop a workforce that is racially…
A Conversation With Our Principals: How Our School Leaders Are Putting Our Equity Plan Into Action
This year, our Equity Department will be conducting Town Hall interviews with each of our David Douglas principals in alignment with our DDSD Equity Plan. These interviews provide a platform for our principals to take a stance on equity and share their position in detail. Additionally, they have the opportunity to expand…