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.

Dollars and Decisions: Understanding and Navigating the DPS Budget (Part 1)

Durham Public Schools is committed to transparency and community involvement in the budget process through "Dollars and Decisions," which explains school funding and invites public input. By working together, we ensure accountability and informed decision-making to best support our students and schools.

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.

Jerome Hallan: Leading With Heart as 2024-25 DPS School Social Worker of the Year

Ask Jerome Hallan what he loves most about being a school social worker and he’ll undoubtedly tell you it’s the relationships he builds with students and their parents and families. Read to see how he honors his fellow school social work professionals in word and deed.

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.

Giving Back: Public Education Advocate Erika Wilkins Returns Home to Support DPS

Public Education Advocate Erika Wilkins Returns Home to Support DPS