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…

David Douglas School District will offer free preschool in all nine elementary schools for the 2023-24 school year. Space is limited. Registration is now open for three preschool sites. Applications for the remaining locations will open soon. Please visit the Early Learning website for more details. Visit the MECP Peer Program webpage…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…