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The David Douglas School District through a generous East Portland Action Plan Civic Engagement Grant and partnership will hold culturally specific family engagement events with high culturally diverse populations. Our goal is to provide time and space opportunities for our families to attend events which are intended to build and improve relationships… Read more »

  The Oregon English Language Learner Report is an annual publication required by law (ORS 327.016), which reports on financial information for English language learner programs, the objectives and needs of students eligible for and enrolled in an English language learner program, as well as provides information on the demographics of students… Read more »

Spanish     Russian     Vietnamese     Chinese     Somali   The David Douglas School District today reaffirms our commitment that our schools are safe and welcoming places for all students, regardless of national origin, immigration status or documentation status. This week’s announcement that the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program… Read more »

Start Making a Reader Today needs Site Coordinators at Earl Boyles and Menlo Park Elementary Schools. The coordinators provide on-site supervision and support. This leadership role is essential for SMART programs to be able to open on time and provide local students with as much one-on-one reading time as possible. If you’re… Read more »

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The eclipse on Monday, August 21st is a once in a lifetime learning opportunity. It very well may inspire the next generation of scientists. But it’s important families are prepared for safe viewing. Make sure everyone in your family has ISO certified eclipse glasses. Explain that it’s not safe to look at… Read more »

Purchase your fireworks at the David Douglas Dads Club stand! Each year the Dads Club sponsors a fireworks stand to raise funds to support students and their activities. The stand, located in a lot at 115th and Division, is open from 10am-10pm, June 23rd through July 4th. Stop by to shop their… Read more »

Watch the ceremonies for the class of 2017!   David Douglas High School – 551 graduates   Fir Ridge Campus – 75 graduates Note – Slide player to 22 minutes. The feed does not begin until then.

Two David Douglas schools are winners of the Fire up Your Feet spring challenge, presented by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. Fire Up Your Feet is a month long national competition for grades K-8. The challenge is aimed at increasing physical activity before, during and after school for students, parents,… Read more »

This letter is being translated into Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese and Somali. The translations will be posted as they are completed. Spanish     Russian     Vietnamese     Chinese     Somali   Dear David Douglas Community, Last Friday, a senseless act of violent hatred claimed the lives of two men and seriously wounded a… Read more »