The Happenings Archive
2024-25
May 2025
Key Highlights: May Happenings
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Important Dates
- May Celebrations
- Important Information
April 2025
Key Highlights: April Happenings
- National Assistant Principals Week
- Important Dates:
- DDSD Trivia
- April Celebrations
March 2025
Key Highlights: March Happenings
- Women’s History Month
- David Douglas High School Updates
- Important Dates:
- DDSD Trivia
February 2025
Key Highlights: February Happenings
- February is Black History Month!
- David Douglas High School Highlights
- DDSD Trivia
- Important Dates
January 2025
Key Highlights: January Happenings
- School Board Appreciation Month
- David Douglas High School Highlights
- Important Dates
- Lunar New Year
December 2024
December Key Highlights
- Winter Break: Last day of school is Dec. 20; classes resume Jan. 6.
- Weather Preparedness: Turn on ParentSquare notifications for updates on delays or closures.
- District Office: Open Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–4 pm; closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
November 2024
November Key Highlights
- YouthTruth Survey: Your feedback will help us make informed decisions to enhance the learning experience for all students.
- Weather Procedures: With winter weather approaching, please be prepared for possible snow and ice hazards. If road conditions become unsafe, the school may open with a two-hour delay or close for the day.
- Celebrations: Native American Heritage Month & Native American Celebration Night on November 22 (5:30-7:30 pm) at DDHS South Cafeteria.
October 2024
October Key Highlights
- World Mental Health & Inclusion Day (October 10)
- National Bullying Prevention Month
- High School Conferences
- El Carnaval del Barrio
- Family University
September 2024
September Key Highlights
- Attendance
- Tech Devices Fee Schedule to repair or replace any devices.
- Celebrations
August 2024
Key Highlights:
- Back to school info
- Bond updates
2023-24
July 2024
Key Highlights:
- Summer reading challenge
- Summer activities
June 2024
Key Highlights:
- DDHS & Fir Ridge Graduations
- Juneteenth
- Pride Month
May 2024
Key Highlights:
- Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Teacher Appreciation Week
April 2024
Key Highlights:
- Connect to Kindergarten
- School Library Month
- Autism Awareness Month
- Arab American Heritage Month
March 2024
Key Highlights:
- Music Appreciation Month
- Women’s History Month
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
February 2024
Key Highlights:
- Black History Month
- Gilbert Park Elementary Spotlight
- Our Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN)Program
- Our partnership with The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
January 2024
Key Highlight:
Interview with our District Math Specialist
December 2023
Youth Truth and Winter Weather Procedures
This month, we discuss the annual YouthTruth survey and how to prepare for colder weather.
November 2023
Native American Heritage Month, English Language Arts Curriculum Update & Elementary / Fir Ridge Campus Conferences
This month, the Happenings showcases students sharing stories about principals that have positively impacted their lives and much more.
October 2023
Conferences, Filipino American History Month, National Principals Month, National Bullying Prevention & Indigenous People’s Day!
This month the Happenings showcases students sharing stories about principals that have positively impacted their lives and much more.
September 2023
Welcome Back & Hispanic Heritage Month!
This month’s video showcases students sharing what they are looking forward to this new school year, and some of our David Douglas Staff members shared how they celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month.
August 2023
This month’s issue provides information on how to get involved at your local food bank, your children’s school, and the community.