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.

Northern Knights Culinary Team Wins State Jr. Chef Competition for Chipotle Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet

Northern High School’s Knights of Culinary team, instructed by their Chefs John Rutt, Bridgette Harper-Reid, and John Boretti, has captured first place in the 2025 N.C. Junior Chef competition. They now travel to the Southeast Jr. Chef Competition in Kentucky in May.

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.

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.