The Happenings

Tune into the Happenings video each month and visit this webpage anytime to view upcoming activities and events taking place in our school district and community. The latest Happenings is distributed to families through ParentSquare. Please check out the Happening Calendar at the bottom of this page.

April 2025

Key Highlights:

National Assistant Principals Week
- This week, we celebrate the assistant principals who play a crucial role in ensuring our schools run smoothly and that students receive the support they need to succeed.
Important Dates:
- April 16-18 – Middle School Conferences
- April 17 – Connect to Kinder events
DDSD Trivia
April Celebrations
- Arab American Heritage MonthAmericans.
- National Library Week
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- Autism Awareness Month

Senior Evening: Navigating the Decision Process

Seniors and parents—choosing the right college can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding financial aid award letters. Let us help!

Join us on Tuesday, April 22, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at DDHS -South Building for an informative evening designed to demystify financial aid and help you make confident decisions. We’ll start with pizza, then dive into:
How to decode your award letter
Types of loans available
What to expect in your tuition bill
Q&A with financial aid professionals from local colleges

Don’t miss this chance to get clarity on your options! Mark your calendar for April 22 and bring your questions.

For more information, contact Kimberly Hermens at kimberly_hermens@ddsd40.org.

High School Cheer Registration

Hello David Douglas Community!

Are you or your child interested in cheering next year? Registration for our High School teams (12th-9th grades next year), as well as our youth team (3rd-8th grades next year), are coming up and we want you to join us!!! Come be a part of our award winning program, make some amazing friends and memories, and learn life long skills! Email Coach Mikyla with any questions – mikyla_pruett@ddsd40.org, or check out our website below!

https://scotsathletics.wixsite.com/cheer/tryout-information

East County Educator Recruitment

Join us at the East County Educator Recruitment Fair and explore exciting career opportunities in education.

Date & Time:
- Tuesday, May 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM

Location:
- Mt. Hood Community College
- Vista Dining Room
- 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030

Available Positions Include:

Teachers
Counselors
Speech Pathologists
School Psychologists
Social Workers
Educational Assistants
Bus Drivers
Custodians
And more

Participating School Districts and Organizations:

David Douglas School District
Multnomah Early Childhood Program
Reynolds School District
Gresham-Barlow School District
Centennial School District
Parkrose School District
Multnomah Education Service District

Make a difference in students’ lives while shaping your own future in education.

Calendar

View upcoming events taking place in our District and community.

	April 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1 IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 01 Apr IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 IRCO Africa House, 709 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available Free Adult English Language Class: Ventura Park 01 Apr Free Adult English Language Class: Ventura Park Ventura Park Elementary School, 145 SE 117th Ave, Portland, OR 97216, USA 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Ventura Park SUN Community School invites you to participate FREE Adult English Language Classes! Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM from September 12, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Classes are for family members David Douglas School District families. You do not need to speak English to participate. Please contact the SUN Site Manager, Jazmin Caliman to register. Phone: 971-227-4480 Email: jazmin_caliman@partner.ddsd40.org • •	2 ICRO Free Tax Sites 2025 02 Apr ICRO Free Tax Sites 2025 Slavic & Eastern European Center, 555 SE 99th Ave, Portland, OR 97216, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available Multnomah County Health Mobile Medical Unit @ PCC - South 02 Apr Multnomah County Health Mobile Medical Unit @ PCC - South 2305 SE 82nd and Division, Portland, OR 97216 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Starting April 2, Portland Community College’s Southeast Campus will host free and low-cost healthcare services on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month The mobile clinic will be offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and case management services from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on the specified Wednesdays. The clinic, open to students, staff and community members, will be located in the courtyard between the Mt. Tabor and Mt. Scott buildings. Services offered include treatment for injuries and illnesses, physical exams, reproductive health care, vaccines, pregnancy testing, dental check-ups and cleanings, behavioral health assessments, and limited prescription drugs. Appointments are not required, and care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups begin at 1 p.m. at the Basic Needs Hub table near the Panther Pantry (Room 152) in Mt. Tabor Great Hall. The medical team can treat about six patients each visit, while dental services accommodate two to three patients. Behavioral health providers offer assessments, follow-ups, and referrals to specialized care. A case manager helps connect people to county and state resources. • •	3 IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 03 Apr IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center, 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available ESL Classes at the High School ( Do you want to learn English) 03 Apr ESL Classes at the High School ( Do you want to learn English) David Douglas High School - South Building, 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, USA 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm • •	4 IRCO Free Tax Sites 04 Apr IRCO Free Tax Sites 10301 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available Adult English Classes With Allegra from Goodwill! 04 Apr Adult English Classes With Allegra from Goodwill! Lincoln Park Community Room 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Want Your Oregon Driver's Permit? 04 Apr Want Your Oregon Driver's Permit? Division Midway Alliance, 11721 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97266, USA 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm • • •	5
6	7 IRCO Free Tax Sites 07 Apr IRCO Free Tax Sites 10301 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available Noche Pre-Kinder 07 Apr Noche Pre-Kinder Latino Network - La Plaza Esperanza office, 16515 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97233, USA 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm • •	8 IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 08 Apr IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 IRCO Africa House, 709 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available Free Adult English Language Class: Ventura Park 08 Apr Free Adult English Language Class: Ventura Park Ventura Park Elementary School, 145 SE 117th Ave, Portland, OR 97216, USA 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Ventura Park SUN Community School invites you to participate FREE Adult English Language Classes! Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM from September 12, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Classes are for family members David Douglas School District families. You do not need to speak English to participate. Please contact the SUN Site Manager, Jazmin Caliman to register. Phone: 971-227-4480 Email: jazmin_caliman@partner.ddsd40.org Family Ambassador (Session 6) 08 Apr Family Ambassador (Session 6) David Douglas High School South (Board Room) 1500 SE 130th Ave. Portland Oregon 97233 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • • •	9 IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 09 Apr IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 IRCO Greater Middle East Center, 4915 SW Griffith Dr #216, Beaverton, OR 97005, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available •	10 IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 10 Apr IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center, 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available ESL Classes at the High School ( Do you want to learn English) 10 Apr ESL Classes at the High School ( Do you want to learn English) David Douglas High School - South Building, 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, USA 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm • •	11 IRCO Free Tax Sites 11 Apr IRCO Free Tax Sites 10301 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available Adult English Classes With Allegra from Goodwill! 11 Apr Adult English Classes With Allegra from Goodwill! Lincoln Park Community Room 10:00 am - 12:00 pm APOYO EN PERSONA 11 Apr APOYO EN PERSONA Latino Network - La Plaza Esperanza office, 16515 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97233, USA 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Want Your Oregon Driver's Permit? 11 Apr Want Your Oregon Driver's Permit? Division Midway Alliance, 11721 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97266, USA 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm • • • •	12
