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2023-24 Preschool Registration

David Douglas School District will offer free preschool in all 9 elementary schools for the 2023-24 school year. Space is limited. For the most latest preschool news and information please visit our Early Learning website. Preschool Promise Sites Income restrictions apply | Registration opens April 3 Preschool for All Sites No income…

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…

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Community Input Needed for Math Adoption

About the New Mathematics Adoption Throughout the year, a team of teachers from each of our schools have been researching, evaluating, and are now field-testing the new Math curriculum for K-12 students. We have narrowed it down to two choices at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. The curriculum is…

Budget Committee Opening(s)

The David Douglas School District has opening(s) for its 2023 Budget Committee. The District is seeking District residents to fill the positions. The Budget Committee is made up of 14 members. Seven members are the current School Board members, while the remaining seven, including the vacant position(s), are residents appointed by the…

Join our Bond Oversight Committee

Are you interested in helping guide our school bond construction projects? As you know, voters in our school district approved a $140 million bond measure last November. Over the next few years, these funds will be used to make safety and other improvements to all of our buildings, create additional preschool space…

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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…

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Expanding Preschool Options

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…

Winter Weather Procedures

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…

Become a SMART Reading Volunteer

SMART Reading is a literacy nonprofit committed to sparking joy through the magic of a shared book. The program concept is simple: pair an adult volunteer with a child for weekly shared reading sessions and provide children with books to keep. Volunteers model the joy of reading while supporting the child’s efforts…