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Student of the Month

Student of the Month | September 2021

Congratulations to our September 2021 #WeAreDPS Student of the Month Esvin Vasquez-Colaj. Vasquez-Colaj is a senior at Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College. He will be recognized during our DPS Board of Education meeting on September 23.

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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

Pearsontown named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

For the second time in three years, a DPS school has earned the rare designation of a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Community input sought for new DPS elementary school

Durham Public Schools will soon break ground for a new elementary school in South Durham, and the district is seeking assistance with naming the new school.

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Message from the Superintendent/Mensaje del Superintendente | 9-10-21

At last night’s Work Session, our Board of Education made two important decisions that I want you to be aware of.

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Significant pay raise will be offered to attract and retain commercial driver license holders

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DPS News

E.K. Powe principal to lead Pearsontown Elementary

Ms. Asia Cunningham previously served Pearsontown as a teacher and staff member from 2009 to 2016.

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Board extends Superintendent Mubenga’s contract

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to extend Dr. Mubenga's contract by one year through June 2025.

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Easley Elementary COVID-19 Update

An update for Easley families about current COVID-19 cases

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Upcoming Events

Tomorrow

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM September 23, 2021 Board of Education Monthly Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
October 7, 2021

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM October 7, 2021 Board of Education Work Session 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
October 13, 2021

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM #DPSCommunity Plant Giveaway
October 16, 2021

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Skywatching/Observación del Cielo

DPS Spotlight

Equity Champion of the Month | September 2021

Congratulations to Tonisha Coburn of Northern High School. Coburn has been named the Durham Public Schools Equity Champion of the Month for the month of September 2021.

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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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