13	14 IRCO Free Tax Sites 14 Apr IRCO Free Tax Sites 10301 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available APOYO EN PERSONA 14 Apr APOYO EN PERSONA Latino Network - La Plaza Esperanza office, 16515 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97233, USA 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm • •	15 IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 15 Apr IRCO Free Tax Sites 2025 IRCO Africa House, 709 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA Get your taxes prepared for free by IRS-Certified Volunteers and Staff Requirements: Your annual household income is below $100,000. You are considered a U.S. Resident. ITIN Application Assistance Available! Email, call, or text to book an appointment. No walk-ins. 971.427.3993 Language interpretation available Home Forward Waitlist Opens 15 Apr Home Forward Waitlist Opens 8:30 am - 8:30 am https://www.homeforward.org/waitlists/ The Home Forward Waitlist Application will open at 9:00am until April 21! Home Forward will accept applications for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waitlist and waitlists for 13 Home Forward apartment communities starting Tuesday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. through Monday, April 21 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time). Are you a community partner? Click here for more resources! Free Adult English Language Class: Ventura Park 15 Apr Free Adult English Language Class: Ventura Park Ventura Park Elementary School, 145 SE 117th Ave, Portland, OR 97216, USA 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Ventura Park SUN Community School invites you to participate FREE Adult English Language Classes! Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM from September 12, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Classes are for family members David Douglas School District families. You do not need to speak English to participate. Please contact the SUN Site Manager, Jazmin Caliman to register. Phone: 971-227-4480 Email: jazmin_caliman@partner.ddsd40.org • • •	16 Multnomah County Health Mobile Medical Unit @ PCC - South 16 Apr Multnomah County Health Mobile Medical Unit @ PCC - South 2305 SE 82nd and Division, Portland, OR 97216 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Starting April 2, Portland Community College’s Southeast Campus will host free and low-cost healthcare services on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month The mobile clinic will be offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and case management services from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on the specified Wednesdays. The clinic, open to students, staff and community members, will be located in the courtyard between the Mt. Tabor and Mt. Scott buildings. Services offered include treatment for injuries and illnesses, physical exams, reproductive health care, vaccines, pregnancy testing, dental check-ups and cleanings, behavioral health assessments, and limited prescription drugs. Appointments are not required, and care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups begin at 1 p.m. at the Basic Needs Hub table near the Panther Pantry (Room 152) in Mt. Tabor Great Hall. The medical team can treat about six patients each visit, while dental services accommodate two to three patients. Behavioral health providers offer assessments, follow-ups, and referrals to specialized care. A case manager helps connect people to county and state resources. •	17 ESL Classes at the High School ( Do you want to learn English) 17 Apr ESL Classes at the High School ( Do you want to learn English) David Douglas High School - South Building, 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, USA 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm •	18 Adult English Classes With Allegra from Goodwill! 18 Apr Adult English Classes With Allegra from Goodwill! Lincoln Park Community Room 10:00 am - 12:00 pm APOYO EN PERSONA 18 Apr APOYO EN PERSONA Latino Network - La Plaza Esperanza office, 16515 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97233, USA 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Want Your Oregon Driver's Permit? 18 Apr Want Your Oregon Driver's Permit? Division Midway Alliance, 11721 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97266, USA 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Time Block: DDSD POW WOW 18 Apr Time Block: DDSD POW WOW Ron Russell Middle School, 3955 SE 112th Ave, Portland, OR 97266, USA 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm • • • •	19
20	21 APOYO EN PERSONA 21 Apr APOYO EN PERSONA Latino Network - La Plaza Esperanza office, 16515 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97233, USA 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm •	22 Free Adult English Language Class: Ventura Park 22 Apr Free Adult English Language Class: Ventura Park Ventura Park Elementary School, 145 SE 117th Ave, Portland, OR 97216, USA 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Ventura Park SUN Community School invites you to participate FREE Adult English Language Classes! Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM from September 12, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Classes are for family members David Douglas School District families. You do not need to speak English to participate. Please contact the SUN Site Manager, Jazmin Caliman to register. Phone: 971-227-4480 Email: jazmin_caliman@partner.ddsd40.org •	23	24 ESL Classes at the High School ( Do you want to learn English) 24 Apr ESL Classes at the High School ( Do you want to learn English) David Douglas High School - South Building, 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, USA 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm •	25 Adult English Classes With Allegra from Goodwill! 25 Apr Adult English Classes With Allegra from Goodwill! Lincoln Park Community Room 10:00 am - 12:00 pm APOYO EN PERSONA 25 Apr APOYO EN PERSONA Latino Network - La Plaza Esperanza office, 16515 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97233, USA 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm • •	26
27	28	29 Free Adult English Language Class: Ventura Park 29 Apr Free Adult English Language Class: Ventura Park Ventura Park Elementary School, 145 SE 117th Ave, Portland, OR 97216, USA 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Ventura Park SUN Community School invites you to participate FREE Adult English Language Classes! Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM from September 12, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Classes are for family members David Douglas School District families. You do not need to speak English to participate. Please contact the SUN Site Manager, Jazmin Caliman to register. Phone: 971-227-4480 Email: jazmin_caliman@partner.ddsd40.org •	30 Multnomah County Health Mobile Medical Unit @ PCC - South 30 Apr Multnomah County Health Mobile Medical Unit @ PCC - South 2305 SE 82nd and Division, Portland, OR 97216 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Starting April 2, Portland Community College’s Southeast Campus will host free and low-cost healthcare services on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month The mobile clinic will be offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and case management services from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on the specified Wednesdays. The clinic, open to students, staff and community members, will be located in the courtyard between the Mt. Tabor and Mt. Scott buildings. Services offered include treatment for injuries and illnesses, physical exams, reproductive health care, vaccines, pregnancy testing, dental check-ups and cleanings, behavioral health assessments, and limited prescription drugs. Appointments are not required, and care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups begin at 1 p.m. at the Basic Needs Hub table near the Panther Pantry (Room 152) in Mt. Tabor Great Hall. The medical team can treat about six patients each visit, while dental services accommodate two to three patients. Behavioral health providers offer assessments, follow-ups, and referrals to specialized care. A case manager helps connect people to county and state resources. •

The Happenings

April 2025

Key Highlights:

Senior Evening: Navigating the Decision Process

High School Cheer Registration

East County Educator Recruitment

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