Back to School Day

DDOA Back to School Day Thursday, August 29th | 12-5pmNorth Powellhurst School (1400 SE 135th Ave) Please mark your calendars for DDOA Back to School Day! This is your opportunity to meet your teacher (Kinder-5th Grade), pick up a chromebook and school supplies, take your school photo, and get your School ID.…

DDOA YouthTruth Highlights 2023-2024

Since 2018 David Douglas School District has partnered with the nonprofit organization YouthTruth to survey families and students regarding their experiences with our school. The survey explores topics such as Engagement, Academic Rigor, Instructional Methods, Relationships, Safety, Emotional and Mental Health, Culture, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our school uses the data…

Caregiver and Staff Commitments

Strong collaboration and open communication between the home and school is critical to the success of all learners. This is true for in-person models of learning and arguably more important for virtual settings given the various constraints that are involved. To this end, we are setting expectations for staff and families that…

Student Assessments

Annual student assessments are coming up! For the complete assessment schedule, see the district page with assessment calendars for each grade level. You will also receive scheduling information specific to your student. You can find more information at this link. Oregon State Assessments Students in grades 3-8 and 11 take the English…

Elementary Caregiver Teacher Conferences

Spring Conferences for Kinder-5th grades will be virtual and take place on Wednesday and Thursday, March 19-20, 2025 Contact your student’s teacher if you don’t yet have an appointment. The district created a guidance document to help families understand the Family Information Sheets teachers are providing at conferences. It is available in…

Can DDOA students participate in sports? YES!

David Douglas Soccer Club (DDSC) This is a fun, low-cost recreational youth soccer club for girls and boys ages 4-14. Register now for DDSC spring soccer 2024 at www.ddsoccer.org.  Season starts mid-March and goes through the end of May. More details can be found at ddsoccer.org. Questions? Contact DDSC President Saundra Hardy at pres@ddsoccer.org. 

Progress Reports for Grades 6-12

Every Sunday caregivers receive a progress report email from Apex (no.reply@apexlearning.com).  This gives up to date progress and takes the place of traditional grading reports. The “Detail Report” link will give you real time info that you can access this anytime (not just on Sunday). For more instructions on how to use…

Summer 2023 Resources

Portland Parks and Rec – Free for All – Lunch and Play Dates for families: *Complete schedule and list of of activities / programs: www.portland.gov/parks/freelunch  DDSD Food Pantries Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays *For the Oregon Food Bank Food Pantry Summer Schedule, visit the David Douglas Family Resource Webpage

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DDOA YouthTruth Highlights

Since 2018 David Douglas School District has partnered with the nonprofit organization YouthTruth to survey families and students regarding their experiences with our school. The survey explores topics such as Engagement, Academic Rigor, Instructional Methods, Relationships, Safety, Emotional and Mental Health, Culture, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our school uses the data…