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.

June 2026

Key Highlights:

  • Last day of school
    • For Preschool students: Wednesday, June 10
    • For all K-11 students – David Douglas High School, David Douglas Online Academy, Fir Ridge, and the Community Transition Program: Thursday, June 11
  • Last day of school for seniors
    • David Douglas High School students: Tuesday, June 2
    • Fir Ridge students: Monday, June 1
  • Graduation Ceremonies
    • David Douglas High School & David Douglas Online Academy Graduation: 
      • Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026 
      • Location: Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 300 N Ramsay Wy, Portland, OR 97227
      • The ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM.
  • Fir Ridge Campus:
    • Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 
    • Location: The David Douglas High School North Building | 1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
    • The ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM.
  • Construction Closures
    • Fully closed for the entire summer: Menlo Park, Mill Park, Lincoln Park, Ventura Park, Earl Boyles, Gilbert Park, and Ron Russell Middle School
    • This means there is no access to playgrounds, fields, or parking lots.
    • Open specifically for summer programs: Cherry Park, West Powellhurst, Gilbert Heights, Alice Ott Middle School (SUN program), Floyd Light Middle School, David Douglas High School, and Fir Ridge Campus
  • June Celebrations
    • LGBTQ+ Pride Month: The David Douglas School District supports and celebrates our LGBTQ+ students, staff, and families. As we celebrate Pride, we recognize the diverse voices in our community. 
    • Juneteenth: June 19 – The district honors Juneteenth as a significant milestone in American history, symbolizing the end of slavery in the United States. 

Community Events

  • David Douglas Educational Foundation (DDEF)
    • Please visit the DDEF website to view the 2026 scholarship winners.
  • East Portland Sunday Parkways
    • Experience the joy of open streets at East Portland Sunday Parkways!
    • When: June 28, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM


Calendar

View upcoming events taking place in our District and community.

June 2026

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • Disability Rights Oregon - English Listening Session (Online)
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8
  • (Virtual) Únase a nosotros: Sesión de la Comunidad de Habla Hispana del Plan Estratégico DDSD
9
  • GH: Parent Group Meeting
  • MN: PTO Meeting
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11
12
13
  • ARIO Free Food Program
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15
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  • David Douglas Student Health Center
17
  • David Douglas Student Health Center
  • Disability Rights Oregon - Spanish Listening Session (Online)
18
  • David Douglas Student Health Center
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22
  • Gateway Discovery Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Lents Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Parklane Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Raymond Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Rosewood Initiative- Free Lunch + Play
  • Mill Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Luuwit View Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Ventura Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Monta Villa Pool - Free Swim week
23
  • David Douglas Student Health Center
  • Gateway Discovery Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Lents Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Parklane Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Raymond Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Rosewood Initiative- Free Lunch + Play
  • Mill Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Luuwit View Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Ventura Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Monta Villa Pool - Free Swim week
24
  • David Douglas Student Health Center
  • Gateway Discovery Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Lents Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Parklane Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Raymond Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Rosewood Initiative- Free Lunch + Play
  • Mill Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Luuwit View Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Ventura Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Monta Villa Pool - Free Swim week
25
  • David Douglas Student Health Center
  • Gateway Discovery Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Lents Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Parklane Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Raymond Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Rosewood Initiative- Free Lunch + Play
  • Disability Rights Oregon - Spanish Listening Session (Online)
  • Mill Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Luuwit View Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Ventura Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Monta Villa Pool - Free Swim week
26
  • Gateway Discovery Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Lents Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Parklane Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Raymond Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Rosewood Initiative- Free Lunch + Play
  • Mill Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Luuwit View Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Ventura Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Monta Villa Pool - Free Swim week
27
  • Free Medical Clinic | Servicios médico gratuitos (Must Register)--Community Health Collective 2nd Annual Our Circle of Health
  • Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair
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29
  • Gateway Discovery Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Lents Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Parklane Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Raymond Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Rosewood Initiative- Free Lunch + Play
  • Mill Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Luuwit View Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Ventura Park - Free Lunch + Play
30
  • David Douglas Student Health Center
  • Gateway Discovery Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Lents Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Parklane Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Raymond Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Rosewood Initiative- Free Lunch + Play
  • Mill Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Luuwit View Park - Free Lunch + Play
  • Ventura Park - Free Lunch + Play