As the weather changes arrive, we 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…

December 2 is Special Education Day, which marks the anniversary of the nation’s first federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which was signed by President Gerald Ford on December 2, 1975. This law ensures students with a disability receive a Free Appropriate Public Education tailored to their…

As we do every year, we are asking our families to complete our annual YouthTruth family survey. Our schools have emailed our families with an invitation and a link to complete the survey.  This anonymous survey is critically important to us. It tells us how our schools and the District are performing…

Each year, the Oregon Science Teachers Association (OSTA) recognizes outstanding science educators across the state.  We are thrilled to share that Brennan Brockbank, our David Douglas School District Science Coordinator, has been honored with the 2023 Outstanding High School Science Teacher Award from OSTA for the Portland Metro Region. Brennan is a…

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…

The first week of school begins September 5, 2023. But the first day will vary for students, due to a gradual entry schedule. To view the full 2023-24 school year calendars by grade level, visit the calendars webpage. Tuesday, September 5 David Douglas High School Freshman only Fir Ridge All students begin…

Kindergarten registration is open for children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2022. If your child isn’t registered yet, we encourage families to register as soon as possible. Registering as soon as possible gives incoming kindergarteners and their families the chance to get to know their teacher, become familiar…

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,…

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 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…