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Teacher Appreciation Week

Please join the David Douglas School District in celebrating our phenomenal teachers. May 8-12 is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and Tuesday, May 9 is National Teacher Day. Hundreds of teachers are working directly with students every day in our buildings, creating relationships, sparking engagement and inspiring lives. Great teachers are an absolute…

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Join us for Native American Cultural Night

The DDHS Indigenous Student Club and the DDSD Native American Parent Advisory Council (NAPAC) have collaborated with community partners to host a Native American Cultural Night on Wednesday, May 24th! The free event is open to the public and will include meeting author Cynthia Leitich Smith, book giveaways, first foods and DDSD Native…

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East Portland Bike Fair Survey

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…

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Tickets on Sale now for Midsummer Jersey

The DDHS Theater Department’s spring production is Midsummer Jersey, a hilarious high-octane re-telling of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modern-day New Jersey. The Plot The story revolves around the impending marriage of the Governor of New Jersey, the love affairs of four beach-bound high…

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Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and in David Douglas we like to educate to celebrate. This year, for Black History Month (BHM), our BHM planning team will be upholding the theme of celebrating how our educators see and support  students. Resources will be provided around Black History, classroom lessons and additional support…

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School Board Recognition Month

Please join us this month in recognition of the crucial and selfless work of our David Douglas School Board. January is School Board Recognition Month, and David Douglas is fortunate to have a Board that works collaboratively together solely in the interests of our students, families and staff. Our dedicated elected Board…

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…

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Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. In David Douglas, we educate to celebrate. The equity teams from David Douglas High School and Ron Russell Middle School constructed slide decks that were shared with all District staff. These were filled with historical and cultural classroom lessons, as well as culturally responsive practices, about…

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DDHS Fall Musical: Bye Bye Birdie

Tickets are available now for the Performing Arts Department’s fall production of the musical comedy Bye Bye Birdie! The Story A loving tribute of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he…

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Back-to-School Information

Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! Our staff has been hard at work preparing to welcome students back to school. As your family settles into the new school year, this information may be helpful. Stay Connected Communications The David Douglas School District communicates news, information and emergency notifications through a variety of…