Key Highlights: June Happenings

• Last day of school
• Last day of school for seniors
• Graduation Ceremonies
• Construction Closures
• June Celebrations
  • LGBTQ+ Pride Month
  • Juneteenth

Key Highlights: May Happenings

• Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
• David Douglas High School (DDHS) Update
• National Principal’s Day: May 1
• School Lunch Hero Day: May 1
• Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8
• National School Nurse Day: May 6
• Speech Pathologist Day: May 18
• Memorial Day: Monday, May 25

Key Highlights: April Happenings

• David Douglas Expanding Preschool for 2026-27
• Kindergarten Registration
• Family University: Transition from IFSP to IEP Informational Sessions
• Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) Regional Results
• Arab American Heritage Month
• Celebrate Diversity Month
• School Librarian Appreciation Day – April 4
• National Assistant Principals Week – April 6-10
• School Bus Driver Appreciation Day – April 28
• Middle School Conferences
• David Douglas Bike Fair
• 2026 DDSD Intertribal Powwow

Key Highlights: March Happenings

• Music In Our Schools Month
• Elementary and Fir Ridge Conferences
• Spring Break: March 23-27
• Women’s History Month
• Classified School Employee Appreciation Week
• Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day: March 6
• National School Social Worker Week: First week of March
• DDSD TRIVIA

Key Highlights: February Happenings

• Strengthening Attendance
• David Douglas High School (DDHS) Update
• Black History Month
• National School Counselor Week: February 2-February 6
• Lunar New Year: February 17
• Celebrating Our CTE Milestones 
• School Vaccination Deadline: February 25

Key Highlights: January Happenings

• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program Fundraiser Event
• David Douglas High School (DDHS) Update
• January School Closures
• School Board Appreciation Month
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19
• DDSD TRIVIA
• Winter Weather Communication

Key Highlights: November Happenings

• Stay Informed: Winter Weather Procedures
• David Douglas High School (DDHS) Update
• Special Education Day – December 2
• Human Rights Day – December 10
• DDSD TRIVIA
• Winter Break Dates

Key Highlights: November Happenings

• Fall conferences at Elementary, Middle School, and Fir Ridge
• David Douglas High School (DDHS) Update
• Native American Heritage Month
• DDSD TRIVIA
• Upcoming Important Dates
• Winter Weather Alerts
• Regular Attendance Matters

Key Highlights: October Happenings

• National Bullying Prevention Month
• David Douglas High School (DDHS) Update
• Filipino American History Month
• National Principals Month
• School Custodian Appreciation Day
• National Coach Day
• Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• David Douglas School District Resource Fair
• Family University: Math Carnival

Key Highlights: September Happenings

• Welcome Back to School
• David Douglas High School (DDHS) Update
• DDSD Trivia
• Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and the Technology Acceptable Use Policy
• Community Schools Coordinators Week
• We Want To Hear From You!

Key Highlights: August Happenings

• Preparing for Back to School 
• Join us for Back to School Night! 
• DDSD Trivia
• Bond Updates
• We Want To Hear From You!

Key Highlights: July Happenings

• Summer Reading 
• DDSD Trivia
• Staying Safe in the Heat
• Bike Fair at Menlo Park Elementary
• City of Portland Sunday Parkways
• District Office Remains Open for Support

Key Highlights: June Happenings

• High School Graduation
• David Douglas High School Updates
• Recognition 
• Campus Closures for Summer
• DDSD Trivia
• Reading Programs
• June Celebrations
• Pride Month

Key Highlights: May Happenings

• Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Important Dates
• May Celebrations
• Important Information

Key Highlights: April Happenings

• National Assistant Principals Week
• Important Dates:
• DDSD Trivia
• April Celebrations

Key Highlights: March Happenings

• Women’s History Month
• David Douglas High School Updates
• Important Dates:
• DDSD Trivia
• Spring Conferences
• March Celebrations

Key Highlights: February Happenings

• February is Black History Month!
• David Douglas High School Highlights
• DDSD Trivia
• Important Dates  

Key Highlights: January Happenings

• School Board Appreciation Month
• David Douglas High School Highlights
• Important Dates
• Lunar New Year

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 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 Key Highlights

• World Mental Health & Inclusion Day (October 10)
• National Bullying Prevention Month
• High School Conferences
• El Carnaval del Barrio
• Family University

September Key Highlights

• Attendance
• Tech Devices Fee Schedule to repair or replace any devices. 
• Celebrations

Key Highlights:

• Back to school info
• Bond updates

Key Highlights:

• Summer reading challenge
• Summer activities

Key Highlights:

• DDHS & Fir Ridge Graduations 
• Juneteenth
• Pride Month

Key Highlights:

• Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Teacher Appreciation Week

Key Highlights:

• Connect to Kindergarten
• School Library Month
• Autism Awareness Month
• Arab American Heritage Month

Key Highlights:

• Music Appreciation Month
• Women’s History Month
• Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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)

Key Highlight:

Interview with our District Math Specialist 

Youth Truth and Winter Weather Procedures

This month, we discuss the annual YouthTruth survey and how to prepare for colder weather.

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. 

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. 

This month’s issue provides information on how to get involved at your local food bank, your children’s school, and the community.

Additional Links

• DDSD Volunteer Procedures
• Multnomah County Library Volunteer Information 
• Schoolhouse Supplies Volunteer Information