Join us for our Intercambio series this summer All are welcome! Intercambio is a cultural exchange program that encourages community members to develop relationships and foster communication with diverse groups of people in our community. The series is hosted by the District’s Multilingual Programs and Equity Department. Intercambio will be facilitated by…

DDHS Student Art Show
The David Douglas High School student art show opens Thursday, May 12 with an opening reception from 5-7pm. Please join the students and the art department staff for light refreshments and a wonderful display of student work. Artwork will include ceramics, photography, jewelry, fine art, calligraphy and sculptures. The show, located in…
2022-23 Budget Approved
The David Douglas Budget Committee has approved the District’s proposed budget for the 2022-23 school year. The $244 million budget was approved unanimously by the committee on May 2. The approved budget’s general fund, which pays for most day-to-day programming and salaries, is about $139.3 million, an $8 million increase over the…
Meeting Notice: Budget 101 Workshop
A workshop of David Douglas School District will be held virtually from 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Thursday, April 21, 2022. To attend, at the time of the meeting, please visit this Google Meets link or join by phone by dialing (475) 222-3230 and entering ID: 661 333 221#. The purpose of this…
Impressive Attendance Recorded for Spring Elementary Conferences
A big thank you out to our District elementary families. Spring conferences were held last month, and we had 86% of all our families attend either virtually or by phone. That is a huge turnout, led by an astounding 96% at Cherry Park Elementary. It’s also interesting to note that 22% of…
Notice of Budget Committee Meeting
The David Douglas School District will hold a public meeting (to be available to watch live online here) to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 on the following dates: May 2, 2022 Budget Committee Meeting/Testimony received. The purpose of this meeting is to receive…
Multnomah County Offers School Vaccine Clinics as Immunization Exclusion Day Approaches
Immunization Exclusion Day is right around the corner. If your student is missing school required vaccines, now is the time to catch up. The annual exclusion date, traditionally in February, was extended to April 20th this year. Immunizations are required by state law for children and students in attendance at public and…

Engaging Families Through Digital Equity
Dear David Douglas School District Community: We live in an interconnected world that requires us to master technological tools and develop the necessary skills to be able to belong and interact with others. Digital inequity for many families may have adverse effects on children’s learning and development as information, services and opportunities…
Masks Optional Beginning March 14
To Our David Douglas Community, Students and adults entering David Douglas schools and facilities will no longer be required to wear masks as of Monday, March 14, though mask wearing continues to be encouraged, supported and welcomed for those who want or need that proven extra protection. As you likely are aware, the State of Oregon…

Classified Employees Week
Celebrate with Us! Each year at this time, the David Douglas School District joins school districts from throughout Oregon to honor our staff members who do the heavy lifting and behind-the-scenes work to make our schools great places to teach and learn. March 7-11 is Classified School Employees Week. While our students…