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Message from the Admin Team

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At Ventura Park we work collectively every day to ensure that all students reach their fullest potential.

This year we are continuing to focus on implementing rigorous, standards-based instruction, personalizing instruction to meet every student’s needs, reflecting on our data-driven cycles for continuous improvement, and creating a joyful culture for learning.

We look forward to continuing to partner with families and the community to ensure academic success for all of our students. Student success is all about teamwork. One third comes from staff, one third comes from students and one third comes from families. Together, we’ve got this!

Lydia P. Smith & Miki Johnson
Ventura Park Admin Team

School Year Office Hours

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Office is closed for the summer. School re-opens August 19.

First Day of School

Grade 1-5: Wednesday, September 3

Kindergarten Gradual Start: September 3-5

Preschool Home Visits: September 3-5

Early Kindergarten Transition program

July 21-August 1

Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

To register, please complete the application form.

Back to School Night Event

Tuesday, September 2 from 5:30-6:30 pm

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School Contacts

503-256-6508
145 SE 117th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97216
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Fax: 503-261-8439

Principal Lydia P. Smith
Assistant Principal Miki Johnson
Secretary Alexandra Weitzman
Records Secretary Giovanna Barrera
Counselor Alex Bain
SUN Site Coordinator Jazmin Caliman
Head Custodian Kieya Walker

School Calendar

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District Calendar

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  • 10 Jul

    David Douglas School Board Meeting

    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    David Douglas High School - South Building, 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, USA

  • 14 Aug

    David Douglas School Board Meeting

    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    David Douglas High School - South Building, 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, USA

  • 01 Sep

    Labor Day - No School


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