District Budget Approved

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…

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East Portland Bike Fair Survey

The Portland Bureau of Transportation recently held a neighborhood bike fair at Ventura Park. They’d love to hear attendees thoughts about the event through the brief survey linked below. Input helps them improve bike fair programming. The survey should take less than five minutes, and your feedback is anonymous. Bike Fair Post…

Meeting Notice: Budget 101 Workshop

A workshop of David Douglas School District will be held in person from 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Upstairs Conference Room (221) at the David Douglas District Office, 11300 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220. The purpose of this public workshop is to…

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, 2023 to June 30, 2024 on the following dates: UPDATE: The proposed budget was approved on May 1. The additional meetings will not be…

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Autism Awareness Month

With April comes spring, and with it new learning and new growth. This month we highlight and celebrate two important groups that are represented within our schools and communities. April is both Autism Awareness Month, as well as Arab American Heritage Month. For the first two weeks of April, we will focus…

Notice of Public Hearing Title VI – Formula Grant Through the Office of Indian Education

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…

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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…

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DDEF Fundraiser: Support DDSD Students

The Fundraiser is extended through May 15! The David Douglas Educational Foundation (DDEF) is on a mission to help students focus on learning and you can help! The non-profit community organization is currently holding a fundraiser, between March 20 – May 15, to support the purchase of sensory and self-regulating equipment for…

Our Draft Integrated Plan

Following the Oregon Department of Education’s guidance, school districts must develop an Integrated Plan that brings together the six aligned programs listed below to improve outcomes and learning conditions for all students and educators. Drafts of our Integrated Plan application and budget are published here for public review and feedback. Your input…

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Connect to Kindergarten

Join Us for Connect to Kindergarten: Thursday, April 20, 2023 Incoming Kindergarten Families: It’s time to prepare for Kindergarten! Each spring we hold a special event for families who have a child beginning kindergarten in the fall. We call this event “Connect to Kindergarten”. The evening gives students and families the chance…