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Student of the Month

Student of the Month | June 2021

Our Durham Public Schools Student of the Month recipient for June 2021 is James DeBerry of Hillside High School.

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Say Something

Say Something

Say Something Anonymous Reporting System allows you to submit secure & anonymous safety concerns to help identify and intervene upon at-risk individuals BEFORE they hurt themselves or others.

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District Updates

DPS and DPSF to host An Evening to Shine to showcase Arts in our schools and support secondary education opportunities

Durham Public Schools (DPS) and the Durham Public Schools Foundation (DPSF) are thrilled to announce that together we will be hosting An Evening to Shine, formerly known as An Evening of Entertainment, to showcase our district’s performing arts students and successes while raising money for college scholarships.

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In-person Powerschool Assistance | Asistencia en persona de Powerschool

f you cannot update your address or need in-person assistance, please come to the Minnie M. Forte-Brown Staff Development Center at 2107 Hillandale Road.

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Mask Up! / ¡Cubiertas faciales!

All students and staff are required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.

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Welcome Back to the Classroom!

We are excited about the 2021-22 school year and are happy to announce that all Durham Public Schools will return to in-person learning for all students and staff. Here are some things you should know.

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DPS News

Umstead, Lewis to lead school board in 2021-22

On Thursday, July 1, Bettina Umstead was unanimously re-elected chair of the school board. Jovonia Lewis was unanimously elected vice chair.

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Skilled Trades Students at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Celebrate Completion of Pre-Apprenticeship Program

On Wednesday, June 2, nine students in the Skilled Trades Pathway at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability were celebrated for completing all the requirements for the DPS Registered Pre-Apprenticeship.

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Southern School of Energy and Sustainability seniors receive valuable training, certification through partnership with United Rentals

Congratulations to the 10 Southern High School students who recently completed their forklift certification as part of the Skilled Trades Pathway made possible through a partnership with United Rentals.

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Upcoming Events

August 12, 2021

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM August 12, 2021 Board of Education Work Session 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
August 26, 2021

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM August 26, 2021 Board of Education Monthly Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
September 9, 2021

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM September 9, 2021 Board of Education Work Session 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
September 23, 2021

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM September 23, 2021 Board of Education Monthly Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

DPS Spotlight

DPS Senior Spotlight | Arrissa Tachie-Menson

Arrissa Tachie-Menson is a graduate from Hillside. High School and plans to attend Brown University in the fall with the hopes of one day becoming an international lawyer to give back to communities across the world.

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DPS Special Features

TAKE 5 with EC | Becky Haigler, EC Teacher

Durham Public Schools is proud to launch Take 5 with EC. This series spotlights our Exceptional Children’s team.

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TAKE 5 with EC | Lisa Clay, Speech/Language Pathologist

Each month, you’ll meet one of our outstanding practitioners and learn a little about their area of focus and how they are helping DPS special needs students excel and thrive.

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In The News

Bloomberg Businessweek | Covid Can Make Kids Very Sick. Why Aren't More Being Vaccinated?

Children have to get vaccinated for less urgent threats—and it works. So why not with Covid?

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