Dollars & Decisions: Interactive Budget Tool and Glossary of Terms (Part 3)

As part of our Dollars & Decisions series, we have created what we hope you will find to be an interesting and useful instrument to better understand the DPS budgeting process.

Dollars and Decisions: Setting Budget Priorities; Funding Sources (Part 2)

As Durham Public Schools navigates the crucial task of setting budget priorities, we invite you to explore how funding decisions impact classrooms, programs, and student success—because every dollar spent is a decision that shapes our schools' future.

Ensuring Student and Staff Safety: A Message from Superintendent Dr. Anthony S. Lewis

Superintendent Dr. Anthony S. Lewis addresses parents' concerns about school lockdowns, emphasizing the district’s commitment to safety, timely communication, and strict security protocols.

Laura Parrott Earns Outstanding Administrator of the Gifted Award

The North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented has recognized Laura Parrott, DPS Director of Advanced Academics in Durham Public Schools, for the NCAGT Outstanding Administrator of the Gifted Award, honoring her transformational work.

Durham Public Schools Announces Key Leadership Appointments in HR and Academic Services

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education has approved recommendations for central services leadership in Human Resources and Academic Services.

Riverside Engineering Class Sets Record for Top Career Readiness Certification

The Riverside High School Class of 2025’s engineering students have set a new school record for achieving the highest level of certification by a national college and career readiness assessment organization.

Student of the Month | December 2024 | Shaimey Castro Romero

Congratulations to our December 2024 #WeAreDPS Student of the Month, Shaimey Castro Romero, a Durham Performance Learning Center junior.

Marsha Kleine’s Mission: Inspiring Kids Through Music, Compassion, and Storytelling

HR Technician Marsha Kleine’s love for people and desire to make a difference led her into authorship.