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About Fred Douglass Elementary

Fred Douglass Elementary serves approximately 550 students in grades Pre-K through 4. As the flagship campus for our district’s premier Dual Language program—now in its 30th year—we take great pride in our commitment to bilingual education. Our motto, “One Tribe – Two Languages,” reflects our dedication to helping every student learn, grow, and thrive in both English and Spanish.

students sitting on a curb

About Fred Douglass Elementary

Fred Douglass Elementary serves approximately 550 students in grades Pre-K through 4. As the flagship campus for our district’s premier Dual Language program—now in its 30th year—we take great pride in our commitment to bilingual education. Our motto, “One Tribe – Two Languages,” reflects our dedication to helping every student learn, grow, and thrive in both English and Spanish.

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About Fred Douglass Elementary

Fred Douglass Elementary serves approximately 550 students in grades Pre-K through 4. As the flagship campus for our district’s premier Dual Language program—now in its 30th year—we take great pride in our commitment to bilingual education. Our motto, “One Tribe – Two Languages,” reflects our dedication to helping every student learn, grow, and thrive in both English and Spanish.

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About Fred Douglass Elementary

Fred Douglass Elementary serves approximately 550 students in grades Pre-K through 4. As the flagship campus for our district’s premier Dual Language program—now in its 30th year—we take great pride in our commitment to bilingual education. Our motto, “One Tribe – Two Languages,” reflects our dedication to helping every student learn, grow, and thrive in both English and Spanish.

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October 24, 2025

Pickleball!

PICKLEBALL anyone?! Saturday, November 1st at Cherokee Ranch. The Education Foundation has 3 team spots available - $50 per team of 2. All entries are doubles teams, and are bracketed by beginner, int. . .

October 19, 2025

Read Aloud to a Child Week

Read Aloud to a Child Week October 19-25 Every year during the last week of October, Read to Them sponsors Read Aloud to aChild Week , a national event to showcase the importance of reading alou. . .

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Words from our students…

“I THRIVE at JISD because we have an incredible support system of JISD teachers and staff. No matter what is going on in your personal life, as soon as you walk through those doors, a teacher is always ready to welcome you with a smile and encouraging words. Our teachers are so giving and all we have to do is receive. We truly have the best of the best in JISD!” 

  - Natalie Gomez, JHS Alumna