Verne Duncan Elementary School

Verne Duncan Elementary School Verne A. Duncan Elementary School is part of the North Clackamas School District. Our school opened

Our fifth graders are swimming deep into their salmon studies! 🐟 Today, two representatives from the Portland Water Bur...
11/17/2025

Our fifth graders are swimming deep into their salmon studies! 🐟 Today, two representatives from the Portland Water Bureau visited to teach students about our local water system and how it affects salmon populations. Students even played a fun game to experience the challenges salmon face!

🌍✈️ Tuesday was Passport Club Day! The goal of Passport Club is to build global literacy in a fun, engaging, and lasting...
10/01/2025

🌍✈️ Tuesday was Passport Club Day! The goal of Passport Club is to build global literacy in a fun, engaging, and lasting way.

Here’s how it works: students receive their own “passport” and choose a map study level. Throughout the month, they can study maps at home with their families. Then, during the monthly passport check, they earn stamps for what they’ve learned about countries and continents!

Way to go, Dragonflies!

You can learn more about Passport Club here: www.passportclubonline.com

Thank you, Verne Duncan families! The opening days of school are always a favorite for the NCSD Communications Team. The...
09/02/2025

Thank you, Verne Duncan families! The opening days of school are always a favorite for the NCSD Communications Team. They to hustled to as many schools as possible to capture the excitement across the district. From Pre-K to high school, we hope all our students had a fun-filled first day! We can't wait to welcome back our 7th and 8th graders and 10th through 12th graders tomorrow!

"Hidden Falls" may seem a bit of hyperbole when there is a path paved straight to the park, but there certainly was plen...
06/10/2025

"Hidden Falls" may seem a bit of hyperbole when there is a path paved straight to the park, but there certainly was plenty to see and explore along the way for Mr. Johnson's 5th Grade class.

Students made the most of the trek from the Verne Duncan Elementary campus to view the small waterfall and creek, quaintly tucked away from the bustle of homes and businesses surrounding it.

Even the weather gave the kids a break from the record-breaking temperatures to make for a leisurely and memorable stroll to close out the school year.

Big congratulations to our own fourth grader Jordan Aguilar, who recently won the City of Happy Valley’s annual “If I We...
05/12/2025

Big congratulations to our own fourth grader Jordan Aguilar, who recently won the City of Happy Valley’s annual “If I Were Mayor” poster contest. His poster, selected among entries from many Happy Valley elementary students, shared creative ideas about what he would do to build community as mayor of the city.

This week, we take a moment to shine a light on the incredible people who give their time, energy, and hearts to support...
04/25/2025

This week, we take a moment to shine a light on the incredible people who give their time, energy, and hearts to support our community. Your kindness doesn't go unnoticed—and we are endlessly grateful. 💛

Below is a list of just some of the amazing volunteers who make a difference every day!

Janet Upham
“I appreciate Janet's dedication to raising exceptional learners. Janet's commitment to help in any function has aided our classroom's learning environment. Janet is encouraging, supportive and caring. The children look forward to her weekly presence.”

Stephanie Merchant
“The generosity of Stehpanie's time and energy positively impacts our classroom environment. She is willing to take on any project with joy and enthusiasm. Her caring attitude to serve our students and staff increases our student's learning and experience at school. Stephanie is a bright shining light in our week!”

Alexandra Connelly
“Alexandra is an encouraging support to our classroom community. She is committed to the success of each child and shows love and care through her time working on special projects with the children. Alex is willing to take on supporting with any project to help take learning to the next level!”

Natalya Okello
“Natalya has shown up weekly to help support reading groups. The students love getting a chance to read with her!”

Lyndsay Johnson
“Lyndsay is helping support reading groups. She comes weekly to help the class. The reading groups love getting to read with her!”

Emily Kriloff
“Emily has launched many projects for Duncan this year – from coordinating all volunteers for the PTO, to initiating a family affinity group for parents of students with disabilities and learning differences, to bringing in baby ducks and chicks for first graders to meet and care for. She is always willing to find innovative ways to support our students and teachers!”

Michelle Peifer
Michelle is a very active volunteer in my classroom and throughout the building. She is gentle, helpful, and one of the sweetest individuals I've worked with. She's consistently willing to help out with projects and help me get things accomplished. I've also seen her working with kids during Passport Club. She greets each student with a calming smile as she asks them about locations around the world. Also, let's not leave out the fact that she's been a part of our beloved PTO this year. She is an absolute treasure!

Rachael Reese
Rachael is super creative, patient, and she loves helping out with projects in the classroom. She's willing to get things done in the classroom, as well as, take items home to finish up. She's been a huge help this year!

Janelle Calvin
Janelle has taken the time to come into the classroom and offer her help with production and prep. work for projects. She's a hard worker and super kind.

Angelica Cruz
Angelica has used her talents and skills to work with small groups of students on their phonics skills. She's always willing to work with a variety of students, and I know I can always count on her to do a fabulous job. I have truly appreciated her help!

Thank you, Nicole!“Nicole serves students at Duncan daily taking on production needs, classroom support, special project...
04/25/2025

Thank you, Nicole!

“Nicole serves students at Duncan daily taking on production needs, classroom support, special projects, and our PTO social media. Her willingness to help every child with compassion and care makes Duncan a caring place to learn and grow!”

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!

We want to celebrate volunteer Gayle Goodrich!"Mrs. Goodrich is an amazing volunteer. She makes a difference each time ...
04/25/2025

We want to celebrate volunteer Gayle Goodrich!

"Mrs. Goodrich is an amazing volunteer. She makes a difference each time she helps our classroom. She takes time to get to know each child and encourages them with whatever they are working on. She reads with students and helps with their work. I appreciate her time and dedication so much!"

This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to celebrate Marty! ❤️"We see Marty every week as she delivers backpack buddy ...
04/23/2025

This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to celebrate Marty! ❤️

"We see Marty every week as she delivers backpack buddy lunches for the Duncan Community. We appreciate her dedication and the love she shares for our kiddos!"

🎂🎉 Birthday magic at Duncan Elementary! 🎉🎂The Dragonflies had a very special visitor today — the one and only Dr. Verne ...
04/07/2025

🎂🎉 Birthday magic at Duncan Elementary! 🎉🎂

The Dragonflies had a very special visitor today — the one and only Dr. Verne Duncan himself!

At 91 years young, Dr. Duncan stopped by to celebrate with the students at the school that proudly bears his name. He met every Dragonfly and even shared some birthday cake! 🍰

Happy Birthday, Dr. Duncan!

06/14/2024

Thank you Hooray Yard Cards Happy Valley for helping make our last day extra special! We appreciate all the amazing signs we’ve had throughout the year!

Congratulations to our 5th graders! Once a Dragonfly...Always a Dragonfly!
06/14/2024

Congratulations to our 5th graders!
Once a Dragonfly...Always a Dragonfly!

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16000 SE Misty Dr
Happy Valley, OR
97086

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
Friday 7am - 3:30pm

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+15033533270

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As Oregon's 7th largest public school district, North Clackamas serves 17,327 students in grades K-12. Our 32 schools are located in the communities of Oak Grove, Milwaukie, Clackamas, Happy Valley and unincorporated Clackamas County.

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