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Durham Public Schools Celebrates Athletic Director Excellence at State Level
Several DPS ADs shine on the state stage! Congrats to Joe Sharrow, Robert Duncan, Amy Green, and Shlisa Stackhouse for their well-deserved recognition by the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association.
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Northern High School Culinary Arts Team Wins the North Carolina Junior Top Chef Competition
Culinary Arts Teacher's Generosity and Dedication Leads to Success for Northern High School Culinary Team
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2024 NC Scholastic Media Association Student Journalist of the Year, Advocates for Illuminating Journalism
Riverside High School Senior Elena Paces-Wiles is 2024 NC Scholastic Media Student Journalist of the Year
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Hillside High School Senior Named District’s Morehead-Cain Scholar
Scarlett Bermudez, a senior at Hillside High School, is a recipient of the coveted Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC Chapel Hill. Read more here!
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Riverside High School Engineering Students Excel on ACT WorkKeys Exam, Breaking School Records
This year, 66 students have achieved Platinum status on the exam, which is the highest available, breaking last year’s school record of 58.
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Durham Public Schools Announces Leadership Advancements
Dr. Kecia Rogers Appointed Assistant Superintendent for Middle Schools, Dr. Tawauna Stewart Named Interim Principal of Rogers-Herr Middle School
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Leadership Transitions Announced for Durham Public Schools Principals
Emmet Alexander, Jr. to Assume Principal Role at Northern High School; Michael Bloom Appointed Interim Principal at Hillandale Elementary School
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Durham Public Schools' Ebony Ross Takes Leadership Role in Combating Homelessness, Elected Vice Chair of HSAC
McKinney Vento Liaison and DPS Representative, Ebony Ross, Spearheads Efforts to Address Homelessness Challenges in Durham, Advocating for Education and Support Services
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Durham Public Schools' Speech Language Pathologist Transforms Lives in Ethiopia, Overcoming Education Challenges
Karen Taylor's Mission Trip Empowers Parents, Educators, and Students in Ethiopia with Special Needs, Bringing Hope and Essential Tools for Inclusive Education.
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SPARKlight | Outdoor Learning Lifts Restrictions for DPS Students
Durham Public Schools, in collaboration with Bienenstock, has released a video titled "Not All Classrooms Have Walls," showcasing the district's comprehensive outdoor learning program, featuring testimonials from teachers and administrators, emphasizing the transformative impact of taking education beyond traditional classroom settings.
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DPS Panorama Survey Opt-In
Parents of K-3 Students: Durham Public Schools is sharing information with parents about an upcoming survey that focuses on SEL (or social-emotional learning).
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Top Students Named Coca-Cola Scholar Semi-Finalists
Early College and Hillside High School Students Chosen for Next Level in Prestigious Coca-Cola Scholarship Program
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DPS Excellence: Eight Students Attain Perfect 36 on the ACT Exam
Eight students from Durham Public Schools attained a perfect score of 36 on the ACT exam, joining the ranks of scholars across the nation who have accomplished this significant feat.
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Relationships, SEL Strengthened During District’s First Wellness Day
Durham Public Schools hosted its inaugural districtwide wellness day, successfully engaging schools in activities promoting physical, mental, and social health.
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DPS Celebrates Take A Child Outside Week 2023
Take A Child Outside Week is a national initiative through the Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.
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Fourty-Eight Durham Public Schools Students Excel in Summer Internship Program
Durham Public Schools sponsored 48 student interns along with the 14 companies and departments where they worked this summer.
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Delegation Invited for “Life-Saving” Encore Presentation on Mental Health Practices
Participants at the upcoming CUBE annual conference this month will have their devices, paper, and pens ready to take notes when Dr. Laverne Mattocks-Perry, Senior Executive Director of Student Support Services, and her DPS colleagues share an encore presentation regarding successful mental health and restorative practice strategies being used in Durham Public Schools.
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Fred Davis Earns Architectural License, Plans Non-Profit to Encourage African-American Males to Pursue Architecture
Fredrick Davis, Senior Executive Director of Building Services, has met the requirements to become a licensed registered architect for the state of North Carolina. For him, this latest accomplishment means that he can further support other young professionals in their quest to fulfill their dreams.
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