The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015, replaces the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act and affords states greater flexibility. ESSA encourages schools and educators to innovate and create systems that address local needs. As a part of this work, the Oregon Department of Education…

The David Douglas School District seeks to create a Native American/Alaska Native parent advisory group to help us reach out to our Native American community. Any Native American parent is invited to attend our Native American/Alaska Native Night to begin talking about the purpose and goals of this advisory group. The next…

If your child qualifies for free and reduced lunch you may also be eligible to receive Internet at a reduced price through Comcast’s Internet Essentials program. Internet Essentials offers Internet services at $9.95 a month. In addition, activation and equipment rental fees are waived and free Internet training is available. Internet Essential…

Do you have one hour a week to volunteer? Become a SMART Reader and make a difference in our community. Reading is a critical part of empowering students to succeed in school and in life! Volunteer one hour a week to make a difference in the life of a child at Earl…

The David Douglas School Board has issued a proclamation declaring Monday, Oct. 8 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing the significant contributions to our society and District by the wide variety of people and cultures native to the Americas. More than 1,000 students in David Douglas, or 10% of all District students, self-identify…

Monday, Sept. 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenships Day, the day we as a nation celebrate the 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. The present day holiday was established in 2004 by Congress, but recognizing Constitution Day dates back to 1911, when schools in Iowa…

All schools in the David Douglas School District are now connected with SafeOregon. SafeOregon is a program created for Oregon students, parents, school staff, community members and law enforcement officers to report and respond to bullying, racism, discrimination, harassment, violence, threats and drug concerns. District administrators have been trained in how to…

Synergy ParentVUE is a tool to help families stay informed about their student’s progress. This tool can be used to access your student’s grades, attendance information, and also to communicate with teachers. FAQ: Do not have a ParentVUE login. How do I create an account? Please contact the office staff at your student’s…

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 in…

Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! Our staff is busily preparing for your students’ arrival. Below you’ll find some helpful information for the new year. Be sure to bookmark the District website and your school’s individual website. They are good resources to keep you informed throughout the year. Visit your school’s site for contact…