Key Highlights:

• Music In Our Schools Month
  • At DDSD, music is a vital part of our students’ development, strengthening creativity and teamwork. Whether in choir, band, or orchestra, our students and teachers bring incredible energy to our schools every day.
  • A huge congratulations to our High School first Jazz Band for winning the Mt. Hood Conference Jazz Championship, and to our High School second Jazz Band for their impressive top-five finish. Also, every one of our soloists was a winner! We are proud of these talented musicians and the dedicated teachers who support them. We invite you to experience this talent firsthand by attending a performance at our schools.
• Elementary and Fir Ridge Conferences are Approaching!
  • Elementary Schools: March 18-19
  • Fir Ridge Campus: March 19-20
• Friday, March 20 – No School for:
  • Elementary Schools, Fir Ridge Campus, David Douglas High School, and Community Transition Program (CTP) students
• Spring Break: March 23-27

• David Douglas High School (DDHS) Update
  • Finish Strong: We are already one month into the second semester. Let’s keep that momentum going!
  • Support Our Spring Athletes: Come cheer on our Scots in swimming, baseball, softball, track, tennis, and golf, as well as our new boys volleyball and girls flag football teams. Go Scots!
• March Celebrations
  • Women’s History Month: David Douglas School District is proud to recognize the incredible women who strengthen our schools and community. We celebrate the dedication of our educators, the brilliance of our staff, and the limitless potential of our students.
  • Classified School Employee Appreciation Week: March 2-6 – Our community depends on our classified employees to serve students and families. With diverse talents and true dedication, they nurture our youth throughout their PreK–12 years. Our schools would not be the same without the crucial team members whose impact is felt in every corner of DDSD.
  • Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day: March 6 – The district is proud to honor our skilled maintenance workers who ensure our learning spaces are safe, clean, and ready to welcome our students. We are grateful for their commitment to maintaining the schools where our students grow and thrive. 
  • National School Social Worker Week: First week of March – Our social workers’ compassion and professionalism ensure that every student has a safe place to belong and the resources to succeed. Please join us in honoring their commitment to our community’s mental and emotional well-being.

• DDSD TRIVIA
  • At what grade level can a David Douglas student officially start in the Band, Orchestra, and Choir program?
    • A) 5th grade
    • B) 12th grade
    • C) 8th grade
    • D) 1st grade

Community Events

• Volunteer with David Douglas Educational Foundation (DDEF) to support our schools. We meet via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 7:00-9:00 PM.
• The “No Scot Left Behind” fundraiser, run by DDEF and DDHS, is happening now, February 1 through March 31, 2026. Please help us reach our goal of $70,000 – we are HALF WAY there! Contact: Beverly Fischer at fischerb310@gmail.com or 503-255-1149 for details.

• Powwow: Friday, April 17
  • Join the David Douglas Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) at Ron Russell Middle School for an evening of drumming, singing, dancing, food, and Community! Doors open at 4:00 PM.
  • More information will be shared during the April Happenings.

Other News

• If you have a child starting kindergarten next year, please save these important dates!
  • Kindergarten Registration: Online registration officially opens March 18. Visit our Registration Page to get started.
  • Connect to Kindergarten: Join us on April 16 (6:00-7:00 PM) at your neighborhood elementary school. Meet the principal and teachers, tour the school, and get your questions answered.
  • Contact: 503-256-6526 for more information.
• Preschool Enrollment: Open April 1-April 30
  • Please visit our Enrolling for Preschool Page for more information. 
• David Douglas Child Development Center has openings in infant, wobbler, and toddler programs, with tuition at $80 per day. They accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies. 
  • Location: 1400 SE 135th Ave.
  • Contact: 503-261-8470 for more details.