Our School

Message from the Principal

Dear Ron Russell Families,

Track season is officially underway! We’re excited to host our first home meet this Thursday vs. Oliver. We will have a Kona Ice Truck on-site selling shaved ice, and all proceeds will go directly toward supporting our students and funding end-of-year events. I am so excited to watch our students compete and showcase their athletic skills! 

Conferences are coming up next week, and we are looking forward to connecting with familes to review Quarter 3 grades and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports. This is a great opportunity to celebrate progress, identify areas for growth, and partner together to support your student’s success. It’s also a perfect time to check in with teachers about how to finish the year strong and begin conversations around course forecasting for next year.

I also want to take a moment to recognize the tremendous growth we have seen in our students this year. Across classrooms, students have shown increased perseverance, stronger engagement in their learning, and meaningful academic progress. It has been exciting to watch their confidence build as they take on challenges and continue to develop both academically and socially.

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we appreciate your support in helping your child stay focused and finish strong academically. 

Mark your calendars May 4th – May 8th → State Testing Week!

Thank you for your continued support of our school community!

Go Timberwolves!

Warmly,

Amber Cowgill
Principal, Ron Russell Middle School

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Office Contacts

Phone: 503-256-6519 | Fax: 503-761-7246
3955 SE 112th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97266
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Fax: 503-761-7246

Principal
Amber Cowgill
amber_cowgill@ddsd40.org

Vice Principals

Mike Hermens
mike_hermens@ddsd40.org

Cassanndra Wicker
cassanndra_wicker@ddsd40.org

School Improvement Coordinator

Erinn Carrillo
erinn_carrillo@ddsd40.org

Counselors
Jake Burgess (A-L)
jake_burgess-garton@ddsd40.org

Jenn Bolser (M-Z)
jenn_bolser@ddsd40.org

Head Secretary
Leslie Farfan /
leslie_farfan@ddsd40.org

Attendance Secretary
Melanie Webster
melanie_webster@ddsd40.org

Counseling Secretary
Alma Garcia
alma_garcia@ddsd40.org

School Calendar

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  • 24 Apr

    PBIS Assembly/Tracker Party

  • 01 May

    No School

  • 11 May

    No School: Parent Communication Day

  • 25 May

    No School: Memorial Day


District Calendar

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    04 May

    Budget Committee Meeting

    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Board Room | David Douglas High School - South Building, 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, USA

     

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    06 May

    Budget Committee Meeting

    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Board Room | David Douglas High School, 1500 SE 130th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233

     

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    11 May

    Budget Committee Meeting

    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Board Room | David Douglas High School - South Building, 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, USA

     

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    14 May

    David Douglas School Board Meeting

    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    David Douglas High School - South Building, 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, USA

     


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