Our School
November Newsletter:
🍁Happy November Scots!
Nine weeks are officially in the books, and we are already halfway through the first semester! This is an important time to check in with your student about their progress. Attendance and keeping up with assignments are key to a strong finish—every day in class matters, and staying on top of work now helps set students up for success at the end of the semester. Thank you for continuing to encourage good habits at home and supporting your student’s learning along the way!
Fall Conferences Recap
Fall Conferences were a great success—thank you to all of you that were able to make the time to meet with our teachers and staff. Over the two days, we connected with more than 600 of you, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. If you were not able to attend and would like to schedule a meeting with teachers, please reach out to them directly. Thank you for being such an important part of the David Douglas community.
📅 November Schedule
This month brings a few schedule adjustments:
- Tuesday, November 11 – No School (Veterans Day)
- Wednesday, November 26 – No School (Teacher Workday)
- Thursday-Friday, November 27-28 – No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Please plan accordingly and enjoy some well-deserved rest and family time later this month.
📱 Cell Phone Policy Update
Our students continue to adjust well to the new statewide cell phone policy, and we are seeing far fewer phones being collected than at the start of the year—thank you for your partnership and consistency in reinforcing these expectations at home.
As a reminder, under Executive Order 25-09, signed by Governor Tina Kotek, all Oregon K–12 schools are required to prohibit personal electronic devices during the school day.
At David Douglas High School:
- Phones and headphones are off and away from 7:40 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Phones must be powered off (or in airplane mode) and stored out of sight—in a backpack or locker.
- Phones may not be kept in pockets or on desks, as even silent phones can be a distraction.
Our goal remains a focused classroom, clear mind, and connected school community.
If you need to reach your student during the day, please call 503-261-8300 (option 2).
Thank you for being such an important part of the David Douglas community. Your partnership, care, and commitment continue to make DDHS a place where students learn, grow, and thrive. With appreciation,
Jennifer Buscher
Principal, David Douglas High School
🏅 Celebrating a National Honor
We are thrilled to share that Samru, one of our Class of 2025 Commencement Speakers, has been named one of only two students from Oregon selected as a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar!
Out of 3.9 million graduating seniors nationwide, only 161 students received this prestigious recognition — one of the highest honors awarded to high school students in the United States.
This achievement reflects Samru’s hard work, leadership, and dedication, as well as the support and encouragement he received from his teachers, counselor, and classmates here at DDHS.
You can read more about this incredible accomplishment here:
We couldn’t be prouder — Congratulations, Samru!
Student Handbook:
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See the 2025–26 Registration and Related Information in your language below:
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We Are Here For Your Family Flowchart
We value our collaboration with families. Working together as a team with our families, schools, and community, supports student achievement. We want to ensure every David Douglas student can Learn, Grow, and Thrive.
If you have concerns, questions, or need support, please follow our family flowchart: